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This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group

Intro to the Glowforge: Magnets

6:00pm–7:30pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to operate our Glowforge laser cutter and make your own Arizona-themed magnet in honor of our state's birthday this month.

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Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Book Groups
Event Details:

In this beautifully written masterwork, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Isabel Wilkerson presents a definitive and dramatic account of one of the great untold stories of American history: the Great Migration of six million Black citizens who fled th

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: America 250, Educational, Storytime
Event Details:

Prepare with Pedro: Home Fire Safety is a 30-minute educational storytime that reinforces how to be prepared an

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Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: America 250, Educational, Storytime
Event Details:

Prepare with Pedro: Home Fire Safety is a 30-minute educational storytime that reinforces how to be prepared an

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

America 250: I Survived the Past 1800s

4:00pm–5:30pm
THINKspot at Gateway
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: America 250, Craft, Educational
Event Details:

Learning history can be interesting, but it could be more fun with hands on activities!

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

This event is in the "Main Library" group
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

Communication and secrecy were key to the successful operation of the Underground Railroad.  Safety was more important than quickness.

This event is in the "Main Library" group
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

Join us in learning about the history of the United States Postal Service and how they are celebrating their (and the Country’s) 250th anniversary.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Discover Arizona Wildlife with Arizona Game and Fish

2:00pm–3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

Celebrate the amazing diversity of wildlife that call Arizona home!

This event is in the "Main Library" group

America on Screen - Adults

2:30pm–4:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Movie
Event Details:

Watch a movie as Mesa Celebrates America 250.

This month's feature film is Loving (PG-13). 

Runtime - 2 hours 3 minutes.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group

MESA Community Art Wall

10:00am–8:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Event Details:

Come celebrate our city and country by completing community artwork together. Drop-in during the month of March to create artwork that is Mesa related on a square of paper.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging program exploring the inspiring story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), the trailblazing American women who courageously flew military aircraft during World War II despite widespread doubt and discrimination.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Preschool Storytime Presents: America 250 Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: America 250, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States!

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Lady Liberty Crown Craft

12:00pm–12:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Event Details:

Celebrate National Women's History Month and America 250 by creating Lady Liberty crowns. 

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

Stamp Lab - Adults

6:00pm–7:30pm
THINKspot at Gateway
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mesa Celebrates America 250: Join us for a hands-on creative workshop where you’ll learn how to carve your unique stamps using rubber erasers!

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate.

Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts
Get tips on living green

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

Stamp Lab - Teens

4:00pm–5:30pm
THINKspot at Gateway
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Event Details:

Mesa Celebrates America 250: Join us for a hands-on creative workshop where you’ll learn how to carve your unique stamps using rubber erasers!

This event is in the "Main Library" group
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250
Event Details:

We invite you for an evening with author Dana Stabenow. She will be introducing her newly released historical mystery, The Harvey Girl. 

About the book

1890: The New Mexico Territory

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Educational, Writing
Event Details:

Sometimes family historians have only names, dates, and places for ancestors.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Genealogy Consultations

11:30am–12:30pm
Gateway Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get personalized assistance with your family history research during our genealogy consultation. Dr. Duane Roen will help you navigate resources, answer questions, and provide strategies to uncover your ancestral story.

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: America 250, Book Groups
Event Details:

The United States is turning 250 years old in July, and we are celebrating with a special book club highlighting American classics, new and old, in literature.

This event is in the "Main Library" group
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Event Details:

How do reptiles differ from each other based on where they live in the world? What are some traits found in species found in the desert or a jungle?

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Engraving Rubber Stamps

6:00pm–7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

In honor of America250, we will be engraving rubber stamps like the self-taught chemist and American inventor, Charles Goodyear. Mesa celebrates America250!

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Her War, Her Words: Women Who Helped Win World War II

3:30pm–4:30pm
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250
Event Details:

Discover the extraordinary and often untold stories of the women who played critical roles during World War II.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join Dr. Kate Rose for a fun, all-ages, interactive performance that uncovers Arizona’s rich blended heritage through traditional folk music and dance.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Heroes of the Great War: The Harlem Hellfighters

6:00pm–8:15pm
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: America 250
Event Details:

Join us for Documentary in the Park as we present The Harlem Hellfighters’ Great War, a powerful film highlighting the extraordinary true story of the 369th Infantry Regiment—an African American unit whose bravery and resilience helped sh

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MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.