Upcoming Events

Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Library Branch
Ongoing Events
Registration Type

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Toddlertime

9:00am–9:30am
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

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 "Main Library" group

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Toddlertime

10:00am–10:30am
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

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 "Gateway Library" group

Tea Blending Workshop

10:00am–11:00am
Gateway Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate National Hot Tea Month with a hands-on tea blending workshop, where you'll mix herbs, spices, and teas to create your own signature blends. Explore flavor profiles and the calming rituals of tea craftsmanship.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

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

Embroidery Machine Demonstration

2:00pm–3:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: Brother SE1900 Embroidery Machine (TS@DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Event Details:

See our Brother SE1900 embroidery machine in action and learn how it operates and what kinds of projects you can make with it.

Registration is not required but space is limited.

 

 

 

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Fuse Bead Video Game Sprites

2:00pm–3:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, School Age, Family
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Use fuse beads to recreate sprites from your favorite video games. 

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

Hotspot Digital Help Desk

2:00pm–3:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional

Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Phoenix Zoo Presents: Desert Dwellers

3:30pm–4:30pm
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: America 250, Educational, Sustainability
Event Details:

Come to the Mesa Express Library for a special visit from the Phoenix Zoo! Discover the amazing animals that call the desert home as zoo educators share fascinating facts and introduce you to a few animal ambassadors up close.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

Machine: Impossible

4:00pm–5:00pm
THINKspot at Gateway
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create a machine that solves a problem—maybe even saves the world! In 60 minutes, use Micro: bit and other mini-robotics platforms to explore coding, engineering, and creative problem-solving.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

From Page to Screen

4:00pm–5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Movie
Event Details:

It’s teen movie night with a film based off a book. Limited popcorn and snacks will be provided.  We will be showing The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe PG.

Ages 12-18 

This event is in the "Main Library" group
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Brush Up Your Shakespeare—Join Breona Conrad, Director of Education at Southwest Shakespeare Company, for an interactive discussion and activities about Shakespeare, the importance and impact of his work.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Stay and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years.

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 Red Mountain" group

Sew for Good

10:00am–12:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sew items with others to give to charities. 

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Toddlertime

10:30am–11:00am
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Storytime on Saturday

10:00am–10:30am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this special Saturday storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but all are welcome.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

THINKspot Comic Club

10:30am–12:00pm
THINKspot at Gateway
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Event Details:

Unleash your imagination and bring your stories to life! Each month, families will dive into the world of comics—learning how to create characters, design panels, and add a splash of graphic design magic to their very own comic books.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Teen Escape Room: Escape the Story

11:00am–12:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

You’ve been pulled into the pages of a mysterious book—and now you’re trapped inside its unfinished story! The only way out? Solve a series of puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and unlock the tools you need to write the final scene.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Teen Escape Room: Escape the Story

12:00pm–1:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

You’ve been pulled into the pages of a mysterious book—and now you’re trapped inside its unfinished story! The only way out? Solve a series of puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and unlock the tools you need to write the final scene.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Teen Escape Room: Escape the Story

1:00pm–2:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

You’ve been pulled into the pages of a mysterious book—and now you’re trapped inside its unfinished story! The only way out? Solve a series of puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and unlock the tools you need to write the final scene.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

ESL Conversation Class

1:00pm–2:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational

Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

ESL Conversation Class

1:00pm–3:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 1 (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Practice English and meet new friends! Build your English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Best for intermediate learners. Ages 18+.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch - Recycled Creations

1:00pm–3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Families who craft together stay together. We’ll provide supplies, tools, and ideas to get you started, but the final creation is up to you.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Baby Lapsit

9:30am–10:00am
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.