This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Citizen Science: Do NASA Science LIVE 3:00pm–5:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Citizen Science: Do NASA Science LIVE 3:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: Family, All Ages Program Type: America 250, STEAM Event Details: Do NASA Science LIVE is a fun, hands-on event that invite everyone—students, families, hobbyists, and lifelong learners—to help NASA do real science.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 1 2026 Fri Writing Workshop: Your Family in the Americas 10:00am–11:30am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 1 2026 Fri Writing Workshop: Your Family in the Americas 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational, Writing Event Details: Whether your ancestors are indigenous to the Americas, came via migration, bondage or immigration, you will have an opportunity to explore writing about that experience in this session (so please bring paper and pen or a laptop).
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 1 2026 Fri Genealogy Consultations 11:30am–12:30pm Gateway Library Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 1 2026 Fri Genealogy Consultations 11:30am–12:30pm 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 4 2026 Mon Virtual Reality: America 250 10:00am–11:30am THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 4 2026 Mon Virtual Reality: America 250 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate America's 250th year by exploring historic and American themed apps on our virtual reality headsets.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group May 4 2026 Mon Sewing Coasters 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group May 4 2026 Mon Sewing Coasters 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Explore THINKspot's creative options and learn how to use our sewing machines to make your own red, white and blue coasters to help celebrate our country's 250th birthday.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 5 2026 Tue Preschool Storytime Presents: America 250 Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 5 2026 Tue Preschool Storytime Presents: America 250 Storytime 11:00am–11:30am 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 May 5 2026 Tue American Symbols Suncatchers 12:00pm–12:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 5 2026 Tue American Symbols Suncatchers 12:00pm–12:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: America 250, Craft Event Details: Celebrate America 250 by creating a suncatcher featuring one of three American symbol designs using red, white, and blue tissue paper.
This event is in the "Main Library" group May 6 2026 Wed America's Best Idea and The Two Roosevelts 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 6 2026 Wed America's Best Idea and The Two Roosevelts 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Saguaro Room (MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: The US National Park system is a huge point of national pride and envied throughout the world.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 6 2026 Wed Let's 3D Print an Arizona Keychain - Adult 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Gateway Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 6 2026 Wed Let's 3D Print an Arizona Keychain - Adult 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Participants will have fun designing a multi-colored Arizona Keychain, while learning the basics of how 3D printing works.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 7 2026 Thu Let's 3D Print an Arizona Keychain - Teen 4:00pm–5:30pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 7 2026 Thu Let's 3D Print an Arizona Keychain - Teen 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Teen Program Type: America 250, Educational, Instructional Event Details: Participants will have fun designing a multi-colored Arizona Keychain, while learning the basics of how 3D printing works.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 9 2026 Sat The Wild West Fiddle Project: Arizona’s Hidden Soundscape 2:00pm–3:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 9 2026 Sat The Wild West Fiddle Project: Arizona’s Hidden Soundscape 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult, All Ages Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Event Details: Join Dr. Kate Rose and Armand Ramirez 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 "THINKspot at Main" group May 13 2026 Wed Embroidery Night 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Main Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group May 13 2026 Wed Embroidery Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: Brother SE1900 Embroidery Machine (TS@MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Embroidery has deep roots in America. Try different ways to embroidery while we learn about the history of embroidery. Learn how to cross stitch, hand embroider, and embroider by machine. Mesa celebrates America250!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 14 2026 Thu Paper Cutting Machines: American Road Trip 10:00am–12:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 14 2026 Thu Paper Cutting Machines: American Road Trip 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: Silhouette Cameo 4 Pro (TS@RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Learn to use THINKspot Silhouette cutting machines to cut out paper props. Then, take pictures in our American road trip car photo booth, to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.A. together.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group May 14 2026 Thu The Cozy Corner 3:00pm–4:30pm THINKspot at Main Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group May 14 2026 Thu The Cozy Corner 3:00pm–4:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Get a little cozy in our corner of THINKspot and enjoy a craft or hobby.This month in honor of Mesa Celebrates America 250! we will relax by using Glowforge-made hand weaving looms.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 16 2026 Sat America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Caleb Dailey 10:00am–11:00am Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 16 2026 Sat America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Caleb Dailey 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Event Details: Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 16 2026 Sat Local Author Talk: Judith Redline Coopey 10:00am–11:00am Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 16 2026 Sat Local Author Talk: Judith Redline Coopey 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: Local Author Judith Redline Coopey will talk about her book called Redfield Farm: A Novel of the Underground Railroad
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 16 2026 Sat America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Prime Society 11:00am–12:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 16 2026 Sat America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Prime Society 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Event Details: Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.
This event is in the "Main Library" group May 18 2026 Mon Authoring Home: Arizona's Indigenous and Chicano Literary History 5:30pm–7:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 18 2026 Mon Authoring Home: Arizona's Indigenous and Chicano Literary History 5:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Saguaro Room (MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Writing Event Details: This presentation focuses on two early twentieth-century Arizona authors, Refugio Savala (Yoeme-Mexican) and Mario Suárez (Chicano), and details how their respective literary journeys and published works helped give voice to people not otherwise r
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group May 19 2026 Tue Let's Eat! for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Main Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group May 19 2026 Tue Let's Eat! for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 22 2026 Fri Arizona Humanities Presents: Grounded: Creating with Land in Contemporary Native American Art 10:00am–11:00am Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 22 2026 Fri Arizona Humanities Presents: Grounded: Creating with Land in Contemporary Native American Art 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: Can we think of a 21st century Arizona through expressions of place inherent in Arizona’s Indigenous arts? In this presentation, Nanibaa Beck focuses on the representation of place that Indigenous artists in Arizona are making in their art.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 23 2026 Sat How to Hobby: Sourdough 2:00pm–3:30pm Gateway Library Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 23 2026 Sat How to Hobby: Sourdough 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Discover a new passion and learn the basics of a fun hobby in this hands-on, beginner-friendly program.
This event is in the "Main Library" group May 23 2026 Sat America on Screen - Adults 2:30pm–4:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 23 2026 Sat America on Screen - Adults 2:30pm–4:30pm 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 Everything Is Illuminated (PG-13). Runtime - 1 hour 46 minutes.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 26 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: American Sphinx by Joseph J. Ellis 6:00pm–7:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 26 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: American Sphinx by Joseph J. Ellis 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Book Groups Event Details: For a man who insisted that life on the public stage was not what he had in mind, Thomas Jefferson certainly spent a great deal of time in the spotlight--and not only during his active political career.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 27 2026 Wed I Survived the Past: 2000s 4:00pm–5:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 27 2026 Wed I Survived the Past: 2000s 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library 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!