This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Author Visit: Cheryl Thompson 10:00am–11:00am Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Author Visit: Cheryl Thompson 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult, All Ages Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: Join Cheryl W. Thompson for an engaging author talk on her book Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen as we continue to celebrate our country with America 250 programs.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Voices of the East Valley 1:00pm–2:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Voices of the East Valley 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: Voices of the East Valley showcases community-based storytelling through the Latinx Oral History Lab at Arizona State University. Dr. Rafael Martínez and Dr.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders 10:00am–7:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders 10:00am–7:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Colonial Toys and Games 3:30pm–4:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Colonial Toys and Games 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: School Age Program Type: America 250, Educational, Instructional Event Details: Join the America250 celebration and dive into playful adventures that once brought laughter to children in Colonial America.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Mar 17 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 Mar 17 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 Mar 19 2026 Thu Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders 10:00am–7:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders 10:00am–7:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Let's Eat! for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Main Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Mar 19 2026 Thu 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 "Main Library" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Craft Storytime: My America 10:00am–10:30am Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Craft Storytime: My America 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: America 250, Craft, Storytime Event Details: Join us for a special storytime as Mesa Celebrates 250! We’ll read My America by Karen Katz and talk about what makes our country special. After the story, children will create a fun craft inspired by America.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Sew for Good 10:00am–12:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Sew for Good 10:00am–12:00pm 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders 10:00am–4:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders 10:00am–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders 10:00am–2:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders 10:00am–2:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Quail or Coyote Earrings or Keychain 10:00am–12:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Quail or Coyote Earrings or Keychain 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: Silhouette Cameo (TS@RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Create Quail or Coyote earrings or keychain with our Silhouette Cameo machine. Everyone will learn the basics of using this machine by walking through the process step-by-step with the help of a librarian.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Mar 23 2026 Mon America 250 Presents: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire 3:45pm–4:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Mar 23 2026 Mon America 250 Presents: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire 3:45pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: America 250 Event Details: In honor of America 250, join us as we learn about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, a tragedy that shaped American history.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 24 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: The Woman's Hour by Elaine Weiss 6:00pm–7:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 24 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: The Woman's Hour by Elaine Weiss 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Book Groups Event Details: Nashville, August 1920. Thirty-five states have approved the Nineteenth Amendment, granting women the right to vote; one last state--Tennessee--is needed for women's voting rights to be the law of the land.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Mar 25 2026 Wed America 250: I Survived the Past: 1900-1959 4:00pm–5:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Mar 25 2026 Wed America 250: I Survived the Past: 1900-1959 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: THINKspot Patio (GW) 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!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Intro to the Laser Cutter: USA Magnet 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Intro to the Laser Cutter: USA Magnet 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: Learn how to operate our Glowforge laser cutter and make your own patriotic magnet in honor of our country's 250th birthday this year. Disclaimer(s) Computer Class Prerequisite Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Mar 28 2026 Sat America on Screen - Adults 2:30pm–4:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Mar 28 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 On the Basis of Sex (PG-13). Runtime - 2 hours.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed America 250: I Survived the Past: 1960-1999 4:00pm–5:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed America 250: I Survived the Past: 1960-1999 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) 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!
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 28 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrook 6:00pm–7:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 28 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrook 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Book Groups Event Details: How did America begin?
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 Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) 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!
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jun 23 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw 6:00pm–7:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jun 23 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Book Groups Event Details: In this magnificent testament to a nation and her people, Tom Brokaw brings to life the extraordinary stories of a generation that gave new meaning to courage, sacrifice, and honor.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jun 24 2026 Wed I Survived the Past: 2010s-2020s 4:00pm–5:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jun 24 2026 Wed I Survived the Past: 2010s-2020s 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) 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!
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jul 28 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon 6:00pm–7:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jul 28 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Book Groups Event Details: Hailed as a masterpiece of American travel writing, Blue Highways is an unforgettable journey along our nation's backroads.