This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 16 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks 1:00pm–3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 16 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Games Event Details: Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO and DUPLO blocks will be provided. 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 May 18 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 18 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Age Group: School Age Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Galaxy Painting
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 19 2026 Tue Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 19 2026 Tue Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5. 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 May 19 2026 Tue Library Advisory Board Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 19 2026 Tue Library Advisory Board Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Board Room (MN) Age Group: Adult, All Ages Program Type: Special Program Event Details: Meetings for FY25/26 can be attended in the Board Room at the Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. at 5:30pm unless noted otherwise. More about Library Advisory Board Meetings
This event is in the "Main Library" group May 19 2026 Tue Library Advisory Board Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 19 2026 Tue Library Advisory Board Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Adult, All Ages Program Type: Special Program Event Details: Meetings for FY25/26 can be attended in the Board Room at the Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. at 5:30pm unless noted otherwise. More about Library Advisory Board Meetings
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 19 2026 Tue Medicare 101 6:00pm–7:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 19 2026 Tue Medicare 101 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health, Instructional Event Details: Medicare is complex and evolving; it is a health insurance program for folks turning 65 years old and for people with certain disabilities.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 20 2026 Wed Baby Lapsit 9:30am–10:00am Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 20 2026 Wed Baby Lapsit 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 21 2026 Thu Toddlertime 9:00am–9:30am Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 21 2026 Thu Toddlertime 9:00am–9:30am 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 21 2026 Thu Toddlertime 10:00am–10:30am Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 21 2026 Thu Toddlertime 10:00am–10:30am 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 23 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch - Recycled Creations 1:00pm–3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 23 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch - Recycled Creations 1:00pm–3:00pm 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 "Main Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group This event is in the "Gateway Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group This event is in the "Bookmobile" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group This event is in the "Online / Virtual" group May 25 2026 Mon Memorial Day All Day Closing This event is in the "Main Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group This event is in the "Gateway Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group This event is in the "Bookmobile" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group This event is in the "Online / Virtual" group May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Gateway Library, THINKspot at Gateway, Mesa Express Library, Bookmobile, Outreach Services, Online / Virtual Description: All Mesa Public Libraries closed in observance of Memorial Day.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 26 2026 Tue Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 26 2026 Tue Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5. 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 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 "Outreach Services" group May 26 2026 Tue Cheer Readers Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Outreach Services Offsite Event This event is in the "Outreach Services" group May 26 2026 Tue Cheer Readers Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Outreach Services Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Groups Event Details: Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. This group meets offsite on the last Tuesday of each month. 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Baby Lapsit 9:30am–10:00am Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Baby Lapsit 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 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 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 28 2026 Thu Toddlertime 9:00am–9:30am Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 28 2026 Thu Toddlertime 9:00am–9:30am 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 28 2026 Thu Toddlertime 10:00am–10:30am Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 28 2026 Thu Toddlertime 10:00am–10:30am 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Toddlertime 10:00am–10:30am Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Toddlertime 10:00am–10:30am 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 "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jun 4 2026 Thu AARP Experience Corp Information Session 1:30pm–3:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jun 4 2026 Thu AARP Experience Corp Information Session 1:30pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: Special Program Event Details: Learn how becoming a volunteer reading tutor with Experience Corps Mesa can change your life for the better!
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Fiction Folks 2:00pm–3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Fiction Folks 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Groups Event Details: This month's book for discussion is Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini.
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 "Gateway Library" group Jun 29 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jun 29 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween Program Type: Educational, STEAM Event Details: Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Balloon Cans