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Let's Play!

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

Join us for a morning of guided play. Join your young child in a meaningful play experience that will enhance a variety of skills.  A materials kit with the corresponding theme will be available for check out. 

 Ages 3-5.

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

Art Journaling

11:00am–12:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you started.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Arizona Myths and Facts

12:00pm–1:00pm
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join historian and guide Jarrod Riddle of Spirit of Arizona Tours for “Arizona Myths and Facts,” a fast-paced, engaging look at the legends and truths of our great state.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Teen Manga Book Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Teen Zone (GW)
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Join us for Gateway Library’s Manga Mania Book Club! Each month, we will read the first volume of a manga series and discuss what we like (and don’t like) about it.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Ask A Master Gardener

10:00am–12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Sustainability
Event Details:

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems.

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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Bike and Scooter Rodeo

10:00am–12:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Families can ride or scoot over to the Dobson Library for a fun and educational morning! Get fitted for a free bike helmet and learn safe cycling tips from John Boyd, Injury Prevention Specialist at Phoenix Children’s.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Bob's Free Bikes Donation Drop-off

10:00am–12:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Family
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

Has your child outgrown their bike? Is that old bike taking up valuable space? Donate it to Bob’s Free Bikes! Bob’s Free Bikes provides bicycles to children (18 and under) in the greater Phoenix metro area who might not otherwise have one.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Friendship Bracelets (Gateway's Version)

10:00am–12:00pm
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft, Entertainment
Event Details:

Calling all Swifties! Join us at Gateway Library to celebrate Taylor Swift’s 36th birthday by making Friendship Bracelets with your close friends! 

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Writer in Residence Consultations

10:00am–12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 2 (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Marc Mason as our Writer in Residence from October 1 to December 31.

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 "Main Library" group

Books to Movies Book Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Each month, we will read a story that has been turned into a movie! This month's movie is "The Polar Express" (2004, rated G).

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch - Games

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

We’ll break out games and cards and families can choose their favorites to play. Playing games helps develop your imagination, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Writer in Residence Consultations

1:00pm–3:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 2 (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Marc Mason as our Writer in Residence from October 1 to December 31.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Building Blocks Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM
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. Ages 5-12.

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

Family Holiday Card Design Cutting

3:00pm–4:30pm
THINKspot at Gateway
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Event Details:

Tis the season to be making, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Learn to cut a holiday greeting, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
We'll provide all of the equipment, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

This event is in the "Outreach Services" group

Merry Main Street STEAM

5:00pm–5:30pm
Outreach Services
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Join the Mesa Public Library table at Merry Main Street for a festive and fun STEAM adventure making Bubble Garland!

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Monday Morning Gardening

10:00am–11:00am
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Sustainability
Event Details:

Dig in, de-stress, and grow something beautiful with our hands-on gardening program for adults!

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MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Baby Lapsit

10:30am–11:00am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

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 "Main Library" group

East Valley New Horizons Senior Orchestra

10:30am–12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

East Valley New Horizons welcome you to our Winter Holiday and Christmas Musical celebration.  Enjoy classics by Pyotr Tchaikowsky in Swan Lake and The Nutcracker (1800's) through many a silent night around the world.

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group

Bookmobile: Emerald Park

1:30pm–3:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
This event is in the "Main Library" group

Book Birthdays

3:30pm–4:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

Each month, we will create crafts themed to a book that is celebrating its "bookish birthday"!

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Pinecone Bird Feeder

4:00pm–5:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Practice sustainability and repurpose a pinecone into a birdfeeder to give the birds a snack to eat during the chillier months. Ages 5+.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

STEAMers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
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 event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special nighttime storytime, complete with songs, rhymes, games, and a bedtime story. Ages 3-6.