This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Conserving or Restoring Vintage Hand Tools 1:00pm–2:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Conserving or Restoring Vintage Hand Tools 1:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational, Instructional, Sustainability Event Details: Have you inherited rusty or unusable hand tools and wondered how to bring them back to life?
This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 11 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–2:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 11 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–2:30pm 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 Apr 11 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–3:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 11 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–3:00pm 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 "Gateway Library" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Sensory Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Sensory Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Educational, Storytime Event Details: Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement. Disclaimer(s) IBCCES Autism Certified This facility is IBCCES Autism Certified. IBCCES trains/certifies organizations to better serve individuals with cognitive disorders. These ideals are incorporated within this program. If you have any concerns or need to request specific accommodations for you or your child, please contact us. 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 "Gateway Library" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Pass the Plate 3:30pm–4:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Pass the Plate 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Age Group: School Age Program Type: Educational, Health Event Details: Learn about different cultures through food by passing the plate! We will explore how common everyday foods are utilized in various types of cooking. Together, we will cook a simple dish so you can experience food for yourself. 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. Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader® 5:30pm–6:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader® 5:30pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult, Family Program Type: Educational, Mesa Reads Event Details: This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development; ho
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Machine: Impossible 4:00pm–5:00pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Machine: Impossible 4:00pm–5:00pm 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. Disclaimer(s) Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Computer Basics 2:00pm–3:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Computer Basics 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Saguaro Room (MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Class, Educational Event Details: Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Yoga and Me Series 5:30pm–6:30pm Gateway Library Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Yoga and Me Series 5:30pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: Educational, Health Registration Required Event Details: Young Flow Yoga offers a playful yoga session for young visitors, using movement, balance, and confidence-building to teach calm strategies and mindfulness. In this 60-minute class, children learn poses they can use every day. 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Classic Album Discussion Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Classic Album Discussion Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: Music enthusiasts unite! Let's share our passion for good tunes and discuss a classic album each month. Snippets of songs will be played to enhance the discussion of great music.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Mesa Small Business Series - Mesa Business Builder: Education & Training 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Mesa Small Business Series - Mesa Business Builder: Education & Training 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Saguaro Room (MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Learn about the free education and training programs available to Mesa entrepreneurs and small business owners.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Apr 15 2026 Wed THINKspot Equipment Q&A 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Apr 15 2026 Wed THINKspot Equipment Q&A 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational, Instructional Event Details: If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, our THINKspot Librarian is available to help you turn your project idea into a concrete action plan.This is a drop-in program; no appointment is necessary.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Game Night for Science 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Game Night for Science 3:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Family Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: This is a live, guided Acts of Science event during conducted by SciStarter for Citizen Science month.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Yankee Stargazers 3:30pm–4:45pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Yankee Stargazers 3:30pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: Stars figure large in our early American identity –from the first flags of 1777 to the star charts in Ben Franklin’s popular almanacs.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: 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 "Gateway Library" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Space Adventures at Gateway 10:00am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Space Adventures at Gateway 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: School Age, Tween, Family Program Type: Educational, STEAM Event Details: Blast off at the library and explore what’s happening beyond Earth! Kids and adults will learn about space missions, NASA launches, and new discoveries, from rockets and astronauts to planets, satellites, and what’s coming next.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bike and Scooter Rodeo 10:00am–12:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bike and Scooter Rodeo 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age Program Type: Educational Event Details: Families can ride or scoot over to the 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. 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Yoga & Me 11:00am–12:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Yoga & Me 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: School Age Program Type: Educational, Health Registration Required Event Details: Yoga & Me is a 4-week yoga and mindfulness series for children ages 5-7 designed to support emotional awareness, compassion, self-regulation, and expression.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 18 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–2:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 18 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–2:30pm 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 "Gateway Library" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Sensory Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Sensory Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Educational, Storytime Event Details: Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement. Disclaimer(s) IBCCES Autism Certified This facility is IBCCES Autism Certified. IBCCES trains/certifies organizations to better serve individuals with cognitive disorders. These ideals are incorporated within this program. If you have any concerns or need to request specific accommodations for you or your child, please contact us. 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 Apr 20 2026 Mon Mini Makers 10:00am–10:30am Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Mini Makers 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Educational, STEAM Event Details: Join us for Mini Makers, a bimonthly hands-on program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader® 5:30pm–6:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader® 5:30pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult, Family Program Type: Educational, Mesa Reads Event Details: This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development; ho
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Musical Instrument Petting Zoo 12:30pm–1:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Musical Instrument Petting Zoo 12:30pm–1:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age Program Type: Educational, Entertainment Event Details: Let's get loud at the library! Try out a variety of different musical instruments including guitars, drums, synthesizers and more. Ages 3+
This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Computer Basics 2:00pm–3:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Computer Basics 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Saguaro Room (MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Class, Educational Event Details: If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start. This week we will learn how to use a mouse. Laptops and mice are provided to the first 11 persons. You are more than welcome to bring your own device!