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This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Guest author and illustrator Michael Ivery will be sharing his new book "The Big Music Jamboree". ...

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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

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

One Stitch at a Time

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and instructor led lessons will be available to absolute beginners.  Ma...
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $64,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax return...
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment, STEAM
Event Details:
Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. The model railroad display is moving full steam ahead with showcases of HO scale track, trains and model towns with more than 750 sq...

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 "Main Library" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
In the spirit of the Taylor Swift Era's Tour phenomena, anime fans are invited to come to the library and make anime and manga friendship bracelets! ...
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 1 (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:
If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens. Bring your homework, your tests, your notes, everything you need to work on...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:
Meetings for FY23/24 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

Let's Play with Paper

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
Lets Play with Paper is a program for adults 18+ who enjoy crafting and meeting new people. Seating is limited. This month's project: Paper Beads ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Open Mic Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment, Special Program
Event Details:
Join us for Open Mic Night at the Library.  Performers are allowed two songs or two poems not to exceed 10 minutes total. This includes set-up and take down. Register Here To Save Your Spot Bring your poetry, music, spoken word to the e...
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
Celebrate Mister Roger's birthday with us with self-guided crafts all day in the children's area. Add a trolley or a sweater to our community art wall and make cards for community helpers. ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

Disclaimer(s)

No non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting 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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $64,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax return...
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment, STEAM
Event Details:
Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. The model railroad display is moving full steam ahead with showcases of HO scale track, trains and model towns with more than 750 sq...

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 "Mesa Express Library" group.

Lunchtime Tales

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Bring a lunch, listen to a story and create something all your own. Ages 5-12. ...

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

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

3D Printer Training

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn the basics of using our Ultimaker 3D printers. Once you complete this workshop, you can take our quick online Niche Academy training, pass all the quizzes with 100%, sign a THINKspot waiver and you are ready to make an equipment reservation! Br...
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Fantasy Readers Unite!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:
Join us monthly to discuss fantasy books! This month we will be discussing Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger. You can request a copy here. Ages 8-12. ...
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group.

Adopt a Square!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
Calling all aspiring artists!  Come to the Mesa Express Library, where you can pick a cement square and create your own work of art using sidewalk chalk!  Ages 12 to 18.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:
Immerse yourself in Japanese animation with activities and film. Wear your favorite cosplay.  We will be showing "The Wonderland" and "Penguin Highway" Supplies are limited.   ...
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:
Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making flowers from recycled cardboard tubes. Ages 14+ ...
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us as we learn to use a sewing machine like a pro. This month we will be making a fabric bookmark. In this crafty program we will supply the materials, so all you need to bring is the enthusiasm! ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Toddlertime

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.     ...

Disclaimer(s)

No non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.