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Lunch at the Library

11:30am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Branch
Room: Dobson Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and sponsored by Arizona Department of Education in association with...

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.

Meteoric Marble Mazes

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Red Mountain Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Have an a-mazing time building an out-of-this-world marble maze with recycled materials and your imagination. Ages 8-12.  ...

Gaming at the Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
It's Summer so stay cool and come unwind with games in the Teen Zone. Play Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, or X Box One-S. Or, choose to play one of our many board and card games. Ages 12-18. ...

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and sponsored by Arizona Department of Education in association with...

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.

Theater Day Camp: Monologues and Scenes

1:30pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Red Mountain Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Become an actor, writer, director, stage manager, or all of the above! Participants will write original monologues and scenes based on real-life experiences and collaborate to put together a show to perform at the end for family and friends on June 2...

Teen Tuesday: Henna Hands-On Design

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Design and apply your own temporary body art using henna. In this class, you will learn how to create henna art using dots, lines, paisley, and lace shapes. For best results, prepare your skin by exfoliating and moisturizing the day before. On the da...

YAAS! Presents: "Hairspray" Movie Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Movie
Event Details:
Welcome to the sixties! We will have snacks, drinks, and a quiet craft activity to go with our showing of "Hairspray," an upbeat musical remake of the John Waters classic about a Baltimore girl with big hair and even bigger dreams. New Line Cinema, r...

The Young Adult Action Society offers different activities each week. We are making a positive difference in our library, our city, and the world. This group is always accepting new members—bring a friend! Ages 14+.

Lunch at the Library

11:30am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Branch
Room: Dobson Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Kids and teens (ages 0-18), join us for lunch at the library. Fuel up with healthy food and learn a thing or two! Meals must be eaten on site, so have a seat and enjoy an activity provided by the library. This program is funded by the U.S. Departmen...

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.

Theater Day Camp: Monologues and Scenes

1:30pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Red Mountain Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Become an actor, writer, director, stage manager, or all of the above! Participants will write original monologues and scenes based on real-life experiences and collaborate to put together a show to perform at the end for family and friends on June 2...

Dino Crew: Bringing the Past to the Present

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
This interactive Dinosaur program will be a roaring good time for all ages. Dinosaurs will be brought to life as presenters entertain the audience with Dino trivia and education. There will be two back to back sessions due to space constraints, pleas...

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.

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

Gaming at the Library

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:
It's Summer so stay cool and come unwind with games in the Teen Zone. Play Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, or X Box One-S. Or, choose to play one of our many board and card games. Ages 12-18. ...

Dino Crew: Bringing the Past to the Present

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
This interactive Dinosaur program will be a roaring good time for all ages. Dinosaurs will be brought to life as presenters entertain the audience with Dino trivia and education. There will be two back to back sessions due to space constraints, pleas...

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.

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and sponsored by Arizona Department of Education in association with...

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.

Teen Pizza Taste Off

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Branch
Room: Dobson Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
If you think you know pizza, think again. Try your pizza knowledge at our Pizza Taste Off. Taste test pieces of pizza from different joints and try to guess where they're from. Ages 14-18. ...

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.

Theater Day Camp: Monologues and Scenes

1:30pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Red Mountain Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Become an actor, writer, director, stage manager, or all of the above! Participants will write original monologues and scenes based on real-life experiences and collaborate to put together a show to perform at the end for family and friends on June 2...

Make it or Game it!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Drop in for a craft and games the whole family will enjoy! Our craft this week will be DIY Alien Spaceships. Kids can carefully craft spaceships from bowls and add their own pom-pom alien to steer their trusty craft. ...

Toddler Explorers

10:30am - 11:15am
Library Branch: Red Mountain Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Explore a variety of art, sensory, and pretend play activities with your toddler that strengthen fine motor skills, support early literacy development, and encourage socialization. 16-36 months.  ...

Lunch at the Library

11:30am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Branch
Room: Dobson Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Kids and teens (ages 0-18), join us for lunch at the library. Fuel up with healthy food and learn a thing or two! Meals must be eaten on site, so have a seat and enjoy an activity provided by the library. This program is funded by the U.S. Departmen...

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.

Kids Crafternoon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Branch
Room: Dobson Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Moonwalk to the Dobson Ranch Library every Friday afternoon for a spaced themed craft.  Grades K-6. ...

Theater Day Camp: Monologues and Scenes

1:30pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Red Mountain Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Become an actor, writer, director, stage manager, or all of the above! Participants will write original monologues and scenes based on real-life experiences and collaborate to put together a show to perform at the end for family and friends on June 2...

Taiko Drumming with Eileen Morgan

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Explore the fascinating culture of Japan and the Far East through Eileen Morgan's exciting performance and interactive lecture showcasing mesmerizing Taiko drums - beautiful bamboo wind and unique percussion instruments of Japan, China, Koreas, and V...

Anime Friday

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Admit it, teens. You know you want to come hang out and watch Crunchyroll at the library! We'll pick a new anime each time and have an informal discussion afterwards. (｡◕‿◕｡) ...

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and sponsored by Arizona Department of Education in association with...

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.

LEGO Club

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Branch
Room: Dobson Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
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.

Retro Recreation

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Branch
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Nostalgic for those lazy days of summer and endless rounds of Monopoly or Scrabble?  Come relive the fun with your favorite board games, Twister and Hula Hoops.  Bring a friend or meet a new one at the Library.  See you there! ...

Lunch at the Library

11:30am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Branch
Room: Dobson Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and sponsored by Arizona Department of Education in association with...

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.

Fantastic Fire Dept.- Arizona's Fire Truck Adventure for Kids

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Branch
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Fantastic Fire Dept. is a unique firefighting-themed entertainment experience for children, with a lovingly restored and fully functional classic fire truck, that arrives with lights flashing and sirens blaring to the delight of children re...