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This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Preschool Storytime presents: America 250 Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: America 250, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States!

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 "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 "THINKspot at Main" group

Craft-Active Lab

4:00pm–5:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of America250, we will be learning about groundbreaking physicist Vera Rubin and creating marshmallow rockets. Mesa celebrates America250!

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

We the Readers Book Group: Washington's Spies

6:00pm–7:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Book Groups
Event Details:

In 1778, George Washington unleashed an unlikely ring of spies on Long Island to discover British battle plans, the secrets, methods and details of which are only recently being uncovered by historians. 

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Educational, Writing
Event Details:

Have you considered tracing your family’s history, but don’t know where to start? Duane Roen will share some readily available resources, tools, and strategies for getting started with researching your roots.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Genealogy Consultations

11:30am–12:30pm
Gateway Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get personalized assistance with your family history research during our genealogy consultation. Dr. Duane Roen will help you navigate resources, answer questions, and provide strategies to uncover your ancestral story.

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 Main" group

Gather for Magic Cards - for Adults

3:00pm–4:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment
Event Details:

Stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™, a popular card game created by American game designer Richard Garfield. New players welcome. Mesa celebrates America250!

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Preschool Storytime Presents: America 250 Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: America 250, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States!

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 "THINKspot at Gateway" group

For the Thrill of Quill - Adults

6:00pm–7:30pm
THINKspot at Gateway
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mesa Celebrates America 250: Learn this amazing paper spinning technique that blends strips of recycled paper and creativity. Turn your design into a card or a piece of recycled art for your wall.

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

Fiction Folks

2:00pm–3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Book Groups, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

This month's book for discussion is American Daughters by Piper Huguley

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

For the Thrill of Quill - Teens

4:00pm–5:30pm
THINKspot at Gateway
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mesa Celebrates America 250: Learn this amazing paper spinning technique that blends strips of recycled paper and creativity. Turn your design into a card or a piece of recycled art for your wall.

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 "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group

Intro to 3D Printing: State Keychains

6:00pm–7:30pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to prepare a 3D model file to print on the library's 3D printer. We'll be printing Arizona keychains in honor of our state's birthday next month.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Great American Read: The Jungle by Upton Sinclair

4:00pm–5:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: America 250, Book Groups
Event Details:

The United States is turning 250 years old in July, and we are celebrating with a special book club highlighting American classics, new and old, in literature.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Exploring the Great Outdoors

10:00am–10:45am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: America 250, Storytime
Event Details:

Grab your backpack, little explorers—it’s time for an adventure! We’ll share stories, songs, and a craft about camping, hiking, and all the fun you can find in the great outdoors. Mesa Celebrate America 250! Ages 3-5.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

How to Hobby: Sourdough

2:00pm–3:30pm
Gateway Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover a new passion and learn the basics of a fun hobby in this hands-on, beginner-friendly program.

This event is in the "Main Library" group
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: America 250
Event Details:

Mesa Celebrates 250! Learn about Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech in honor of his birthday and make a craft to represent your dreams! Supplies are limited.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Phoenix Zoo Presents: Desert Dwellers

3:30pm–4:30pm
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: America 250, Educational, Sustainability
Event Details:

Come to the Mesa Express Library for a special visit from the Phoenix Zoo! Discover the amazing animals that call the desert home as zoo educators share fascinating facts and introduce you to a few animal ambassadors up close.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

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

Sew for Good

10:00am–12:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sew items with others to give to charities. 

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: America 250, STEAM
Event Details:

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure—no passport required! Using our virtual reality headsets, you’ll travel across the United States and explore some of the most amazing landmarks and natural wonders.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: America 250, Book Groups
Event Details:

Benjamin Franklin was not a gambling man.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

I Survived the Past: 1600s-1700s

4:00pm–5:30pm
Gateway Library
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 "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group

US History Trivia Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

Prepare for our country's semiquincentennial and test your knowledge of US History in this fun five-round trivia challenge.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Celebrate Groundhog's Day

3:00pm–3:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: America 250
Event Details:

Mesa Celebrates 250! Learn about the origins of Groundhog's Day and who Punxsutawney Phil is, then make a craft to celebrate the holiday.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Hula Dancing with Learn with Aloha LLC

10:00am–11:00am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Special Program
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Polynesian culture through this engaging program that teaches the art of hula dancing.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

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