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This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Fairytales Around the World

4:00pm–5:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Come hear different versions of fairytales from around the world. Ages 6-12.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Turning classical music “inside out” Grammy Award-Winning Cellist, Zuill Bailey inspires a love and appreciation of classical music through an interactive and accessible performance.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Read and Watch Anime: Jujutsu Kaisen

4:00pm–5:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Book Groups, Entertainment, Movie
Event Details:

Read the manga. Then watch the anime and we'll compare them. This month we will discussing Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 1.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Junior Jokesters, a youth improv group, will entertain their audience with their comedy improv in a show they make up on the spot.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Kickoff

4:00pm–5:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is kicking off again in March! If you are curious about how you can make your library experience better and meet new people, this might be the event for you.

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.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Gather for Magic Cards - for Tweens

4:30pm–5:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. New players welcome!

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Cookbook Club: Salads

6:00pm–7:00pm
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Cookbook Club is a tasty gathering where participants bring in their own favorite dishes to share and discuss.

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.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Trading Card Game Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

EVCT Express Acting Troupe

5:00pm–6:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

EVCT Express is an acting troupe for kids ages 8-16, directed by Jamie Gilbert. Each semester, students devise a new short play and tour it around the East Valley. 

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Slow Stitching

10:00am–11:30am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Entertainment
Event Details:

Slow stitching invites participants into a calming, meditative approach to hand-sewing that emphasizes process over perfection.

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, Special Program
Event Details:

Actors from Places! Productions youth/community theatre here in the East Valley will be performing some songs from Seussical the Musical for the whole family to enjoy.  

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Plant Swap

2:00pm–3:00pm
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Give your greenery a new home at our Plant Swap, a relaxed drop-in event for sharing plants and plant knowledge. Participants are invited to bring cuttings, seedlings, or small plants to exchange while chatting with other local plant lovers.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Trading Card Game Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

EVCT Bravo Teen Musical Theater

5:00pm–6:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

EVCT Bravo is a musical theatre troupe for teens, directed by Breona Conrad. Each semester, students devise a new musical performance piece and tour it around the East Valley

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Teen Anime and Manga Club

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

Join us to get nerdy about all thing's anime and manga. Come discuss your favorites, watch episodes, eat some snacks, and meet new people. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

The Great Grand Canyon Balloon Show!

11:00am–12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Arizona Rick the Balloon Cowboy presents his fantastic balloon show! There will be storytelling, games, and a little bit of magic...all with balloons!

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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles

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

We’ll break out the puzzles and families can choose their favorites to put together. Puzzles are beneficial for cognitive function, problem solving, and spatial reasoning.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Tween Crafters: Cherry Blossoms

3:30pm–4:15pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft, Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Come stop by and get creative with us! Each month, we’ll feature a special craft inspired by a cultural holiday or event from around the world. 

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

East Valley Children's Theatre presents Express

5:00pm–6:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Express, an acting troupe, will perform the show they created and wrote together.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Trading Card Game Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

East Valley Children's Theater - Junior Jokesters

5:00pm–7:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Things are about to get silly! The Junior Jokesters improvisation troupe is ready to tickle your funny bone and make you split a seam. Their creativity, their quick thinking, and their wacky antics are sure to wow you.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Puzzle Swap

10:00am–11:00am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment, Games, Sustainability
Event Details:

Have extra puzzles at home or looking for something new to work on? Drop in for our Puzzle Swap and trade jigsaw puzzles with other community members.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Spring Festival

10:00am–12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Family
Program Type: Craft, Entertainment, Games, Special Program
Event Details:

Come celebrate the Spring season at the Red Mountain Library Spring Festival. There will be carnival style games, crafts, and more for kids aged 3-8 and their families. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Movie
Event Details:

Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. 

Rated G or PG.