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Magical Mouse Dance Party

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
We're hosting a Magical Mouse Dance Party!  This program is all about music, movement and merrymaking with family and new friends. Costumes encouraged. 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.

I am an Artist: Frida Kahlo

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:
Attendees of all artistic skill levels are invited to declare "I am an Artist!" and try their hand at the selected artists signature style. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will feature artist Frida Kahlo and create symbolic self-portraits!&nb...

Gaming at The Library

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:
Come unwind with games in the Teen Zone. Play Nintendo Switch, Xbox One S, or choose to play one of our many board and card games. ...

Let's Play!

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:
Join us for a morning of guided play. Join your young child in a meaningful play experience that will enhance a variety of skills.  A materials kit with the corresponding theme will be available for check out.   Ages 3-5.   ...

Book Swap for Kids

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment, Sustainability
Event Details:
Bring a book, take a book. Swap your good condition books for something new to read. Kids Need to Read will be here with new copies of books to choose from. Best for prereader through high school.  ...

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

Arizona Humanities Presents: Dia de los Muertos Storytelling

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:
Dia de Los Muertos is a highly celebrated and significant holiday held throughout Mexico, Latin America and the Southwest. It is a day when homage is paid with prayers, offerings of food and the building of altars to those who have gon...

Craft Night: Canvas Painting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Begin your crafting journey with this evening adult program each month. All skills are welcome to explore their artistic side in making a variety of crafts. This month's program we will freestyle paint on canvas.  No instructions, just your o...

Adult Coloring Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Lobby (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own. In the area in front of THINKspot at RM. ...

Let's Play!

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:
Join us for a morning of guided play. Join your young child in a meaningful play experience that will enhance a variety of skills.  A materials kit with the corresponding theme will be available for check out.   Ages 3-5.   ...

Mesa Library Fandom

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Join us for Mesa Public Library Fandom!! We will have an local artist alley vendors, costume contest for all ages, gaming, crafts,  and panels.  It is open to all ages for a day of family fun.  Don't forget to wear your favorite cospla...

STEM-ming Arizona

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Sustainability
Event Details:
Let's learn about our impact on the world and the actions we can take to better our environment by leading our community toward sustainability using the 3Rs - reduce, reuse, recycle - in an interactive way through activities and projects. This tee...

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

Read It and Watch It Manga Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Book Groups, Entertainment
Event Details:
Are you a manga and anime enthusiast? Each month, we will be reading a different manga, then watching the anime together. This month, we will be discussing Death Note Volume 1. You can request your copy here . Ages 12-18. ...

Babies Make Music

10:00am - 10:45am
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Let your baby explore the world of music with pots, shakers, bells and other musical instruments.  ...

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.

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. Special guest, local author Austin Davis will also join in by reading some of his poems. Performers are allowed two songs or two poems not to exceed 10 minutes total. This includes set-up and take down. ...

Preschool Storytime Presents: Halloween Boo!

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Be sure to wear a costume and bring your treat bag to this special preschool Halloween event. Show off your spooky spirit and gather ghoulish goodies. We'll be joined by Kids Need to Read and Mesa Fire Department. The Halloween Boo! parade wi...

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.

Let's Play!

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:
Join us for a morning of guided play. Join your young child in a meaningful play experience that will enhance a variety of skills.  A materials kit with the corresponding theme will be available for check out.   Ages 3-5.   ...

Knocking on Heaven's Door

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Author, ghostwriter, and paranormal expert Dan Baldwin will speak on “Knocking on Heaven's Door: Psychic Detecting, Speaking with Spirits, and the U-F-What?” His books will be available for sale and signing after the presentation.   ...

LEGO® Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, 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. ...

Spooktacular

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Welcome all ghosts and goblins to our Spooktacular. We will have games and candy for all to enjoy.  This is a family friendly event. Supplies are limited. ...

Dia de los Muertos Votive Holders

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Sustainability
Event Details:
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by creating a glass votive holder with paint and stickers. Ages 12-18.  ...

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.

Adventures in VR: Painting in Thin Air - Teens

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Join us as we venture into virtual reality as we test out apps and explore new virtual places.  This month we paint in VR with the app Open Brush. Registration is required and spots are limited.     ...

Adult Coloring Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Lobby (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own. In the area in front of THINKspot at RM. ...

Quilts of Valor Award Ceremony

11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Veterans and their families will attend this ceremony to honor their comrades in arms with the presentation of quilts, made by the loving hands of countless volunteers who wish to thank those who have served. Quilts of Honor is a non-profit o...

Adventures in VR: Painting in Thin Air - Adults

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Join us as we venture into virtual reality as we test out apps and explore new virtual places.  This month we paint in VR with the app Open Brush. Registration is required and spots are limited.     ...