Take-Home Program for Kids and Tweens

All Day
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Mesa Reads, STEAM
Event Details:

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points.  

Take-Home Program for Teens and Adults

All Day
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Mesa Reads, STEAM
Event Details:

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points.  

This week's theme Zentangle.

Take-Home Storytime

All Day
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy the entertainment of a storytime in the comfort of your own Home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Storytime, complete the tasks and earn summer reading points. 

Toddlertime

9:30am - 10:00am
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

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.

Ticketed Event

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

Summer Fun Family Storytime

10:15am - 11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Toddlertime

10:30am - 11:00am
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

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.

Ticketed Event

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

Lunch at the Library

11:30am - 12:30pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Health
Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-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.

Summer Reading Family Book Swap

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Sustainability
Event Details:

Help kick off our Summer Reading Program with a family book swap! 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 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

Kith & Kin Caregiver Workshop

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

El Programa Kith & Kin, un programa de Candelen, es una serie de 10 semanas diseñada para cuidadores familiares, amigos y vecinos; abuelos, familiares, amigos, vecinos y adultos no emparentados que apoyan a las familias con sus necesidades de