This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Gather for Magic Cards - for Tweens Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main Program Type: Games Age Group: Tween, Teen If you are looking for a new card game to dive into, or wanting to make new friends, stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. We will meet every other Tuesday - no registration needed. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group May 26 2026 Tue Gather for Magic Cards - for Tweens 4:30pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: THINKspot @ MN Age Group: Tween, Teen Program Type: Games Event Details: If you are looking for a new card game to dive into, or wanting to make new friends, stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. We will meet every other Tuesday - no registration needed.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group We the Readers Book Group: American Sphinx by Joseph J. Ellis Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: America 250, Book Groups Age Group: Adult For a man who insisted that life on the public stage was not what he had in mind, Thomas Jefferson certainly spent a great deal of time in the spotlight--and not only during his active political career. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 26 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: American Sphinx by Joseph J. Ellis 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Book Groups Event Details: For a man who insisted that life on the public stage was not what he had in mind, Thomas Jefferson certainly spent a great deal of time in the spotlight--and not only during his active political career.
This event is in the "Outreach Services" group Cheer Readers Book Club Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Outreach Services Program Type: Book Groups Age Group: Adult Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. This group meets offsite on the last Tuesday of each month. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Outreach Services" group May 26 2026 Tue Cheer Readers Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Outreach Services Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Groups Event Details: Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. This group meets offsite on the last Tuesday of each month. 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group Baby Lapsit Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Childhood Baby Lapsit: Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Baby Lapsit 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 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.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Family Storytime Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Childhood Family Storytime: Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Family Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5. 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Baby Lapsit Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Childhood Baby Lapsit: Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Baby Lapsit 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 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.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Family Storytime Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Childhood Family Storytime: Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5. 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Baby Lapsit Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Childhood Baby Lapsit: Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Baby Lapsit 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Writer in Residence Consultations Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm Board Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Writing Age Group: Teen, Adult Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Writer in Residence Consultations 12:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Board Room (MN) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Writing Event Details: Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Make Your Masterpiece: Watercolor Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Age Group: Adult Discover new artistic mediums and build confidence in your creativity as you’re guided through a simple, step-by-step process to create your own beautiful masterpiece. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Make Your Masterpiece: Watercolor 1:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Discover new artistic mediums and build confidence in your creativity as you’re guided through a simple, step-by-step process to create your own beautiful masterpiece.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Computer Basics Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Computer Class, Educational Age Group: Adult Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start. This week we will learn the basics of Google Slides. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Computer Basics 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Saguaro Room (MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Class, Educational Event Details: Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start. This week we will learn the basics of Google Slides.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Trading Card Game Club Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Entertainment, Games Age Group: School Age 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. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Trading Card Game Club 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 My Pet Dinosaur with The Arizona Puppet Theater Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Family Get ready for summer reading program by joining us for "My Pet Dinosaur" presented by the Arizona Puppet Theater. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 27 2026 Wed My Pet Dinosaur with The Arizona Puppet Theater 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Family Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: Get ready for summer reading program by joining us for "My Pet Dinosaur" presented by the Arizona Puppet Theater.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group I Survived the Past: 2000s Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Gateway Library Program Type: America 250, Craft, Educational Age Group: School Age, Tween Learning history can be interesting, but it could be more fun with hands on activities! View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 27 2026 Wed I Survived the Past: 2000s 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Family Movie Night Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: School Age, Tween Bring the entire family and watch Toy Story in the library. Feel free to bring blankets and pillows to get comfy. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Family Movie Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: Movie Event Details: Bring the entire family and watch Toy Story in the library. Feel free to bring blankets and pillows to get comfy. 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 Gateway" group Graphic Design Studio - Adult Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway Program Type: Educational, Instructional Age Group: Adult Every month, we will create awesome projects using all sorts of iPad graphic design apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the next level. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 27 2026 Wed Graphic Design Studio - Adult 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Every month, we will create awesome projects using all sorts of iPad graphic design apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the next level.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Sewing - for Adults Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm THINKspot at Main Program Type: Educational, Instructional Age Group: Adult Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. This month we will be sewing a wallet. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group May 27 2026 Wed Sewing - for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. This month we will be sewing a wallet.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Toddlertime Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Childhood Toddlertime: Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 28 2026 Thu Toddlertime 9:00am–9:30am Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) 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.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Toddlertime Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Childhood Toddlertime: Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 28 2026 Thu Toddlertime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) 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.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Nutrition for the Family Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adult A Nationally Certified Nutrition course offered through the University of Arizona that comes with weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 28 2026 Thu Nutrition for the Family 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: A Nationally Certified Nutrition course offered through the University of Arizona that comes with weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Slow Stitching Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Age Group: Adult Slow stitching invites participants into a calming, meditative approach to hand-sewing that emphasizes process over perfection. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 28 2026 Thu Slow Stitching 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Slow stitching invites participants into a calming, meditative approach to hand-sewing that emphasizes process over perfection.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Laser Engraving Your Art/Doodles Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Glowforge (TS@RM) at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Teen, Adult Learn how to use the Glowforge app to engrave your artwork. Bring in a drawing or picture on a piece of paper, we'll go step-by-step through the process. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 28 2026 Thu Laser Engraving Your Art/Doodles 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: Glowforge (TS@RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge app to engrave your artwork. Bring in a drawing or picture on a piece of paper, we'll go step-by-step through the process.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Computer Skills Training Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Computer Class Age Group: Teen, Adult Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group May 28 2026 Thu Computer Skills Training 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Computer Class Event Details: Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group HOTspot Digital Help Desk Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Age Group: Adult HOTspot Digital Help Desk: Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assi... View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 28 2026 Thu HOTspot Digital Help Desk 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.