This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Crochet Circle Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft Event Details: Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Baby Lapsit Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.Disclaimer(s)No Large Groups View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Baby Lapsit 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.Disclaimer(s)No Large Groups
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Dignity Health Oral Screenings for Children Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Health, Special Program Age Group: Children Dignity Health will be onsite to provide free oral screenings for children with their licensed dental hygienists. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Dignity Health Oral Screenings for Children 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: Children Program Type: Health, Special Program Event Details: Dignity Health will be onsite to provide free oral screenings for children with their licensed dental hygienists.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Walk-In Wednesdays Presents: Pickling! Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: America 250 Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween Mesa Celebrates 250! Learn about pickling and make easy fridge pickles! Supplies are limited, feel free to bring your own clean glass jar. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays Presents: Pickling! 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween Program Type: America 250 Event Details: Mesa Celebrates 250! Learn about pickling and make easy fridge pickles! Supplies are limited, feel free to bring your own clean glass jar.
This event is in the "Main Library" group EVCT On the Spot Teen Improv Group Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Children, All Ages We make the funnies happen. EVCT On the Spot is an improv theatre troupe for teens directed by Aaron Blanco. Each semester, students develop and rehearse skills to tour improvised performances around the East Valley. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Nov 19 2025 Wed EVCT On the Spot Teen Improv Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: We make the funnies happen. EVCT On the Spot is an improv theatre troupe for teens directed by Aaron Blanco. Each semester, students develop and rehearse skills to tour improvised performances around the East Valley.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Fall Festival Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft, Entertainment, Games, Special Program Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Family Come celebrate the Fall season at the Red Mountain Library Fall Festival. There will be carnival style games, crafts, and more for kids aged 3-8 and their families. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Nov 22 2025 Sat Fall Festival 10:00am–12:00pm 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 Fall season at the Red Mountain Library Fall Festival. There will be carnival style games, crafts, and more for kids aged 3-8 and their families.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Chocolate Chip Cookie Excavation Monday, November 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Children Become an archeologist as you try and excavate the chocolate chips from the cookie. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Nov 24 2025 Mon Chocolate Chip Cookie Excavation 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Become an archeologist as you try and excavate the chocolate chips from the cookie. 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 Red Mountain" group Crochet Circle Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Nov 25 2025 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft Event Details: Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Baby Lapsit Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.Disclaimer(s)No Large Groups View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Nov 26 2025 Wed Baby Lapsit 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.Disclaimer(s)No Large Groups
This event is in the "Main Library" group Walk-In Wednesdays Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween Make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment - something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Nov 26 2025 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM Event Details: Make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment - something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Tween Gaming Monday, December 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm THINKspot at Main Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tween Bring your friends and join in the fun with Switch Games like Super Smash Bros.! Open to tweens between the ages of 8-12. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Dec 1 2025 Mon Tween Gaming 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Games Event Details: Bring your friends and join in the fun with Switch Games like Super Smash Bros.! Open to tweens between the ages of 8-12.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Crochet Circle Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Dec 2 2025 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft Event Details: Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Baby Lapsit Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.Disclaimer(s)No Large Groups View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Baby Lapsit 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.Disclaimer(s)No Large Groups
This event is in the "Main Library" group Walk-In Wednesdays Presents: Arizona History Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween Mesa Celebrates 250! Come listen to a story about Arizona and make a craft! Something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays Presents: Arizona History 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM Event Details: Mesa Celebrates 250! Come listen to a story about Arizona and make a craft! Something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Family Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Craft, Movie Age Group: Children, Family Come watch Nightmare Before Christmas (PG). View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Family Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Craft, Movie Event Details: Come watch Nightmare Before Christmas (PG).
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group A Visit with Mrs. Claus Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Mesa Express Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Children Beloved children's performer Jan Sandwich will appear as Mrs. Santa Claus. Her stories, songs and magic will get you into the holiday spirit. View Details This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Dec 6 2025 Sat A Visit with Mrs. Claus 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Mesa Express Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: Beloved children's performer Jan Sandwich will appear as Mrs. Santa Claus. Her stories, songs and magic will get you into the holiday spirit. Disclaimer(s) MEL Programs All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Bike and Scooter Rodeo Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Lobby (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Families can ride or scoot over to the library for a fun and educational morning! Get fitted for a free bike helmet and learn safe cycling tips from John Boyd, Injury Prevention Specialist at Phoenix Children’s. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Bike and Scooter Rodeo 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Lobby (RM) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Program Type: Educational Event Details: Families can ride or scoot over to the library for a fun and educational morning! Get fitted for a free bike helmet and learn safe cycling tips from John Boyd, Injury Prevention Specialist at Phoenix Children’s.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Pass the Plate Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational, Health Age Group: Children, School Age Learn about different cultures through food by passing the plate! We will explore how common everyday foods are utilized in various types of cooking. Together, we will cook a simple dish so you can experience food for yourself. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Pass the Plate 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Educational, Health Event Details: Learn about different cultures through food by passing the plate! We will explore how common everyday foods are utilized in various types of cooking. Together, we will cook a simple dish so you can experience food for yourself. 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. Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Crochet Circle Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft Event Details: Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Baby Lapsit Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.Disclaimer(s)No Large Groups View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Baby Lapsit 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.Disclaimer(s)No Large Groups
This event is in the "Main Library" group Walk-In Wednesdays Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween Make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment - something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM Event Details: Make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment - something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Gingerbread House STEAM Challenge Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween Using graham crackers, frosting, and a variety of candies, builders design and construct sweet gingerbread houses. Participants will be provided with supplies and guidelines to follow to meet the building challenges. Ages 8-12. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Gingerbread House STEAM Challenge 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Using graham crackers, frosting, and a variety of candies, builders design and construct sweet gingerbread houses. Participants will be provided with supplies and guidelines to follow to meet the building challenges. Ages 8-12. 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. 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 Mini Piñata Ornaments Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: Children, School Age Cut tissue paper into festive fringe, then add glue and ribbon to create an ornament that celebrates the Latin American tradition of piñatas. Suitable for ages 5-12. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Mini Piñata Ornaments 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Cut tissue paper into festive fringe, then add glue and ribbon to create an ornament that celebrates the Latin American tradition of piñatas. Suitable for ages 5-12. 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 Let's Play! Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Children 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. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Let's Play! 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children Program Type: 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.