This event is in the "Main Library" group Cultural Fashion Show Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Special Program Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween Celebrate America’s rich cultural diversity at a fashion show featuring traditional and contemporary attire from the many cultures that shape our nation. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Cultural Fashion Show 11:00am–11:45am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Special Program Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate America’s rich cultural diversity at a fashion show featuring traditional and contemporary attire from the many cultures that shape our nation.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Sensory Storytime Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational, Storytime Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Sensory Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Program Type: Educational, Storytime Event Details: Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement. Disclaimer(s) IBCCES Autism Certified The Dobson Ranch Library is IBCCES Autism Certified. IBCCES trains/certifies organizations to better serve individuals with cognitive disorders. These ideals are incorporated at all Dobson Ranch Library programs. If you have any concerns or need to request specific accommodations for you or your child, please contact us. 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 "Gateway Library" group Marvelous Marble Art Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: Children, School Age Shake it up, bop to the beat, and paint using marbles instead of a paintbrush to create unique abstract art. Ages 6-11. Registration required. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Marvelous Marble Art 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Shake it up, bop to the beat, and paint using marbles instead of a paintbrush to create unique abstract art. Ages 6-11. Registration required.
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Campfire Stories Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Mesa Express Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Family Come to this nighttime storytime inspired by the great outdoors. (No fires will be present.) View Details This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Campfire Stories 6:00pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Mesa Express Library Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come to this nighttime storytime inspired by the great outdoors. (No fires will be present.) Disclaimer(s) MEL Programs All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Baby Lapsit Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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 Feb 4 2026 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 Toddlertime Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Toddlertime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Toddlertime Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Toddlertime 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Stay and Play Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family Program Type: Educational Event Details: Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years. 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 Storytime on Saturday Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this special Saturday storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but all are welcome. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Cancelled Storytime on Saturday 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this special Saturday storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but all are welcome.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Artemis II Launch Party Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational, STEAM Age Group: Children, School Age Artemis II is set to launch on 2/6/2026. Come join us as we learn about space, Artemis II's mission, and the events leading up to the launch. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Artemis II Launch Party 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Educational, STEAM Event Details: Artemis II is set to launch on 2/6/2026. Come join us as we learn about space, Artemis II's mission, and the events leading up to the launch.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Children, School Age, Family 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. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: Children, 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 "Gateway Library" group Sensory Storytime Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational, Storytime Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Sensory Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Program Type: Educational, Storytime Event Details: Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement. Disclaimer(s) IBCCES Autism Certified The Dobson Ranch Library is IBCCES Autism Certified. IBCCES trains/certifies organizations to better serve individuals with cognitive disorders. These ideals are incorporated at all Dobson Ranch Library programs. If you have any concerns or need to request specific accommodations for you or your child, please contact us. 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 "THINKspot at Gateway" group Pass the Plate Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm THINKspot at Gateway 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 "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Pass the Plate 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway 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 Main" group Tween Gaming Monday, February 9, 2026 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 Feb 9 2026 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 "Gateway Library" group America 250: Red, White, and Blue Lantern Jars Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: America 250, Craft Age Group: Children, School Age Shine a light with a colorful tissue paper covered lantern. Glue red, white, and blue tissue paper to a mason jar, add the provided tea light, and you'll have a bright lantern with a patriotic glow. Ages 6-11. Registration required. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue America 250: Red, White, and Blue Lantern Jars 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: America 250, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Shine a light with a colorful tissue paper covered lantern. Glue red, white, and blue tissue paper to a mason jar, add the provided tea light, and you'll have a bright lantern with a patriotic glow. Ages 6-11. Registration required. 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 Baby Lapsit Wednesday, February 11, 2026 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 Feb 11 2026 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 Toddlertime Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Toddlertime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Toddlertime Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Toddlertime 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Stay and Play Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family Program Type: Educational Event Details: Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years. 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 Saturday at the Ranch - Happy Birthday Arizona Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Craft, Educational Age Group: Children Happy Birthday, Arizona! Drop in and celebrate 114 years of statehood with Arizona crafts, fun activities, and a tasty birthday treat. Ages 3–6. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch - Happy Birthday Arizona 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Craft, Educational Event Details: Happy Birthday, Arizona! Drop in and celebrate 114 years of statehood with Arizona crafts, fun activities, and a tasty birthday treat. Ages 3–6. 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 Art Cart Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: Children, School Age Join us each month for an hour of crafting. Drop in to create your own art or join in on the theme. This month’s theme: Have A Heart. Ages 8+ View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Art Cart 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Craft Event Details: Join us each month for an hour of crafting. Drop in to create your own art or join in on the theme. This month’s theme: Have A Heart. Ages 8+ 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 Baby Lapsit Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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 Feb 18 2026 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 "Gateway Library" group Kindness Rocks! Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: Children, School Age Get creative and spread positivity by decorating rocks with inspirational messages and images. Leave your finished rock in our rock garden display or take it with you to hide elsewhere in the community. Registration required. Ages 6-11. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Kindness Rocks! 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Get creative and spread positivity by decorating rocks with inspirational messages and images. Leave your finished rock in our rock garden display or take it with you to hide elsewhere in the community. Registration required. Ages 6-11.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Toddlertime Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Toddlertime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.