This event is in the "Main Library" group Walk-In Wednesdays Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM Age Group: 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 Jan 28 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Trading Card Game Club Wednesday, January 28, 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 Jan 28 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 "THINKspot at Gateway" group America 250: I Survived the Past: 1600s-1700s Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm THINKspot at Gateway 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 "THINKspot at Gateway" group Jan 28 2026 Wed America 250: I Survived the Past: 1600s-1700s 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway 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 "Main Library" group Celebrate Groundhog Day Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: America 250 Age Group: Children, School Age Mesa Celebrates 250! Learn about the origins of Groundhog's Day and who Punxsutawney Phil is, then make a craft to celebrate the holiday. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Celebrate Groundhog Day 3:00pm–3:45pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: America 250 Event Details: Mesa Celebrates 250! Learn about the origins of Groundhog's Day and who Punxsutawney Phil is, then make a craft to celebrate the holiday.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Sidewalk Chalk on the Basketball Court Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: School Age Come decorate the basketball court with sidewalk chalk. Ages 6-12. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Sidewalk Chalk on the Basketball Court 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: School Age Program Type: Craft Event Details: Come decorate the basketball court with sidewalk chalk. Ages 6-12.
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 "Red Mountain Library" group Building Blocks Club Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Games, STEAM Age Group: School Age, Family Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Building Blocks Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Games, STEAM 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 jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.
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 "THINKspot at Main" group Tween Crafters: Paper Lanterns Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm THINKspot at Main Program Type: Craft, Educational, Entertainment Age Group: School Age, Tween Come stop by and get creative with us! Each month, we’ll feature a special craft inspired by a cultural holiday or event from around the world. This month we will be making paper lanterns to celebrate Lunar New Year! View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Tween Crafters: Paper Lanterns 3:30pm–4:15pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: Craft, Educational, Entertainment Event Details: Come stop by and get creative with us! Each month, we’ll feature a special craft inspired by a cultural holiday or event from around the world. This month we will be making paper lanterns to celebrate Lunar New Year!
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Shadow Puppet Theater Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: America 250, Sustainability Age Group: School Age Learn about Groundhog Day and make a shadow puppet theater using recycled cereal boxes. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Shadow Puppet Theater 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age Program Type: America 250, Sustainability Event Details: Learn about Groundhog Day and make a shadow puppet theater using recycled cereal boxes.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Monday Night Movie Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: School Age, Family Enjoy a movie at the library! This month we will be watching The Princess and the Frog (2009, rated G). View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Monday Night Movie 5:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Movie Event Details: Enjoy a movie at the library! This month we will be watching The Princess and the Frog (2009, rated G).
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Crochet Circle Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: School Age, 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 Feb 3 2026 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: School Age, 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 Walk-In Wednesdays Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM Age Group: 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 Feb 4 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Trading Card Game Club Wednesday, February 4, 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 Feb 4 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 "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 Building Blocks Club Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Games, STEAM Age Group: School Age, Family 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. Ages 5-12. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Building Blocks Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Games, STEAM 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. 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Paper Folding Fortune Finders and Heart Shaped Notes Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: School Age Learn the art of origami as we create fortune finders and heart shaped notes in time for Valentine's Day. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Paper Folding Fortune Finders and Heart Shaped Notes 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age Program Type: Craft Event Details: Learn the art of origami as we create fortune finders and heart shaped notes in time for Valentine's Day.
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 Red Mountain" group Crochet Circle Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: School Age, 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 Feb 10 2026 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: School Age, 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 "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 "Mesa Express Library" group Science is Magic with Dr. T Rex Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mesa Express Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: School Age Step into a world where science meets sorcery as the Mesa Public Library welcomes the one and only Dr. T. View Details This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Science is Magic with Dr. T Rex 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Mesa Express Library Age Group: School Age Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Step into a world where science meets sorcery as the Mesa Public Library welcomes the one and only Dr. T. Disclaimer(s) MEL Programs All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Walk-In Wednesdays Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM Age Group: 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 Feb 11 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Trading Card Game Club Wednesday, February 11, 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 Feb 11 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.