This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Let's Get Messy: Slime Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: School Age, Tween It's time to get messy! Leave the cleanup to us and join us monthly for fun, messy activities. This month, we will be making slime. Ages 6-12. Registration required. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Let's Get Messy: Slime 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: It's time to get messy! Leave the cleanup to us and join us monthly for fun, messy activities. This month, we will be making slime. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Art Cart Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Age Group: School Age Join us each month for some crafts. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. This month's craft: Sock puppets. Ages 6+ View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Art Cart 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: School Age Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Join us each month for some crafts. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. This month's craft: Sock puppets. Ages 6+
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Calm Down Jars Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft, STEAM Age Group: School Age Create a calming, swirly, glittery jar to help relax your mind. Ages 6+. Supplies are limited. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 11 2026 Mon Calm Down Jars 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age Program Type: Craft, STEAM Event Details: Create a calming, swirly, glittery jar to help relax your mind. Ages 6+. Supplies are limited.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Monday Nights at Main! Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family Experience an evening of family fun at the library during Nights at Main! Families can enjoy games, crafts, stories, and activities designed for all ages. This month, join us for fun creation with Perler Beads! View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 11 2026 Mon Monday Nights at Main! 4:15pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family Program Type: Craft Event Details: Experience an evening of family fun at the library during Nights at Main! Families can enjoy games, crafts, stories, and activities designed for all ages. This month, join us for fun creation with Perler Beads!
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Outdoor STEAM Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm Mesa Express Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: School Age Come for a fun engaging outdoor STEAM program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds! Each session features hands-on, nature-inspired activities that blend science and art in exciting ways. View Details This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group May 12 2026 Tue Outdoor STEAM 3:30pm–4:15pm Library Branch: Mesa Express Library Age Group: School Age Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Come for a fun engaging outdoor STEAM program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds! Each session features hands-on, nature-inspired activities that blend science and art in exciting ways. Disclaimer(s) MEL Programs All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Walk-In Wednesdays Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway 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 "Gateway Library" group May 13 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) 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 "Main Library" group Walk in Wednesday Presents: Red, White, and Blue Lanterns Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: America 250, Craft Age Group: School Age, Tween Mesa Celebrates 250! Make your own red, white, and blue lantern to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! Decorate it with stars and add your own creative flair, then take it home to display proudly. Supplies provided while they last. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 13 2026 Wed Walk in Wednesday Presents: Red, White, and Blue Lanterns 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: America 250, Craft Event Details: Mesa Celebrates 250! Make your own red, white, and blue lantern to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! Decorate it with stars and add your own creative flair, then take it home to display proudly. Supplies provided while they last.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Trading Card Game Club Wednesday, May 13, 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 13 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 Pixel Video Game Character Bingo Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Games Age Group: School Age, Tween Come join us for a game of Minecraft Bingo! 6-12. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 13 2026 Wed Pixel Video Game Character Bingo 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: Games Event Details: Come join us for a game of Minecraft Bingo! 6-12.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group THINKspot Comic Club Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family Unleash your imagination and bring your stories to life! Each month, families will dive into the world of comics—learning how to create characters, design panels, and add a splash of graphic design magic to their very own comic books. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 16 2026 Sat THINKspot Comic Club 10:30am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family Program Type: Craft, Instructional Event Details: Unleash your imagination and bring your stories to life! Each month, families will dive into the world of comics—learning how to create characters, design panels, and add a splash of graphic design magic to their very own comic books.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Learn with Aloha Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Special Program Age Group: School Age, Family Join Learn with Aloha for a story told through Hula and Polynesian dance! Enjoy a lively demonstration and performances that bring the story to life, while learning about Polynesian culture through movement and music. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 16 2026 Sat Learn with Aloha 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Special Program Event Details: Join Learn with Aloha for a story told through Hula and Polynesian dance! Enjoy a lively demonstration and performances that bring the story to life, while learning about Polynesian culture through movement and music.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Games 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. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 16 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Games 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. 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 "Bookmobile" group Outdoor STEAM with the Read Runner Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm Bookmobile Program Type: STEAM Age Group: School Age Come for a fun engaging outdoor STEAM program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds! Each session features hands-on, nature-inspired activities that blend science and art in exciting ways. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Bookmobile" group May 18 2026 Mon Outdoor STEAM with the Read Runner 3:00pm–3:45pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: School Age Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Come for a fun engaging outdoor STEAM program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds! Each session features hands-on, nature-inspired activities that blend science and art in exciting ways.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Painting to Music Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Age Group: School Age, Family Join us to create a masterpiece (or two) while listening to different styles of music. If the music is slow and soft, try and paint that way. If the music is fast and energetic, try and paint that way. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 18 2026 Mon Painting to Music 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Event Details: Join us to create a masterpiece (or two) while listening to different styles of music. If the music is slow and soft, try and paint that way. If the music is fast and energetic, try and paint that way. 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 STEAMers Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Gateway Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: School Age Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Galaxy Painting View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 18 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Age Group: School Age Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Galaxy Painting
This event is in the "Main Library" group Cartoons and Pajamas Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age Put on your pajamas and enjoy an evening of cartoons! We'll be showing a variety of modern and retro kid's shows great for any age. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 19 2026 Tue Cartoons and Pajamas 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: Put on your pajamas and enjoy an evening of cartoons! We'll be showing a variety of modern and retro kid's shows great for any age.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Walk-In Wednesdays Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway 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 "Gateway Library" group May 20 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) 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 "Main Library" group Walk-In Wednesdays Wednesday, May 20, 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 May 20 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, May 20, 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 20 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 "Mesa Express Library" group Bubble Mania Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mesa Express Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family Celebrate the end of the school year with a burst of bubbly fun at the Mesa Express Library! Join us for Bubble Mania, an exciting program filled with giant bubbles, floating bubble clouds, and hands-on bubble activities for kids and families. View Details This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group May 21 2026 Thu Bubble Mania 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Mesa Express Library Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Celebrate the end of the school year with a burst of bubbly fun at the Mesa Express Library! Join us for Bubble Mania, an exciting program filled with giant bubbles, floating bubble clouds, and hands-on bubble activities for kids and families. Disclaimer(s) MEL Programs All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Space Adventures at Gateway Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational, STEAM Age Group: School Age, Tween, Family Blast off at the library and explore what’s happening beyond Earth! Kids and adults will learn about space missions, NASA launches, and new discoveries, from rockets and astronauts to planets, satellites, and what’s coming next. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 23 2026 Sat Space Adventures at Gateway 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: School Age, Tween, Family Program Type: Educational, STEAM Event Details: Blast off at the library and explore what’s happening beyond Earth! Kids and adults will learn about space missions, NASA launches, and new discoveries, from rockets and astronauts to planets, satellites, and what’s coming next.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Saturday at the Ranch - Recycled Creations Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Age Group: School Age, Family Families who craft together stay together. We’ll provide supplies, tools, and ideas to get you started, but the final creation is up to you. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 23 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch - Recycled Creations 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Families who craft together stay together. We’ll provide supplies, tools, and ideas to get you started, but the final creation is up to you.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Family Disney Trivia Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Entertainment, Games Age Group: School Age, Family Enter our Disney trivia contest! Each round will cover a different aspect of Disney fandom including animated films, theme parks, and more. The winning team will win fun library swag and be crowned Disney trivia champions! View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 23 2026 Sat Family Disney Trivia 1:30pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Entertainment, Games Event Details: Enter our Disney trivia contest! Each round will cover a different aspect of Disney fandom including animated films, theme parks, and more. The winning team will win fun library swag and be crowned Disney trivia champions!
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Big Green Monster Storytime Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft, Storytime Age Group: School Age, Family Help us tell the monster to go away as we read Go Away, Big Green Monster! by Ed Emberley. Join in the fun as the silly monster appears piece by piece, and together we’ll use our voices to send it away. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 26 2026 Tue Big Green Monster Storytime 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Craft, Storytime Event Details: Help us tell the monster to go away as we read Go Away, Big Green Monster! by Ed Emberley. Join in the fun as the silly monster appears piece by piece, and together we’ll use our voices to send it away.