This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Family Holiday Card Design Cutting Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway Program Type: Educational, Instructional Age Group: Family Tis the season to be making, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-laLearn to cut a holiday greeting, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-laWe'll provide all of the equipment, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Family Holiday Card Design Cutting 3:00pm–4:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Family Program Type: Educational, Instructional Event Details: Tis the season to be making, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-laLearn to cut a holiday greeting, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-laWe'll provide all of the equipment, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
This event is in the "Outreach Services" group Merry Main Street STEAM Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm Outreach Services Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Family Join the Mesa Public Library table at Merry Main Street for a festive and fun STEAM adventure making Bubble Garland! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Outreach Services" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Merry Main Street STEAM 5:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Outreach Services Age Group: Family Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Join the Mesa Public Library table at Merry Main Street for a festive and fun STEAM adventure making Bubble Garland!
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Pinecone Bird Feeder Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Age Group: Children, Family Practice sustainability and repurpose a pinecone into a birdfeeder to give the birds a snack to eat during the chillier months. Ages 5+. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Pinecone Bird Feeder 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Practice sustainability and repurpose a pinecone into a birdfeeder to give the birds a snack to eat during the chillier months. Ages 5+.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Arizona Science Center Presents Really Cool Science Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Educational, Entertainment Age Group: Children, Family Take a break from the Arizona heat to learn about solids, liquids and gasses while observing some of the coolest liquid nitrogen experiments with the Arizona Science Center! View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Arizona Science Center Presents Really Cool Science 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Educational, Entertainment Event Details: Take a break from the Arizona heat to learn about solids, liquids and gasses while observing some of the coolest liquid nitrogen experiments with the Arizona Science Center!
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group A Visit with Mrs. Claus Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Family Get into the holiday spirit at the library with a very special guest—Mrs. Claus! She’ll be here to share festive stories and sing cheerful songs. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Dec 18 2025 Thu A Visit with Mrs. Claus 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Family Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: Get into the holiday spirit at the library with a very special guest—Mrs. Claus! She’ll be here to share festive stories and sing cheerful songs. 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 Holiday Cardmaking Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: Children, Family Celebrate the season at a family-friendly workshop where kids and families create handmade holiday cards to keep or donate. The event supports early literacy, creativity, and community giving. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Holiday Cardmaking 3:00pm–3:45pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Craft Event Details: Celebrate the season at a family-friendly workshop where kids and families create handmade holiday cards to keep or donate. The event supports early literacy, creativity, and community giving.
This event is in the "Outreach Services" group Merry Main Street STEAM Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm Outreach Services Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Family Join the Mesa Public Library table at the Merry Main Street for a festive and fun STEAM adventure making Snow! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Outreach Services" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Merry Main Street STEAM 5:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Outreach Services Age Group: Family Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Join the Mesa Public Library table at the Merry Main Street for a festive and fun STEAM adventure making Snow!
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Saturday at the Ranch - Recycled Creations Saturday, December 27, 2025 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 Dec 27 2025 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 Noon Year's Day Celebration Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Age Group: Early Childhood, Family Help us ring in the "Noon Year". Come dressed in your best for a party just for kids. We'll have crafts, dancing and treats. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Year's Day Celebration 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Early Childhood, Family Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Event Details: Help us ring in the "Noon Year". Come dressed in your best for a party just for kids. We'll have crafts, dancing and treats. 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 Noon Year's Day Celebration Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Children, Family Help us ring in the "Noon Year" with a party just for kids! Who says you need to stay up until midnight to celebrate? We'll decorate hats, make noise makers, and have treats. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Year's Day Celebration 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: Help us ring in the "Noon Year" with a party just for kids! Who says you need to stay up until midnight to celebrate? We'll decorate hats, make noise makers, and have treats. 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 "Gateway Library" group Noon Year's Day Celebration Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Children, Family Help us ring in the "Noon Year" with a party just for kids! Who says you need to stay up until midnight to celebrate? We'll have party hats, noise makers, and plenty of other surprises. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Year's Day Celebration 11:30am–12:15pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: Help us ring in the "Noon Year" with a party just for kids! Who says you need to stay up until midnight to celebrate? We'll have party hats, noise makers, and plenty of other surprises.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Stay and Play Friday, January 2, 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 Jan 2 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: Puzzles Saturday, January 3, 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 Jan 3 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 "Main Library" group Monday Night Movie Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Family Enjoy a movie at the library! This month we will be watching Dog Man (2025, rated PG). View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Monday Night Movie 5:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Family Program Type: Movie Event Details: Enjoy a movie at the library! This month we will be watching Dog Man (2025, rated PG).
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Campfire Stories Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Mesa Express Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: 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 Jan 5 2026 Mon Campfire Stories 6:00pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Mesa Express Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come to this nighttime storytime inspired by the great outdoors. (No fires will be present.)
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Coloring Club Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: Adult, Family Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own. Card-making materials will also be provided. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Coloring Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Adult, Family Program Type: Craft Event Details: Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own. Card-making materials will also be provided.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Stay and Play Friday, January 9, 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 Jan 9 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 Donut Miss a Donut Storytime with Officer Lopez Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family Join Officer Lopez and Ms. Amy for a special storytime filled with songs, rhymes, donut-themed stories, and (of course) donuts!Ages 3–6. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Donut Miss a Donut Storytime with Officer Lopez 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join Officer Lopez and Ms. Amy for a special storytime filled with songs, rhymes, donut-themed stories, and (of course) donuts!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 "THINKspot at Gateway" group FarmBot Winter Seeding Open House Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Family See FarmBot in action as we demonstrate how it plants seeds with precision technology. Afterwards, enjoy a tasting from the harvest of our previous crop View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Jan 10 2026 Sat FarmBot Winter Seeding Open House 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Family Program Type: Craft, Instructional Event Details: See FarmBot in action as we demonstrate how it plants seeds with precision technology. Afterwards, enjoy a tasting from the harvest of our previous crop
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Saturday at the Ranch - Games Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Games Age Group: School Age, Family We’ll break out games and cards and families can choose their favorites to play. Playing games helps develop your imagination, teamwork and problem-solving skills. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch - Games 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Games Event Details: We’ll break out games and cards and families can choose their favorites to play. Playing games helps develop your imagination, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Building Blocks Club Saturday, January 10, 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 Jan 10 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 Wintertime Story and Craft Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft, Storytime Age Group: Family Bring the family and listen to Jan Brett's The Mitten and make a winter craft. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Wintertime Story and Craft 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Family Program Type: Craft, Storytime Event Details: Bring the family and listen to Jan Brett's The Mitten and make a winter craft. 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 Pajama Storytime Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Childhood, Family Join us for a special nighttime storytime, complete with songs, rhymes, games, and a bedtime story. Ages 3-6. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Pajama Storytime 7:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Early Childhood, Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for a special nighttime storytime, complete with songs, rhymes, games, and a bedtime story. Ages 3-6. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 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 Stay and Play Friday, January 16, 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 Jan 16 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.