This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Stay and Play Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Inspirian Community 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 27 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community 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 Board Game Time Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Games Age Group: School Age, Family Grab your favorite board game buddies and stop by the library for a round of classic board games! Games will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Board Game Time 3:30pm–4:15pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Games Event Details: Grab your favorite board game buddies and stop by the library for a round of classic board games! Games will be provided.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Making and Playing Simple Percussion Instruments Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational, Entertainment Age Group: Family, All Ages Budding percussionists of all ages will learn how to make and play simple percussion instruments from wood and items found around the home. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Making and Playing Simple Percussion Instruments 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Family, All Ages Program Type: Educational, Entertainment Event Details: Budding percussionists of all ages will learn how to make and play simple percussion instruments from wood and items found around the home.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Monday Night Movie Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: School Age, Family Mesa Celebrates 250! Enjoy a movie at the library! This month we will be watching Night at the Museum (2006, rated PG). View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Mar 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: Mesa Celebrates 250! Enjoy a movie at the library! This month we will be watching Night at the Museum (2006, rated PG).
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Campfire Stories Monday, March 2, 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 Mar 2 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.) Disclaimer(s) MEL Programs All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group A Family's Journey Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational, Health Age Group: Family The program provides a unique bonding experience that brings families together through mindful activities that nurture communication, creativity, and emotional wellness. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Mar 3 2026 Tue A Family's Journey 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Family Program Type: Educational, Health Event Details: The program provides a unique bonding experience that brings families together through mindful activities that nurture communication, creativity, and emotional wellness.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Family Movie Night Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Family Bring the entire family and watch a movie at the library! Limited snacks will be provided.March: Lilo & Stitch View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Family Movie Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Family Program Type: Movie Event Details: Bring the entire family and watch a movie at the library! Limited snacks will be provided.March: Lilo & Stitch
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Coloring Club Thursday, March 5, 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 Mar 5 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, March 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 Mar 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 "THINKspot at Gateway" group FarmBot Spring Seeding Open House Saturday, March 7, 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 Mar 7 2026 Sat FarmBot Spring 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 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 Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: 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 Mar 7 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: 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, March 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 Mar 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 How to Catch a Leprechaun Story and Craft Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft, STEAM Age Group: Children, Family Listen to the story How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace and make a leprechaun trap afterwards. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 9 2026 Mon How to Catch a Leprechaun Story and Craft 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Craft, STEAM Event Details: Listen to the story How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace and make a leprechaun trap afterwards.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Barbie Day Celebration Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft, Movie Age Group: Family Celebrate everyone's favorite doll on national Barbie Day! Watch a screening of Barbie (2023) while completing some fun Barbie crafts. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Barbie Day Celebration 5:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Family Program Type: Craft, Movie Event Details: Celebrate everyone's favorite doll on national Barbie Day! Watch a screening of Barbie (2023) while completing some fun Barbie crafts.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group US History Trivia Night Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Games Age Group: Family, All Ages Do you like History? Drop by the library for a laid-back trivia night packed with questions about pivotal moments, legendary personalities, and quirky facts from America’s story. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Mar 11 2026 Wed US History Trivia Night 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Family, All Ages Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Games Event Details: Do you like History? Drop by the library for a laid-back trivia night packed with questions about pivotal moments, legendary personalities, and quirky facts from America’s story.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Stay and Play Friday, March 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 Mar 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Arizona Humanities Presents: The Wild West Fiddle Project: Arizona’s Hidden Soundscape Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Age Group: Family, All Ages Join Dr. Kate Rose for a fun, all-ages, interactive performance that uncovers Arizona’s rich blended heritage through traditional folk music and dance. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 13 2026 Fri Arizona Humanities Presents: The Wild West Fiddle Project: Arizona’s Hidden Soundscape 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Family, All Ages Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Event Details: Join Dr. Kate Rose for a fun, all-ages, interactive performance that uncovers Arizona’s rich blended heritage through traditional folk music and dance.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Family Matinee: Finding Dory! Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Entertainment, Movie Age Group: Family Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. Rated G or PG. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Family Matinee: Finding Dory! 1:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Family Program Type: Entertainment, Movie Event Details: Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. Rated G or PG.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Saturday at the Ranch: Games Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at 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 Mar 14 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Games 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) 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 Stay and Play Friday, March 20, 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 Mar 20 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Spring Equinox in the Monarch Garden Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Monarch Haven (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: STEAM, Sustainability Age Group: Family, All Ages Families are invited to a flutter-tastic Spring Equinox celebration at the Monarch Haven & Reading Sanctuary Sustainability: This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in... View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Spring Equinox in the Monarch Garden 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Monarch Haven (RM) Age Group: Family, All Ages Program Type: STEAM, Sustainability Event Details: Families are invited to a flutter-tastic Spring Equinox celebration at the Monarch Haven & Reading Sanctuary This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate. Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts Get tips on living green
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group THINKspot Comic Club Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: 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 Mar 21 2026 Sat THINKspot Comic Club 10:30am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: 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 "Mesa Express Library" group Indigenous Peoples Stories Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Mesa Express Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Family Join storyteller Tate Walker for a powerful and engaging program centered on the rich storytelling traditions of Indigenous peoples. View Details This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Indigenous Peoples Stories 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Mesa Express Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join storyteller Tate Walker for a powerful and engaging program centered on the rich storytelling traditions of Indigenous peoples. Disclaimer(s) MEL Programs All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks Saturday, March 21, 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 Mar 21 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.