Event List

Puzzle Competition

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm

THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Family

Come join the first Tri-City Puzzle Tournament! Mesa Public Library, Chandler Public Library, and Tempe Public Library will compete to see what city has the fastest puzzlers!

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Registration Required

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main

Room: THINKspot @MN

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come join the first Tri-City Puzzle Tournament! Mesa Public Library, Chandler Public Library, and Tempe Public Library will compete to see what city has the fastest puzzlers!

Escape the Frame! A Library Adventure

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Family

Get ready for a wildly fun challenge at the library in this escape room type game! The art exhibition is about to open, but there’s a BIG problem—some mischievous animals have escaped from their paintings and are hiding around the room!

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library

Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready for a wildly fun challenge at the library in this escape room type game! The art exhibition is about to open, but there’s a BIG problem—some mischievous animals have escaped from their paintings and are hiding around the room!

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.

Escape the Frame! A Library Adventure

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Family

Get ready for a wildly fun challenge at the library in this escape room type game! The art exhibition is about to open, but there’s a BIG problem—some mischievous animals have escaped from their paintings and are hiding around the room!

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library

Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready for a wildly fun challenge at the library in this escape room type game! The art exhibition is about to open, but there’s a BIG problem—some mischievous animals have escaped from their paintings and are hiding around the room!

Puzzle Competition

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm

Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Family

Come join the first Tri-City Puzzle Tournament! Chandler Public Library, Mesa Public Library, and Tempe Public Library will compete to see what city has the fastest puzzlers!

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library

Room: Program Room (RM)

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come join the first Tri-City Puzzle Tournament! Chandler Public Library, Mesa Public Library, and Tempe Public Library will compete to see what city has the fastest puzzlers!

Kith and Kin Caregiver Workshop

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

Adult, Family

The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 10-week series designed for family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors and unrelated adults that support families with their childcare need

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library

Room: Program Room (RM)

Age Group: Adult, Family

Program Type: Educational

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 10-week series designed for family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors and unrelated adults that support families with their childcare need

Lunch at the Library

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch

Program Type:

Health

Age Group:

School Age, Family

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18.

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Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch

Room: THINKspot @ DR

Age Group: School Age, Family

Program Type: Health

Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18.

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.

Summer Fun Family Storytime

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am

Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library

Program Type:

Mesa Reads, Storytime

Age Group:

Early Childhood, Family

Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)

Age Group: Early Childhood, Family

Program Type: Mesa Reads, Storytime

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Lunch at the Library

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library

Program Type:

Health

Age Group:

School Age, Family

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18.

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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library

Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)

Age Group: School Age, Family

Program Type: Health

Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Aster Senior Center-Downtown

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Bookmobile

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Family

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Program

Escape the Frame! A Library Adventure

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Family

Get ready for a wildly fun challenge at the library in this escape room type game! The art exhibition is about to open, but there’s a BIG problem—some mischievous animals have escaped from their paintings and are hiding around the room!

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library

Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready for a wildly fun challenge at the library in this escape room type game! The art exhibition is about to open, but there’s a BIG problem—some mischievous animals have escaped from their paintings and are hiding around the room!

Escape the Frame! A Library Adventure

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Family

Get ready for a wildly fun challenge at the library in this escape room type game! The art exhibition is about to open, but there’s a BIG problem—some mischievous animals have escaped from their paintings and are hiding around the room!

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library

Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready for a wildly fun challenge at the library in this escape room type game! The art exhibition is about to open, but there’s a BIG problem—some mischievous animals have escaped from their paintings and are hiding around the room!

Bookmobile Stop: Mountain View Park

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Bookmobile

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Family

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Program

Bookmobile Stop: La Mesita Apartments

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Bookmobile

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Family

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Program

Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library

Program Type:

Health

Age Group:

School Age, Family

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18.

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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library

Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)

Age Group: School Age, Family

Program Type: Health

Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Riverview Park

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Bookmobile

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Family

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Program

Escape the Frame! A Library Adventure

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Family

Get ready for a wildly fun challenge at the library in this escape room type game! The art exhibition is about to open, but there’s a BIG problem—some mischievous animals have escaped from their paintings and are hiding around the room!

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library

Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready for a wildly fun challenge at the library in this escape room type game! The art exhibition is about to open, but there’s a BIG problem—some mischievous animals have escaped from their paintings and are hiding around the room!

Escape the Frame! A Library Adventure

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Family

Get ready for a wildly fun challenge at the library in this escape room type game! The art exhibition is about to open, but there’s a BIG problem—some mischievous animals have escaped from their paintings and are hiding around the room!

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library

Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready for a wildly fun challenge at the library in this escape room type game! The art exhibition is about to open, but there’s a BIG problem—some mischievous animals have escaped from their paintings and are hiding around the room!

Summer Movie Fun: Sonic the Hedgehog

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library

Program Type:

Craft, Movie

Age Group:

Children, Family

Bring a blanket or beach towel to sit on and enjoy Sonic the Hedgehog in the cool air conditioning at the library. We will also have a selection of Sonic themed crafts to work on while you watch the film. Rated PG.

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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library

Room: Program Room (RM)

Age Group: Children, Family

Program Type: Craft, Movie

Event Details:

Bring a blanket or beach towel to sit on and enjoy Sonic the Hedgehog in the cool air conditioning at the library. We will also have a selection of Sonic themed crafts to work on while you watch the film. Rated PG.

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.

Coloring Club

Thursday, July 3, 2025 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.

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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.

Summer Fun Family Storytime

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am

Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library

Program Type:

Mesa Reads, Storytime

Age Group:

Early Childhood, Family

Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)

Age Group: Early Childhood, Family

Program Type: Mesa Reads, Storytime

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Lunch at the Library

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library

Program Type:

Health

Age Group:

School Age, Family

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18.

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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library

Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)

Age Group: School Age, Family

Program Type: Health

Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18.

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.

Kith & Kin Caregiver Workshop

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

Adult, Family

El Programa Kith & Kin, un programa de Candelen, es una serie de 10 semanas diseñada para cuidadores familiares, amigos y vecinos; abuelos, familiares, amigos, vecinos y adultos no emparentados que apoyan a las familias con sus necesidades de

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Cancelled

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library

Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)

Age Group: Adult, Family

Program Type: Educational

Registration Required

Event Details:

El Programa Kith & Kin, un programa de Candelen, es una serie de 10 semanas diseñada para cuidadores familiares, amigos y vecinos; abuelos, familiares, amigos, vecinos y adultos no emparentados que apoyan a las familias con sus necesidades de

Bookmobile Stop: Aster Senior Center Red Mountain Multigenerational Center

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Bookmobile

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Family

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Program

Bookmobile Stop: Countryside Park

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Bookmobile

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Family

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Special Program

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Accompanying Adults

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Food Allergies