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This event is in the "Main Library" group

Monday Night Movie

Monday, April 6, 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 Inside Out (2015, rated PG).

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 Inside Out (2015, rated PG).

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

A Family's Journey

Tuesday, April 7, 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.

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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group

East Valley Children's Theater - Junior Jokesters

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family

Things are about to get silly! The Junior Jokesters improvisation troupe is ready to tickle your funny bone and make you split a seam. Their creativity, their quick thinking, and their wacky antics are sure to wow you.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Things are about to get silly! The Junior Jokesters improvisation troupe is ready to tickle your funny bone and make you split a seam. Their creativity, their quick thinking, and their wacky antics are sure to wow you.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Stay and Play

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
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.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: 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, April 10, 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.

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 "Red Mountain Library" group

Spring Festival

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment, Games, Special Program
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Family

Come celebrate the Spring season at the Red Mountain Library Spring Festival. There will be carnival style games, crafts, and more for kids aged 3-8 and their families. 

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Family
Program Type: Craft, Entertainment, Games, Special Program
Event Details:

Come celebrate the Spring season at the Red Mountain Library Spring Festival. There will be carnival style games, crafts, and more for kids aged 3-8 and their families. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Family Matinee: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Saturday, April 11, 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.

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, April 11, 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.

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 "Main Library" group

Monday Nights at Main!

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
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 BINGO, where everyone has a chance to win prizes!

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games
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 BINGO, where everyone has a chance to win prizes!

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader®

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Adult, Family

This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development; ho

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development; ho

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Game Night for Science

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Family

This is a live, guided Acts of Science event during conducted by SciStarter for Citizen Science month.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

This is a live, guided Acts of Science event during conducted by SciStarter for Citizen Science month.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Stay and Play

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
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.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: 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 "Gateway Library" group

Space Adventures at Gateway

Saturday, April 18, 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.

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: Building Blocks

Saturday, April 18, 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.

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 "Gateway Library" group

Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader®

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Adult, Family

This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development; ho

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development; ho

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Citizen Science: Earth Day Animal Spot-a-thon

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, STEAM
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Help scientists identify as many animals as possible in camera trap images. 

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, STEAM
Event Details:

Help scientists identify as many animals as possible in camera trap images. 

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Stay and Play

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
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.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: 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

Family Music Bingo

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Family

Music Bingo is an exciting twist on an old classic! To play, players listen to songs and mark them off their bingo cards when they recognize them. We will be playing a mixture of old classics and new favorites that all ages will enjoy.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Music Bingo is an exciting twist on an old classic! To play, players listen to songs and mark them off their bingo cards when they recognize them. We will be playing a mixture of old classics and new favorites that all ages will enjoy.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch: Recycled Creations

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft
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.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Craft
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

Building Block Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
LEGO Club:

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.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM

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.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Read Around the Storywalk™

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

TBA

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

TBA

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader®

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Adult, Family

This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development; ho

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development; ho

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Citizen Science: Do NASA Science LIVE

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, STEAM
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Do NASA Science LIVE is a fun, hands-on event that invite everyone—students, families, hobbyists, and lifelong learners—to help NASA do real science.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, STEAM
Event Details:

Do NASA Science LIVE is a fun, hands-on event that invite everyone—students, families, hobbyists, and lifelong learners—to help NASA do real science.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Stay and Play

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
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.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: 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.