This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group FarmBot Summer Seeding Open House Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 2 2026 Sat FarmBot Summer Seeding Open House 10:00am–12:00pm 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. 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, May 2, 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 May 2 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 "Gateway Library" group Building Blocks Club Saturday, May 2, 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 May 2 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Coloring Club Thursday, May 7, 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 May 7 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, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Inspirian Community 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. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 8 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group Saturday at the Ranch: Games Saturday, May 9, 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 May 9 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Book & Puzzle Swap Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Entertainment, Games Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Wondering what do with the books you've already read and the puzzles you've already completed? Bring them to the library for a community book and puzzle swap and leave with new-to-you books and puzzles. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Book & Puzzle Swap 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Entertainment, Games Event Details: Wondering what do with the books you've already read and the puzzles you've already completed? Bring them to the library for a community book and puzzle swap and leave with new-to-you books and puzzles.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Toddler Rave Dance Party Monday, May 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Childhood, Family Come dance with us to kid-friendly music at our Rave Dance Party. There will be glowsticks, balloons, bubbles and more. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 11 2026 Mon Toddler Rave Dance Party 12:00pm–12:45pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Early Childhood, Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come dance with us to kid-friendly music at our Rave Dance Party. There will be glowsticks, balloons, bubbles and more.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Stay and Play Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Inspirian Community 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. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 15 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community 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 "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: 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: 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 "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 "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 Stay and Play Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Inspirian Community 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. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 22 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community 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, 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: Children, 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: Children, 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.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group My Pet Dinosaur with The Arizona Puppet Theater Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Family Get ready for summer reading program by joining us for "My Pet Dinosaur" presented by the Arizona Puppet Theater. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 27 2026 Wed My Pet Dinosaur with The Arizona Puppet Theater 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Family Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: Get ready for summer reading program by joining us for "My Pet Dinosaur" presented by the Arizona Puppet Theater.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Stay and Play Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Inspirian Community 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. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 29 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community 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 "Bookmobile" group Bookmobile Stop: The Great Park-Steadfast Farms Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Bookmobile Program Type: Special Program Age Group: Family View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Bookmobile" group Jul 23 2026 Thu Bookmobile Stop: The Great Park-Steadfast Farms 1:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Program
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group Bookmobile Stop: La Mesita Apartments Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Bookmobile Program Type: Special Program Age Group: Family View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Bookmobile" group Oct 7 2026 Wed Bookmobile Stop: La Mesita Apartments 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Program