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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. 
 

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

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.

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.    

 

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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. 

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.

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
Offsite Event
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
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Program