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This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Gather for Magic Cards - for Adults

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™, a popular card game created by American game designer Richard Garfield. New players welcome. Mesa celebrates America250!

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment
Event Details:

Stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™, a popular card game created by American game designer Richard Garfield. New players welcome. Mesa celebrates America250!

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Math Tutoring for Teens

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 1 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Teen

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 1 (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Dreadful Art Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Join us as we discover how fun it is to make absolutely dreadful art! Bring your worst art skills and see what kind of fun we can have! 

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Join us as we discover how fun it is to make absolutely dreadful art! Bring your worst art skills and see what kind of fun we can have! 

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Smart Cycling FUN-damentals

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Join us for an introductory workshop on how to start bicycling. You’ll get practical tips on how to plan your ride and what you can do to stay safe on the streets.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an introductory workshop on how to start bicycling. You’ll get practical tips on how to plan your ride and what you can do to stay safe on the streets.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

RPG at the Library - Tween

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Learn and play Dungeons & Dragons®  with an experienced player.  Already know how to play? Come in and use the space to lead your own campaign. New players are welcome.

 

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn and play Dungeons & Dragons®  with an experienced player.  Already know how to play? Come in and use the space to lead your own campaign. New players are welcome.

 

 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group

Teen Time: Vinyl Stickers

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Silhouette Cameo (TS@DR) at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Instructional, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen

Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo to make custom vinyl stickers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: Silhouette Cameo (TS@DR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Instructional, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo to make custom vinyl stickers.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Collage Club - Teen

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Zone (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
Teen

Create art by cutting and pasting photos you love! Recycled magazines will be provided for inspiration, but feel free to bring images of your own too.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Create art by cutting and pasting photos you love! Recycled magazines will be provided for inspiration, but feel free to bring images of your own too.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

For the Thrill of Quill - Teens

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
Teen

Mesa Celebrates America 250: Learn this amazing paper spinning technique that blends strips of recycled paper and creativity. Turn your design into a card or a piece of recycled art for your wall.

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...

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mesa Celebrates America 250: Learn this amazing paper spinning technique that blends strips of recycled paper and creativity. Turn your design into a card or a piece of recycled art for your wall.

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 "Gateway Library" group

Teen Manga Book Club

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Zone (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Join us for Gateway Library’s Manga Mania Book Club! Each month, we will read the first volume of a manga series and discuss what we like (and don’t like) about it.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Teen Zone (GW)
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Join us for Gateway Library’s Manga Mania Book Club! Each month, we will read the first volume of a manga series and discuss what we like (and don’t like) about it.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Math Tutoring for Teens

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 1 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Teen

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 1 (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Great American Read: The Jungle by Upton Sinclair

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Book Groups
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

The United States is turning 250 years old in July, and we are celebrating with a special book club highlighting American classics, new and old, in literature.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: America 250, Book Groups
Event Details:

The United States is turning 250 years old in July, and we are celebrating with a special book club highlighting American classics, new and old, in literature.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Gather for Magic Cards - for Tweens

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. New players welcome!

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. New players welcome!

This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group

Computer Skills Training

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Event Details:

Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Sewing - for Teens

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen

Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group

Sewing Class and Social

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Learn to sew as a beginner or bring a project and socialize as a more advanced sewer. Come learn together and meet other sewers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to sew as a beginner or bring a project and socialize as a more advanced sewer. Come learn together and meet other sewers.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group

Laser Cutter: Pencil Engraving

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Glowforge (TS@RM) at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Engrave words onto a pencil using THINKspot's laser cutter! Learn the basics of using the laser cutter and design.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: Glowforge (TS@RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Engrave words onto a pencil using THINKspot's laser cutter! Learn the basics of using the laser cutter and design.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

Water Bottle Stickers - Teens

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen

In this program, we will teach you how to make your own water bottle stickers using THINKspot's vinyl cutter. Let's get stuck on making stickers together at THINKspot.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this program, we will teach you how to make your own water bottle stickers using THINKspot's vinyl cutter. Let's get stuck on making stickers together at THINKspot.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Art Cart

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Join us each month for some crafts. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. This month's theme: Winter Wonderland. Ages 8+

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Join us each month for some crafts. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. This month's theme: Winter Wonderland. Ages 8+

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group

Crochet-along

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Join us for a guided crochet-along at Red Mountain! We’ll all work on the same pattern, each creating our own piece while learning together.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a guided crochet-along at Red Mountain! We’ll all work on the same pattern, each creating our own piece while learning together.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Math Tutoring for Teens

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 1 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Teen

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 1 (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Craft Night: Mini Books

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making and decorating our own mini books to use as journals, memory books, or scrapbooks.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making and decorating our own mini books to use as journals, memory books, or scrapbooks.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group

3D Print Design: Cookie Cutters

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ultimaker S3 (TS@RM) at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Instructional, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Create your own 3D printable cookie cutter design.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: Ultimaker S3 (TS@RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Instructional, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own 3D printable cookie cutter design.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group

Embroidery Machine Demonstration

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brother SE1900 Embroidery Machine (TS@DR) at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

See our Brother SE1900 embroidery machine in action and learn how it operates and what kinds of projects you can make with it.

Registration is not required but space is limited.

 

 

 

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: Brother SE1900 Embroidery Machine (TS@DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Event Details:

See our Brother SE1900 embroidery machine in action and learn how it operates and what kinds of projects you can make with it.

Registration is not required but space is limited.

 

 

 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

From Page to Screen

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Movie
Age Group:
Teen

It’s teen movie night with a film based off a book. Limited popcorn and snacks will be provided.  We will be showing The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe PG.

Ages 12-18 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Movie
Event Details:

It’s teen movie night with a film based off a book. Limited popcorn and snacks will be provided.  We will be showing The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe PG.

Ages 12-18