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This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

Adult - Painting with Bob Ross

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
Teen

Paint happy little trees alongside a Bob Ross classic painting tutorial. Follow step-by-step techniques to create your own relaxing landscape masterpiece, no experience needed.

 This program is for adults 18+

 

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

Paint happy little trees alongside a Bob Ross classic painting tutorial. Follow step-by-step techniques to create your own relaxing landscape masterpiece, no experience needed.

 This program is for adults 18+

 

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Game On Gateway: Unplug and Play Board Games

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen

Don’t be bored, play a board game! Join us for an open-play board game afternoon where kids and families can relax, play, and connect. We’ll provide the games—you bring the fun.

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

Don’t be bored, play a board game! Join us for an open-play board game afternoon where kids and families can relax, play, and connect. We’ll provide the games—you bring the fun.

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 Dobson Ranch" group

THINKspot Equipment Q&A

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, our THINKspot Librarian and volunteers are available to help you turn your project idea into a concrete action plan.

This is a drop-in program; no appointment is necessary.

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

If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, our THINKspot Librarian and volunteers are available to help you turn your project idea into a concrete action plan.

This is a drop-in program; no appointment is necessary.

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

Teen Gaming at the Library

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teen

Come play Super Smash with other teens.

Ages 12-18 

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come play Super Smash with other teens.

Ages 12-18 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

Teen Shrinky Dink Keychains

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
Teen

Design your own artwork and watch it magically shrink into a one-of-a-kind keychain in this fun, hands-on program. Participants will create colorful designs that transform into durable mini keepsakes.

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

Design your own artwork and watch it magically shrink into a one-of-a-kind keychain in this fun, hands-on program. Participants will create colorful designs that transform into durable mini keepsakes.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Teen Book Club

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Teen

Join other book lovers to discuss your recent favorite reads in our new teen book club. No essays, no grades, just books worth talking about with other readers who get it.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Book Groups, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

Join other book lovers to discuss your recent favorite reads in our new teen book club. No essays, no grades, just books worth talking about with other readers who get it.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Basic Bicycle Maintenance

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Instructional, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Get your bike ready to roll with this fun, beginner-friendly intro to bicycle mechanics!

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

Get your bike ready to roll with this fun, beginner-friendly intro to bicycle mechanics!