Event List

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.

Come to the Read Runner for a relaxing afternoon of creativity and sparkle! Learn how to create your own shimmering work of art using diamond painting—a fun and easy craft that combines the joy of cross-stitch with the sparkle of mosaics.

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.

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.

Step into the world of Pride and Prejudice as we honor Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with a hands-on paper crafting experience.

We will be celebrating Jane Austen's birthday with a tea party, the showing of Pride and Prejudice (rated PG) and making pressed flower cards.

Don't forget to wear your Regency finest. 

Whether you’re brand new to biking or just looking for a quick refresher, this class is perfect for you. Join the City of Mesa's Bicycle and Pedestrian

Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.

If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will learn the basics of Google Slides.

The Jane Austen Film Club will be celebrating this influential author ahead of her 250th birthday in December. For three months, we will be watching adaptations of some of Austen's most popular works.

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

Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making gift bows and tags from recycled book pages.

Every month we will create awesome projects using all sorts of iPad graphic design apps.

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

Want to elevate your wrapping game this holiday season? Learn the basics of wrapping—including materials, folding techniques, and decorations—while also seeing how you can add some extra pizzazz to your gifts.

Come learn the basics of 3D printing! Librarian Rin will go over the types of machines at Red Mountain Library, settings and options on Thingiverse.com and Cura, and walk participants step-by-step through their first 3D print job.

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Marc Mason as our Writer in Residence from October 1 to December 31.

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Marc Mason as our Writer in Residence from October 1 to December 31.

Writers who have participated in the workshops and 1-on-1 sessions with Writer in Residence, Marc Mason, will have the opportunity to read and share their work with the public.

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.

Learn the basics of using the library's laser cutter. Create a unique, personalized Christmas tree ornament to take home.