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Bookmobile Stop: Mesa Aquatic Complex

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Hunt for the Read-A-Saurus

All Day
Bookmobile
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Get ready for a dino-mite adventure with the Read Runner! 🦖📚

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Get ready for a dino-mite adventure with the Read Runner! 🦖📚

Summer Reading Family Book Swap

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads, Sustainability
Age Group:
All Ages

Swap your old books for something “new-to-you” at our Summer Reading Family Book Swap! Bring your gently used books in good condition and choose from a fresh selection to take home.

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...

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Sustainability
Event Details:

Swap your old books for something “new-to-you” at our Summer Reading Family Book Swap! Bring your gently used books in good condition and choose from a fresh selection to take home.

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
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Bookmobile Stop: Trails at Harris

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages

The Read Runner will be parked on South Harris Dr. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

The Read Runner will be parked on South Harris Dr. 

Bookmobile Stop: Aster Aging Downtown

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile Stop: Webster Recreation Center

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Local Author Fair

Local Author Book Fair--Children's and Young Adult Authors

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
All Ages

This fair will feature books for children and young adults.  Meet our local writers and discover your next great read or a gift for your favorite person. 

Books will be available for sale and signing by the authors.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

This fair will feature books for children and young adults.  Meet our local writers and discover your next great read or a gift for your favorite person. 

Books will be available for sale and signing by the authors.

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Games, Sustainability
Age Group:
All Ages

Spread the fun and extend the life of puzzles you’ve already completed by bringing in your gently used jigsaw puzzles (please check to make sure all the pieces are there!) in their boxes and exchange them for new-to-you puzzles.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games, Sustainability
Event Details:

Spread the fun and extend the life of puzzles you’ve already completed by bringing in your gently used jigsaw puzzles (please check to make sure all the pieces are there!) in their boxes and exchange them for new-to-you puzzles.

Bookmobile Stop: Sheperd Aquatic Complex

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Hunt for the Read-A Saurus

All Day
Bookmobile
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Get ready for a dino-mite adventure with the Read Runner! 🦖📚

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Get ready for a dino-mite adventure with the Read Runner! 🦖📚

Bookmobile Stop: Sonoran Ridge

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile Stop: Stapley Aquatic Complex

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile Stop: Solstice Apartments

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

America 250: Puzzle Mural Art

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Celebrate 250 years of community by creating something meaningful—together as a family!

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Event Details:

Celebrate 250 years of community by creating something meaningful—together as a family!

Astronauts space walking

Space Adventures at Gateway

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Blast off at the library and explore what’s happening beyond Earth!

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Blast off at the library and explore what’s happening beyond Earth!

Bookmobile Stop: Mesa Aquatic Complex

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Hunt for the Read-A-Saurus

All Day
Bookmobile
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Get ready for a dino-mite adventure with the Read Runner! 🦖📚

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Get ready for a dino-mite adventure with the Read Runner! 🦖📚

Bookmobile Stop: Mesa Royale

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages

The Read Runner will be parked on E Jensen Street. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

The Read Runner will be parked on E Jensen Street. 

Arizona Big Train Operators

Monday, October 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Get your engineers cap ready as the Arizona Big Train Operators pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Arizona Big Train Operators pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Arizona Big Train Operators

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Get your engineers cap ready as the Arizona Big Train Operators pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Arizona Big Train Operators pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Arizona Big Train Operators

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Get your engineers cap ready as the Arizona Big Train Operators pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Arizona Big Train Operators pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Arizona Big Train Operators

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Get your engineers cap ready as the Arizona Big Train Operators pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Arizona Big Train Operators pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Arizona Big Train Operators

Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Get your engineers cap ready as the Arizona Big Train Operators pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Arizona Big Train Operators pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Bookmobile Stop: Countryside Park

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Program