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Family Storytime Presents: Mesa Arts Center - Let's Play!

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Jump into adventure and ignite imagination as picture books come to life in this drama-focused and interactive storytime for preschoolers and their families presented by Mesa Arts Center.

Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Jump into adventure and ignite imagination as picture books come to life in this drama-focused and interactive storytime for preschoolers and their families presented by Mesa Arts Center.

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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.

Walk-In Wednesdays

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment - something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM
Event Details:

Make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment - something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited.

Make Your Masterpiece: Watercolor

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
THINKspot Patio (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Discover new artistic mediums and build confidence in your creativity as you’re guided through a simple, step-by-step process to create your own beautiful masterpiece.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: THINKspot Patio (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover new artistic mediums and build confidence in your creativity as you’re guided through a simple, step-by-step process to create your own beautiful masterpiece.

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.

Art supplies and paint brushes

Color and Chill

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Zone (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Take a break and relax your mind with coloring! We will provide all the supplies and calming music, you bring the artistic skills. 

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

Take a break and relax your mind with coloring! We will provide all the supplies and calming music, you bring the artistic skills. 

Medicare 101

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health
Age Group:
Adult

Turning 65 or new to Medicare?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Health
Registration Required
Event Details:

Turning 65 or new to Medicare?

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.

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.

astronauts in space

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.

How to Hobby: Sourdough

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Discover a new passion and learn the basics of a fun hobby in this hands-on, beginner-friendly program.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover a new passion and learn the basics of a fun hobby in this hands-on, beginner-friendly program.

Memorial Day

All Day
Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Gateway Library, THINKspot at Gateway, Mesa Express Library, Bookmobile, Outreach Services, Online / Virtual

All Mesa Public Libraries closed in observance of Memorial Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Gateway Library, THINKspot at Gateway, Mesa Express Library, Bookmobile, Outreach Services, Online / Virtual
Description:

All Mesa Public Libraries closed in observance of Memorial Day. 

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Toddlertime:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Toddlertime:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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.

Cartoon image of hands holding objects representing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

I Survived the Past: 2000s

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Craft, Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Learning history can be interesting, but it could be more fun with hands on activities!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: America 250, Craft, Educational
Event Details:

Learning history can be interesting, but it could be more fun with hands on activities!

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.

kids having fun in a foam party

Summer Reading Program Kick-off Foam Party Fun!

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Gateway Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family

Kick off the Summer Reading Program with an unforgettable Foam Party at Gateway Library! Dive into a giant bubble-filled celebration featuring upbeat music, dancing, and high-energy fun for the whole family.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading Program with an unforgettable Foam Party at Gateway Library! Dive into a giant bubble-filled celebration featuring upbeat music, dancing, and high-energy fun for the whole family.

kids having fun in a foam party

Summer Reading Program Foam Party Fun!

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Gateway Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family

Kick off the Summer Reading Program with an unforgettable Foam Party at Gateway Library! Dive into a giant bubble-filled celebration featuring upbeat music, dancing, and high-energy fun for the whole family.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading Program with an unforgettable Foam Party at Gateway Library! Dive into a giant bubble-filled celebration featuring upbeat music, dancing, and high-energy fun for the whole family.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Toddlertime:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Toddlertime:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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.

A Family's Journey

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health
Age Group:
Family

The program provides a unique bonding experience that brings families together through mindful activities that nurture communication, creativity, and emotional wellness.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Educational, Health
Event Details:

The program provides a unique bonding experience that brings families together through mindful activities that nurture communication, creativity, and emotional wellness.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Family Storytime Presents: Mesa Arts Center - Let's Play!

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Jump into adventure and ignite imagination as picture books come to life in this drama-focused and interactive storytime for preschoolers and their families presented by Mesa Arts Center.

Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Jump into adventure and ignite imagination as picture books come to life in this drama-focused and interactive storytime for preschoolers and their families presented by Mesa Arts Center.

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Family Storytime Presents: Mesa Arts Center - Let's Play!

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Jump into adventure and ignite imagination as picture books come to life in this drama-focused and interactive storytime for preschoolers and their families presented by Mesa Arts Center.

Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Jump into adventure and ignite imagination as picture books come to life in this drama-focused and interactive storytime for preschoolers and their families presented by Mesa Arts Center.

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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.

Photo of objects representing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Dino Shrinky Dinks

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Make your own Dino themed Shrinky Dink Keychain while learning about the STEAM elements that make this project possible. 

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft, STEAM
Event Details:

Make your own Dino themed Shrinky Dink Keychain while learning about the STEAM elements that make this project possible. 

Disclaimer(s)

IBCCES Autism Certified

This facility is IBCCES Autism Certified. IBCCES trains/certifies organizations to better serve individuals with cognitive disorders. These ideals are incorporated within this program. If you have any concerns or need to request specific accommodations for you or your child, please contact us.

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

Two teenage girls and two teenage boys playing video games together.

Teen Gaming Tournament

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Zone (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teen

Stay cool at the library and play Super Smash Bros with other teens.

Ages 12-18 

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Teen Zone (GW)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Stay cool at the library and play Super Smash Bros with other teens.

Ages 12-18