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Countdown to Gateway

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Gateway Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Get an early peek of the outdoor space, meet library staff, and discover some of the exciting new features coming soon!

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

Get an early peek of the outdoor space, meet library staff, and discover some of the exciting new features coming soon!

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 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.

Let Your Light Shine!

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Celebrate the season of lights with stories, songs, and a cheerful craft! From flickering candles to twinkling stars, we’ll explore the bright and beautiful ways people bring light to the winter season. Ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate the season of lights with stories, songs, and a cheerful craft! From flickering candles to twinkling stars, we’ll explore the bright and beautiful ways people bring light to the winter season. Ages 3-5.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mesa Express 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: Mesa Express Library
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)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Make A Winter Pom Pom Friend

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Family

Create a snowman, a penguin or a polar bear out of pom pom balls, fuzzy sticks and wiggly eyes to take home for the winter!

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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Create a snowman, a penguin or a polar bear out of pom pom balls, fuzzy sticks and wiggly eyes to take home for the winter!

A Visit with Mrs. Claus

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children

Beloved children's performer Jan Sandwich will appear as Mrs. Santa Claus. Her stories, songs and magic will get you into the holiday spirit. 

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Beloved children's performer Jan Sandwich will appear as Mrs. Santa Claus. Her stories, songs and magic will get you into the holiday spirit. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Bike and Scooter Rodeo

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood

Families can ride or scoot over to the library for a fun and educational morning! Get fitted for a free bike helmet and learn safe cycling tips from John Boyd, Injury Prevention Specialist at Phoenix Children’s.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Lobby (RM)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Families can ride or scoot over to the library for a fun and educational morning! Get fitted for a free bike helmet and learn safe cycling tips from John Boyd, Injury Prevention Specialist at Phoenix Children’s.

Marc Mason Headshot

Writer in Residence Consultations

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 2 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 2 (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

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.

Grand Opening - Gateway Library

Gateway Library Grand Opening

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Gateway Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

The wait is almost over!

The official Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony will be on Saturday, December 6, at 10 a.m., followed by family-friendly activities until 2 p.m.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

The wait is almost over!

The official Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony will be on Saturday, December 6, at 10 a.m., followed by family-friendly activities until 2 p.m.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult
ESL Conversation Class:

Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational

Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 1 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult

Practice English and meet new friends! Build your English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Best for intermediate learners. Ages 18+.

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

Practice English and meet new friends! Build your English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Best for intermediate learners. Ages 18+.

Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
All Ages

We’ll break out the puzzles and families can choose their favorites to put together. Puzzles are beneficial for cognitive function, problem solving, and spatial reasoning.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

We’ll break out the puzzles and families can choose their favorites to put together. Puzzles are beneficial for cognitive function, problem solving, and spatial reasoning.

Marc Mason Headshot

Writer in Residence Consultations

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 2 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 2 (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

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.

Gateway Library Closed

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Gateway Library, THINKspot at Gateway

Gateway Library will close at 2pm following the Grand Opening event. Regular hours will begin on Monday, Dec. 8

Closing
Branches:
Gateway Library, THINKspot at Gateway
Description:

Gateway Library will close at 2pm following the Grand Opening event. Regular hours will begin on Monday, Dec. 8

ESL Pronunciation Class

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a friendly English pronunciation class designed for adult learners! We'll practice common sounds, word stress, and speaking clearly through conversation and guided exercises.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join us for a friendly English pronunciation class designed for adult learners! We'll practice common sounds, word stress, and speaking clearly through conversation and guided exercises.

Laser-Cut Ornaments

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

In partnership with the cARTel Makerspace in the OneOhOne Gallery, we will be creating laser-cut ornaments. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

In partnership with the cARTel Makerspace in the OneOhOne Gallery, we will be creating laser-cut ornaments. 

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Instructional, Reference
Age Group:
Adult
HOTspot Digital Help Desk:

Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assi...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional, Reference

Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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.

Jane Austen Inspired Bookmarks

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Silhouette Cameo 4 Pro (TS@RM) at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Learn how to use the library's cutting machine to create Jane Austen inspired bookmarks out of cardstock paper.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: Silhouette Cameo 4 Pro (TS@RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the library's cutting machine to create Jane Austen inspired bookmarks out of cardstock paper.

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

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

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 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

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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.

Bookmobile Stop: Sousa Elementary

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Paper Roll Snowmen

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Family

Create a unique snowman using paper towel rolls, paper, buttons, google eyes and more.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Event Details:

Create a unique snowman using paper towel rolls, paper, buttons, google eyes and more.

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

Pass the Plate

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Learn about different cultures through food by passing the plate! We will explore how common everyday foods are utilized in various types of cooking. Together, we will cook a simple dish so you can experience food for yourself. 

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Educational, Health
Event Details:

Learn about different cultures through food by passing the plate! We will explore how common everyday foods are utilized in various types of cooking. Together, we will cook a simple dish so you can experience food for yourself. 

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.

Ticketed Event

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