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Graphic Design Studio - Adult

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Every month, we will create awesome projects using all sorts of iPad graphic design apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the next level.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Every month, we will create awesome projects using all sorts of iPad graphic design apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the next level.

Slow Stitching

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Slow stitching invites participants into a calming, meditative approach to hand-sewing that emphasizes process over perfection.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Entertainment
Event Details:

Slow stitching invites participants into a calming, meditative approach to hand-sewing that emphasizes process over perfection.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Apps Rules!

App Artist

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Tween

Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.

Stay and Play

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, 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: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Children, 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.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Jan sandwich as Daisy Bunny

Hoppy Easter Fun: Storytime with Daisy Bunny and Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

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

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.

Child playing with colorful toy on a table.

Sensory Storytime

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood

Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement.

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

Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement.

Disclaimer(s)

IBCCES Autism Certified

The Dobson Ranch Library is IBCCES Autism Certified. IBCCES trains/certifies organizations to better serve individuals with cognitive disorders. These ideals are incorporated at all Dobson Ranch Library programs. 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.

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.

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Monday, March 30, 2026 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.

A row of houseplants.

Plant Swap

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Give your greenery a new home at our Plant Swap, a relaxed drop-in event for sharing plants and plant knowledge. Participants are invited to bring cuttings, seedlings, or small plants to exchange while chatting with other local plant lovers.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Give your greenery a new home at our Plant Swap, a relaxed drop-in event for sharing plants and plant knowledge. Participants are invited to bring cuttings, seedlings, or small plants to exchange while chatting with other local plant lovers.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Tuesday, March 31, 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.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Tuesday, March 31, 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.

Game On Gateway: Unplug and Play Board Games

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Family

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: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Children, School Age, Family
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.

Stacks of books

Cheer Readers Book Club

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. This group meets offsite on the last Tuesday of each month.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. This group meets offsite on the last Tuesday of each month.

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.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Around the World with Jungle Jill

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Jungle Jill will bring LIVE, birds and reptiles for an up close and interactive, unforgettable experience!

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

Jungle Jill will bring LIVE, birds and reptiles for an up close and interactive, unforgettable experience!

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.

Around the World with Jungle Jill

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Jungle Jill will bring LIVE, birds and reptiles for an up close and interactive, unforgettable experience!

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

Jungle Jill will bring LIVE, birds and reptiles for an up close and interactive, unforgettable experience!

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.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret