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This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Toddlertime

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch 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: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
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)

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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group
This event is in the "Outreach Services" group
This event is in the "Online / Virtual" group

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. 

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Preschool Storytime:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

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.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

We the Readers Book Group: American Sphinx by Joseph J. Ellis

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult

For a man who insisted that life on the public stage was not what he had in mind, Thomas Jefferson certainly spent a great deal of time in the spotlight--and not only during his active political career.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Book Groups
Event Details:

For a man who insisted that life on the public stage was not what he had in mind, Thomas Jefferson certainly spent a great deal of time in the spotlight--and not only during his active political career.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch 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: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

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.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

I Survived the Past: 2000s

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at 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!

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
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!

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Toddlertime

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch 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: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
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)

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.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Toddlertime

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch 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: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
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)

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.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Toddlertime

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch 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: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
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)

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.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Fiction Folks

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult

This month's book for discussion is Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

This month's book for discussion is Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

We the Readers Book Group: The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult

In this magnificent testament to a nation and her people, Tom Brokaw brings to life the extraordinary stories of a generation that gave new meaning to courage, sacrifice, and honor.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Book Groups
Event Details:

In this magnificent testament to a nation and her people, Tom Brokaw brings to life the extraordinary stories of a generation that gave new meaning to courage, sacrifice, and honor.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

I Survived the Past: 2010s-2020s

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at 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!

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
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!

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

STEAMers

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween

Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Balloon Cans 

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

Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Balloon Cans 

This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group
This event is in the "Outreach Services" group
This event is in the "Online / Virtual" group

Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence Day. 

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group

Bookmobile Stop: The Great Park-Steadfast Farms

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Program
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

STEAMers

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Marble Maze

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Marble Maze

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

We the Readers Book Group: Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult

Hailed as a masterpiece of American travel writing, Blue Highways is an unforgettable journey along our nation's backroads.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Book Groups
Event Details:

Hailed as a masterpiece of American travel writing, Blue Highways is an unforgettable journey along our nation's backroads.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

STEAMers

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Crayon Canvas

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Crayon Canvas

This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group
This event is in the "Outreach Services" group
This event is in the "Online / Virtual" group

Labor 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 Labor 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 Labor Day. 

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Fiction Folks

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult

This month's book for discussion is Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

This month's book for discussion is Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray.

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group

Bookmobile Stop: La Mesita Apartments

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Program
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Fiction Folks

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult

This month's book for discussion is The Harvey Girls by Juliette Fay.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

This month's book for discussion is The Harvey Girls by Juliette Fay.

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group

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
This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group
This event is in the "Outreach Services" group
This event is in the "Online / Virtual" group

Veterans 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 Veterans 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 Veterans Day.