This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group America 250: I Survived the Past: 1600s-1700s Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm THINKspot at Gateway 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! View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Jan 28 2026 Wed America 250: I Survived the Past: 1600s-1700s 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Laser Cutter: Pencil Engraving Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Glowforge (TS@RM) at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Teen, Adult Engrave words onto a pencil using THINKspot's laser cutter! Learn the basics of using the laser cutter and design.This program was rescheduled to Thursday, January 29th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Laser Cutter: Pencil Engraving 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: Glowforge (TS@RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Engrave words onto a pencil using THINKspot's laser cutter! Learn the basics of using the laser cutter and design.This program was rescheduled to Thursday, January 29th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Intro to Junk Journaling Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Age Group: Teen Get started with creating your own junk journal. Junk journals are like scrap books but created using found materials and ephemera, such as stickers, ticket stubs, receipts, flyers, and more. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Intro to Junk Journaling 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Teen Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Get started with creating your own junk journal. Junk journals are like scrap books but created using found materials and ephemera, such as stickers, ticket stubs, receipts, flyers, and more.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Sidewalk Chalk on the Basketball Court Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: School Age Come decorate the basketball court with sidewalk chalk. Ages 6-12. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Sidewalk Chalk on the Basketball Court 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: School Age Program Type: Craft Event Details: Come decorate the basketball court with sidewalk chalk. Ages 6-12.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Marvelous Marble Art Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: Children, School Age Shake it up, bop to the beat, and paint using marbles instead of a paintbrush to create unique abstract art. Ages 6-11. Registration required. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Marvelous Marble Art 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Shake it up, bop to the beat, and paint using marbles instead of a paintbrush to create unique abstract art. Ages 6-11. Registration required.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Tween Crafters: Paper Lanterns Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm THINKspot at Main Program Type: Craft, Educational, Entertainment Age Group: School Age, Tween Come stop by and get creative with us! Each month, we’ll feature a special craft inspired by a cultural holiday or event from around the world. This month we will be making paper lanterns to celebrate Lunar New Year! View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Tween Crafters: Paper Lanterns 3:30pm–4:15pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: Craft, Educational, Entertainment Event Details: Come stop by and get creative with us! Each month, we’ll feature a special craft inspired by a cultural holiday or event from around the world. This month we will be making paper lanterns to celebrate Lunar New Year!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Valentine Cards for Mesa Seniors Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm THINKspot at Gateway Program Type: Craft Age Group: Adult, All Ages Join us to make cards for Mesa residents that live in assisted living and long-term care.All supplies will be provided, this program is for all ages. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Valentine Cards for Mesa Seniors 4:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Age Group: Adult, All Ages Program Type: Craft Event Details: Join us to make cards for Mesa residents that live in assisted living and long-term care.All supplies will be provided, this program is for all ages.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Crochet Circle Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: School Age, Adult Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: School Age, Adult Program Type: Craft Event Details: Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Red, White, and Blue Wand Craft Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: America 250, Craft Age Group: Early Childhood Drop in and craft a red, white, and blue wand. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Red, White, and Blue Wand Craft 12:00pm–12:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: America 250, Craft Event Details: Drop in and craft a red, white, and blue wand.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Dreadful Art Club Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm THINKspot at Gateway Program Type: Craft Age Group: Tween, Teen Join us as we discover how fun it is to make absolutely dreadful art! Bring your worst art skills and see what kind of fun we can have! View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Dreadful Art Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Age Group: Tween, Teen Program Type: Craft Event Details: Join us as we discover how fun it is to make absolutely dreadful art! Bring your worst art skills and see what kind of fun we can have!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Valentine Cards for Mesa Seniors Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Craft Age Group: Adult, All Ages Join us to make cards for Mesa residents that live in assisted living and long-term care.All supplies will be provided, this program is for all ages. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Valentine Cards for Mesa Seniors 4:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Age Group: Adult, All Ages Program Type: Craft Event Details: Join us to make cards for Mesa residents that live in assisted living and long-term care.All supplies will be provided, this program is for all ages.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Walk-In Wednesdays Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main 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. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) 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.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Beginner Sewing Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Teen, Adult Have you been dreaming of learning to sew, but don't know where to start? Learn the basics with librarian Rin! We will go over buttons and settings and do a simple beginner project. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Have you been dreaming of learning to sew, but don't know where to start? Learn the basics with librarian Rin! We will go over buttons and settings and do a simple beginner project.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Learn to Crochet Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Adult Join us as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Learn to Crochet 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Event Details: Join us as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Coloring Club Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: Adult, Family Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own. Card-making materials will also be provided. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Coloring Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Adult, Family Program Type: Craft Event Details: Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own. Card-making materials will also be provided.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Learn to Crochet: Evening Session Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Adult Join us for our evening session as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Learn to Crochet: Evening Session 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Event Details: Join us for our evening session as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Art Journaling Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: Adult Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you started. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Art Journaling 11:00am–12:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you started.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Valentine Cards for Mesa Seniors Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm THINKspot at Main Program Type: Craft Age Group: Adult, All Ages Join us to make cards for Mesa residents that live in assisted living and long-term care.All supplies will be provided, this program is for all ages. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Valentine Cards for Mesa Seniors 3:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Age Group: Adult, All Ages Program Type: Craft Event Details: Join us to make cards for Mesa residents that live in assisted living and long-term care.All supplies will be provided, this program is for all ages.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Paper Folding Fortune Finders and Heart Shaped Notes Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: School Age Learn the art of origami as we create fortune finders and heart shaped notes in time for Valentine's Day. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Paper Folding Fortune Finders and Heart Shaped Notes 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age Program Type: Craft Event Details: Learn the art of origami as we create fortune finders and heart shaped notes in time for Valentine's Day.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Valentine Cards for Mesa Seniors Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: Adult, All Ages Join us to make cards for Mesa residents that live in assisted living and long-term care.All supplies will be provided, this program is for all ages. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Valentine Cards for Mesa Seniors 4:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Adult, All Ages Program Type: Craft Event Details: Join us to make cards for Mesa residents that live in assisted living and long-term care.All supplies will be provided, this program is for all ages.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Crochet Circle Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: School Age, Adult Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: School Age, Adult Program Type: Craft Event Details: Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group America 250: Red, White, and Blue Lantern Jars Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: America 250, Craft Age Group: Children, School Age Shine a light with a colorful tissue paper covered lantern. Glue red, white, and blue tissue paper to a mason jar, add the provided tea light, and you'll have a bright lantern with a patriotic glow. Ages 6-11. Registration required. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue America 250: Red, White, and Blue Lantern Jars 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: America 250, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Shine a light with a colorful tissue paper covered lantern. Glue red, white, and blue tissue paper to a mason jar, add the provided tea light, and you'll have a bright lantern with a patriotic glow. Ages 6-11. Registration required. 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 Craft Night: Paper Lanterns Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Age Group: Adult Unleash your creativity at Craft Night, a fun and relaxing evening of hands-on making at the library. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination and enjoy crafting with fellow enthusiasts of all skill levels. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Craft Night: Paper Lanterns 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Unleash your creativity at Craft Night, a fun and relaxing evening of hands-on making at the library. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination and enjoy crafting with fellow enthusiasts of all skill levels. 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 Walk-In Wednesdays Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main 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. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) 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.