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Voices of the East Valley

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Adult

Voices of the East Valley showcases community-based storytelling through the Latinx Oral History Lab at Arizona State University. Dr. Rafael Martínez and Dr.

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

Voices of the East Valley showcases community-based storytelling through the Latinx Oral History Lab at Arizona State University. Dr. Rafael Martínez and Dr.

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders logo with train tracks leading into Arizona flag

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

A colonia Game

Colonial Toys and Games

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
School Age
Join the America250 celebration and dive into playful adventures that once brought laughter to children in Colonial America.
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: America 250, Educational, Instructional
Event Details:
Join the America250 celebration and dive into playful adventures that once brought laughter to children in Colonial America.

Let's Eat! for Adults

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
America 250, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs.

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.

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders logo with train tracks leading into Arizona flag

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders logo with train tracks leading into Arizona flag

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Let's Eat! for Adults

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
America 250, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs.

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.

Craft Storytime: My America

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Craft, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us for a special storytime as Mesa Celebrates 250! We’ll read My America by Karen Katz and talk about what makes our country special. After the story, children will create a fun craft inspired by America.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: America 250, Craft, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime as Mesa Celebrates 250! We’ll read My America by Karen Katz and talk about what makes our country special. After the story, children will create a fun craft inspired by America.

Sewing foot of sewing machine sewing plaid fabric

Sew for Good

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Sew items with others to give to charities. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sew items with others to give to charities. 

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders logo with train tracks leading into Arizona flag

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders logo with train tracks leading into Arizona flag

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Quail or Coyote Earrings or Keychain

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Silhouette Cameo (TS@RM) at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Create Quail or Coyote earrings or keychain with our Silhouette Cameo machine. Everyone will learn the basics of using this machine by walking through the process step-by-step with the help of a librarian.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: Silhouette Cameo (TS@RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create Quail or Coyote earrings or keychain with our Silhouette Cameo machine. Everyone will learn the basics of using this machine by walking through the process step-by-step with the help of a librarian.

America 250 Presents: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250
Age Group:
Children, School Age

In honor of America 250, join us as we learn about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, a tragedy that shaped American history. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: America 250
Event Details:

In honor of America 250, join us as we learn about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, a tragedy that shaped American history. 

Cover of The Woman's Hour by Elaine Weiss

We the Readers Book Group: The Woman's Hour by Elaine Weiss

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult

Nashville, August 1920. Thirty-five states have approved the Nineteenth Amendment, granting women the right to vote; one last state--Tennessee--is needed for women's voting rights to be the law of the land.

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

Nashville, August 1920. Thirty-five states have approved the Nineteenth Amendment, granting women the right to vote; one last state--Tennessee--is needed for women's voting rights to be the law of the land.

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

America 250: I Survived the Past: 1900-1959

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
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!

wooden rectangle and outline of USA with patriotic images

Intro to the Laser Cutter: USA Magnet

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
America 250, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Learn how to operate our Glowforge laser cutter and make your own patriotic magnet in honor of our country's 250th birthday this year.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to operate our Glowforge laser cutter and make your own patriotic magnet in honor of our country's 250th birthday this year.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

On the Basis of Sex movie poster of a young white woman leaning on the Supreme Court building.

America on Screen - Adults

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Movie
Age Group:
Adult

Watch a movie as Mesa Celebrates America 250.

This month's feature film is On the Basis of Sex (PG-13). 

Runtime - 2 hours.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Movie
Event Details:

Watch a movie as Mesa Celebrates America 250.

This month's feature film is On the Basis of Sex (PG-13). 

Runtime - 2 hours.

Quilling Rules!

For the Thrill of Quill - Adults

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
Adult

Learn this amazing paper spinning technique that blends strips of recycled paper and creativity. Turn your design into a card or a piece of recycled art for your wall. We'll provide instructions and supplies; you bring the imagination.

Sustainability:

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in...

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn this amazing paper spinning technique that blends strips of recycled paper and creativity. Turn your design into a card or a piece of recycled art for your wall. We'll provide instructions and supplies; you bring the imagination.

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate.

Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts
Get tips on living green

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.

Quilling Rules!

For the Thrill of Quill - Teens

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
Teen

Learn this amazing paper spinning technique that blends strips of recycled paper and creativity. Turn your design into a card or a piece of recycled art for your wall. We'll provide instructions and supplies, you bring the imagination.

Sustainability:

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Event Details:

Learn this amazing paper spinning technique that blends strips of recycled paper and creativity. Turn your design into a card or a piece of recycled art for your wall. We'll provide instructions and supplies, you bring the imagination.

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate.

Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts
Get tips on living green

Writing Workshop: Technology across Generations

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational, Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Technology changes from one generation to another, and these days it changes rapidly within a single generation.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Educational, Writing
Event Details:

Technology changes from one generation to another, and these days it changes rapidly within a single generation.

Genealogy Consultations

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Adult

Get personalized assistance with your family history research during our genealogy consultation. Dr. Duane Roen will help you navigate resources, answer questions, and provide strategies to uncover your ancestral story.

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

Get personalized assistance with your family history research during our genealogy consultation. Dr. Duane Roen will help you navigate resources, answer questions, and provide strategies to uncover your ancestral story.

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.

Red, White and Blue Flowers on the Paper Cutter

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
America 250, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Brighten up your summer decor and learn to use the vinyl and paper cutter to make red, white, and blue flowers to celebrate the USA's 250th birthday.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Brighten up your summer decor and learn to use the vinyl and paper cutter to make red, white, and blue flowers to celebrate the USA's 250th birthday.

Recess at the Library: Frisbee

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
America 250, Games
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Join us on the basketball court for frisbee! Ages 6-12.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: America 250, Games
Event Details:

Join us on the basketball court for frisbee! Ages 6-12.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime Presents: America 250 Storytime

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States!

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: America 250, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States!

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.