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Arizona Meets Disney Presented by Marshall Shore

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Instructional
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Explore where Arizona meets the happiest place on Earth. Consider the adventures of Walt Disney in Arizona and influences that have affected both Arizona and Disney.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment, Instructional
Event Details:

Explore where Arizona meets the happiest place on Earth. Consider the adventures of Walt Disney in Arizona and influences that have affected both Arizona and Disney.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Learn with Aloha!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Family

Participants will be able to experience the Aloha Spirit through learning about hula! We will learn where hula originates, the purpose of hula, enjoy some hula performances, learn some basic hula instruction with Hawaiian implements (ex.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Participants will be able to experience the Aloha Spirit through learning about hula! We will learn where hula originates, the purpose of hula, enjoy some hula performances, learn some basic hula instruction with Hawaiian implements (ex.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

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

Main Library Parking

If the Main Library parking lot is full when you arrive for this program, please visit downtownmesa.com/explore/parking for more parking options.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Learn with Aloha!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Family

Participants will be able to experience the Aloha Spirit through learning about hula! We will learn where hula originates, the purpose of hula, enjoy some hula performances, learn some basic hula instruction with Hawaiian implements (ex.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Participants will be able to experience the Aloha Spirit through learning about hula! We will learn where hula originates, the purpose of hula, enjoy some hula performances, learn some basic hula instruction with Hawaiian implements (ex.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

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

Main Library Parking

If the Main Library parking lot is full when you arrive for this program, please visit downtownmesa.com/explore/parking for more parking options.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Exploring VR - Free Play

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps, games, and short films that will engage the user in a variety of ways.

 

This month enjoy "free play" and see the available apps on our headsets.

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps, games, and short films that will engage the user in a variety of ways.

 

This month enjoy "free play" and see the available apps on our headsets.

 

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO® bricks. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® bricks and DUPLO® blocks will be provided.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO® bricks. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® bricks and DUPLO® blocks will be provided.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Art Lab: Tile Painting

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Entertainment, Sustainability
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Color your world by learning new ways to create art. This week we will be painting on tiles.

Ages 8-18

Supplies are limited

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Sustainability
Event Details:

Color your world by learning new ways to create art. This week we will be painting on tiles.

Ages 8-18

Supplies are limited

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

The Magic and Illusions of Eric Gilliam

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, Family

Former World Teen Magic Champion, Eric Giliam performs a dazzling spectacle of magic, illusions, and sleight of hand in his high energy show, which includes music, comedy and audience participation.

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

Former World Teen Magic Champion, Eric Giliam performs a dazzling spectacle of magic, illusions, and sleight of hand in his high energy show, which includes music, comedy and audience participation.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

The Magic and Illusions of Eric Gilliam

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, Family

Former World Teen Magic Champion, Eric Giliam performs a dazzling spectacle of magic, illusions, and sleight of hand in his high energy show, which includes music, comedy and audience participation.

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

Former World Teen Magic Champion, Eric Giliam performs a dazzling spectacle of magic, illusions, and sleight of hand in his high energy show, which includes music, comedy and audience participation.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Great Arizona Puppet Theater Presents: Jack and the Beanstalk

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family

Great Arizona Puppet Theater is performing Jack and the Beanstalk. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Great Arizona Puppet Theater is performing Jack and the Beanstalk. 

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.

Main Library Parking

If the Main Library parking lot is full when you arrive for this program, please visit downtownmesa.com/explore/parking for more parking options.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Great Arizona Puppet Theater Presents: Jack and the Beanstalk

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family

Great Arizona Puppet Theater is performing Jack and the Beanstalk. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Great Arizona Puppet Theater is performing Jack and the Beanstalk. 

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.

Main Library Parking

If the Main Library parking lot is full when you arrive for this program, please visit downtownmesa.com/explore/parking for more parking options.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Paint Night

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Unwind and enjoy yourself as you create your own masterpiece on canvas. No experience is necessary, and materials and instructions will be provided. 

This program is for adults 18+. Registration is required and spots are limited.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind and enjoy yourself as you create your own masterpiece on canvas. No experience is necessary, and materials and instructions will be provided. 

This program is for adults 18+. Registration is required and spots are limited.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Art Lab: Splatter Painting

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Entertainment, Sustainability
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Color your world by learning new ways to create art. This week we will be using different techniques to create splatter art.

Ages 8-18

Supplies are limited

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Sustainability
Event Details:

Color your world by learning new ways to create art. This week we will be using different techniques to create splatter art.

Ages 8-18

Supplies are limited

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Tiny Art Show

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teen

Paint a mini masterpiece for the Red Mountain Library Tiny Art Show. All materials will be provided. 

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Craft, Entertainment
Event Details:

Paint a mini masterpiece for the Red Mountain Library Tiny Art Show. All materials will be provided. 

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Lucha Libre at the Library

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
Children

Let's decorate our very own Luchador masks while we visit with some real life Lucha wrestlers.  Wrestlers from Lucha Voz will talk about their sport and demonstrate some of their f

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

Let's decorate our very own Luchador masks while we visit with some real life Lucha wrestlers.  Wrestlers from Lucha Voz will talk about their sport and demonstrate some of their f

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Art Lab: Sponge Art

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Entertainment, Sustainability
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Color your world by learning new ways to create art. This week we will be using sponges to create art.

Ages 8-18

Supplies are limited

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Sustainability
Event Details:

Color your world by learning new ways to create art. This week we will be using sponges to create art.

Ages 8-18

Supplies are limited

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Bad Art Party

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Make a wonderfully "bad" creation with the provided random art supplies and enter it for judging to take home the baddest art trophy. Teens and tweens ages 8-18. Registration is required and supplies are limited. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a wonderfully "bad" creation with the provided random art supplies and enter it for judging to take home the baddest art trophy. Teens and tweens ages 8-18. Registration is required and supplies are limited. 

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 "THINKspot at Main" group

Exploring Virtual Reality - Free Play

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Explore the world of Virtual Reality with us through different apps, games, and short films that will engage the user in a variety of ways.

 

This month enjoy "free play" and see the available apps on our headsets.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the world of Virtual Reality with us through different apps, games, and short films that will engage the user in a variety of ways.

 

This month enjoy "free play" and see the available apps on our headsets.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO® bricks. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® bricks and DUPLO® blocks will be provided.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO® bricks. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® bricks and DUPLO® blocks will be provided.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Family Matinee: Lilo & Stitch

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family

Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. This month's movie is "Lilo & Stitch."

Rated PG

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. This month's movie is "Lilo & Stitch."

Rated PG

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Art Lab: Melted Crayon Art

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Entertainment, Sustainability
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Color your world by learning new ways to create art. This week we will be using melted crayons to create art.

Ages 8-18

Supplies are limited

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Sustainability
Event Details:

Color your world by learning new ways to create art. This week we will be using melted crayons to create art.

Ages 8-18

Supplies are limited

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Summer Reading Finale

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Family

Summer Reading Finale celebration for our youngest patrons and families. 

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

Summer Reading Finale celebration for our youngest patrons and families. 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Art Lab: Paint on Canvas

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Entertainment, Sustainability
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Color your world by learning new ways to create art. This week we will be following instruction as we paint on canvas.

Ages 8-18

Supplies are limited

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Sustainability
Event Details:

Color your world by learning new ways to create art. This week we will be following instruction as we paint on canvas.

Ages 8-18

Supplies are limited

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group

Paint Night

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Unwind and enjoy yourself as you create your own masterpiece. No experience is necessary, and materials will be provided.

This program is for ages 13+. Registration is required and spots are limited.

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

Unwind and enjoy yourself as you create your own masterpiece. No experience is necessary, and materials will be provided.

This program is for ages 13+. Registration is required and spots are limited.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Anime Adventures

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Zone (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen

Come watch anime and create some fun crafts! We will be watching Black Clover. Ages 13-18.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Come watch anime and create some fun crafts! We will be watching Black Clover. Ages 13-18.