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Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Are you a fan of the Pokémon Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Pokémon TCG Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

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

Are you a fan of the Pokémon Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Pokémon TCG Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

EVCT Junior Jokesters

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Join us for an amusing time of unscripted storytelling and buffoonery.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for an amusing time of unscripted storytelling and buffoonery.  

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Let's Play!

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a morning of guided play. Join your young child in a meaningful play experience that will enhance a variety of skills. 

 Ages 3-5.

 

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

Join us for a morning of guided play. Join your young child in a meaningful play experience that will enhance a variety of skills. 

 Ages 3-5.

 

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family
LEGO Club:

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

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Games

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

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Local Author Book Fair

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family

This fair will feature books for young adults and adults. Meet our local writers and discover your next great read or a gift for your favorite person.

Books will be available for sale and signing by the authors.

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

This fair will feature books for young adults and adults. Meet our local writers and discover your next great read or a gift for your favorite person.

Books will be available for sale and signing by the authors.

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

Explore Virtual Reality:

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Computer Class, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen

Explore virtual reality games, museums, and scenic views! Freely choose from the wide variety of options available on Red Mountain Library's virtual reality headsets. Ages 12-18.

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

Explore virtual reality games, museums, and scenic views! Freely choose from the wide variety of options available on Red Mountain Library's virtual reality headsets. Ages 12-18.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

East Valley Children's Theatre presents Junior Jokesters

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Junior Jokesters, a youth improv group, will entertain their audience with their comedy improv in a show they make up on the spot.

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

Junior Jokesters, a youth improv group, will entertain their audience with their comedy improv in a show they make up on the spot.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Gather for Magic Cards

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

If you are looking for a new card game to dive into, or wanting to make new friends, stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. We will meet every second Tuesday - no registration needed.

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

If you are looking for a new card game to dive into, or wanting to make new friends, stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. We will meet every second Tuesday - no registration needed.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Are you a fan of the Pokémon Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Pokémon TCG Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

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

Are you a fan of the Pokémon Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Pokémon TCG Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

EVCT On the Spot Teen Improv Group

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

We make the funnies happen.  EVCT On the Spot is an improv theatre troupe for teens directed by Aaron Blanco.  Each semester, students develop and rehearse skills to tour improvised performances around the East Valley.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

We make the funnies happen.  EVCT On the Spot is an improv theatre troupe for teens directed by Aaron Blanco.  Each semester, students develop and rehearse skills to tour improvised performances around the East Valley.  

This event is in the "Main Library" group

From Page to Screen

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment, Movie
Age Group:
Teen

It’s teen movie night with a film based off a book. Limited popcorn and snacks will be provided.  We will be showing Little Women PG. In recognition of Mesa Celebrates 250!

Ages 12-18 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Movie
Event Details:

It’s teen movie night with a film based off a book. Limited popcorn and snacks will be provided.  We will be showing Little Women PG. In recognition of Mesa Celebrates 250!

Ages 12-18 

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Fall Festival

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment, Games, Special Program
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Family

Come celebrate the Fall season at the Red Mountain Library Fall Festival. There will be carnival style games, crafts, and more for kids aged 3-8 and their families. 

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Family
Program Type: Craft, Entertainment, Games, Special Program
Event Details:

Come celebrate the Fall season at the Red Mountain Library Fall Festival. There will be carnival style games, crafts, and more for kids aged 3-8 and their families. 

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group

Mesa Reads Together: Read Runner Crafting Coloring for Mental Health

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Entertainment, Mesa Reads
Age Group:
All Ages

Take a mindful break and color with us! Drop by the Read Runner for a relaxing hour of adult coloring—no experience needed. We’ll provide premium coloring pages (mandalas, nature, geometric), colored pencils, fine-tip markers, and clipboards.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

Take a mindful break and color with us! Drop by the Read Runner for a relaxing hour of adult coloring—no experience needed. We’ll provide premium coloring pages (mandalas, nature, geometric), colored pencils, fine-tip markers, and clipboards.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Are you a fan of the Pokémon Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Pokémon TCG Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

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

Are you a fan of the Pokémon Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Pokémon TCG Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

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

Exploring Virtual Reality

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Computer Class, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Learn how to use virtual reality headsets and explore games and apps! Freely choose from the wide variety of options available on Red Mountain Library's virtual reality headsets. Ages 13+

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

Learn how to use virtual reality headsets and explore games and apps! Freely choose from the wide variety of options available on Red Mountain Library's virtual reality headsets. Ages 13+

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

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

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Exploring Virtual Reality

Thursday, December 4, 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 puzzles using Puzzling Places

 

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 puzzles using Puzzling Places

 

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

A Visit with Mrs. Claus

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children

Beloved children's performer Jan Sandwich will appear as Mrs. Santa Claus. Her stories, songs and magic will get you into the holiday spirit. 

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Beloved children's performer Jan Sandwich will appear as Mrs. Santa Claus. Her stories, songs and magic will get you into the holiday spirit. 

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MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
All Ages

We’ll break out the puzzles and families can choose their favorites to put together. Puzzles are beneficial for cognitive function, problem solving, and spatial reasoning.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

We’ll break out the puzzles and families can choose their favorites to put together. Puzzles are beneficial for cognitive function, problem solving, and spatial reasoning.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

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

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Crafternoon: Cross Stitch Ornament

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Join us for a cozy crafting session where you’ll learn how to create charming cross-stitch ornaments, perfect for gifting or decorating your own home.

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

Join us for a cozy crafting session where you’ll learn how to create charming cross-stitch ornaments, perfect for gifting or decorating your own home.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Let's Play!

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a morning of guided play. Join your young child in a meaningful play experience that will enhance a variety of skills.  A materials kit with the corresponding theme will be available for check out. 

 Ages 3-5.

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

Join us for a morning of guided play. Join your young child in a meaningful play experience that will enhance a variety of skills.  A materials kit with the corresponding theme will be available for check out. 

 Ages 3-5.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Arizona Myths and Facts

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

Join historian and guide Jarrod Riddle of Spirit of Arizona Tours for “Arizona Myths and Facts,” a fast-paced, engaging look at the legends and truths of our great state.

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

Join historian and guide Jarrod Riddle of Spirit of Arizona Tours for “Arizona Myths and Facts,” a fast-paced, engaging look at the legends and truths of our great state.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Friendship Bracelets (Gateway's Version)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages

Calling all Swifties! Join us at Gateway Library to celebrate Taylor Swift’s 36th birthday by making Friendship Bracelets with your close friends! 

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

Calling all Swifties! Join us at Gateway Library to celebrate Taylor Swift’s 36th birthday by making Friendship Bracelets with your close friends!