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Puzzle Competition

2:15pm - 4:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Try a new adventure this summer and join us in our next puzzle competition. Teams of 2-3 will go head-to-head in completing a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in less than 2 hours. Find your team members and have 1 person from your team register.

Outdoor Family Night

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come and play games from the Mesa Express Library's stuffbrary that the whole family can enjoy. 

Please bring water for you and your family. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Lunch at the Library

11:30am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18.

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.

Lunch at the Library

11:30am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18.

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.

Family Movie Adventure: Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Bring a blanket or beach towel to sit on and enjoy Paw Patrol: The Movie in the cool air conditioning at the library. Rated G. 

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.

Lost Dutchman Adventure Quest

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Learn about the Legend of the Lost Dutchman park while creating crafts and solving riddles. 

When you have completed all the tasks receive your prize from the Lost Dutchman Miner.

Supplies are limited

 

Coloring Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
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.

In the area in front of THINKspot at RM.

Family Matinee: Bug's Life

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. This month's movie is Bug's Life

Rated G.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs and literacy-boosting activities. 

Birth-5

Please bring water for you and your family. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Building Blocks Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
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.

Building Blocks Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

Building Blocks Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

Coloring Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
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.

In the area in front of THINKspot at RM.

Family Trivia Day!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Have fun with an hour of trivia questions that you and your family will enjoy!

Family Matinee: Coco

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. This month's movie is Coco Rated PG

Building Blocks Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

Adopt a Desert Tortoise

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join the Desert Tortoise Adoption Coordinator from Arizona Game and Fish.  Meet a live tortoise and learn how you can welcome one to your yard.  Please note that only Arizona residents are able to adopt.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Building Blocks Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
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.

Coloring Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
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.

In the area in front of THINKspot at RM.

Building Blocks Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
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.

Coloring Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
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.

In the area in front of THINKspot at RM.

Building Blocks Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
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.

Coloring Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
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.

In the area in front of THINKspot at RM.