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This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader®

5:30pm–6:30pm
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development; ho

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Grow-a-Garden!

10:00am–12:00pm
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Educational, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with some planting. We will have biodegradable starter cups, soil, and seeds. We just need you to plant them and watch them grow! 

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Citizen Science: Earth Day Animal Spot-a-thon

3:00pm–5:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, STEAM
Event Details:

Help scientists identify as many animals as possible in camera trap images. 

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Stay and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years.

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 "Red Mountain Library" group

Family Music Bingo

1:00pm–2:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Music Bingo is an exciting twist on an old classic! To play, players listen to songs and mark them off their bingo cards when they recognize them. We will be playing a mixture of old classics and new favorites that all ages will enjoy.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch: Recycled Creations

1:00pm–3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Families who craft together stay together. We’ll provide supplies, tools, and ideas to get you started, but the final creation is up to you.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Building Block Club

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

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 "Mesa Express Library" group

Read Around the Storywalk™

3:30pm–4:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

TBA

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader®

5:30pm–6:30pm
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development; ho

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Citizen Science: Do NASA Science LIVE

3:00pm–5:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, STEAM
Event Details:

Do NASA Science LIVE is a fun, hands-on event that invite everyone—students, families, hobbyists, and lifelong learners—to help NASA do real science.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Stay and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years.

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 Gateway" group

FarmBot Summer Seeding Open House

10:00am–12:00pm
THINKspot at Gateway
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Event Details:

See FarmBot in action as we demonstrate how it plants seeds with precision technology. 
 

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.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles

1:00pm–3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
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 "Gateway Library" group

Building Blocks Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
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 Duplo® blocks will be provided. Ages 5-12.

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 "Mesa Express Library" group

Campfire Stories

6:00pm–6:30pm
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to this nighttime storytime inspired by the great outdoors. 

(No fires will be present.)

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

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

Coloring Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
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 "Gateway Library" group

Stay and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years.

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

Board Game Time

3:30pm–4:15pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Grab your favorite board game buddies and stop by the library for a round of classic board games! Games will be provided.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Family Matinee: Tangled

1:00pm–2:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Movie
Event Details:

Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. This month we will showing Tangled. 

Rated PG.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch: Games

1:00pm–3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

We’ll break out games and cards and families can choose their favorites to play. Playing games helps develop your imagination, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Toddler Rave Dance Party

12:00pm–12:45pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come dance with us to kid-friendly music at our Rave Dance Party. There will be glowsticks, balloons, bubbles and more.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Monday Nights at Main!

4:15pm–5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Experience an evening of family fun at the library during Nights at Main! Families can enjoy games, crafts, stories, and activities designed for all ages. This month, join us for fun creation with Perler Beads!

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Stay and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years.

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 Gateway" group

THINKspot Comic Club

10:30am–12:00pm
THINKspot at Gateway
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Event Details:

Unleash your imagination and bring your stories to life! Each month, families will dive into the world of comics—learning how to create characters, design panels, and add a splash of graphic design magic to their very own comic books.