This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Build A Birdfeeder 3:00pm–4:00pm Gateway Library Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Build A Birdfeeder 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Registration Required Event Details: Practice sustainability and repurpose recycled materials into a birdfeeder to give the birds a snack to eat during the chillier months. Supplies are provided but limited. Registration required. Ages 5+. 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. 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Fuse Bead Video Game Sprites 2:00pm–3:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Fuse Bead Video Game Sprites 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Children, School Age, Family Program Type: Craft Event Details: Use fuse beads to recreate sprites from your favorite video games.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Children, 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Storytime on Saturday 10:00am–10:30am Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Storytime on Saturday 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Early Childhood, Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this special Saturday storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but all are welcome.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Jan 24 2026 Sat THINKspot Comic Club 10:30am–12:00pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Jan 24 2026 Sat THINKspot Comic Club 10:30am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: 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.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch - Recycled Creations 1:00pm–3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch - Recycled Creations 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Craft, Sustainability 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 "Mesa Express Library" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Read Around the Storywalk™ 3:00pm–4:00pm Mesa Express Library This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Read Around the Storywalk™ 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Mesa Express Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come for a special edition of Read Around the StoryWalk™ as we experience To Walk the Sky: How the Iroquois Steelworkers Helped Build the Empire State Building. Disclaimer(s) MEL Programs All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Puzzle Competition 5:45pm–7:30pm Gateway Library Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Puzzle Competition 5:45pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Four Cities. Four Library Systems. One Champion!
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Children, 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 "Gateway Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Hula Dancing with Learn with Aloha LLC 10:00am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Hula Dancing with Learn with Aloha LLC 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult, Family Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Special Program Event Details: Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Polynesian culture through this engaging program that teaches the art of hula dancing. Disclaimer(s) Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Second Inter-City Puzzle Competition 2:15pm–4:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Second Inter-City Puzzle Competition 2:15pm–4:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Come join the second Inter-City Puzzle Tournament!
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Building Blocks Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Building Blocks Club 3:30pm–4:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Monday Night Movie 5:30pm–7:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Monday Night Movie 5:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Movie Event Details: Enjoy a movie at the library! This month we will be watching The Princess and the Frog (2009, rated G).
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Campfire Stories 6:00pm–6:30pm Mesa Express Library This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Campfire Stories 6:00pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Mesa Express Library Age Group: Children, 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 "Gateway Library" group Feb 3 2026 Tue A Family's Journey 6:00pm–7:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 3 2026 Tue A Family's Journey 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Family Program Type: Educational, Health, Instructional Event Details: The program will provide a unique bonding experience that brings families together through mindful activities that nurture communication, creativity, and emotional wellness.Open to all ages, this event transforms the library into a we
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Puzzle Competition 5:45pm–7:30pm Red Mountain Library Registration Required This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Puzzle Competition 5:45pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Come join the second Inter-City Puzzle Tournament!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Puzzle Competition 5:45pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Main Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Puzzle Competition 5:45pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: THINKspot @ MN Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Inter-City Puzzle Tournament – Main LibraryFour Cities. Four Library Systems. One Champion!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Coloring Club 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Red Mountain This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Coloring Club 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 Feb 6 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Children, 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles 1:00pm–3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles 1:00pm–3:00pm 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 Feb 7 2026 Sat Building Blocks Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Building Blocks Club 3:00pm–4:00pm 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Make Your Own Valentines Day Card 3:30pm–4:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Make Your Own Valentines Day Card 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Event Details: Get ready for the upcoming Valentine's Day Holiday by making a unique handmade card for your loved ones. All supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Children, 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 Feb 14 2026 Sat Family Matinee: Cars 1:00pm–2:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Family Matinee: Cars 1:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Family Program Type: Entertainment, Movie Event Details: Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. Rated G or PG.