This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Game On Gateway: Unplug and Play Board Games 2:30pm–4:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Game On Gateway: Unplug and Play Board Games 2:30pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age, Family Program Type: Games Event Details: Don’t be bored, play a board game! Join us for an open-play board game afternoon where kids and families can relax, play, and connect. We’ll provide the games—you bring the fun! 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 Apr 1 2026 Wed EVCT Bravo Teen Musical Theater 5:00pm–6:00pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 1 2026 Wed EVCT Bravo Teen Musical Theater 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Family Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: EVCT Bravo is a musical theatre troupe for teens, directed by Breona Conrad. Each semester, students devise a new musical performance piece and tour it around the East Valley
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Coloring Club 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Red Mountain This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Apr 2 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 Apr 3 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 3 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 3 2026 Fri Around the World with Jungle Jill 2:00pm–2:45pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 3 2026 Fri Around the World with Jungle Jill 2:00pm–2:45pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Educational, STEAM Event Details: Jungle Jill will bring LIVE, birds and reptiles for an up close and interactive, unforgettable experience! 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.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 3 2026 Fri Around the World with Jungle Jill 3:15pm–4:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 3 2026 Fri Around the World with Jungle Jill 3:15pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Educational, STEAM Event Details: Jungle Jill will bring LIVE, birds and reptiles for an up close and interactive, unforgettable experience! 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.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Apr 4 2026 Sat THINKspot Comic Club 10:30am–12:00pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Apr 4 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 Apr 4 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles 1:00pm–3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Apr 4 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: 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 Apr 4 2026 Sat Building Blocks Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 4 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 "Gateway Library" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader® 5:30pm–6:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader® 5:30pm–6:30pm 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 "Main Library" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Monday Night Movie 5:30pm–7:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 6 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 Inside Out (2015, rated PG).
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 7 2026 Tue A Family's Journey 6:00pm–7:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 7 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 Event Details: The program provides a unique bonding experience that brings families together through mindful activities that nurture communication, creativity, and emotional wellness.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Apr 8 2026 Wed East Valley Children's Theater - Junior Jokesters 5:00pm–7:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Apr 8 2026 Wed East Valley Children's Theater - Junior Jokesters 5:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Family Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: Things are about to get silly! The Junior Jokesters improvisation troupe is ready to tickle your funny bone and make you split a seam. Their creativity, their quick thinking, and their wacky antics are sure to wow you.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am 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 "Main Library" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Board Game Time 3:30pm–4:15pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Board Game Time 3:30pm–4:15pm 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Spring Festival 10:00am–12:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Spring Festival 10:00am–12:00pm 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 Spring season at the Red Mountain Library Spring Festival. There will be carnival style games, crafts, and more for kids aged 3-8 and their families.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Family Matinee: The Super Mario Bros. Movie 1:00pm–2:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Family Matinee: The Super Mario Bros. Movie 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.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Games 1:00pm–3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Games 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) 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 "Main Library" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Monday Nights at Main! 4:30pm–5:15pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Monday Nights at Main! 4:30pm–5:15pm Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Games 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 BINGO, where everyone has a chance to win prizes!
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader® 5:30pm–6:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader® 5:30pm–6:30pm 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 "Main Library" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Game Night for Science 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Game Night for Science 3:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Family Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: This is a live, guided Acts of Science event during conducted by SciStarter for Citizen Science month.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am 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 "Gateway Library" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Space Adventures at Gateway 10:00am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Space Adventures at Gateway 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: School Age, Tween, Family Program Type: Educational, STEAM Event Details: Blast off at the library and explore what’s happening beyond Earth! Kids and adults will learn about space missions, NASA launches, and new discoveries, from rockets and astronauts to planets, satellites, and what’s coming next.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks 1:00pm–3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library 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 DUPLO blocks will be provided. 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.