This event is in the "Main Library" group Mar 5 2026 Thu Bad Art 3:00pm–4:15pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Mar 5 2026 Thu Bad Art 3:00pm–4:15pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Zone (MN) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Craft Event Details: This program is for teens who want to have fun, get creative, and embrace the wonderfully weird! Each month features a new silly theme where the “worst” art wins. Perfection is not required, just bold ideas and imagination.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 5 2026 Thu Teen Anime and Manga Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 5 2026 Thu Teen Anime and Manga Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Book Groups, Entertainment Event Details: Join us to get nerdy about all thing's anime and manga. Come discuss your favorites, watch episodes, eat some snacks, and meet new people. This month we'll discuss anime and manga and what we will read and watch at upcoming meetings.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Mar 5 2026 Thu Stamp Lab - Teens 4:00pm–5:30pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Mar 5 2026 Thu Stamp Lab - Teens 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Teen Program Type: America 250, Craft Event Details: Mesa Celebrates America 250: Join us for a hands-on creative workshop where you’ll learn how to carve your unique stamps using rubber erasers!
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 6 2026 Fri The Great Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Taste-Test Challenge 4:00pm–4:45pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 6 2026 Fri The Great Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Taste-Test Challenge 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Tween, Teen Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: Do you know your Oreo flavors? Put your Oreo knowledge to the test and celebrate Oreo Day with us by taste-testing different flavors of Oreos. 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 Mar 7 2026 Sat Point of View: What's Important and When to Break Rules 10:00am–11:00am Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Point of View: What's Important and When to Break Rules 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Writing Event Details: Point of View - What's the Point? Point of view is possibly the first thing an author must choose in starting a book. We'll explore the various choices of POV from First Person to Omniscient Narrator and how and why you might select one.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Computer Skills Training 2:00pm–3:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Computer Skills Training 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Computer Class Event Details: Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Great American Read: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith 4:00pm–5:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Great American Read: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Book Groups Event Details: The United States is turning 250 years old in July, and we are celebrating with a special book club highlighting American classics, new and old, in literature.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Gather for Magic Cards - for Tweens 4:30pm–5:30pm THINKspot at Main This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Gather for Magic Cards - for Tweens 4:30pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: THINKspot @ MN Age Group: Tween, Teen Program Type: Entertainment, Games Event Details: Stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. New players welcome!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Sewing Class and Social 5:30pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Sewing Class and Social 5:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Learn to sew as a beginner or bring a project and socialize as a more advanced sewer. Come learn together and meet other sewers.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Bicycle Maintenance Class 6:00pm–7:30pm Red Mountain Library Registration Required This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Bicycle Maintenance Class 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Instructional, Sustainability Registration Required Event Details: Get your bike ready to roll with this beginner-friendly intro to bicycle mechanics! MesaMoves will cover simple maintenance you can easily do at home to keep your ride happy and running smoothly.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Laser Cut Puzzles 10:00am–12:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Laser Cut Puzzles 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: Glowforge (TS@RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Create personalized and unique puzzles by learning to design and cut materials.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Collage Club - Teen 3:30pm–4:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Collage Club - Teen 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Zone (MN) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Create art by cutting and pasting photos you love! Recycled magazines will be provided for inspiration, but feel free to bring images of your own too.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Sewing an Avocado Cat Plushie - Teens 4:00pm–5:30pm THINKspot at Gateway Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Sewing an Avocado Cat Plushie - Teens 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Teen Program Type: Educational, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we learn to use a sewing machine like a pro. This month, we will be making an Avocado Cat Plushie. In this crafty program, we will supply the materials, so all you need to bring is the enthusiasm!
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Mar 14 2026 Sat A Far-Off Galaxy Watch-A-Long 2:00pm–4:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Mar 14 2026 Sat A Far-Off Galaxy Watch-A-Long 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: Tween, Teen Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for a galactic movie experience. Each month, we will be working our way through the Stars Wars movies in order of the release date. This month, we will be watching Return of the Jedi (PG). Ages 8-18.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Art Cart 3:00pm–4:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Art Cart 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Tween, Teen Program Type: Craft Event Details: Join us each month for some crafts. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. Ages 8+
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Gather for Magic Cards - for Adults 3:00pm–4:30pm THINKspot at Main This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Gather for Magic Cards - for Adults 3:00pm–4:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: THINKspot @ MN Age Group: Tween, Teen Program Type: Entertainment, Games Event Details: Stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. New players welcome!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Crochet-along 2:00pm–3:30pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Crochet-along 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a guided crochet-along at Red Mountain! We’ll all work on the same pattern, each creating our own piece while learning together.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Make a Manga Button 4:00pm–5:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Make a Manga Button 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Teen Space (RM) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Make a one-of-a-kind button using recycled manga pages.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Intro to Needle Felting 2:00pm–3:00pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Intro to Needle Felting 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft Event Details: Join us as we craft a Spring themed project using the Needle Felting technique!
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Craft Night: Beaded Plant Stakes 6:00pm–7:30pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Craft Night: Beaded Plant Stakes 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making beaded plant stakes to spruce up your indoor plants.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Perler Beads: Meltable Fun Designs 10:00am–12:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Perler Beads: Meltable Fun Designs 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft Event Details: Drop-in during this two-hour time slot to make your own Perler bead creations. Your designs will be melted together to complete your project.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Paint a Library Bookend 4:00pm–5:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Paint a Library Bookend 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Teen Space (RM) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Craft Event Details: Use your artistic skills to paint a bookend that will be showcased in our brand-new teen area. Please note, bookends will remain at the library and cannot be taken home.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Read and Watch Anime: Jujutsu Kaisen 4:00pm–5:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Read and Watch Anime: Jujutsu Kaisen 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Book Groups, Entertainment, Movie Event Details: Read the manga. Then watch the anime and we'll compare them. This month we will discussing Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 1.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Sew for Good 10:00am–12:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Sew for Good 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Sew items with others to give to charities.