This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 29 2026 Thu HOTspot Digital Help Desk 2:00pm–3:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 29 2026 Thu HOTspot Digital Help Desk 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 29 2026 Thu 3D Printing: Model Design Workshop 5:00pm–6:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 29 2026 Thu 3D Printing: Model Design Workshop 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Do you have questions about designing your own 3D models? Are you interested in trying to design something for the first time?
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 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 "Main Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–2:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Board Room (MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Genealogy: Connections to Colonial Days 1:00pm–2:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Genealogy: Connections to Colonial Days 1:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Instructional Event Details: Learn how genealogy can be a fascinating look back to the early days of the country and the colonies by looking at some of the speaker's own discoveries with colonial connections.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–3:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Study Room 1 (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational Event Details: Practice English and meet new friends! Build your English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Best for intermediate learners. Ages 18+.
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 "Main Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat America on Screen - Adults 2:30pm–4:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat America on Screen - Adults 2:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Saguaro Room (MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Movie Event Details: Watch a movie as Mesa Celebrates America 250.This month's feature film is A Patch of Blue (TV-PG). Runtime - 1 hour 46 minutes.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Introduction to Microsoft Excel 1:00pm–3:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Introduction to Microsoft Excel 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel - including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet. Disclaimer(s) Computer Class Prerequisite Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Intermediate/ Advanced Excel 1:00pm–3:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Intermediate/ Advanced Excel 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to sort, filter, freeze panes, conduct basic math, and create charts. Then learn advanced Excel topics like how to create pivot tables, how to use multiple spreadsheets, and how to use absolute references, vlookup, and other techniq Disclaimer(s) Computer Class Prerequisite Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Library eResources 2:00pm–3:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Library eResources 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Class, Educational Event Details: Learn how to access and use the library’s wide range of free eResources, from eBooks and audiobooks to online learning tools and databases.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Small Business Series - Mesa Business Builder & FREE Resources 5:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Small Business Series - Mesa Business Builder & FREE Resources 5:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Saguaro Room (MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Join Kelley Keffer, Project Manager, Office of Economic Development City of Mesa to learn about the City's Mesa Builder Program and services. Session will share free resources available to Mesa's small businesses.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 4 2026 Wed I ♡ Light Up Cards - Adult 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Gateway Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 4 2026 Wed I ♡ Light Up Cards - Adult 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Create a unique Valentine’s card that lights up using simple paper circuits. Add LEDs and your own creativity to make a glowing message that truly shines.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Writing Workshop: Getting Started with Family History Research (Part 2) 10:00am–11:30am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Writing Workshop: Getting Started with Family History Research (Part 2) 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational, Writing Event Details: Have you considered tracing your family’s history, but don’t know where to start? Duane Roen will share some readily available resources, tools, and strategies for getting started with researching your roots.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Genealogy Consultations 11:30am–12:30pm Gateway Library Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Genealogy Consultations 11:30am–12:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Get personalized assistance with your family history research during our genealogy consultation. Dr. Duane Roen will help you navigate resources, answer questions, and provide strategies to uncover your ancestral story. 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 Dobson Ranch" group Feb 7 2026 Sat THINKspot Equipment Q&A 10:00am–12:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 7 2026 Sat THINKspot Equipment Q&A 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Instructional Event Details: If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, our THINKspot Librarian and volunteers are available to help you turn your project idea into a concrete action plan.This is a drop-in program; no appointment is necessary.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–3:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Study Room 1 (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational Event Details: Practice English and meet new friends! Build your English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Best for intermediate learners. Ages 18+.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 7 2026 Sat THINKspot Embroidery Demo 1:00pm–3:00pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 7 2026 Sat THINKspot Embroidery Demo 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Adult Program Type: Instructional Event Details: Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on learning with some of THINKspot’s most exciting and advanced equipment.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Computer Skills Training 1:00pm–2:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Computer Skills Training 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 Feb 10 2026 Tue Be Red Cross Ready: Home Fire Safety 11:00am–12:00pm Red Mountain Library Cancelled This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Cancelled Be Red Cross Ready: Home Fire Safety 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational Event Details: Be ready to protect your home! In this session, you will gain practical tips to prevent the most common causes of fires, create an escape plan, and make sure your family is prepared.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Great American Read: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson 4:00pm–5:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Great American Read: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson 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 "Gateway Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Craft Night: Paper Lanterns 6:00pm–7:30pm Gateway Library Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Craft Night: Paper Lanterns 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Unleash your creativity at Craft Night, a fun and relaxing evening of hands-on making at the library. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination and enjoy crafting with fellow enthusiasts of all skill levels. 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 Feb 11 2026 Wed Sewing Wrist Pillows- Adult 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Gateway Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Sewing Wrist Pillows- Adult 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Adult 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 a Wrist Pillow. In this crafty program, we will supply the materials, so all you need to bring is the enthusiasm!