This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group May 13 2026 Wed Bicycle Maintenance 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group May 13 2026 Wed Bicycle Maintenance 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Instructional, Sustainability Registration Required Event Details: Get your bike ready to roll with this fun, beginner-friendly intro to bicycle mechanics!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group May 13 2026 Wed Embroidery Night 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Main Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group May 13 2026 Wed Embroidery Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: Brother SE1900 Embroidery Machine (TS@MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Embroidery has deep roots in America. Try different ways to embroidery while we learn about the history of embroidery. Learn how to cross stitch, hand embroider, and embroider by machine. Mesa celebrates America250!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 13 2026 Wed Sewing Fabric Wallets- Adult 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Gateway Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 13 2026 Wed Sewing Fabric Wallets- 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 Fabric Wallets. In this crafty program, we will supply the materials, so all you need to bring is the enthusiasm!
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 14 2026 Thu Nutrition for the Family 10:00am–11:00am Red Mountain Library Registration Required This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 14 2026 Thu Nutrition for the Family 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: A Nationally Certified Nutrition course offered through the University of Arizona that comes with weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 14 2026 Thu Paper Cutting Machines: American Road Trip 10:00am–12:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 14 2026 Thu Paper Cutting Machines: American Road Trip 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: Silhouette Cameo 4 Pro (TS@RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Learn to use THINKspot Silhouette cutting machines to cut out paper props. Then, take pictures in our American road trip car photo booth, to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.A. together.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 14 2026 Thu AI Best Practices 2:00pm–3:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 14 2026 Thu AI Best Practices 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Event Details: Curious about AI and how to use it well? This engaging program explores best practices for working with AI tools, from writing better prompts to understanding accuracy, bias, and privacy.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 14 2026 Thu Fiction Folks 2:00pm–3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 14 2026 Thu Fiction Folks 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Groups Event Details: This month's book for discussion is The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 14 2026 Thu HOTspot Digital Help Desk 2:00pm–3:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 14 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 Main" group May 14 2026 Thu The Cozy Corner 3:00pm–4:30pm THINKspot at Main Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group May 14 2026 Thu The Cozy Corner 3:00pm–4:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Get a little cozy in our corner of THINKspot and enjoy a craft or hobby.This month in honor of Mesa Celebrates America 250! we will relax by using Glowforge-made hand weaving looms.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 15 2026 Fri Kith and Kin Childcare Workshop 10:00am–12:00pm Red Mountain Library Registration Required This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 15 2026 Fri Kith and Kin Childcare Workshop 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 10-week series designed for family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors and unrelated adults that support families with their childcare need
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 15 2026 Fri Art Journaling 11:00am–12:30pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 15 2026 Fri Art Journaling 11:00am–12:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you started.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 16 2026 Sat America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Caleb Dailey 10:00am–11:00am Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 16 2026 Sat America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Caleb Dailey 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Event Details: Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 16 2026 Sat Local Author Talk: Judith Redline Coopey 10:00am–11:00am Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 16 2026 Sat Local Author Talk: Judith Redline Coopey 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: Local Author Judith Redline Coopey will talk about her book called Redfield Farm: A Novel of the Underground Railroad
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 16 2026 Sat America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Prime Society 11:00am–12:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 16 2026 Sat America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Prime Society 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Event Details: Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.
This event is in the "Main Library" group May 16 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–2:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 16 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 "Main Library" group May 18 2026 Mon Writer in Residence Consultations 10:00am–1:00pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 18 2026 Mon Writer in Residence Consultations 10:00am–1:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Board Room (MN) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Writing Event Details: Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 18 2026 Mon Junk Journaling 2:00pm–3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 18 2026 Mon Junk Journaling 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Learn what junk journaling is, how you can start it, and how this combination of journaling and crafting can help reduce stress, support emotional well-being, and promote a sense of accomplishment.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 18 2026 Mon Sewing with Your Machine 3:00pm–5:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 18 2026 Mon Sewing with Your Machine 3:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Did you inherit or purchase a sewing machine that’s been sitting unused at home?
This event is in the "Main Library" group May 18 2026 Mon Authoring Home: Arizona's Indigenous and Chicano Literary History 5:30pm–7:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 18 2026 Mon Authoring Home: Arizona's Indigenous and Chicano Literary History 5:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Saguaro Room (MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Writing Event Details: This presentation focuses on two early twentieth-century Arizona authors, Refugio Savala (Yoeme-Mexican) and Mario Suárez (Chicano), and details how their respective literary journeys and published works helped give voice to people not otherwise r
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 19 2026 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 19 2026 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft Event Details: Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class. Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.
This event is in the "Main Library" group May 19 2026 Tue Writer in Residence Consultations 10:00am–1:00pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 19 2026 Tue Writer in Residence Consultations 10:00am–1:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Board Room (MN) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Writing Event Details: Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 19 2026 Tue Computer Skills Training 2:00pm–3:00pm Red Mountain Library Registration Required This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 19 2026 Tue Computer Skills Training 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Class Registration Required 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 19 2026 Tue Crochet-along 2:00pm–3:30pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 19 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 where we’ll work on the same pattern, each creating our own piece, while learning together.
This event is in the "Main Library" group May 19 2026 Tue Library Advisory Board Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 19 2026 Tue Library Advisory Board Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Board Room (MN) Age Group: Adult, All Ages Program Type: Special Program Event Details: Meetings for FY25/26 can be attended in the Board Room at the Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. at 5:30pm unless noted otherwise. More about Library Advisory Board Meetings