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Bookmobile Stop: Mesa Aquatic Complex

5:30pm–7:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Hunt for the Read-A-Saurus

All Day
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Get ready for a dino-mite adventure with the Read Runner! 🦖📚

Summer Reading Family Book Swap

1:00pm–3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Sustainability
Event Details:

Swap your old books for something “new-to-you” at our Summer Reading Family Book Swap! Bring your gently used books in good condition and choose from a fresh selection to take home.

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate.

Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts
Get tips on living green

Bookmobile Stop: Trails at Harris

4:30pm–6:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

The Read Runner will be parked on South Harris Dr. 

Bookmobile Stop: Aster Aging Downtown

10:00am–11:30am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile Stop: Webster Recreation Center

4:30pm–6:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Local Author Book Fair--Children's and Young Adult Authors

10:00am–1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

This fair will feature books for children and young adults.  Meet our local writers and discover your next great read or a gift for your favorite person. 

Books will be available for sale and signing by the authors.

Puzzle Swap

1:00pm–2:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games, Sustainability
Event Details:

Spread the fun and extend the life of puzzles you’ve already completed by bringing in your gently used jigsaw puzzles (please check to make sure all the pieces are there!) in their boxes and exchange them for new-to-you puzzles.

Bookmobile Stop: Sheperd Aquatic Complex

3:00pm–5:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Hunt for the Read-A Saurus

All Day
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Get ready for a dino-mite adventure with the Read Runner! 🦖📚

Bookmobile Stop: Sonoran Ridge

4:30pm–6:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile Stop: Stapley Aquatic Complex

10:00am–11:30am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Bookmobile Stop: Solstice Apartments

10:00am–11:30am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

America 250: Puzzle Mural Art

3:00pm–4:30pm
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Event Details:

Celebrate 250 years of community by creating something meaningful—together as a family!

Space Adventures at Gateway

10:00am–11:00am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Blast off at the library and explore what’s happening beyond Earth!

Bookmobile Stop: Mesa Aquatic Complex

10:00am–2:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Hunt for the Read-A-Saurus

All Day
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Get ready for a dino-mite adventure with the Read Runner! 🦖📚

Bookmobile Stop: Mesa Royale

10:00am–11:30am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

The Read Runner will be parked on E Jensen Street. 

Arizona Big Train Operators

10:00am–5:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Arizona Big Train Operators pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Arizona Big Train Operators

10:00am–5:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Arizona Big Train Operators pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Arizona Big Train Operators

10:00am–5:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Arizona Big Train Operators pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Arizona Big Train Operators

10:00am–5:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Arizona Big Train Operators pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Arizona Big Train Operators

10:00am–5:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Arizona Big Train Operators pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Bookmobile Stop: Countryside Park

1:30pm–3:30pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Program