This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 7 2026 Tue America 250 Presents: Paul Revere Lanterns 12:00pm–12:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 7 2026 Tue America 250 Presents: Paul Revere Lanterns 12:00pm–12:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Children's Room (RM) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: America 250, Craft Event Details: Celebrate America 250 by making a lantern craft in honor of Paul Revere's famous ride.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesday Celebrates National Parks! 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesday Celebrates National Parks! 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: America 250, Craft Event Details: Mesa Celebrates 250! Join us for crafts that celebrate our National Parks in honor of John Muir's birthday! Supplies are limited.
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Jan Sandwich as "Martha Washington" 3:00pm–4:00pm Mesa Express Library This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Jan Sandwich as "Martha Washington" 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Mesa Express Library Age Group: School Age Program Type: America 250 Event Details: Beloved children’s performer Jan Sandwich brings history to life in this fun and engaging performance as Martha Washington. Disclaimer(s) MEL Programs All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Transcription Mission 3:00pm–5:00pm THINKspot at Main This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Transcription Mission 3:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: This is a live, interactive Acts of Science: Connected event held during Citizen Science Month.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Great American Read: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison 4:00pm–5:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Great American Read: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison 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 "Main Library" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Great Arizona Puppet Theater Presents: The Little Red Hen 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Great Arizona Puppet Theater Presents: The Little Red Hen 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: School Age Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Event Details: In celebration of America 250 the library is hosting the Great Arizona Puppet Theaters presentation of The Little Red Hen.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Classic Album Discussion Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Classic Album Discussion Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: Music enthusiasts unite! Let's share our passion for good tunes and discuss a classic album each month. Snippets of songs will be played to enhance the discussion of great music.
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 16 2026 Thu Yankee Stargazers 3:30pm–4:45pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Yankee Stargazers 3:30pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: Stars figure large in our early American identity –from the first flags of 1777 to the star charts in Ben Franklin’s popular almanacs.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Apr 17 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 Apr 17 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.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Fly a WWII Fighter Plane in Virtual Reality! 10:30am–11:30am Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Bookmobile" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Fly a WWII Fighter Plane in Virtual Reality! 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250 Event Details: Adults are invited to step into history with this immersive virtual reality experience.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Let's Eat! for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Main Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Let's Eat! for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs. 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.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Around the World with the Read Runner Virtual Adventures in the U.S.A. 10:30am–11:30am Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Bookmobile" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Around the World with the Read Runner Virtual Adventures in the U.S.A. 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250 Event Details: Get ready for an unforgettable adventure—no passport required! Using our virtual reality headsets, you’ll travel across the United States and explore some of the most amazing landmarks and natural wonders.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Citizen Science: Earth Day Animal Spot-a-thon 3:00pm–5:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Citizen Science: Earth Day Animal Spot-a-thon 3:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: Family, All Ages Program Type: America 250, STEAM Event Details: Help scientists identify as many animals as possible in camera trap images.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed America 250: I Survived the Past: 1960-1999 4:00pm–5:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed America 250: I Survived the Past: 1960-1999 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: America 250, Craft, Educational Event Details: Learning history can be interesting, but it could be more fun with hands on activities! Disclaimer(s) Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Tall Tales: Paul Bunyon 4:00pm–5:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Tall Tales: Paul Bunyon 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: America 250, Writing Event Details: Let's compare different versions of the Tall Tale, Paul Bunyan. Afterwards, we will write our own tall tale. Ages 8-12.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Poetry Across America Crafts 10:00am–11:30am THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Poetry Across America Crafts 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Bring your favorite American poem to share while doing poetry themed crafts.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Let's Eat! for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Main Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Let's Eat! for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs. 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.
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Haunted Arizona with Debe Branning 6:30pm–7:30pm Mesa Express Library This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Haunted Arizona with Debe Branning 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Mesa Express Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250 Event Details: Join storyteller Debe Branning for a spooky journey through Arizona’s haunted history. Discover ghostly legends, eerie locations, and true tales from across the state as Debe brings the mysteries of the desert to life. Disclaimer(s) MEL Programs All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Ask a Master Gardener: The ABCs of Summer Gardening 10:00am–11:30am THINKspot at Dobson Ranch This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Ask a Master Gardener: The ABCs of Summer Gardening 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational, Sustainability Event Details: Summer in Arizona is just around the corner and this is a perfect time to learn how to prepare your garden for the sun and the heat.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Compose a Movie Theme Workshop 2:00pm–4:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Compose a Movie Theme Workshop 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: This interactive workshop guides you through the process of composing a movie theme song with hands-on instruction provided by Sticks and Tones! Learn how to use different software to layer sounds and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 25 2026 Sat America on Screen - Adults 2:30pm–4:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 25 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 Adam (PG-13). Runtime - 1 hour 39 minutes.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Starting Sourdough 2:00pm–3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Starting Sourdough 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Instructional Event Details: If you've ever wanted to try baking your own sourdough bread but didn't know where to begin, this class is for you. Learn about the history of sourdough, how starters work, and what gives sourdough such a distinct flavor.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 28 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrook 6:00pm–7:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 28 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrook 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Book Groups Event Details: How did America begin?