Upcoming Events

Learn to sew as a beginner or bring a project and socialize as a more advanced sewer. Come learn together and meet other sewers.

Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making gift bows and tags from recycled book pages.

Every month we will create awesome projects using all sorts of iPad graphic design apps.

Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. 

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Want to elevate your wrapping game this holiday season? Learn the basics of wrapping—including materials, folding techniques, and decorations—while also seeing how you can add some extra pizzazz to your gifts.

Come learn the basics of 3D printing! Librarian Rin will go over the types of machines at Red Mountain Library, settings and options on Thingiverse.com and Cura, and walk participants step-by-step through their first 3D print job.

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Get into the holiday spirit at the library with a very special guest—Mrs. Claus! She’ll be here to share festive stories and sing cheerful songs.

Celebrate the season at a family-friendly workshop where kids and families create handmade holiday cards to keep or donate. The event supports early literacy, creativity, and community giving.

It’s teen movie night with a film based off a book. Limited popcorn and snacks will be provided.  We will be showing A Christmas Story PG. In recognition of Mesa Celebrates 250!

Ages 12-18 

Let it snow! Join us for a flurry of snowy stories, chilly songs, and hands-on fun as we make our own pretend snow to play with. Ages 3-5.

A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.

Jump into the fun with a reindeer obstacle course! Create a simple reindeer antler headband and then tackle a zippy obstacle course designed just for younger kids. Ages 3-5.

Help excavate a LEGO® toy that is trapped in ice! Learn about the phases of matter and keep the toy you help to escape from the ice. Ages 8+.

Join us at the Gateway Library with your yarn project and connect across generations through a shared love of fiber arts. Enjoy a welcoming space to create, share tips, and engage in conversation. Crafting is better together!

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Marc Mason as our Writer in Residence from October 1 to December 31.

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Marc Mason as our Writer in Residence from October 1 to December 31.

Join us each month for some crafts. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. This month's theme: No Sew Penguin Sock craft. Ages 8+