This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Preschool Storytime presents: America 250 Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Preschool Storytime presents: America 250 Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: America 250, Storytime Event Details: Join us to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States! Disclaimer(s) Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start. 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 "Gateway Library" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Arizona Myths and Facts 12:00pm–1:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Arizona Myths and Facts 12:00pm–1:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult, All Ages Program Type: America 250, Educational, Entertainment Event Details: Join historian and guide Jarrod Riddle of Spirit of Arizona Tours for “Arizona Myths and Facts,” a fast-paced, engaging look at the legends and truths of our great state.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Craft-Active Lab 4:00pm–5:00pm THINKspot at Main Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Craft-Active Lab 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: THINKspot @ MN Age Group: Tween Program Type: America 250, Educational Registration Required Event Details: In celebration of America250, we will be learning about groundbreaking physicist Vera Rubin and creating marshmallow rockets. Mesa celebrates America250!
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Dec 30 2025 Tue We the Readers Book Group: Washington's Spies 6:00pm–7:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Dec 30 2025 Tue We the Readers Book Group: Washington's Spies 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Book Groups Event Details: In 1778, George Washington unleashed an unlikely ring of spies on Long Island to discover British battle plans, the secrets, methods and details of which are only recently being uncovered by historians.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Writing Workshop: Getting Started with Family History Research (Part 1) 10:00am–11:30am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Writing Workshop: Getting Started with Family History Research (Part 1) 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 Jan 2 2026 Fri Genealogy Consultations 11:30am–12:30pm Gateway Library Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 2 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 Main" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Gather for Magic Cards - for Adults 3:00pm–4:30pm THINKspot at Main This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Gather for Magic Cards - for Adults 3:00pm–4:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: THINKspot @ MN Age Group: Tween, Teen Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Event Details: Stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™, a popular card game created by American game designer Richard Garfield. New players welcome. Mesa celebrates America250!
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Preschool Storytime Presents: America 250 Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Preschool Storytime Presents: America 250 Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: America 250, Storytime Event Details: Join us to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States! Disclaimer(s) Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start. 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 Jan 7 2026 Wed For the Thrill of Quill - Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Gateway Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Jan 7 2026 Wed For the Thrill of Quill - Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Mesa Celebrates America 250: Learn this amazing paper spinning technique that blends strips of recycled paper and creativity. Turn your design into a card or a piece of recycled art for your wall. 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
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Fiction Folks 2:00pm–3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Fiction Folks 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Book Groups, Mesa Reads Event Details: This month's book for discussion is American Daughters by Piper Huguley
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Jan 8 2026 Thu For the Thrill of Quill - Teens 4:00pm–5:30pm THINKspot at Gateway Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Jan 8 2026 Thu For the Thrill of Quill - Teens 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Teen Program Type: America 250, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Mesa Celebrates America 250: Learn this amazing paper spinning technique that blends strips of recycled paper and creativity. Turn your design into a card or a piece of recycled art for your wall. 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
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Intro to 3D Printing: State Keychains 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Intro to 3D Printing: State Keychains 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to prepare a 3D model file to print on the library's 3D printer. We'll be printing Arizona keychains in honor of our state's birthday next month. Disclaimer(s) Computer Class Prerequisite Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Great American Read: The Jungle by Upton Sinclair 4:00pm–5:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Great American Read: The Jungle by Upton Sinclair 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner 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 Jan 16 2026 Fri Exploring the Great Outdoors 10:00am–10:45am Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Exploring the Great Outdoors 10:00am–10:45am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: America 250, Storytime Event Details: Grab your backpack, little explorers—it’s time for an adventure! We’ll share stories, songs, and a craft about camping, hiking, and all the fun you can find in the great outdoors. Mesa Celebrate America 250! Ages 3-5.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 17 2026 Sat How to Hobby: Sourdough 2:00pm–3:30pm Gateway Library Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 17 2026 Sat How to Hobby: Sourdough 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Discover a new passion and learn the basics of a fun hobby in this hands-on, beginner-friendly program.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays Presents: I Have a Dream 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays Presents: I Have a Dream 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: America 250 Event Details: Mesa Celebrates 250! Learn about Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech in honor of his birthday and make a craft to represent your dreams! Supplies are limited.
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Phoenix Zoo Presents: Desert Dwellers 3:30pm–4:30pm Mesa Express Library This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Phoenix Zoo Presents: Desert Dwellers 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Mesa Express Library Age Group: School Age Program Type: America 250, Educational, Sustainability Event Details: Come to the Mesa Express Library for a special visit from the Phoenix Zoo! Discover the amazing animals that call the desert home as zoo educators share fascinating facts and introduce you to a few animal ambassadors up close. Disclaimer(s) MEL Programs All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 23 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 Jan 23 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 Jan 27 2026 Tue Around the World with the Read Runner: Virtual Adventures in the U.S.A. 2:30pm–3:30pm Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Bookmobile" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Around the World with the Read Runner: Virtual Adventures in the U.S.A. 2:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: America 250, STEAM 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 Jan 27 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet by Michael Meyer 6:00pm–7:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 27 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet by Michael Meyer 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Book Groups Event Details: Benjamin Franklin was not a gambling man.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 28 2026 Wed I Survived the Past: 1600s-1700s 4:00pm–5:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 28 2026 Wed I Survived the Past: 1600s-1700s 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) 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!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jan 28 2026 Wed US History Trivia Night 6:30pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jan 28 2026 Wed US History Trivia Night 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: Prepare for our country's semiquincentennial and test your knowledge of US History in this fun five-round trivia challenge.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Celebrate Groundhog's Day 3:00pm–3:45pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Celebrate Groundhog's Day 3:00pm–3:45pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: America 250 Event Details: Mesa Celebrates 250! Learn about the origins of Groundhog's Day and who Punxsutawney Phil is, then make a craft to celebrate the holiday.
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.