This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Jan 28 2026 Wed America 250: I Survived the Past: 1600s-1700s 4:00pm–5:00pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Jan 28 2026 Wed America 250: I Survived the Past: 1600s-1700s 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway 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 Day 3:00pm–3:45pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Celebrate Groundhog 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Cultural Fashion Show 11:00am–11:45am Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Cultural Fashion Show 11:00am–11:45am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Special Program Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate America’s rich cultural diversity at a fashion show featuring traditional and contemporary attire from the many cultures that shape our nation.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Genealogy: Connections to Colonial Days 1:00pm–2:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Genealogy: Connections to Colonial Days 1:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Instructional Event Details: Learn how genealogy can be a fascinating look back to the early days of the country and the colonies by looking at some of the speaker's own discoveries with colonial connections.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat America on Screen - Adults 2:30pm–4:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 31 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 A Patch of Blue (TV-PG). Runtime - 1 hour 46 minutes.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Shadow Puppet Theater 3:30pm–4:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Shadow Puppet Theater 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age Program Type: America 250, Sustainability Event Details: Learn about Groundhog Day and make a shadow puppet theater using recycled cereal boxes.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Red, White, and Blue Wand Craft 12:00pm–12:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Red, White, and Blue Wand Craft 12:00pm–12:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: America 250, Craft Event Details: Drop in and craft a red, white, and blue wand.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Writing Workshop: Getting Started with Family History Research (Part 2) 10:00am–11:30am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Writing Workshop: Getting Started with Family History Research (Part 2) 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 Feb 6 2026 Fri Genealogy Consultations 11:30am–12:30pm Gateway Library Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 6 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Preschool Storytime Presents: America 250 Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 10 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 "Gateway Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue America 250: Red, White, and Blue Lantern Jars 3:00pm–4:00pm Gateway Library Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue America 250: Red, White, and Blue Lantern Jars 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: America 250, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Shine a light with a colorful tissue paper covered lantern. Glue red, white, and blue tissue paper to a mason jar, add the provided tea light, and you'll have a bright lantern with a patriotic glow. Ages 6-11. Registration required. 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 Dobson Ranch" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Arizona Stickers on the Cameo 3:00pm–4:30pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Arizona Stickers on the Cameo 3:00pm–4:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: Silhouette Cameo (TS@DR) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo to make Arizona-themed stickers to celebrate our state's birthday. Disclaimer(s) Computer Class Prerequisite Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Great American Read: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson 4:00pm–5:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Great American Read: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Tall Tales: Pecos Bill 4:00pm–5:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Tall Tales: Pecos Bill 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: Tween Program Type: America 250, Writing Event Details: Come on down and sit for a spell and hear the tall tale of Pecos Bill. Then write your own Pecos Bill story. Ages 8-12.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 14 2026 Sat America 250: Arizona's Birthday Celebration! 2:00pm–3:30pm THINKspot at Gateway Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 14 2026 Sat America 250: Arizona's Birthday Celebration! 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: School Age Program Type: America 250, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Join us in celebrating Arizona's Statehood Anniversary by helping us recreate the Arizona state flag! 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 Feb 17 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 Feb 17 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Classic Album Discussion Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 18 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. February: What's Going On? by Marvin Gaye
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Feb 19 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 Feb 19 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 20 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 Feb 20 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 "Gateway Library" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Embracing Your Inner Trickster: An All-Ages Zine-Making Storytelling Workshop 3:30pm–4:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Embracing Your Inner Trickster: An All-Ages Zine-Making Storytelling Workshop 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: Award-winning Two Spirit storyteller Taté Walker will lead participants on a zine-making journey through the history and heritage of Indigenous trickers and the lessons they teach.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Celebrate Presidents' Day! 10:00am–10:45am Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Celebrate Presidents' Day! 10:00am–10:45am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Early Childhood, Family Program Type: America 250 Event Details: Mesa Celebrates America 250! Celebrate the birthdays of two of our Founding Fathers with Presidents' Day themed crafts and activities.
This event is in the "Outreach Services" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Falcon Field Airport Tour 10:30am–12:00pm Outreach Services Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Outreach Services" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Falcon Field Airport Tour 10:30am–12:00pm Library Branch: Outreach Services Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Special Program Registration Required Event Details: To celebrate America's 250th birthday, join us for a tour at Falcon Field, which was established in 1941 as a military airport during World War II to train British Royal Air Force and American pilots.