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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
18
2026
Mon
Writer in Residence Consultations
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Board Room (MN)
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Writing
Event Details:
Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.
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This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group
THINKspot at Red Mountain
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group
May
19
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room:
THINKspot @ RM
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Craft
Event Details:
Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class. Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.
This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
19
2026
Tue
Writer in Residence Consultations
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Board Room (MN)
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Writing
Event Details:
Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.
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This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
Red Mountain Library
Room:
Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
A Nationally Certified Nutrition course offered through the University of Arizona that comes with weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways!
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This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
May
22
2026
Fri
Arizona Humanities Presents: Grounded: Creating with Land in Contemporary Native American Art
Library Branch:
Red Mountain Library
Room:
Program Room (RM)
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
America 250,
Educational
Event Details:
Can we think of a 21st century Arizona through expressions of place inherent in Arizona’s Indigenous arts? In this presentation, Nanibaa Beck focuses on the representation of place that Indigenous artists in Arizona are making in their art.
This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
22
2026
Fri
Writer in Residence Consultations
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Board Room (MN)
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Writing
Event Details:
Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Writer in Residence Consultations
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Board Room (MN)
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Writing
Event Details:
Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
23
2026
Sat
Writer in Residence Consultations
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Writing
Event Details:
Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.
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This event is in the "Gateway Library" group
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Medicare 101: Educational Seminar
Library Branch:
Gateway Library
Room:
Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Educational,
Health
Event Details:
Turning 65 or new to Medicare?
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.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
23
2026
Sat
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Board Room (MN)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Educational
Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.
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This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group
May
18
2026
Mon
Library Branch:
Dobson Ranch Library
Room:
Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Craft,
Sustainability
Event Details:
Learn what junk journaling is, how you can start it, and how this combination of journaling and crafting can help reduce stress, support emotional well-being, and promote a sense of accomplishment.
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This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
May
19
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Red Mountain Library
Room:
Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Computer Class
Event Details:
Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group
THINKspot at Red Mountain
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group
May
19
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room:
THINKspot @ RM
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Craft
Event Details:
Join us for a guided crochet-along where we’ll work on the same pattern, each creating our own piece, while learning together.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Computer Class,
Educational
Event Details:
Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard. If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start. This week we will continue to learn the basics of Google Docs.
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This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group
THINKspot at Red Mountain
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group
May
21
2026
Thu
HOTspot Digital Help Desk
Library Branch:
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room:
THINKspot @ RM
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Computer Class,
Instructional
Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.
This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Writer in Residence Consultations
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Board Room (MN)
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Writing
Event Details:
Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.
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This event is in the "Gateway Library" group
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group
May
23
2026
Sat
Library Branch:
Gateway Library
Room:
Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
America 250,
Entertainment,
Instructional
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
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
23
2026
Sat
America on Screen - Adults
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 Everything Is Illuminated (PG-13). Runtime - 1 hour 46 minutes.
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This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group
THINKspot at Red Mountain
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group
May
18
2026
Mon
Library Branch:
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room:
THINKspot @ RM
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Craft,
Instructional
Event Details:
Did you inherit or purchase a sewing machine that’s been sitting unused at home?
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This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group
May
23
2026
Sat
RPG at the Library - Adult
Library Branch:
THINKspot at Main
Room:
THINKspot @ MN
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Instructional
Event Details:
Learn and play Dungeons & Dragons® with an experienced player. Already know how to play? Come in and use the space to lead your own campaign. New players are welcome.
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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
18
2026
Mon
Authoring Home: Arizona's Indigenous and Chicano Literary History
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
America 250,
Writing
Event Details:
This presentation focuses on two early twentieth-century Arizona authors, Refugio Savala (Yoeme-Mexican) and Mario Suárez (Chicano), and details how their respective literary journeys and published works helped give voice to people not otherwise r
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This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
19
2026
Tue
Library Advisory Board Meeting
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Board Room (MN)
Age Group:
Adult,
All Ages
Program Type:
Special Program
This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
19
2026
Tue
Library Advisory Board Meeting
Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
Adult,
All Ages
Program Type:
Special Program
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This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group
THINKspot at Red Mountain
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room:
THINKspot @ RM
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Craft,
Instructional
Event Details:
Learn to sew as a beginner or bring a project and socialize as a more advanced sewer. Come learn together and meet other sewers.
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This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group
May
19
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Dobson Ranch Library
Room:
Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Health,
Instructional
Event Details:
Medicare is complex and evolving; it is a health insurance program for folks turning 65 years old and for people with certain disabilities.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group
May
19
2026
Tue
Worth the Hype?: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Library Branch:
Gateway Library
Room:
Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Groups
Event Details:
Worth the Hype? is a book club where buzzy books meet our critical thinking skills. Each month, we dive deep into a trendy or award-winning read and ask the ultimate question: was it really worth the hype?
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group
May
19
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
THINKspot at Main
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
America 250,
Instructional
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.
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This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Classic Album Discussion Group
Library Branch:
Red Mountain Library
Room:
Program Room (RM)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
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. May: IV by Led Zeppelin
This event is in the "Main Library" group
This event is in the "Main Library" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Health,
Instructional
Event Details:
Medicare is complex and evolving, it is a health insurance program for folks turning 65 years old and for people with certain disabilities.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Craft Night: Zentangle Art for Beginners
Library Branch:
Dobson Ranch Library
Room:
Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Craft
Event Details:
Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll make our own zentangle abstract art with pen and paper.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
THINKspot at Main
Room:
THINKspot @ MN
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Sustainability
Event Details:
We will be using different kinds of plants and fruit to create a rainbow of paint colors.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
THINKspot at Gateway
Room:
THINKspot @ GW
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Educational,
Instructional
Event Details:
If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, our THINKspot Librarian is available to help you turn your project idea into a concrete action plan. This is a drop-in program; no appointment is necessary.
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This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
THINKspot at Main
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Educational,
Instructional
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.
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