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Rock Painting

Thu, Jul 16, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ · Ages 6–12

<p>Come paint a river rock! Ages 6-12.</p>

Let's Get Messy: Anything but a Paintbrush

In 3 days · Thu, Jun 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ · Ages 6–12

<p>It's time to get messy! Leave the cleanup to us and join us monthly for fun, messy activities. This month we will be painting with a twist. You are not allowed to use a paintbrush. Ages 6-12.</p>

Gotta Catch Them All Party

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 24, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ · Ages 6–12

<p>Join us for Pokémon crafts and a scavenger hunt! Ages 6-12.</p>

Circus Farm

In 4 weeks · Jul 13 – Jul 27 · Mesa Arts Center · 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

The Circus Farm returns! Escape the summer heat and join us for a family-friendly Mesa Arts Center experience. The day features a 60-minute air-conditioned family circus, with games, balloons, juggling, unicycle stunts, a hula hoop, LED lighted props, a giant robot and Aerial Lollipop.

East Valley Children's Theatre 2025-26 Season (EVCT)

Happening now · Sep 19 – Jun 22 · Mesa Arts Center · 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

East Valley Children’s Theatre 2025-26 season at Mesa Arts Center offers five family friendly productions from Sep 2025 to Jun 2026 for one all-in ticket.

Summer Movie Night

In 3 weeks · Wed, Jul 8, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Main Library · 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

<p>Beat the heat with a prehistoric themed movie! This week, we'll be watching Dinosaur (rated PG, run time 1 hour 22 minutes).</p>

Bookmobile Stop: Countryside Park

Wed, Oct 14, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Main Library · 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

Who Picked This Book

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jul 7, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

<p>Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. </p><p>Date Title/Author </p><p>4/7/2026 <a...

Tiny Art Show

Thu, Jul 30, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Paint a mini masterpiece for the Red Mountain Library Tiny Art Show. All materials will be provided. </p>

Arizona Big Train Operators

Wed, Oct 7, 5:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Get your engineers cap ready as the <a href="http://azbigtrains.org/"><strong>Arizona Big Train Operators</strong></a> pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. The model railroad display is moving full steam ahead with showcases of G-scale track, trains and model towns and several...

Dino Dig

In 4 weeks · Fri, Jul 10, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ · Ages 3+

<p>Become a Paleontologist and try your skills as you excavate a dinosaur from an egg. Ages 3+. Smaller children might need adult assistance. </p>

Funityfit: DanceFitness

Fri, Jul 31, 12:30 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Gateway Library · 5036 S Eastmark Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85212, Mesa, AZ

<p><strong>DanceFitness — Confidence Through Movement</strong></p><p>A balanced mix of <strong>dance choreography and fitness training</strong>, designed to be inclusive, expressive, and empowering.</p><ul type="disc"><li data-list-item-id="e08834d8a5b591668e3d1ac761fc128a9">Build confidence and...

DanceFitness

Fri, Jul 31, 12:30 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Gateway Library · 5036 S Eastmark Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85212, Mesa, AZ

<p><strong>DanceFitness — Confidence Through Movement</strong></p><p>A balanced mix of <strong>dance choreography and fitness training</strong>, designed to be inclusive, expressive, and empowering.</p><ul type="disc"><li data-list-item-id="e08834d8a5b591668e3d1ac761fc128a9">Build confidence and...

Dance Fitness

Fri, Aug 14, 12:30 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Gateway Library · 5036 S Eastmark Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85212, Mesa, AZ

<p><strong>DanceFitness — Confidence Through Movement</strong></p><p>A balanced mix of <strong>dance choreography and fitness training</strong>, designed to be inclusive, expressive, and empowering.</p><ul type="disc"><li data-list-item-id="e08834d8a5b591668e3d1ac761fc128a9">Build confidence and...

Family Health and Fitness Hike

Sat, Jun 13, 3:00 PM UTC · Usery Mountain Regional Park · 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, Mesa, AZ

Usery Mountain Regional Park Join Ranger Olivia with you and your family on this hike to promote health and fitness this morning. Click program title for more details.

Basic Bicycle Maintenance

Thu, Sep 10, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ · Ages 14+

<p class="x_MsoNormal">Get your bike ready to roll with this fun, beginner-friendly intro to bicycle mechanics! The <a href="https://mesaaz.gov/mesamoves">City of Mesa’s MesaMoves</a> Program will cover simple maintenance you can easily do at home to keep your ride happy and running smoothly....

Roberto Bolano's "Beach" and Approaches to Revision

In 3 weeks · Wed, Jul 8, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Main Library · 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

<p>This workshop emphasizes revision. As such, it will start with a collective reading of Robert Bolano's short prose piece "Beach." From there, participants will engage in methods of textual revision - contemplating syntax, punctuation, clarity, voice, and other literary elements. The...

Arizona Big Train Operators

Tue, Oct 6, 5:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Get your engineers cap ready as the <a href="http://azbigtrains.org/"><strong>Arizona Big Train Operators</strong></a> pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. The model railroad display is moving full steam ahead with showcases of G-scale track, trains and model towns and several...

Arizona Big Train Operators

Fri, Oct 9, 5:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Get your engineers cap ready as the <a href="http://azbigtrains.org/"><strong>Arizona Big Train Operators</strong></a> pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. The model railroad display is moving full steam ahead with showcases of G-scale track, trains and model towns and several...

Arizona Big Train Operators

Thu, Oct 8, 5:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Get your engineers cap ready as the <a href="http://azbigtrains.org/"><strong>Arizona Big Train Operators</strong></a> pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. The model railroad display is moving full steam ahead with showcases of G-scale track, trains and model towns and several...

Arizona Big Train Operators

Mon, Oct 5, 5:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Get your engineers cap ready as the <a href="http://azbigtrains.org/"><strong>Arizona Big Train Operators</strong></a> pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. The model railroad display is moving full steam ahead with showcases of G-scale track, trains and model towns and several...

Trading Card Game Club

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 24, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community. If you don’t have a deck of your own or don’t know how to play, one of our...

Trading Card Game Club

In 2 days · Wed, Jun 17, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community. If you don’t have a deck of your own or don’t know how to play, one of our...

World Cup Trivia

In 2 weeks · Tue, Jun 30, 5:00 PM–6:00 AM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Celebrate the World Cup tournament by testing your soccer knowledge with a trivia game. This trivia game will cover the tournament's history that takes place every four years.</p>

Intro to 3D Printing

In 2 weeks · Mon, Jun 29, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ · Ages 12+

<p>Come learn the basics of 3D printing. We will go over the types of machines at Red Mountain Library and walk participants step-by-step through their first 3D print job. To ensure we have enough time for projects at the end, 15-minute projects will be printed in this program. Ages 12+</p>

Jan Sandwich presents Martha Washington

In 2 days · Wed, Jun 17, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Beloved children's performer Jan Sandwich will bring history to life in this fun and engaging performance. Through storytelling, humor and audience interaction, children will learn what life was like during America's early days.</p>

Intro to 3D Printing

Thu, Jul 30, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ · Ages 12+

<p>Come learn the basics of 3D printing. We 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. To ensure we have enough time for production, 15-minute projects will be...

Trading Card Game Club

In 2 weeks · Wed, Jul 1, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community. If you don’t have a deck of your own or don’t know how to play, one of our...

Trading Card Game Club

In 3 weeks · Wed, Jul 8, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community. If you don’t have a deck of your own or don’t know how to play, one of our...

Trading Card Game Club

Wed, Jul 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community. If you don’t have a deck of your own or don’t know how to play, one of our...