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Rock Painting

In 3 weeks · 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>

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....

Circus Farm

In 2 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.

Salt River Brass Season Package 2026-27 SRB

Nov 9 – Apr 19 · Mesa Arts Center · 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

National Geographic Live: Searching for the World’s Largest Whale Gathering

Thu, Feb 18, 2:30 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Mesa Arts Center · 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

Bertie Gregory, National Geographic Explorer and award-winning filmmaker, takes the audience to the ends of the world in search of arguably the greatest gathering of wildlife on earth.

Dinosaur Painting

In 4 weeks · Thu, Jul 23, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Main Library · 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

<p>Paint a 3D printed mini dinosaur. </p>

Dinosaur Sand Art Stickers

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 9, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Main Library · 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

<p>Use colored sand and a sticker to create dinosaur sand art.</p>

Family Art Day: Art in Amber

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

<p>Design an animal, insect, or plant and then trap it in amber for an art piece that will last in time.</p>

Anza Exhibit at the Monterey History & Art Association Museum at Stanton Center

Sun, Jun 7, 10:41 PM UTC · Monterey · 7045 E Monterey Ave, Mesa, AZ

The exhibit commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Anza expedition by exploring both the expedition itself and the environment the settlers found when they arrived in Monterey. Panels discuss the founding of Monterey, early buildings and structures, the Anza expedition, and three Voyages of...

Art Cart

Sat, Aug 1, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ · Ages 6+

<p>Join us each month for an hour of crafting. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. Ages 6+ </p>

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...

STEAMers: Rainbow Crayon Art

Mon, Aug 24, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Gateway Library · 5036 S Eastmark Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85212, Mesa, AZ

<p>Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Crayon Canvas</p>

Teen Mural Art

Wed, Aug 26, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Gateway Library · 5036 S Eastmark Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85212, Mesa, AZ · Ages 10–17

<p>Put your mark on Gateway Library's Teen Zone!</p><p>Join us for a collaborative art experience teens create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that will be displayed in the Teen Zone for next month. </p><p>No artistic experience is needed—just bring your creativity and your loved ones! All...

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...

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.

Summer Movie Night

In 1 week · 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>

Who Picked This Book

In 1 week · 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...

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

Roberto Bolano's "Beach" and Approaches to Revision

In 1 week · 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 4 days · 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...

Intro to 3D Printing

In 2 days · 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>

World Cup Trivia

In 3 days · Tue, Jun 30, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM 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>

Dino Dig

In 1 week · 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>

Dinosaur Tails and Tales

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Dinosaur Tails & Tales is a roaring good time. Join us for dino-themed stories and some dinosaur crafts.</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...