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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>

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>

Story Creators

Wed, Jul 15, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ · Ages 8–12

<p>Create your own story using prompts and share them with friends! Ages 8-12.</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.

Cartoons and Pajamas

Wed, Jul 29, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Main Library · 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

<p>Put on your pajamas and enjoy an evening of cartoons! We'll be showing a variety of modern and retro kid's shows great for any age.</p>

Take-Home Program for Prereaders

In 3 days · Thu, Jun 18, 8:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Mesa Express Library · 7045 E Monterey Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209, Mesa, AZ

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>

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>

Laser Engraved Keychains

Mon, Aug 17, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Create laser engraved keychains step-by-step with the Glowforge machine. Learn the basics of laser engraving and cutting and take home your personalized keychains at the end.</p>

Baby's First

In 1 week · Mon, Jun 22, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Gateway Library · 5036 S Eastmark Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85212, Mesa, AZ · Ages Up to 5

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 21, 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...

Fairytales Around the World: Cinderella

In 2 weeks · Thu, Jul 2, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ · Ages 6–12

<p>Come join us as we read versions of Cinderella from different countries and cultures. Then right your own. Ages 6-12</p>

Kids' Clothing Swap

Sat, Jul 18, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ · Ages Up to 12

<p>Have clothes that you grew out of or that don't fit your style anymore? Come swap them out! Bring your gently used and clean clothes to swap. Ages 0-12. We are limiting it to 5 items per child. Please no undergarments!</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....

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>

Puzzle Competition

In 5 days · Sat, Jun 20, 9:15 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ · Ages 12+

<p>It's puzzle time again! Teams of 2-3 will go head-to-head in completing a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in less than 90 minutes. Find your team members and have 1 person from your team register for 1 of the 8 spots. Note that this is a stand-alone Dobson competition and not connected to the Inter-City.

THINKspot Equipment Q&A

In 1 week · Sat, Jun 27, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ

<p>If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, our THINKspot Librarian and volunteers are available to help you turn your project idea into a concrete action plan.</p><p>This is a drop-in program; no appointment is necessary.</p>

Intro to 3D Printing

Mon, Aug 24, 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>

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>

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 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 3 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>

Make a Comic Strip Button

Thu, Jul 16, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Make a one-of-a-kind button using recycled Peanuts comic strips! </p>

Trading Card Game Club

Wed, Jul 29, 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...