Learn something new in Portal, AZ. Art classes, cooking workshops, fitness programs, and educational events.
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We are our own heroes, and every hero needs to take care of themselves. In this creative session, kids will explore what fills their hearts and calms their minds as they build their own “hero care kit.” They’ll explore a variety of items and create a kit that helps them feel cared for. The first...
Welcome to the As The Page Turns Book Club, a monthly book club for adults! We will read a different book each month and engage in a discussion together. There is a limit to 15 participants per meeting. Here are the books we'll be reading in 2026! More will be added as the year progresses. This is..
Design your very own rainbow in the Art Studio in celebration of Pride Month!
Florecita will be here to lead a flower-themed craft workshop! For teens 12+ and adults. All supplies provided. Registration is required.
<p>Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points. Supplies are limited. </p><p>This week's theme: Track Painting</p>
Whether you’re planning a date night or a family adventure, discover the magic of Flashlight Nights.
Movie: The Good Dinosaur In a world where dinosaurs and humans live side-by-side, an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. Craft: Dig Into Dinosaurs! Excavate a dinosaur egg and discover the mystery dinosaur hidden inside. Use real digging tools and a magnifying glass to explore...
Young paleontologists will dig, sort, and measure as they discover how observation and problem-solving help scientists learn about dinosaurs. Children will explore the exciting world of dinosaurs, including building dinosaurs from “bones” and creating colorful dino footprint art. Children ages 2 to.
Join The Literary Circle Book Club! Meets the fourth Saturday of every month to discuss a member-chosen book. Everyone is welcome to read the book and join the conversation.
Community meeting. This is not a library-sponsored event. Date and time may change without notice.
<p>Discuss "James "by Pulitzer Prize-winner Percival Everett and craft a bird's nest sculpture — a timeless symbol of shelter, resilience, and the longing for home. Shape your own reminder of what it means to be free as we explore Jim's courageous journey to find his voice and claim his place in...
This week we will be getting crafty with polymer clay jewelry and trinkets! We will also have materials available to make your own Hojalata art, a traditional Mexican folk-art medium that involves embossing tin or aluminum. This event is for all ages, and everyone is encouraged to come out to...
<p>Crafters, join us for this sustainable way to refresh your craft stash without spending a dime! Crafters that donate supplies to swap can start “shopping” at 2 pm. At 3 pm, anyone can come and shop the swap for free, even if they don’t have items to donate. </p><p>Please bring usable craft...
Summer heat got you down? Chill out and join us for Summer Break @SMoCA—a fun-filled evening with yummy treats, drinks, performances, and games. And yes, there will be prizes!
Join us as we host a Silent Book Club and work on your Summer Reading goals! This newly popular trend allows you to BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) and gather to read in quiet camaraderie. It will look something like this.... Welcome In! Arrive, grab a drink or snack, and (optionally) chat about what...
This week teens will take it way back and paint their very own prehistoric masterpiece.
Join our Crochet & Knit Club every Thursday, 2-3:30 pm! We have knitting needles, crochet needles and yarn to share. Bring a project that you're working on, or start a new one with our lovely volunteer leader, Ann. All skill levels are welcome. Share tips and connect with fellow crafters. Crafting..
Create your own sparkling pig masterpiece using a simple outline and colorful gems, buttons, and beads. These kits are intended for adults only. Kits are on a first come first served basis. One per household. This program is supported by Friends of Chandler Public Library . Read 1000 minutes and...
Did you know you can paint with salt? Learn this Japanese watercolor technique of salt painting to create beautiful Koi Fish themed artwork. Make multiple prints and take them home! Presented by Emy Kleinkauf
Join us to read and discuss great fiction and nonfiction! This months selection is <i>The Tiffany Girls</i> by Shelley Noble. Anyone is welcome, even if you havent read the book and would just like to listen in on the discussion. Registration needed. Adults.
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Celebrate America?s 250th anniversary year by journeying into the deep past with Ranger Jacque! Explore ancient Hohokam ruins and rock art sites that tell the story of our lands from long before the nation's founding. Click program title for more details.
<p>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. Supplies are provided, and all skill levels are welcome.</p>
Please join the Kirk-Bear Canyon Library Book Club for an open discussion on a wide variety of titles ranging from fiction to non-fiction. On June 25 we will be discussing: The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion. No registration is required.
Have you ever visited a rock art site and wondered what the images mean? Join Archaeologist Jessica to learn about why ancient people made rock art and how people today can try to make sense of these fascinating images. No registration required. Space is limited. Program sponsored by Maricopa...
<p>New to manga or a longtime fan? Sample a different series each month - one volume at a time.</p><p> </p><p>This month we will sample <a href="https://cat.mesalibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=1244112">The Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyuuga</a></p>
<p>For Ages 10-18. Registration required. Light up your creativity! Design and paint your own neon-inspired sign using bright, bold colors. Whether you create a nameplate, symbol, or aesthetic design, your artwork will glow with personality—no electricity required! All materials will be...
Our presenter Nathalie will take us back into the Jurassic to teach us how to make a stegosaurus, a triceratops, or a pterodactyl origami! We will also be decorating our dinosaurs! Because good hand/eye coordination is required, this is for ages 8 and up . Our program capacity is 35. To ensure...
Come drop into the Children's Room, between 10:00AM-12:00PM for a simple craft to make and take home. No registration required.
Join us every Friday for an exciting array of activities! Engage in board games, delve into science experiments, unleash your creativity with art projects, and immerse yourself in video games. Each week promises a new adventure to discover and delight in! Disfruta de una emocionante variedad de...
Participate in a virtual reality experience with a custom, ground-breaking virtual reality program that will inspire you with the stories of powerful artists. "Freedom in Expression", takes participants on a 360° visual and audio journey connecting the history of public art and the Mexican Mural...
<p>New to manga or a longtime fan? Sample a different series each month - one volume at a time.</p><p> </p><p>This month we will sample <a href="https://cat.mesalibrary.org/polaris/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=1244112">The Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyuuga</a></p>
We are providing time and space to craft and socialize! Bring your projects. Knit, crochet, collage, draw, do origami -- whatever ! Coloring sheets, pencils/pens, origami paper will be provided. Have a cookie (on us!). Meet other craftsy folks. Have a chat! We look forward to seeing you! Adults and.
Go back into the Jurassic to fold a stegosaurus, a triceratops, a pterodactyl. Use markers to decorate them! Presented by Nathalie Mornu Because good hand/eye coordination is required, this is for ages 8 and up.
<p>It's all archaeology all summer long! For this month's youth art night, learn the foundations of art and leave with a one-of-a-kind dinosaur painting! This program is intended for ages 3 to 12. Registration is required. If registering more than one participant, please sign up each participant...
<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: Balloon Cans </p>
<p>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. Supplies are provided, and all skill levels are welcome.</p>
<p>Enjoy instrumental jazz favorites as we take you on an exploration of the evolution of this unique American art form and its zenith in the swing era. Hear our unique versions of American jazz standards including such favorites from George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald...
Join us for an open studio where you can knit, crochet or start your own fiber arts journey one project at a time. This program is for all ages. No registration required.
<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: Balloon Cans </p>
<p>Sew items with others to give to charities. </p><p>Current sewing charity project: Collaborating with <a href="https://kidskindness.org/">Kidskindness.org</a>, a local non-profit, we are sewing drawstring bags that are then filled with donated hygiene products for students in need at a...
<p>Love knitting, crocheting, or fandom crafts? Join Knitflix Club where we make cute projects inspired by books and movies we love.<br>All skill levels welcome! Never picked up needles before? We'll teach you! Already a yarn wizard? Come share your skills!</p>
Beginners and experts are welcome. Ages 16 and up. Bring your favorite cotton quilting fabric, transparent rulers, fabric scissors, pins, needles and cotton thread. Bring a sewing machine if you have one. Beginners may be referred to a basics class.