Sewing a Monster Mini Pillow
<p>Learn to use our sewing machines and make your own stuffed monster pillow. Open to teens and adults.</p>
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BRI Taproom & Arcade
Token-based arcade with craft beer taproom in downtown Mesa. Classic and modern arcade games, plus a full bar.
The Silver Key Lounge
Board game lounge with extensive library, themed events, and food.
Mesa Riverview Farmers Market
Mesa Riverview Farmers Market is a farmers market in Mesa, AZ.
Mesa Arts Center
Largest arts center in Arizona with four theaters, galleries, and art studios
Arizona Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum with dinosaur exhibits, gold panning, and Arizona history.
Sensory Storytime
<p>Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement. Sensory Storytime will feature dim lighting, quieter...
Spring Festival
<p>Come celebrate the Spring season at the Red Mountain Library Spring Festival. There will be carnival style games, crafts, and more for kids aged 3-8 and their families. </p>
Skateland USA
Family roller skating rink with DJ music and birthday party packages.
East Valley Children's Theatre | Theatre for Kids by Kids
East Valley Children's Theatre | Theatre for Kids by Kids is a theater in Mesa, AZ. Exhibits and attractions include Theatre for Kids by Kids, Growing Through New Experiences. Offers programs including Spring Classes Session II, Audition Workshop for Charlotte's Web. Hosts many recurring events incl
Downtown Mesa Farmers Market
Downtown Mesa Farmers Market is a farmers market in Mesa, AZ.
Palo Verde
City of Mesa park (18 acres) — playground, soccer, bbq_grills, picnic_tables
Family Disney Trivia
<p>Enter our Disney trivia contest! Each round will cover a different aspect of Disney fandom including animated films, theme parks, and more. The winning team will win fun library swag and be crowned Disney trivia champions! Teams may consist of no more than six contestants. This session is...
Urban Air Mesa: Parents Night Out
Let date night be fun for everyone! Parents Night Out is the perfect event for adults and kids alike. Kids get to play on...
Teen Book Club
<p>Join other book lovers to discuss your recent favorite reads in our new teen book club. No essays, no grades, just books worth talking about with other readers who get it. We read a different genre each month, so come join us and tell us about your favorite read and help us pick a genre for the..
Mesa Arts Center
Largest arts center in Arizona with 4 theaters, galleries, and art studios.
Trading Card Game Club
<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...
Urban Air Mesa: NEW! Small Squad Party Package
Celebrate big with a smaller crew! The Small Squad Party Package is pre-paid and includes: (6) Deluxe Tickets (6) Socks (6) Bottles of Water (6) Place Settings (1) Pizza (1) Reserved Table All for $149.99 - available for a limited time through 3/31 * *Small Squad Parties include 6 guests in the prom
Yoga & Me
<p>Yoga & Me is a 4-week yoga and mindfulness series for children ages 5-7 designed to support emotional awareness, compassion, self-regulation, and expression. Each week explores a different theme such as Meet Your Body, Learning to Breathe, and Feelings in Motion. Children learn a variety of...
Riverview
City of Mesa park (137.1 acres) — splashpad, soccer, lake, restrooms, bbq_grills
Read Around the Storwalk™
<p>Lace up your sneakers and get moving with Read Around the StoryWalk<strong>®!</strong> Families are invited to stroll along the StoryWalk® while reading <em>Billie Jean Peet, the Athlete</em> by Andrea Pinkney. As you walk from page to page, enjoy this rhythmic and energetic story that...
Urban Air Mesa: Birthdays Just Got Better At Urban Air!
For a limited time, book a birthday party and get a FREE cookie cake and (10) birthday bags with qualifying packages. Same epic celebrations - now with even more included. Offer valid at participating locations on top-tier birthday packages only. The free bundle (Birthday Cookie Cake and (10) Birthd
Urban Air Mesa: School Day Play
An event especially for kids who are homeschooling, learning or distance learning. Come get your PE credits or take a break...
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
The iconic family-favorite board game comes to life! Enter the world of CLUE in the interactive and immersive experience, CLUE: A Walking Mystery.
East Valley Children's Theatre 2025-26 Season (EVCT)
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.
Art Cart
<p>Join us each month for an hour of crafting. Drop in to create your own art or join in on the theme. This month’s theme: National Unicorn Day! Ages 8+ </p>
Urban Air Mesa: Family Night
Come make memories at Urban Air with the whole family! An event for the family that includes attractions passes, drinks and...
Urban Air Mesa: Save Big. Play All Year
Get 12 months of unlimited visits and full access - plus discounts on food, drinks, and merch, free socks, member events, and birthday perks. The best value of the year is waiting - hit Buy Now and kick start a full year of adventure. Offer valid for a limited time and ends 3/31/26. Promotion provid
Urban Air Mesa: Open Play
Whether you want to jump, run or play, Open Play time is where it is at! During our regular open hours, you have access to...
Teen Anime and Manga Club
<p>Join us to get nerdy about all thing's anime and manga. Come discuss your favorites, watch episodes, eat some snacks, and meet new people. </p>
Park of the Canals
City of Mesa park (31 acres) — playground, restrooms, picnic_tables
Craft Night: Found Word Buttons
<p>Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be using discarded book pages to create buttons with custom messages.</p>
Dobson Ranch
City of Mesa park (17.3 acres) — playground, lake, restrooms, picnic_tables
America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Caleb Dailey
<p>Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.</p><p>Growing up in the Californian sprawl and the vast suburbs of Phoenix, Arizona, Caleb...
Urban Air Mesa: Teen Night
Looking for fun activities for teens? The weekend place to be is Urban Air Adventure Park. The atmosphere changes when the...
Paper Cutting Machines: Bookmarks
<p>Create custom design bookmarks out of paper using Red Mountain's Silhouette paper cutting machines. We will learn the process, step-by-step. All skill levels are welcome. Ahead of class training is available here: <a...
Bicycle Maintenance
<p>Get your bike ready to roll with this fun, beginner-friendly intro to bicycle mechanics! <a href="https://mesaaz.gov/mesamoves">MesaMoves</a> will cover simple maintenance you can easily do at home to keep your ride happy and running smoothly. Topics include: basic bike anatomy, how to fix...
Youth Symphony of the Southwest Free Concerts 2025
Free concerts by Youth Symphony of the Southwest at Mesa Arts Center from Sept 2025 to Apr 2026 with classical works and side by side performances.
Adventures in Graphic Novels
<p>If you love graphic novels, this is the club for you. Each month we will read and discuss a different graphic novel along with different activities or crafts inspired by the books. Ages 8-12.</p><p>March: <a...
Urban Air Mesa: Sensory Friendly Play
An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music,...
Computer Skills Training
<p>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.</p>
Art Cart
<p>Join us each month for some crafts. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. Ages 6+</p>
Urban Air Mesa: Jumperoo
Jumperoo is a special time where the park is open only for children 5 & under! We open up the park just for the little...
Arizona Humanities Presents: Grounded: Creating with Land in Contemporary Native American Art
<p>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. From jewelry, to weaving, to photography, the lived...
America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Prime Society
<p>Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.</p><p>Prime Society are a Phoenix-based band that started in 2020. They blend rock, R&B,...
Saturday at the Ranch: Games
<p>We’ll break out games and cards and families can choose their favorites to play. Playing games helps develop your imagination, teamwork and problem-solving skills. There will be a variety of games to choose from which means guaranteed fun for all ages. 10am - 12pm</p>
Teen Book Club
<p>Join fellow teen readers for a monthly book club at the library. Each month we will select a theme and read books based on that topic. No grades or page requirements, just reading for the fun of it! This month, in honor of Women's History Month, our book theme will be books written by women.</p>
Manga Club: One Piece
<p>Come join us as we talk about all things manga. This month we will discussing <a href="https://mesa.na.iiivega.com/search/card?id=1baf5328-4691-539c-95ad-240b59adb9dd&entityType=FormatGroup">One piece. Vol. 1 : romance dawn</a>. Ages 12-18.</p>
Craft Night: Zentangle Art for Beginners
<p>Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll make our own zentangle abstract art with pen and paper. The repeated patterns in zentangle and its philosophy of embracing mistakes makes this art form a wonderful exercise in mindfulness.</p>
Desert Watercolors with Pink Puddle Studio
<p>Learn how to paint a desert scene complete with cactus characters! Ages 8-12. Registration Required.</p>
Walk-In Wednesday Celebrates Jackie Robinson Day!
<p>Mesa Celebrates 250! Join us for crafts that honor America's favorite past time, as well as Jackie Robinson Day! Supplies are limited.</p>
Recess at the Library: Frisbee
<p>Join us on the basketball court for frisbee! Ages 6-12.</p>
Embroidery Patches for Teens
<p>Learn how to make patches on an embroidery machine.</p>
Let's Get Messy: Slime
<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 making slime. Ages 6-12. Registration required.</p>
Collage Club - Teen
<p>Create art by cutting and pasting photos you love! Recycled magazines will be provided for inspiration, but feel free to bring images of your own too.</p>
Preschool Storytime
<p>Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
Walk-In Wednesdays Presents: The Statue of Liberty!
<p>Mesa Celebrates 250!<strong> </strong>Learn about the Statue of Liberty and what she stands for! Create your own mini Lady Liberty crown. All supplies provided while they last!</p>
East Valley New Horizons Senior Orchestra
<p>Join the New Horizon Orchestra at our Spring Celebration, just in time for Memorial Day. Join us before the heat sends us into the Summer's long days. Family music to put Spring in your step and honor our Veterans who have given their all.</p>
Walk-In Wednesday Celebrates National Parks!
<p>Mesa Celebrates 250! Join us for crafts that celebrate our National Parks in honor of John Muir's birthday! Supplies are limited.</p>
Walk in Wednesday Presents: Red, White, and Blue Lanterns
<p>Mesa Celebrates 250! Make your own red, white, and blue lantern to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! Decorate it with stars and add your own creative flair, then take it home to display proudly. Supplies provided while they last.</p>
Mending Lab
<p>Learn how to make small repairs to your clothes like fixing a button or hem! Bring your clothing in need of a little TLC and we'll supply the rest.</p>
The Great Grand Canyon Balloon Show!
<p>Arizona Rick the Balloon Cowboy presents his fantastic balloon show! There will be storytelling, games, and a little bit of magic...all with balloons!</p>
Monday Nights at Main!
<p>Experience an evening of family fun at the library during Nights at Main! Families can enjoy games, crafts, stories, and activities designed for all ages. This month, join us for BINGO, where everyone has a chance to win prizes! Each month features a different theme, offering creative...
Bad Art
<p>Bad Art for teens ages 12 to 18 and is all about having fun, being creative, and making wonderfully weird art without worrying about perfection. Each month brings a new silly theme where the “worst” art wins!</p>
Tween Makers: Creating with AI
<p>Learn the basics of AI and how to create art with it.</p>
Earth Day Animal Spot-A-Thon
<p>This is a live, interactive Acts of Science connected event delivered by scientists and SciStarter educators. </p><p>Featured Project Participants will identify animals in camera-trap images from real wildlife research projects. These observations help scientists monitor biodiversity and...
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