JULY 2026 NEWS & EVENTS 480-644-3100 mesalibrary.org/events
BIG BOOK SALE July 10 & 11 | Main Library Stop by the Main Library for great deals on books, audiobooks, DVDs, and more. All money raised from used book sales goes to supporting library programs, improvements, and services.
WRITER IN RESIDENCE Through July 18 | Main Library Aspiring writers can sharpen their craft through our Writer in Residence program. Author Oscar Mancinas will offer one-on-one consultations and workshops for emerging and experienced writers. Learn more at: mesalibrary.org/writerinresidence This program is supported by the Arizona State Library, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
SUMMER READING IS HERE! Read books, enjoy events, and earn prizes all summer long! Join our 2026 Summer Reading Program. It’s easy to participate, and all ages can join in on the fun. Read at least 20 minutes every day this summer (June 1 – July 20) and keep track of your minutes to get prizes along the way, at the 250, 500 and 750 point mark. Finish the program with 1000 points and you’ll get a free book and be entered in a drawing for a Nintendo Switch and other prizes! Earn extra points by attending library events and finding secret codes. Be sure to enter all your points by July 20! Sign up for Summer Reading at the library or online at: maricopacountyreads.org. Learn more about Mesa’s program at: mesalibrary.org/summerreading All prizes and coupons are subject to availability/while supplies last. Raffle prizes may vary by location and age group.
FEATURED APP: cloudLibrary Check out ebooks and audiobooks. Learn more at: mesalibrary.org/downloadables
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact us.
Need a library card? Scan this code to apply online!
mesalibrary.org/getacard
PSST! Enter this secret code in your Summer Reading account for extra points: MPLJuly
JULY 2026
Main Library 64 E. First St Mesa, AZ 85201
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Early Childhood Kids Tweens
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Teens Adults Family
*Requires registration or tickets
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10a Writer in Residence (WIR) Consultations*
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Monday – Thursday Friday – Saturday Sunday
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10a & 10:30a Preschool Storytime 10a WIR Consultations* 11:30a Lunch at the Library 11:30a MABEL crafts 4p App Artist 6p WIR Workshop: Revisions 6p Movie: Dinosaur
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10a & 10:30a Preschool Storytime 10a WIR Consultations* 11:30a Lunch at the Library 11:30a MABEL crafts 4:30p Gather for Magic Cards 6p Busy Hands Book Group
10:00am – 8:00pm 10:00am – 5:00pm Closed
All locations are also open 9–10am, Mon-Sat, for self-service.
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9:30a Baby Lapsit 12p Writer in Residence (WIR) Consultations* 2p Computer Basics 2p Dino Marble Painting 6p Shrinky Dino Jewelry
10a & 10:30a Toddlertime 11:30a Lunch at the Library 2p WIR Consultations*
10a WIR Consultations*
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Fri 4
CLOSED
in observance of Independence Day
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9:30a Baby Lapsit 12p WIR Consultations* 2p Art in Amber 2p Computer Basics 3:45p RPG 6p Dinosaur Sand Art Stickers*
10a & 10:30a Toddlertime 11:30a Lunch at the Library 1:30p Movie: Spider Man: No Way Home 2p WIR Consultations* 3p Cozy Corner* 5:30p Puzzle Mixer
10a BIG BOOK SALE 10a WIR Consultations* 10:30a Craft Storytime: Summer
10a BIG BOOK SALE 1p ESL Conversation Class 1p WIR Consultations*
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9:30a Baby Lapsit 12p WIR Consultations* 2p Prehistoric Painting 2p Computer Basics 6p AI Basics with Dinosaurs 6p Bicycle Safety*
10a & 10:30a Toddlertime 11:30a Lunch at the Library 2p WIR Consultations* 6p WIR Reading: Creative Nonfiction
10a WIR Consultations* 3:30p Board Games
1p ESL Conversation Class 1p Movie: Moana 2:30p Movie: 1776 3:30p RPG
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3:45p Craft: Paper Plate Fish
10a & 10:30a Preschool Storytime 11:30a Lunch at the Library
9:30a Baby Lapsit 6p Sewing
10a & 10:30a Toddlertime 11:30a Lunch at the Library 4p Dinosaur Painting
3p Between the Panels Book Club 5:30p After Hours Dance Party
1p ESL Conversation Class
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10a & 10:30a Preschool Storytime 11:30a Lunch at the Library 3:30p Gather for Magic Cards 6p Cartoons and Pajamas
9:30a Baby Lapsit 2p Computer Basics
10a & 10:30a Toddlertime 11:30a Lunch at the Library
480-644-3100 mesalibrary.org/events
Red Mountain Library
JULY 2026
EVENTS CALENDAR
635 N. Power Rd. Mesa, AZ 85205
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Early Childhood Kids Tweens
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*Requires registration or tickets
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All locations are open 9–10am, Mon-Sat, for self-service. Red Mountain Library has additional self-service hours, which requires Expanded Access to be added your library account. Please see staff for details.
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10a & 11a Baby Lapsit 12:30 Family Book Swap 3:30p Trading Card Game Club 6:30p Pajama Storytime
2p HOTspot 6p Coloring Club
10:00am – 8:00pm 10:00am – 5:00pm Closed
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in observance of Independence Day
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10a & 11a Toddlertime* 10a Faux Leather Earrings* 12:30 Party Like it’s 1776
10a & 11a Preschool Storytime* 10a Learn to Crochet
10a & 11a Baby Lapsit 12:30 Dinosaur Tails and Tales 3:30p Trading Card Game Club
10a Fossil Painted Rocks* 2p HOTspot 6:30p Pajama Storytime
10a Dino Dig 11a Art Journaling* 2p Movie: Godzilla vs. Kong
10:30a Duo Ocotillo Music Performance: Hits from the 60's
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10a & 11a Baby Lapsit 12p Movie: Jaws 3:30p Trading Card Game Club 5:30p Sewing Class and Social* 6:30p Pajama Storytime
2p HOTspot 3:30p Button Making
10a Kith and Kin* 3:30p Make a Dino Magnet Storytime
3p Building Blocks Club
10a & 11a Toddlertime* 10a Laser Cut Notebooks*
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20 10a & 11a Toddlertime* 1p Jurassic Party 3p Sewing with your Machine: Patterns*
27 10a & 11a Toddlertime* 10a Exploring Virtual Reality*
10a & 11a Preschool Storytime* 10a Learn to Crochet 12:30 Shark Storytime 2p Computer Skills* 2p Zine Workshop 4p Great American Read Book Group
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10a Learn to Crochet 2p Intermediate Crochet* 4p Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Info Session
10a & 11a Baby Lapsit 6p Classic Album Discussion Group
2p HOTspot 6:30p Pajama Storytime
10a Kith and Kin*
10a Rockin’ & Rollin’ Storytime
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10a & 11a Baby Lapsit 3:30p Trading Card Game Club 6p Movie: The Land Before Time
10a Intro to 3D Printing* 2p HOTspot 2p Tiny Art Show
10a Kith and Kin*
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10a & 11a Preschool Storytime* 10a Learn to Crochet 10a Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI) 1p Signal Light Kit STEM* 4p Teen Book Club 6p We the Readers Book Group
480-644-3100 mesalibrary.org/events
Gateway Library 5036 S. Eastmark Pkwy Mesa, AZ 85212 Sun
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Early Childhood Kids Tweens
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*Requires registration or tickets
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JULY 2026
Monday – Thursday Friday – Saturday Sunday
All locations are also open 9–10am, Mon-Sat, for self-service.
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9:30a & 10:30a Family Storytime with Mesa Arts Center* 3p Pasta Paleontology
3p Gaming Tournament 5:30p Dance Fitness
10:00am – 8:00pm 10:00am – 5:00pm Closed
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in observance of Independence Day
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9:30a Sensory Storytime* 10:30a Baby Lapsit* 11a Building Blocks Club
9:30a & 10:30a Toddlertime* 3p Dinosaur Lanterns* 6p Craft Night: Air Dry Clay (pt 1)*
9:30a & 10:30a Family Storytime with Mesa Arts Center* 11a Signal Light Kit STEM* 3p Volcano Party* 6p THINKspot Q&A
3p Mug Painting with As You Wish* 5:30p Dance Fitness 6p Finance 101: Investing
10a Writing Workshop: Family Photos 11:30a Genealogy Consultations * 2p Movie: Robin Hood
9a Yoga 2.0 10a Puzzle Swap
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9:30a Sensory Storytime* 10:30a Baby Lapsit* 11a Building Blocks Club 3:30p Pass the Plate*
9:30a & 10:30a Toddlertime* 4p Paper Quilling 6p Craft Night: Air Dry Clay (pt 2)*
9:30a & 10:30a Family Storytime with Mesa Arts Center*
3p Gaming Tournament 6p Finance 101: Saving and Spending
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9:30a Sensory Storytime* 10:30a Baby Lapsit*
9:30a & 10:30a Toddlertime* 6p Worth the Hype? Book Group
9:30a & 10:30a Family Storytime with Mesa Arts Center* 6p THINKspot Q&A
1p Medicare 101* 5:30p Dance Fitness 6p Finance 101: Budgeting
2p Movie: An American Tail
9a Yoga 2.0 10:30a Family Storytime*
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9:30a Sensory Storytime* 10:30a Baby Lapsit* 4p STEAMers
9:30a & 10:30a Toddlertime* 6p Watercolor Made Simple*
9:30a & 10:30a Family Storytime with Mesa Arts Center*
10a Crochet
10a Slow Stitching 5:30p Dance Fitness 6p Finance 101: Retirement
480-644-3100 mesalibrary.org/events
Dobson Ranch Library
JULY 2026
2425 S Dobson Rd Mesa, AZ 85202
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Mon
Early Childhood Kids Tweens
EVENTS CALENDAR Tue
Teens Adults Family
Monday – Thursday Friday – Saturday Sunday
10:00am – 8:00pm 10:00am – 5:00pm Closed
All locations are open 9–10am, Mon-Sat, for self-service. Dobson Ranch Library has additional self-service hours, which requires Expanded Access to be added to your library account. Please see staff for details.
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9:30a Baby Lapsit 11:30a Lunch at the Library 2p Pixel Creeper Craft
9a & 10a Toddlertime 2p Fairytales Around the World: Cinderella
11:30a Lunch at the Library
Sat 4
CLOSED
in observance of Independence Day
*Requires registration or tickets
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6 11:30a Lunch at the Library 2p Movie: Jurassic World: Dominion
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10a Preschool Storytime 10a Introduction to Microsoft Excel*
9:30a Baby Lapsit 10a Intermediate/ Advanced Excel* 11:30a Lunch at the Library 2p Botanical Building Block Sets
9am & 10a Toddlertime 1p Learn to Crochet 4p Magical Mouse Musical BINGO 6p Learn to Crochet
11:30a Lunch at the Library 10a Saturday at the 1p Computer Skills Training Ranch: Games
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11:30a Lunch at the Library 1p Keychains on the Laser Cutter* 2p Spinner Wheel Craft Challenge
10a Preschool Storytime
9:30a Baby Lapsit 11:30a Lunch at the Library 2p Story Creators 2p Gaming 6p Craft Night: Paper Quilling
9a & 10a Toddlertime 2p Rock Painting
10a Tinkering for Toddlers 11:30a Lunch at the Library
10a Survival Guide to Buying or Selling a Home 10a Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks 1p Kids’ Clothing Swap
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11:30a Lunch at the Library 2p Yarn Club: Dinosaur Pilllow 2:30p Artificial Intelligence Basics
10a Preschool Storytime
9:30a Baby Lapsit 11:30a Lunch at the Library
9a & 10a Toddlertime 4p Mosiacs
11:30a Lunch at the Library
10 Saturday at the Ranch: Recycled Creations
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11:30a Lunch at the Library 6p Plant Stakes on the Laser Cutter*
10a Preschool Storytime 4p Teen Book Club
9:30a Baby Lapsit 11a Beginning Embroidery
9a & 10a Toddlertime
480-644-3100 mesalibrary.org/events
JULY 2026
EVENTS CALENDAR Sun
Mon
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Read Runner Bookmobile
Mesa Express Library (MEL)
Various Stops Around Mesa
7045 E. Monterey Ave. Mesa, AZ 85209
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2 3 1p Take Home Programs
7 10a Bookmobile Stop: Aster Aging Downtown 10:30a Who Picked This Book? Book Group
8 10a Bookmobile Stop: Solstice Apartments
9 10 10a Bookmobile Stop: Brimhall Aquatic 1p Take Home Programs
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15 2p HOTspot 4:00p Bookmobile Stop: Webster Recreation Center
17 16 10a Bookmobile Stop: Skyline 1p Take Home Programs
22 10a Bookmobile Stop: Solstice Apartments
24 23 1p Take Home Programs 4p Bookmobile Stop: Lehi Boys & Girls Club
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Offsite Program
Sat 4
CLOSED
in observance of Independence Day
*Requires registration or tickets
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6 8a Take Home Programs 4:30p Bookmobile Stop: Trails at Harris
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8a Take Home Programs 10a Bookmobile Stop: 4:30p Bookmobile Stop: Stapley Aquatic Sonoran Ridge 6p A Novel Approach Book Group 19 Summer Reading Ends July 20!
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8a Take Home Programs 10a Bookmobile Stop: Aster Aging Downtown 4:30p Bookmobile Stop: Trails at Harris
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8a Take Home Programs 4:30p Bookmobile Stop: Sonoran Ridge
10a Bookmobile Stop: Mesa Royale 6p Cheer Readers Book Group
7:00am – 8:00pm Closed
The Mesa Express Library is a self-service facility, which requires Expanded Access to be added to your library account. Please see staff for details.
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1 2p HOTspot 4p Bookmobile Stop: Webster Recreation Center
MEL Program Bookmobile Stop
Mon – Sat Sunday
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