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 raffles!
Earn extra points by attending library events and finding secret codes. Registration starts May 1!
Sign up for Summer Reading at the library or online at: maricopacountyreads.org.
June
2026
YourLibrary’sSummer ReadingProgram
mesalibrary.org/SummerReading 480-644-3100
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Enter this secret code in your Summer Reading account for extra points: MPLJune
SUMMER READING KICKOFF
Mon | June 1| 9:00am – 10:00am | Gateway Library
Mon | June 1| 10:00am – 11:00am | Gateway Library
Mon | June 1| 10:00am – 11:00am | Red Mountain Library
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.
Need a library card? Scan this code to apply online!
Enjoy the fun of Summer Reading from home. A new takehome kit for prereaders, kids/tweens, and teens/adults will be available each week.
mesalibrary.org/getacard
Main Library
JUNE 2026 EVENTS CALENDAR
WIR Consultations* 11:30a Lunch at the Library
3p Jurassic Park at the MIX
Gather for Magic Cards 6p Busy Hands Book Group
10a & 10:30a Preschool
10a WIR Consultations* 11:30a Lunch at the Library
3p Shrink Art Dinos
9:30a Baby Lapsit
12p WIR Consultations*
1p & 2:15p Phoenix Zoo*
6p Dinosaur Candle Molds
9:30a Baby Lapsit
12p WIR Consultations*
1p & 2:30p Dino Crew Entertainment*
2p Computer Basics
6p Painting 3D Print Dinos
10a & 10:30a Toddlertime
11:30a Lunch at the Library
2p WIR Consultations*
3p Cozy Corner
10a & 10:30a Preschool
Storytime
10a WIR Consultations*
11:30a Lunch at the Library
4p Painting 3D Print Dinos
6p Movie Night: The Good Dinosaur
10a & 10:30a Preschool Storytime
10a WIR Consultations*
11:30a Lunch at the Library
3:30p Artificial Intelligence
4p Signal Light kit
9:30a Baby Lapsit
12p WIR Consultations*
2p Computer Basics
2p Tea-Rex Party
6p Sew Dino Nugget Plushies*
10a & 10:30a Toddlertime
11:30a Lunch at the Library
2p WIR Consulatations*
2p Mug Painting* w/ As You Wish
6p WIR Workshop: Generative Writing
10a & 10:30a Toddlertime
11:30a Lunch at the Library
1p & 3p Juggling Fun*
2p WIR Consulatations*
4p Sew and Color Cartoon Dinos 10a WIR Consultations* 10:30a Craft Storytime: Dinosaurs
ESL Conversation Class 1p WIR Consultations*
10a WIR Consultations* 10:15a Juneteenth Craft 10a WIR Consultations* 3p Between the Panels Book Club
Local Author Book Fair
ESL Conversation Class 1p WIR Consultations*
2:30p America on Screen: Hamilton
3:30p RPG 1p ESL Conversation Class 1p WIR Consultations*
Writer
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Red Mountain Library
JUNE 2026
EVENTS CALENDAR
10a & 11a Preschool Storytime*
10a Summer Reading Kickoff: Dino Crew Entertainment* 10a & 11a Baby Lapsit 3:30p Trading Card Game Club
Learn to Crochet 12p Wind Spinner Craft
10a & 11a Toddlertime*
11a Paint a Dinosaur*
2p & 3:30p Mega Ran: Buddy’s Magic Tree House
10a & 11a Toddlertime*
2p Pasta-saurus Rex Craft
3p Sewing with Your Machine*
10a & 11a Preschool Storytime*
10a Learn to Crochet
1p Make a Dinosaur Puppet
4p Great American Read Book Club
5:30p Eagle Watercolor Paint Night*
Nutrition for the Family* 10a Learn to Quilt*
HOTspot 6p Coloring Club
10a & 11a Toddlertime*
10a Embroidery Machine Demonstration*
2p Fireworks in a Jar
10a & 11a Preschool Storytime*
10a Learn to Crochet
2p Intermediate Crochet*
10a & 11a Baby Lapsit
3:30p Trading Card Game Club
6p Classic Album Discussion Group
6p Hot Weather and Night Bicycle Riding*
10a Nutrition for the Family*
2p HOTspot
2p As You Wish: Mug Painting
6:30p Pajama Storytime
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.
10a & 11a Toddlertime*
10a Intro to 3D Printing*
10a & 11a Preschool Storytime*
10a Intro to AI
10a Learn to Crochet
2p Computer Skills Training*
4p TAB Info Session
10a Jan Sandwich: Martha Washington
3:30p Trading Card Game Club
5:30p Sewing Class and Social*
10a Nutrition for the Family* 2p HOTspot
4p Intro to Junk Journaling
The Great Grand Canyon Balloon Show* 11a Art Journaling*
Art Cart
10a & 11a Baby Lapsit
3:30p Trading Card Game Club
6p Family Movie Night: The Good Dinosaur
2p HOTspot
6:30p Pajama Storytime
Sew for Good*
10a Didgeridoo Down Under 3p Building Blocks Club 10a Rockin’ & Rollin’ Storytime
10a & 11a Preschool Storytime*
10a Learn to Crochet
10a World Cup Trivia
4p Teen Book Club
Dobson Ranch Library
2425 S Dobson Rd Mesa, AZ 85202
11:30a Lunch at the Library
10a Preschool Storytime 10a Introduction to Microsoft Excel*
JUNE 2026 EVENTS CALENDAR
9:30a Baby Lapsit
10a Intermediate/ Advanced Excel*
11:30a Lunch at the Library 2p Dragon Crafts
11:30a Lunch at the Library
2p Movie: Jurassic World 6p Paint Night*
11:30a Lunch at the Library
1p Summer Reading Family Book Swap
4p K-Pop Meet Up
10a Preschool Storytime
9:30a Baby Lapsit
11:30a Lunch at the Library
1p Intro to 3D Printer* 2p Story Creators
9a & 10a Toddlertime
1p Learn to Crochet
1:30 AARP Experience Corps Info Session
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.
6p Learn to Crochet 11:30a Lunch at the Library 2p Slime Time* 10a Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles
11:30a Lunch at the Library
2p Movie: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
6p Intro to 3D Printer
10a Preschool Storytime 2p Computer Skills Training 1p DIY Signal Light*
9:30a & 10:30a Toddlertime* 3p Wood Burning Medallions* 6p Worth the Hype? Book Club
9:30a & 10:30a Family Storytime with Mesa Arts Center* 3p Dino Dissection*
5:30p Dance Fitness
6p Medicare 101*
9:30a Sensory Storytime*
10:30a Baby Lapsit*
11a Building Blocks Club
4p STEAMers
9:30a & 10:30a Toddlertime*
3p Bob Ross Style Painting*
6p Bob Ross Style Painting*
9:30a & 10:30a Family Storytime with Mesa Arts Center*
3p Dino News with Petroglyphs*
6p THINKspot Q&A
Board Games 5:30p Dance Fitness
9:30a & 10:30a Toddlertime*
3p Shrink Art Keychains* 6p Watercolor Made Simple*
9:30a & 10:30a Family Storytime with Mesa Arts Center*
3p Puzzle Mural Art 3p Gaming Tournament
Slow Stitching* 3p Board Games
6:30p The Grand Canyon and Other Natural Wonders
JUNE 2026 EVENTS CALENDAR
Stops Around Mesa Read Runner Bookmobile
Mesa Express Library (MEL)
4:30p
Hunt for the Read-a Saurus!
Follow the Read Runner around the city, searching for hidden dinosaur pictures along the way. Spot a dino, let a staff member know, and you’ll receive a collectable card and secret code for the Summer Reading Program! Collect all eight cards to unlock a special badge!
