SEPTEMBER 2026 NEWS & EVENTS
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LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH This month, libraries nationwide join together to remind you of the benefits of having a library card. Anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Maricopa County is eligible for a free library card with us. Already have a card? Tell a friend what you love about the library and encourage them to sign up. What can you do with a library card? Check out up to 70 items at a time Download books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, and music Get a Culture Pass (free tickets to participating local museums) Check out nontraditional "stuff" (seeds for your garden, cake pans, hiking kits, etc.) Access LinkedIn Learning for lessons in business, software, technology, and creative skills ...and so much more! WRITER IN RESIDENCE September through December | Gateway Library Aspiring writers can sharpen their craft through our Writer in Residence program. Author Kara McDowell 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.
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. Some library events require registration or tickets. Check the online calendar for event details.
480-644-3100 mesalibrary.org/events
LAUFEY LIMITED EDITION LIBRARY CARD GRAMMY® Award winning musician - and enthusiastic reader - Laufey is this year’s ALA Honorary Chair of Library Card Sign-Up Month. Get your limited edition card at any MPL location while supplies last. THE OPINION TOUR Saturday, Sept. 12, 5-8pm The Post, 26 N. Macdonald Mesa Public Library presents The Opinion Tour with musical guest All the Better. Get free admission by paying with your opinion on local issues. Ages: 18 - 24.
64 E. First St. Mesa, AZ 85201
Sun
Mon
Tue 1
8
7
CLOSED
in observance of Labor Day
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4p Tiny Tin Treasures (Tw) 6p Monday Night Movie: The Wild Robot (F)
21 10a “GrandFriends” Day (EC) 4p Kids’ Drawing Club (K)
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4p Monday Nights at Main: Mystery Bag Challenge(F) 6p Medicare 101 (A)
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9:30a Baby Lapsit (EC) 2p Walk-In Wednesdays (K) 2p Computer Basics (A) 3:45p RPG (Tw)
4p Cards for First Responders (A)
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9:30a Baby Lapsit (EC) 2p Walk-In Wednesdays (K) 2p Computer Basics (A) 6p Paper Quilling (A)
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9:30a Baby Lapsit (EC) 2p Walk In Wednesdays (K) 2p Computer Basics (A)
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10a Preschool Storytime (EC) 10:30a Preschool Storytime (EC) 4:30p Gather for Trading Card Games (Tw)
9:30a Baby Lapsit (EC) 2p Walk In Wednesdays (K) 2p Computer Basics (A) 6p Sewing* (A)
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10a Preschool Storytime (EC) 10:30a Preschool Storytime (EC) 4:30p Build a Laser Cut Car (Tw)
9:30a Baby Lapsit (EC) 2p Walk In Wednesdays (K) 2p Computer Basics (A) 6p Custom Leather Tags* (A)
Sat
Fri
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10a Toddlertime (EC) 10:30a Toddlertime (EC) 4p Bracelet Making (T) 5:30p Puzzle Swap (A)
10a Craft Storytime: Pets (EC) 2p Learn to Crochet: Bookworm Bookmark (A)
10:30a Saturday Stretch (F) 1p ESL Conversation Class (A) 3p Building Blocks Club (K)
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10a Mindfulness with Clay (EC)
1p ESL Conversation Class (A) 5p The Opinion Tour: All the Better (A) - OFFSITE
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6p Decorate Your Favorite Read* (A)
10a Preschool Storytime (EC) 10:30a Preschool Storytime (EC) 3:45p Bead Mosaics (K) 4:30p Gather for Trading Card Games (Tw) 6p Busy Hands Book Club (A)
10a Preschool Storytime (EC) 10:30a Preschool Storytime (EC) 6p Let’s Eat!* (A)
Thu
Wed
10:00am – 8:00pm 10:00am – 5:00pm Closed
All locations are also open 9–10am, Mon-Sat, for self-service.
EVENTS CALENDAR
10a Preschool Storytime (EC) 10:30a Preschool Storytime (EC) 4:30p App Artist (Tw)
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2026
Main Library
Monday – Thursday Friday – Saturday Sunday
10a Toddlertime (EC) 10:30a Toddlertime (EC) 3p The Cozy Corner* (A) 4p Collage Club (T)
10a Toddlertime (EC) 10:30a Toddlertime (EC) 4p Teen Movie: The Sandlot (T) 6p Let’s Eat!* (A)
10a Toddlertime (EC) 10:30a Toddlertime (EC) 4p Rate My Playlist (T)
10a Mini Makers (EC) 3p Between the Panels Book Club (A)
10a Quiet and Loud Storytime (EC)
Early Childhood (EC)
Teens (T)
Kids (K)
Adults (A)
Tweens (Tw)
Family (F)
*Requires registration or tickets
1p ESL Conversation Class (A)
10:30a Landscape Watering (A)
1p ESL Conversation Class (A) 1p Family Matinee: Hoppers (F) 2:30p America on Screen: Spare Parts (A) 3:30p RPG at the Library (A)
View events at all our branches
480-644-3100 mesalibrary.org/events
635 N. Power Rd. Mesa, AZ 85205
Sun
6
Mon
7
CLOSED
in observance of Labor Day
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EVENTS CALENDAR
Tue 2
10a Toddlertime* (EC) 11a Toddlertime* (EC) 4p Cards for First Responders (A)
10a Learn to Crochet (A) 10a Family Storytime* (EC) 11a Family Storytime* (EC) 12p Preschool Craft (EC) 3:30p Trading Card Game Club (K) 6:30p Pajama Storytime (F)
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10a Toddlertime* (EC) 11a Toddlertime* (EC) 4:30p Marble Art (K)
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10a Toddlertime* (EC) 11a Toddlertime* (EC) 2p Computer Skills Training* (A) 4p Junk Journaling Club (T)
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10a How to Hobby: Sourdough* (A) 10a Toddlertime* (EC) 11a Toddlertime* (EC) 12:30p Toddler Rave Dance Party (F)
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10a Quilt as You Go* (A) 10a Toddlertime* (EC) 11a Toddlertime* (EC) 4p Teddy Bear Story and Craft (F) 6p Booked for Conversation Book Group (A)
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10a Learn to Quilt: Lavender Bags* (A) 10a Baby Lapsit (EC) 11a Baby Lapsit (EC) 2p HOTspot (A) 4p Chess for Kids (K) 6p Coloring Club (A)
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10:00am – 8:00pm 10:00am – 5:00pm Closed
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.
Thu
Wed
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10a Hot Air Balloon Mobiles* (A)
10a Laser Engraved Magnets* (A)
Monday – Thursday Friday – Saturday Sunday
2026
Red Mountain Library
Sat
Fri 4
5
11a Art Journaling* (A) 3:30p Storytime: Animal Adoption (EC)
10a CPR + AED Training (A) 1p Painting with Taylor (T) 2p ESL Conversation Class (A)
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12
10a Learn to Crochet (A) 10a Family Storytime* (EC) 11a Family Storytime* (EC) 3:30p Trading Card Game Club (K) 5p The Great Potato Chip Challenge (T) 5:30p Watercolor Painting*(A)
11a Artificial Intelligence: Reading Resources* (A) 2p HOTspot (A) 4p Chess for Kids (K)
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10a Learn to Crochet (A) 10a Family Storytime* (EC) 11a Family Storytime* (EC) 2:30p Build a Game* (K) 3:30p Trading Card Game Club (K) 5:30p Sewing and Social* (A) 6p Classic Album Discussion (A)
10a Learn to Crochet (A) 10:30a Family Storytime: Stuffed Animal Sleepover (EC) 3:30p Trading Card Game Club (K) 4p Medicare 101 (A)
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10a Learn to Crochet (A) 10a Family Storytime (EC) 11a Family Storytime (EC) 3:30p Trading Card Game Club (K) 6p Family Movie Night: The Iron Giant (F)
10a Baby Lapsit (EC) 11a Baby Lapsit (EC) 2p HOTspot (A) 4p Chess for Kids (K)
10a Intro to 3D Printing* (A) 10a Baby Lapsit (EC) 11a Baby Lapsit (EC) 2p HOTspot (A) 4p Chess for Kids (K)
10a Ask a Master Gardener (A) 11a Art Cart (F) 2p ESL Conversation Class (A)
3p Family Movie Night: The Muppet Movie (F)
10a Local Author Talk: Jaime Vinck (A) 3p Family Lotería* (F)
Early Childhood (EC)
Teens (T)
Kids (K)
Adults (A)
Tweens (Tw)
Family (F)
*Requires registration or tickets
10a Rockin’ & Rollin’ Storytime (EC) 2p ESL Conversation Class (A)
1p Cookbook Club* (A) 2p ESL Conversation Class (A) 3p Building Blocks Club (F)
View events at all our branches
480-644-3100 mesalibrary.org/events
2425 S Dobson Rd Mesa, AZ 85202
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6
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7
EVENTS CALENDAR
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27
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Fri
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10a Preschool Storytime (EC) 1p Introduction to Microsoft Excel* (A)
9:30a Baby Lapsit (EC) 1p Intermediate/ Advanced Excel* (A) 4p Create Like a Famous Artist (Tw)
9a Toddlertime (EC) 10a Toddlertime (EC) 1p Learn to Crochet* (A) 4p Gotta Catch Them All BINGO (K) 6p Learn to Crochet* (A)
2:30p Cards of Appreciation for First Responders (A)
10
11
CLOSED
10a Preschool Storytime (EC)
4p Board and Card Games (T)
10a Preschool Storytime (EC)
15
9
9:30a Baby Lapsit (EC) 4p Book Fandom Crafts (Tw) 6p Basic Bicycle Maintenance* (A)
16
9:30a Baby Lapsit (EC) 4p Story Creators (Tw) 6p Craft Night: Collage Magnets (A)
Sat
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2
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14
Wed
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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in observance of Labor Day
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Monday – Thursday Friday – Saturday Sunday
2026
Dobson Ranch Library
5 10a Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles (F)
12
9a Toddlertime (EC) 10a Toddlertime (EC) 2p Fiction Folks (A) 4p Popsicle Stick Building Challenge (K) 6p Intro to Crochet* (A)
10a Survival Guide to Buying or Selling a Home (A) 10a Saturday at the Ranch: Games (F)
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18
19
9a Toddlertime (EC) 10a Toddlertime (EC) 4p Tween Gaming (Tw)
10a Tinkering for Toddlers (EC) 1p Computer Skills Training (A)
10a Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks (F) 2p Art Cart (K)
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21
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4p Flower Garland (T)
10a Preschool Storytime (EC) 6p Sewing: Marble Maze* (A)
9:30a Baby Lapsit (EC) 4p The Story is Up to You (Tw)
9a Toddlertime (EC) 10a Toddlertime (EC)
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4p Teen Coloring (T) 6p Intro to the Bambu 3D Printer* (A)
10a Preschool Storytime (EC) 1p Sewing: Marble Maze* (A) 6p Medicare 101 (A)
9:30a Baby Lapsit (EC) 4p Tween STEAMers: Light (Tw)
26 10a Ask a Master Gardener (A) 10a Saturday at the Ranch: Recycled Creations (F) 2:30p Intro to the Bambu 3D Printer* (A)
Early Childhood (EC)
Teens (T)
Kids (K)
Adults (A)
Tweens (Tw)
Family (F)
*Requires registration or tickets
View events at all our branches
480-644-3100 mesalibrary.org/events
5036 S. Eastmark Pkwy Mesa, AZ 85212
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10a/10:30a Toddlertime* (EC) 10a Writer in Residence (WIR) Consultations* (A) 12p Kith and Kin* (A) 4p Tiny Canvas Painting (T) 6p Create and Connect (A)
10a/10:30a Preschool Storytime* (EC) 4p Trading Card Game Club (K) 6p 3D Printed Textiles* (A)
10a Stay and Play (EC) 4p Cards for First Responders (F) 5p Mental Health: NAMI (T) 5:30p Dance Fitness (A) 6p WIR Workshop: Demystifying Traditional Publishing (A)
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9:15a Neurodivergent Storytime* (EC) 10a Baby Lapsit (EC)
10:30a Baby & Me Social (EC)
3:30p Pass the Plate: Artichokes* (K)
21 9:15a Neurodivergent
Storytime* (EC) 10a Baby Lapsit (EC) 10:30a Baby & Me Social (EC) 1p Where is Artificial Intelligence Going? (A) 3:30p Homework Club (K)
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9:15a Neurodivergent Storytime* (EC) 10a Baby Lapsit (EC)
10:30a Baby & Me Social (EC)
1p Fall Fun: Mug Painting (T) 4p STEAMers: Pixel Math (K)
Fri
Sat
3
4
9:15a/9:45a Family Storytime with MAC* (EC) 10a Writing Workshop: Family and Food (A) 11:30a Genealogy Consultations* (A)
9a Yoga 2.0 (A) 11a Reading with Teddy* (F) 1p X-Tool Demo (A)
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10a Stay and Play (EC) 10a Slow Stitching (A) 2p AI: Busy Ocean Scene* (A) 5p Mental Health: Yoga & Meditation (T) 5:30p Dance Fitness (A) 6p Medicare 101* (A)
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10a/10:30a Toddlertime* (EC) 10a WIR Consultations* (A) 3:30p Homework Club (K) 6p Worth the Hype? Book Group: James (A)
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10a/10:30a Toddlertime* (EC) 10a WIR Consultations* (A) 12p Kith and Kin* (A) 6p Watercolor Made Simple* (A)
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10a/10:30a Toddlertime* (EC) 10a WIR Consultations* (A) 12p Kith and Kin* (A) 1p Fall Fun: Hamil-Tea (T)
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All locations are also open 9–10am, Mon-Sat, for self-service.
10a/10:30a Preschool Storytime* (EC) 3:30p Game On Gateway! (K) 4p 3D Printed Textiles (T) 6p Woodburned Bookmarks* (A)
Tiny Art Show (9/21-9/26)
27
2
10:00am – 8:00pm 10:00am – 5:00pm Closed
10a/10:30a Toddlertime* (EC) 10a WIR Consultations* (A) 12p Kith and Kin* (A) 4p Let’s Eat: Air Fried Okra (T) 6p Craft Night: Zentangle Coasters* (A)
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CLOSED
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EVENTS CALENDAR
Mon
in observance of Labor Day
13
2026
Gateway Library
Monday – Thursday Friday – Saturday Sunday
10a/10:30a Preschool Storytime* (EC) 3:30p Tiny Canvas Painting (K) 4p Woodburned Bookmarks (T) 6p THINKspot Q&A (A)
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10a/10:30a Preschool Storytime* (EC) 1p Medicare 101* (A) 3:30p Building Blocks Club (K) 3:30p Tenn Manga Book Club (T) 6p Graphic Design Studio* (A)
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10a/10:30a Preschool Storytime* (EC) 1p Fall Fun: Teen Mural Art (T) 1p Watercolor Made Simple* (A) 3p Gaming Tournament (Tw)
10a Stay and Play (EC) 5p Mental Health: Junk Journaling (T) 5:30p Dance Fitness (A)
9:15a/9:45a Family Storytime with MAC* (EC)
9:15a/9:45a Family Storytime with MAC* (EC)
9a Yoga 2.0 (A) 10a Crochet (T) 10:30a Puzzle Swap (A)
9a Yoga 2.0 (A) 10:30a Space Adventures (K) 10:30a THINKspot Comic Club (K) 11a Reading with Teddy* (F) 1p WIR Workshop: Writing Romance (A)
24
10a Stay and Play (EC) 10a Slow Stitching (A) 4p App Artist (Tw) 5p Mental Health: Mindful Stroll (T) 5:30p Dance Fitness (A)
25
9:15a/9:45a Family Storytime with MAC* (EC) 5:30p Library After Dark* (A)
Early Childhood (EC)
Teens (T)
Kids (K)
Adults (A)
Tweens (Tw)
Family (F)
*Requires registration or tickets
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9a Yoga 2.0 (A)
View events at all our branches
480-644-3100 mesalibrary.org/events
2026
EVENTS CALENDAR
Sun
Mon
7
CLOSED
in observance of Labor Day
13
14 4:30p Granite Crossing (RR) 6p A Novel Approach Book Group (O)
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27
21
4:30p Trails at Harris (RR) w/ STEAM program
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4p Color Me Relaxed: Diamond Art (MEL) 4:30p Granite Crossing (RR)
Mesa Express Library (MEL)
Various Stops Around Mesa
7045 E. Monterey Ave. Mesa, AZ 85209
Mon – Sat Sun
Wed
Thu
Fri
10a Aster Aging Downtown (RR) 10:30a Who Picked This Book? Book Group (O) 2:30p Mountain View Park (RR)
10a Mesa Royale (RR) 12:30p Webster Rec Center (RR) 2p HOTspot (MEL) 3:30p Gene Autry Park (RR)
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4
10:30a Toddlertime at Toddler Town (O)
10:30a Toddlertime (MEL)
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12
2p Countryside Park (RR) 3:30p STEAM: Pellets 4p Hermosa Vista Park (RR)
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10a Aster Aging Downtown (RR) 2:30p Mountain View Park (RR) 3:30p Phoenix Zoo: Birds (MEL)
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10:30a Toddlertime (MEL)
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24
10a Solstice Apartments (RR) 12:30p Skyline Park (RR) 3p Greenfield Park (RR) w/ Arizona Animals program
9:30a Baby Lapsit (MEL)
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6p Cheer Readers Book Group (O)
5
9:30a Baby Lapsit (MEL)
2p Countryside Park (RR) 4p Hermosa Vista Park (RR)
22
Sat
10a Solstice Apartments (RR) 12:30p Skyline Park (RR) 3p Greenfield Park (RR) 6p Planting Roses in Arizona (MEL)
10a Mesa Royale (RR) 12:30p Webster Rec Center (RR) 2p HOTspot (MEL) 3:30p Gene Autry Park (RR)
MEL Program (MEL) Read Runner Bookmobile Stop (RR) Offsite Program (O) *Requires registration or tickets
7:00am – 8:00pm 1:00pm – 5:00pm
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.
Tue 1
6
Read Runner Bookmobile
8:30a Slime Time! (MEL) 5p The Opinion Tour: All the Better (O)
View events at all our branches
480-644-3100 mesalibrary.org/events