May 2026
News & Events HOLIDAY HOURS Mon | May 25 | Closed
Mental Health Awareness Month ART CART Sat | May 9 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. This month’s craft: Sock puppets. Ages 6+. BUILDING MENTAL WELLNESS THROUGH PREVENTION Fri | May 1 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | GW Teen Lifeline joins us for an open forum to learn more about supporting each other and building knowledge to empower families to deal with difficult situations. Ages 14+. CALM DOWN JARS Mon | May 11 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | RM Create a calming, swirly, glittery jar to help relax your mind. Ages 6+. Supplies are limited. COLOR AND CHILL Wed | May 13, 20 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | GW Take a break and relax your mind with coloring! Supplies and calming music provided, you bring the artistic skills. Ages 8-18.
CROCHET AWAY Sat | May 9 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | GW Join us at the Gateway Library with your yarn project and connect across generations through a shared love of fiber arts. DESERT WATERCOLORS WITH PINK PUDDLE STUDIO ☑ Sat | May 30 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | DR Learn how to paint a desert scene complete with cactus characters! Ages 8-12. EAST VALLEY NEW HORIZONS SENIOR ORCHESTRA Mon | May 18 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | MN Join the New Horizon Orchestra at our spring celebration, just in time for Memorial Day. Put a spring in your step and honor our Veterans who have given their all.
NUTRITION FOR THE FAMILY ☑ Thursdays | 10:00am – 11:00am | RM A Nationally Certified Nutrition course offered through the University of Arizona that comes with weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways! Particpants will receive a certificate upon completion. Ages 18+. REFORMED PILATES Sat | May 2 | 9:00am – 10:00am | GW Start your day with movement and energy at the library! Join the Reformed Pilates studio for a 50-minute Mat Pilates class designed to strengthen your body, enhance flexibility, and sharpen your balance. Bring your own yoga mat. SOUND BATH ☑ Mon | May 4 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | GW HealthRhythms facilitator, SusyJeanne Manning will lead a one hour session where you will be guided musically into your own quiet therapeutic time of personal relaxation, meditation and reflection. Ages 18+.
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GET CAUGHT READING MONTH
🎟 Ticketed event
May is Get Caught Reading Month! Participate in challenges and log your minutes through the Beanstack app and website at mesapl.beanstack.org
Tickets are handed out 30 min prior to program start.
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Prerequisite Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.
⚙ THINKspot program
Make and create in our THINKspot makerspace. To learn more about equipment and training visit: mesalibrary.org/thinkspot
Need a library card? Scan this code to apply online!
🌞 Outdoor program
Some events, including most at Mesa Express Library are held outdoors; please come prepared for the elements.
🇺🇲America 250 program
Mesa celebrates America’s 250th anniversary! Learn more at mesaaz.gov/america250
Library Card Application mesalibrary.org/getacard