Celebrate with Us!

This year, your City of Mesa Library is celebrating more than a century of service! From its humble beginnings when the "Mesa Free Reading Room and Library Association" was established by a group of civic-minded citizens, our City has seen a whirlwind of change, and so has the library! It's time to celebrate this important milestone by taking part in events to commemorate our history and the importance of literacy and libraries in our community.

All celebration events made possible by generous support from our sponsors: Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, MCC Alumni Association, SRP, and Friends of the City of Mesa Library.

Events:

Library History Displays and Timelines

Now through July

Learn about the Library's interesting century-long history with a timeline featuring highlights from the past. See early library photos and enjoy many items including early books, library cards, and other historic artifacts showcasing the library's service to the community. Items on display in all three library locations, as well as timelines at the Arizona Museum of Natural History and the Arizona Museum for Youth.

Food for Fines to Support United Food Bank

Monday, April 14 through Sunday, April 20

Waive City of Mesa Library late fines on your library account (up to $10) by bringing in nonperishable food items to support United Food Bank during a time of need. (Only late fines will be waived during this event; lost and damaged fees do not qualify.) You can bring items to any of the three library branches during this event. Of course, if you have no late fines, you're still welcome to donate food items to help the hungry in our community.

Don't know what to bring? United Food Bank is in constant need of the following:

Adventures with Origami

Main Library, Saguaro Room - Wednesday, June 18, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Red Mountain Library, Program Room - Wednesday, June 25, 10:30-11:30a.m.
Dobson Ranch Library, Program Room - Wednesday, July 2, 1:00 - 2:00pm

Fold paper into origami masterpieces to be displayed in celebration of the library's first century of service. Sponsored by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange. Ages 8 and up.

 

Video Game Design 101

Main Library, Saguaro Room - Tuesday, May 27 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

 Kickoff Event for Teen “Metamorphosis” Summer Reading Program! Are you a hardcore gamer, tired of fragging noobs and ready for a new challenge? Maybe you’re ready to beat the final boss and advance to the ultimate level: discovering what it’s like to design a video game! If you’re ready, hit Turbo and join the Mesa Community College Gaming Technology Program experts! They’ll share how they develop characters and game environments. They also show examples of things they’ve developed and talk about skills needed for jobs in webpage design, digital graphics, animation, and multimedia. See if there’s a future in the Multimedia and Gaming Industry for you! Sponsored by the MCC Alumni Association and Gaming Program.

“Creepy Crawly” Storytime

Red Mountain Library, Program Room - Friday, June 13, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Join us for bug-themed stories, music, and fun geared for ages 3-5. You’ll also get to meet real desert creepy crawlies presented by scientists from the Mesa Community College Life Science department! No registration necessary. Sponsored by the MCC Alumni Association and Life Science Department.

Additional Events to be announced!