Mesa Reads (800 x 300 px)

Join us in 2025 for Mesa Reads, a year-long celebration of books and reading!

We’ll use Beanstack to track minutes and work toward a collective goal. Along the way, you’ll complete fun challenges for a chance to win prizes! Plus we'll have events for all ages.

Prefer tracking your minutes on paper? You can print a paper tracker from home! Just remember to log your minutes in Beanstack along the way to ensure they count toward our collective goal and make you eligible for prizes.

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Mesa Reads Together

Join Mesa Reads Together, a "book club" where we all read the same book at the same time! November 1 - December 15, we'll be reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. During this time, our libraries will have programs to complement the themes of the book

 

Mesa Reads Together FAQ 

What is Mesa Reads Together?  

  • Mesa Reads Together is a community read; it’s a book that the community is invited to read at the same time.   

Why are we doing Mesa Reads Together?  

  • Mesa Reads Together supports Mesa Reads, a 2025 literacy initiative for Mesa Public Library. Mesa Reads Together brings the community together around a shared story. It promotes reading and literacy and connects people across the city through literature.   

What is the book we’re reading?  

When is Mesa Reads Together? 

  • The community read will be November 1- December 15, 2025.  

How was The Midnight Library selected?  

  • A committee of community members and library staff worked together to select the title.    

How can I get a copy of The Midnight Library?  

  • Beginning, October 1, 2025, you can ask for a copy of The Midnight Library at the Service Desk of our full-service library branches while supplies last. When staff are on-site, the Mesa Express Library and the Read Runner will also have copies. There is a limit of one book per household, and items cannot be picked up on behalf of others as supplies are limited.  

Are eBooks and eAudiobooks available?  

  • The Midnight Library is available in eBook and eAudiobook formats on CloudLibrary.   

What if copies run out?  

  • If physical copies are no longer available, you can still check out eBooks or eAudiobooks on CloudLibrary or request a copy through the library’s catalog.   

Are there library programs accompanying our community read? 

  • There are Mesa Reads Together library programs happening at every library branch. Look in the November and December newsletter or online events calendar for the Mesa Reads Together programs. There are a wide variety of programs including book discussions, crafts, and more.     

Where can I find information about programs and events?  

Who can participate in Mesa Reads Together?  

  • All are welcome to participate. The Midnight Library is an adult novel, and all our library programs that correlate to Mesa Reads Together are geared to adults.   

Can book clubs participate?  

  • Absolutely! We encourage all to read The Midnight Library and join in community discussions and events.  

Do I need a library card to participate?  

  • You do not need a library card to attend Mesa Reads Together programs. However, a card is required if you’d like to check-out a print copy, eBook, or eAudiobook of The Midnight Library.  Need a library card? Visit us with your current photo ID and sign up today. You can also apply online for an eCard that will give you access to online resources only! Anyone who lives, works, attends school, or owns property in Maricopa County is eligible for a free Mesa Public Library card. 

How much does it cost to participate?  

  • Mesa Reads Together, like all library programs, is free.