Join Mesa Reads in 2025!
Read 15 minutes every day to build a small but mighty habit!
MESA READS FAMILY BOOK SWAP Sat | Jan 11 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | DR Kick off the year-long Mesa Reads celebration with a family book swap! Bring gently used books to trade for something new. Kids Need to Read will also offer new books for ages prereader through high school, and Mesa Public Library will provide gently used books for adults. Limit 5 books per adult participant.
Track Your Progress Use the Beanstack app to track your reading and help us reach a collective community goal.
MESA READS KICKOFF Sat | Jan 11 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | RM Drop in for interactive activities for all ages.
Monthly Prize Drawings Log your reading each month for a chance to win exciting prizes!
FAMILY STORYTIME AND MESA READS KICKOFF Sat | Jan 11 | 10:30am – 12:30pm | MEL Bring the whole family for an interactive storytime and create your own bookmark.
Kick off a year-long celebration of books and reading for all ages with fun events! Reading Challenge
COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING⚙ Tues | Jan 14 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | DR Wed | Jan 29 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | DR Thurs | Jan 16 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | RM☑ Use interactive training from Northstar’s Digital Literacy program to build your email, internet, social media, and software skills. LINKEDIN BASICS⚙☑ Thurs | Jan 16 | 10:00am – 11:00am | RM Learn how LinkedIn, the top professional networking site, helps you create and promote your workplace skills, experience, and successes in this class.
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INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL⚙☑† Tues | Jan 7 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | DR Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel, including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet.
Facilities Update
MESA READS KICKOFF AND READ-A-THON Sat | Jan 11 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | MN Celebrate the launch of Mesa Reads with storytimes, a read-a-thon, and various activities for all ages.
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HOTSPOT DIGITAL HELP DESK Wed | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MEL Sat | Jan 4, 18 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | MN Thursdays | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | RM Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.
MAIN LIBRARY SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION Construction of eight solar-covered parking canopies is expected to begin at the Main Library in the coming months. Work will be phased in sections to maintain parking for library patrons, but parking will be limited throughout construction. Mesa City Council approved a plan to install almost 3,000 kW of solar panels over parking lots at four city-owned buildings in downtown Mesa, including the Main Library. Besides boosting Mesa’s renewable energy portfolio, the solar arrays will also provide shade for about 660 parking spaces downtown.
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DOBSON RANCH LIBRARY PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION Our Place, Our Possibilities, a public art piece by Troy Neiman and Maxie Adler, is expected to be installed soon on the Dobson Ranch Library’s concrete pillars. The design will integrate with the shapes, structures, materials, and colors of the library.
News & Events
Wowbrary Stay updated on the latest books, movies and music with Wowbrary’s free email alerts. Spot something you like? Click to place a hold instantly! Sign up at mesalibrary.org
Join us in a year-long celebration of reading! We’ll use the Beanstack app to work toward a collective goal. Along the way, you’ll complete fun challenges for a chance to win prizes!
Please visit mesalibrary.org for the most up-to-date facility information.
DONATE DAY: BOOK DONATION DRIVE
Sat | Jan 11 | 9:00am – 12:00pm | DR Donate books, magazines, movies, and music hassle-free! Just drive up, and our volunteers will unload for you.
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.
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Mesa Express Library (MEL) is open Mon-Sat 7am–8pm using Expanded Access technology. MEL hold lockers are available during park hours (sunrise–10pm).
Can’t make it? Drop off donations at the Main Library. Learn more at mesalibrary.org/donate.
LOCATIONS
HOURS OF OPERATION Monday 10:00am – 8:00pm Tuesday 10:00am – 8:00pm Wednesday 10:00am – 8:00pm Thursday 10:00am – 8:00pm Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday Closed
MAIN LIBRARY (MN) & THINKSPOT @ MAIN 64 E. 1st St. DOBSON RANCH LIBRARY (DR) & THINKSPOT @ DOBSON RANCH 2425 S. Dobson Rd.
All three full-service locations are open Mon-Sat 9am–10am, for self-service. Additional self-service hours are available at the Dobson Ranch Library (Mon-Sat 7am–9am) with Expanded Access technology.
For details, visit mesalibrary.org/mesareads
January 2025
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED EXCEL⚙☑† Wed | Jan 8 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | DR Learn how to sort, filter, freeze panes, conduct basic math, and create charts. Then learn advanced Excel topics like pivot tables, how to use multiple spreadsheets, absolute references, vlookup, and other techniques. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required.
RED MOUNTAIN LIBRARY (RM) & THINKSPOT @ RED MOUNTAIN 635 N. Power Rd.
480-644-3100 mesalibrary.org
MESA EXPRESS LIBRARY (MEL) AT MONTEREY PARK 7045 E. Monterey Ave.
To sign up for Expanded Access, see a staff member. ☑ Indicates registration required. Visit mesalibrary.org or call to register.
Check our online calendar for the most up-to-date information.
HOW TO READ THIS GUIDE: ☑ Registration required
🎟 Ticketed event
Tickets are handed out 30 min prior to program start.
HOLIDAY HOURS
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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
🌞 Outdoor program
Some events, and most at Mesa Express Library, are held outdoors; please come prepared for the elements.
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Wed | Jan 1 | CLOSED Mon | Jan 20 | CLOSED