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MESA HISTORICAL FICTION ESSAY AND VIDEO CONTEST The Mesa Historic Preservation Board is sponsoring a Historical Fiction Writing Contest for all fourth, fifth and sixth grade students in Mesa. There is also a video contest for all sixth through twelfth graders. Students can practice their writing or video editing skills and learn more about Mesa’s history. Contest entries will be a historical fictional story around one of three topics:
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Hollywood in Mesa - Explore the history of movies filmed in Mesa or famous residents and celebrities who lived in Mesa.
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CONSTRUCTION AT THE DOBSON RANCH LIBRARY March Update: The Dobson Ranch Library renovation is scheduled to start in February 2022. For safety reasons, demolition of certain areas will require a temporary library closure. This is forecasted to last about 30 days and will start on February 9.
This is the biggest renovation the Dobson Ranch Library has undergone since it was built in 1987. Funding for the renovation is from the Parks and Culture Bonds issue approved by Mesa voters in 2018.
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*Up-to-date storytime schedules can be found on our event calendar, events.mesalibrary.org.
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Construction will expand the library’s footprint by 1600 square feet, and will add a THINKspot makerspace for community innovation and networking.
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Library events, hours, and construction related closure information can be found on our website, mesalibrary.org.
Along with informational and educational materials, the library strives to provide cultural, recreational, and entertaining materials. Discover the various activities that provide stories and information as they entertain and educate.
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Essays or videos MUST be delivered or postmarked on or before the contest deadline of March 31, 2022.
Get access to more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines as soon as they’re available on shelves with PressReader!
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Visit partic ipating m useums a with Act O cross Arizo ne Culture na Passes. Lib access tw rary users o free tick can ets to part icipating cultural in local stitutions. Go to me salibrary.o rg/culture passes for more informati on.
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THINKSPOT AND STUFFBRA RY LINKEDIN LEARNING VIDEO EDITING COURSES Develop your video editing skills with online training courses available from LinkedIn Learning! Need video equipment? Reserve the THINKspot Studio to access a camera, lighting and more. Visit mesalibrary.org/thinkspot
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 All locations are open 9:00am – 10:00am, Monday through Saturday, for self-service.
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Artist's rendering of the new Dobson Ranch Library entrance
Storytelling - Write a story about Mesa’s history from the perspective of someone who lived it and is telling the story back to you.
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Additionally, the façade of the building will be updated. The improved entry will offer greater visibility and convenience for library users.
Historic Neighborhoods - Visit a historic Mesa neighborhood, explore its history and compose a written or photographic essay about your experience.
For more information and entry forms, visit mesaaz.gov/residents/historic-preservation-office or contact historicpreservation@mesaaz.gov.
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THINKspot offers tec hnology like 3D pri nters, CNC routers, and mo re. Our Stuffbrary equipment for hobb has ies from baking to hiking, and even includes telesc opes. This technolo gy and equipment is difficu lt for most families to afford, but we're providing experiences and op portunities that everyone shou ld have access to!
MAIN LIBRARY (MN) AND THINKSPOT @ MAIN 64 E. 1st St. DOBSON RANCH LIBRARY (DR) 2425 S. Dobson Rd. Dobson Ranch Library (DR) will temporarily be closed due to construction.
480-644-3100
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Look for this icon to make and create in THINKspot—a makerspace inside the Main and Red Mountain libraries (and coming soon to Dobson Ranch!). THINKspot has the technology and equipment for all your projects. To learn more about available equipment and training visit mesalibrary.org/thinkspot.
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RED MOUNTAIN BRANCH (RM) AND THINKSPOT @ RED MOUNTAIN 635 N. Power Rd.
Indicates registration required. Visit mesalibrary.org or call to register. Check our online calendar for the most up-to-date information.
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