Mesa Public Library — Main Library
🏢 Mesa Public Library · Mesa, Arizona
Mesa Public Library — Main Library
The Mesa Public Library Main Library anchors downtown Mesa with four floors of collections, a THINKspot makerspace, and a seed library — serving Arizona's third-largest city since its first permanent home opened on 1st Street in 1937.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 64 E 1ST ST, MESA, AZ 85201
Phone: (480) 644-3100
Website: mesalibrary.org
Plus Code: 855CC58C+W6 (MESA, AZ)
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📖 About Mesa Public Library — Main Library
Mesa Public Library traces its roots to 1906, when a small collection of donated books was shelved in the basement of Gurley's Meat Market. The city formally assumed management in 1926, and in 1929 the library opened with 500 volumes and a single librarian. Its first permanent home arrived in 1937 inside the WPA-built Mesa City Hall at 1st Street and Macdonald, constructed by workers hired through the federal Works Progress Administration. The library moved to its current four-branch system, with this Main Library built on 1st Street near Centennial Way in 1981. Today the Main Library circulates millions of items annually and offers the THINKspot makerspace at all branch locations — each equipped with a 3D printer, laser cutter, sewing machine, vinyl cutter, and a professional video and audio studio on an iMac.
⭐ What makes this library special
- THINKspot makerspace with 3D printer, laser cutter, and video/audio studio
- Seed Library: borrow up to three seed packets per month (edible plants & herbs)
- Culture Passes: two free tickets per household to local museums and cultural venues
- Self-service access from 9:00 AM weekdays and Saturdays before staff hours begin
- Greater Phoenix Digital Library via Libby — millions of eBooks, audiobooks & magazines
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Mesa cardholders access the Greater Phoenix Digital Library and other statewide resources at no cost:
📚 Services
- THINKspot makerspace (3D printing, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, video/audio studio)
- Seed Library — borrow seed packets monthly
- Culture Passes — free admission to local cultural institutions
- Computer workstations & free Wi-Fi
- Meeting rooms & study spaces
- Printing, copying & scanning
- Homebound delivery program
🎸 Programs
- Storytime for children (all ages)
- Summer Reading Program
- THINKspot maker classes and workshops
- Adult literacy and ESL programs
- Author talks and community events
📍 Nearby Libraries in the East Valley
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Mesa Public Library Main Library offer a makerspace, and do I need to reserve equipment?
Yes. The Main Library's THINKspot features a 3D printer, laser cutter, sewing machine, vinyl cutter, and an iMac studio for video and audio editing. Equipment use is covered by free training classes; check the library's events calendar at mesalibrary.org to register for an intro session before your first use.
What is the Seed Library and how many packets can I borrow?
The Mesa Public Library Seed Library lets cardholders check out up to three seed packets per month at no charge, with a rotating selection of edible plants and herbs chosen for Arizona's growing seasons. Seed stations are available at the Main Library and all branch locations.
How do Culture Passes work at Mesa Public Library?
Culture Passes give each household two free admission tickets to participating local cultural institutions. Each household may check out one pass at a time (up to two per month). Pass availability is managed through the library's website or at the circulation desk.
Can I access the library before it officially opens to staff?
Yes. The Main Library offers self-service access from 9:00 AM Monday through Saturday — an hour before full staff hours begin at 10:00 AM. During that time you can use self-checkout machines and library computers with your card.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
🌱 This library has a seed library. See how library seed libraries work — borrow free seeds, grow them, and save some to return — and find other libraries with a seed library seed libraries by state.
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