Mesa Library Patrons Borrowed 2.5 Million Items in 2024

Mesa Library Patrons Borrowed 2.5 Million Items in 2024

Mesa Public Library (MPL) is joining libraries across the county in showcasing their remarkable impact on the communities they serve. Library cardholders borrowed a total of 2,547,000 from our City libraries in 2024. The usage statistics shared this September as part of National Library Card Sign-up Month paint a picture of a thriving library system providing valuable resources to residents.

1.6 Million
Physical Circulation
Number of times physical items, like books or DVDs, were borrowed.

947K
Digital Circulation
Number of times digital items, like eBooks or audiobooks, were borrowed.

114K
Library
Cardholders

689K
Visits to a
Library

46K
Event & Program Attendance

At Mesa Public Libraries, residents can find a wealth of resources, including shelves packed with books and movies, an extensive digital collection of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming music, movies and TV shows, all accessible from personal devices. MPL also offers free events for all ages, language learning resources and support for businesses, job seekers and entrepreneurs. Cardholders can access Wi-Fi, computers, printers and other technology like 3D printers in the THINKspot makerspaces. There are also non-traditional items to check out like tickets to local arts institutions, seeds for gardens, sports equipment, Citizen Science Kits and more.

Mesa Public Library has three full-service branches:
•Main Library, 64 E. First St.
•Dobson Ranch Library, 2425 S. Dobson Road
•Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road

A fourth full-service branch, the Gateway Library, is expected to open this fall.

In 2023, MPL opened a unique express location, the Mesa Express Library at Brady Park, which offers a collection of popular books and various self-service options.

Earlier this year, MPL launched the Read Runner bookmobile, a mobile library designed to make books and resources more accessible to the community.

Mesa Public Library cards are free for anyone who lives, works, attends school or owns property in Maricopa County. To sign up for a card or to learn more about the library's resources and programs, please visit mesalibrary.org.

Data reflects statistics from Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023 thru June 30, 2024).