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Recycle for Reading Program

Just One More Pound!

Recycling not only saves the planet but now can also help raise up to $25,000 to benefit your local City of Mesa Library through the Recycle for Reading Program. For every additional pound of material Mesa residents recycle over last year’s total* between July 1, 2008, and June 30, 2009, a direct contribution will be made to the library for the purchase of new library material. Reaching this goal is as easy as every Mesa household recycling just one extra pound of material per week.

Here’s how you can help:

1. Learn what is recyclable in Mesa’s BLUE BARREL PROGRAM.

2. Place all acceptable material in your blue recycle barrel at home.

That’s all there is to it!

For more information, call the Mesa Recycling Hotline at (480) 644-2222.

* In FY 07/08, a total of 35,455 tons of material was recycled in Mesa's Blue Barrel Program. A direct contribution will be made to the City of Mesa Library for every additional pound of material recycled above this amount during FY 08/09. Maximum total contribution not to exceed $25,000.

Find out more about Mesa Recycling!

Want more information about living green? Try our Green Living subject guide.


Food for Fines Success!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Food for Fines week. In all, 2803 pounds of food were donated to United Food Bank. Here are the totals by branch:

  • Dobson Ranch- 647 pounds
  • Main Library- 1,435 pounds
  • Red Mountain- 721 pounds
     

Wireless Internet Access Now Available at all Mesa Library branches!


Book Group Kits

“Book Group Kits” are a great way for your Book Club to enjoy great discussions— check out a book kit of your favorite title from our library. Find out more!


Loan Periods, Renewals and Late Fees - Effective October 1, 2007
Item Check Out Renewals * Late Fee
Books 21 days 4 25¢ per day
Express Readers ** 7 days None 25¢ per day
Music CD's & Cassettes 21 days 4 $1 per day
Fiction VHS & DVD 21 days 4 $1 per day
Nonfiction VHS & DVD 21 days 4 $1 per day
Books on Tape 21 days 4 $1 per day
Interlibrary Loan Items Set by loaning library Set by loaning library $1 per day

* No renewals if the item has a waiting list.
** No holds on Express Readers.

Special Circumstances Fee
Non-resident Card Fee (outside Maricopa County) $40.00 per year
Maximum Late Fee per Item $10
Internet Guest Pass Fee $1 per hour
Holds Not Picked Up after 7 Days 50¢ each
Damaged or Lost Item Cost of Item + $5 Processing Fee
Replacement Library Card $2 (any replacement)
Print outs from all Computers (black & white only) 20¢ per page
Print outs from all computers (color) $1 per page
Print outs from Microfilm and Microfiche machines 20¢ per page
 

 
Internet Guest Pass Fee

Effective Monday, August 6, 2007, internet guest passes will be $1.00 per hour*.

Maricopa County residents can apply for a FREE City of Mesa Library card that includes
one hour per day Internet access.

More information on getting a City of Mesa Library Card.

*Passes good ONLY for use on date issued


Library Hours Effective April 3, 2006

Effective Monday, April 3, all City of Mesa Library branches will have the following modified hours of operation:

Main Library

Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Dobson Ranch Branch Library
Red Mountain Branch Library

Monday: 10:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

 


New Fines and Fees Changes

Effective July 1, 2005

  • Account balances $50 or more will be sent to a collection agency, and a $15 collection fee will be added to the account.

  • Charges for a lost or ruined item is equal to the cost of the item plus a $5 service fee.

  • Photocopies are 20¢ per page.

  • For each hold not picked up, a charge of 50¢ will be added to the account.


 Holds Policy

If you need an item, please call the library or request the item via the catalog online.

  • (480) 644-2207 - Main Library
  • (480) 644-3184 - Red Mountain Branch
  • (480) 644-3441 - Dobson Ranch Branch

Items may be transferred to another location for pick up. Please specify which library location is convenient for you.

This new policy went into effect on April 1, 2005. For more information, please read our Holds Policy Questions & Answers.

 

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