Mesa's Gateway Library Earns Coveted Shortlist Spot for Prestigious Honor

Gateway Library, located at 5036 S. Eastmark Parkway in southeast Mesa, has been shortlisted for the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions/James Bennett (IFLA) Public Library of the Year Award for 2026. The IFLA Public Library of the Year award celebrates global excellence in public library design, innovation and community impact, recognizing the most inspiring new public libraries. Following a rigorous evaluation process , the jury shortlisted four outstanding librar