PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A new library in the East Valley is getting some big props this morning as being one of the best in the world. And that is something good!
Mesa Gateway Public Library, which opened earlier this year in Mesa, has been named the 2026 winner of the IFLA/James Bennett Public Library of the Year Award! It’s an honor that recognizes excellence in library design, innovation and community impact.
Gateway Library has an open-air, market-inspired design. From outdoor reading spaces to its Thinkspot Makerspace, digital art wall and dedicated spaces for all ages, it was built to spark curiosity, connection and discovery…