Library Friends of Payson, Inc.

04/02/2026

Great time for a road trip! ❤

Experience the American Revolution on the big screen.

Mesa Public Library, in partnership with ASU’s Media and Immersive eXperience Center (MIX), invites you to a special screening of the first episode of the PBS series “The American Revolution.”

Join us Wednesday, April 8 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the MIX Screening Room (Room 101), 50 N. Centennial Way, for an immersive viewing of this sweeping documentary. This powerful series explores the Revolutionary War as a global conflict that reshaped nations, drawing on perspectives from political leaders, soldiers and everyday people.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the story of America’s founding in a state-of-the-art theater setting.

Visit https://my.mesaaz.gov/4tk6dYF for full details.

Design © 2025 Public Broadcasting Service

04/02/2026

'Everything you look at can become a fairy tale and you can get a story from everything you touch.'

Today, we remember Hans Christian Andersen, Danish author and poet, born April 2, 1805 (died August 7, 1875).

04/02/2026

Let's welcome Spring at The Payson Public Library! 🌷🌸☘️

04/01/2026

Cybersecurity Seminar on April 8th at the Payson Library in the Mogollon Room. See attached flyer for further details.

03/30/2026

We extend our sincere gratitude to Chris Decker, our latest 2026 Donor, Bronze level. Chris's generosity brings our year to date total to $7050!

Thank you! ❤

If you are interested in joining our 2026 Donor project, please visit The Payson Public Library circulation desk and pick up an information packet. Or, email us at [email protected].

Donors receive a complimentary 1-year membership in the Library Friends of Payson, public acknowledgement at the Library and on our social media. All proceeds benefit the Library by providing funds for new circulation items, program supplies and equipment not included in the Library's regular budget from the Town and County.

Thank you!

03/30/2026

“There is no religion without love, and people may talk as much as they like about their religion, but if it does not teach them to be good and kind to man and beast, it is all a sham."

Today, we celebrate the birthday of English writer Anna Sewell, author of many childrens' first favorite book, 'Black Beauty'. She was born March 30, 1820 (died April 25, 1878).

03/26/2026

There's always something fun to do at the Library! ❤️

03/24/2026

Our Thanks go to LFOP Board Member Kelly Riches for becoming our latest 2026 Bronze Donor. Kelly's generosity brings our 2026 total to $6950! Thank you! ❤

03/21/2026

03/20/2026

R.I.P. Buckshot Dot (Dee Strickland), teller of tales, singer, poet, writer, and a true local treasurer. Her appearance at our meetings always drew a great crowd. 😢❤

03/20/2026

'A thousand words leave not the same deep impression as does a single deed.'

Today, we remember Henrik Ibsen, Norwegian playwright who wrote 'The Doll's House' and others, born March 20, 1828 (died May 23, 1906).

03/17/2026