SE Valley Times

Mesa Public Library is organizing a Valentine's card collection for Mesa's homebound and assisted living residents. The library will host events for the seventh consecutive year to encourage community members to spread love and appreciation throughout February. Supplies will be available, and participants can choose to keep or donate the valentines they create.

"One small kind gesture can brighten someone's day. Mesa Library Valentine's Day card drive is one way to tell our seniors that we care about them," said Mesa Library Director Polly Bonnett. "I want to invite everyone to join us in making or donating cards."

The Valentine-making sessions are scheduled at the library's full-service locations from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on these dates:

- Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road

- Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Dobson Ranch Library, 2425 S. Dobson Road

- Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Main Library, 64 E. First St.

Residents who cannot attend the sessions are encouraged by Mesa Library to make their own cards at home or purchase Valentines and deliver them to any of the Main, Dobson, and Red Mountain locations from Monday, Feb. 3 through Saturday, Feb. 8.

Last year, the library distributed 2,275 Valentines to 37 senior facilities and homebound residents.