Mesa Public Library has celebrated plenty of milestones over its 120 years. However, few have struck the same chord as its newest collaboration.

A limited‑edition Jimmy Eat World library card honors the institution’s anniversary and the 25th birthday of the band’s album “Bleed American.”

“We were brainstorming ideas of how we could celebrate our 120th anniversary,” said Jesse Sims, assistant library director. 

“We realized it was also the 25th anniversary of ‘Bleed American’ by Jimmy Eat World. So, we said, ‘Let’s give it a shot.’”

The idea became reality; the band agreed wholeheartedly.

“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with the Mesa Public Library to design a Jimmy Eat World-inspired library card to help celebrate their 120th anniversary,” the band said in a statement. 

“We all grew up within a mile or so of the library in Downtown Mesa, and some of our earliest memories as kids were visits with our families or classmates to check out our favorite books. We believe so strongly in supporting all public libraries, but in particular the Mesa Public Library because of all it has and continues to provide the community.”

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The Jimmy Eat World limited-edition card will be available at all Mesa Public Library locations beginning Saturday, Oct. 10, in conjunction with the. The Mesa Main Library, 64 E. First St., will celebrate its 120th anniversary from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Current library cardholders can exchange their old card for the Jimmy Eat World design at no cost. New members can visit any branch with a photo ID and register for a card. 

“What’s cool about the libraries in Maricopa County is that if you live in Maricopa County, work in Maricopa County, or go to school, you can get a library card at any of the libraries within the county,” Sims said.

Mesa’s connection to Jimmy Eat World runs deep. All four band members grew up in Mesa, attending Mountain View and Westwood high schools. 

“We’ve had a great response,” Sims said. “Everybody has a connection to the band — went to school with them, had a family member who played in a band that opened for them.”

But the excitement hasn’t stopped at the county limits. Fans from around the world have been emailing the library, pleading for a card. 

Jimmy Eat World recently opened for My Chemical Romance at Chase Field Labor Day weekend. 

For Sims, who has spent decades playing in Phoenix’s music scene himself, the collaboration feels especially meaningful. 

“It’s also the ethos of music and public libraries,” he said. “There’s this overlap of really getting at enriching opportunities for yourself and a thriving sense of life.”