What is happening with the Mesa FamilySearch Library?

Former Mesa FamilySearch Library building

During a recent short visit to Mesa, Arizona, we took the opportunity to visit the site of the renovation of the Mesa, Arizona Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and included checking out the status of the building formerly used by the Mesa FamilySearch Library. The building is still standing and enclosed by a construction fence. The area in front of the building is being used for construction materials storage.

Former Mesa FamilySearch Library Building

Meanwhile, construction on the Mesa Temple renovation is proceeding. The entire grounds of the Temple have been removed including the Visitors Center. Here are two photos of the construction.

Looking at the Temple from the southeast side where the Visitors Center once stood

Another view of the Temple from the Southeast side showing a few trees have been preserved

We walked around the entire Temple block and took photos.

Mesa Arizona Temple East Side 1

The vacant lot south of the Mesa FamilySearch Library building is being used for the storage of trees removed from the Temple Lot.

Looking north towards the Mesa FamilySearch Library Building

Construction on the Southeast corner of the Temple includes what is likely a new heating and cooling structure.

Construction on the southeast corner of the Temple Lot

Mesa Temple Construction from the south

The Family History Training Center building on the east side of the Temple is also being renovated.

Family History Library Training Center

The reflecting pool and stairway on the east side of the Temple are also gone.

East side of the Mesa Temple

In the above image, you can see the FamilySearch Family History Library building in the distance. One tiny spot of plants and flowers has survived so far.

Plants and Flowers Mesa Temple

On Main Street, across from the Temple to the east, the entire section of houses and buildings have been removed for the construction of a new Visitors Center and Family History Center. There will also be some commercial space and some apartments or condos.

Construction on Main Street to the west of the Temple

One last view of the Temple Lot from the north side on Main Street looking south where the Visitors Center was previously visible.

Mesa Temple from the north along Main Street

If you are wondering, yes, it was sprinkling a little and the weather was perfect. We are planning on returning periodically to the area and so we might be able to provide an update sometime.