MesquiteTx Public Library System

10/24/2026

Halloween Happenings is back!

Please join us for a fun evening at the library! Activities will include a Halloween craft, temporary tattoos, games, a photo booth, and trick-or-treating in the library.

Ages 11 and under.

For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

10/23/2026

Calling all Mesquite small business owners, present and future!

Do you have a business idea but not sure what to do next? Have you started, but still confused about the finer points of who your customers are and how to make it all official?

We are here to help!

We are partnering with Dallas College and SPUR Mesquite to bring you FREE monthly workshops filled with practical, easy-to-understand information.

Join us November 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM: Find your offer & Get Legit.

Learn to:
• Decide what to sell. (Products? services? Both?)
• Understand who your customers are
• Research your market
• Move forward in making your business official

Whether you are still at the “I have an idea” stage, or you are getting serious about starting your business, this is the place to begin.

Register at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/rTvpg04Asc and take the first step that will get your business off the ground!

Join MesquiteTx Public Library System and Dallas College on the second Start Up to Success workshop on November 4th.

These classes are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 12:15 p.m. at the Mesquite Public Library. These practical workshops are designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners build, grow, and strengthen their businesses.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow, these workshops are a great opportunity to learn, connect, and move your business forward.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=7iSbVhg8yEOJ1ASZPHwitv8uJ81y8aNOhAfy6oYPZ2NUMVJIOEczQ0lXRTJEV1pTN0VOVlBPRjVIUi4u&route=shorturl

10/22/2026

We are so excited for Read Play Talk Festival & Community Expo! It's a book fair the whole family can enjoy!

📚 Just TWO days until the Read Play Talk Festival & Community Expo!

One of our favorite stops is the Scholastic Book Fair! Families can browse books and find something new to enjoy together. After all, building a love of reading starts with finding books kids are excited to open!

Be sure to add the Book Fair to your list of must-visit stops while you enjoy all the festival has to offer.

We’ll see you this Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Town East Mall!

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

Happy Monday! We are ready for an all-new week!

We have storytime for your little ones! Join us as we read books and learn fun songs. Then, on Thursday, we have Library Playdate, where children play, socialize, and learn through fun, active play activities.

Saturday, you can find us at the Read Play Talk festival! They will have free face painting, a free KidsZone, and more! Check it out!

After the festival, come by the Main Library and join us for Booked on Learning: Job & Career Readiness! Trying to decide where to start to find a job? Or not sure how to take the next step in your career? The library has everything you need! Learn how to improve your resume, explore interview etiquette, or negotiate raises. We can help with this and so much more!

Don't forget to mark your calendars for HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS next week!

Tell us what you are excited about this week at the library and win this week's golden ticket!

For more information, please visit https://www.cityofmesquite.com/454/Library

10/17/2026

We’re still celebrating October as Health Literacy Month! We are exploring how the library supports you in improving your mind, body, and soul! This week we are checking out all the Health Magazines that your library card offers!

Whether you’re looking for information on nutrition, fitness, or learning about overall health, there is a magazine for that! And the best part is that you can access them for FREE 24/7 through Libby!

Avoid the subscriptions and never even leave your house! Just download Libby, sign in with your library card and PIN, and browse magazines right on your phone!
Don’t have a library card yet? Stop by either location to get started today!

Your next great read is waiting!

For more information, please visit https://www.cityofmesquite.com/454/Library

10/15/2026

We are so excited for Pumpkinfest! Come find us and make a craft to take home!

10/12/2026

New week, new adventures for everyone at the library! Get ready to mark your calendars!

Tonight, join us for Hobby Hop! Each month, you can learn about a new hobby and get some real hands-on experience! This week? Loom Knitting! Ever wanted to try your hand at loom knitting? Come by the library and let us show you how!

Thursday: Homeschool Hangout! Join us to learn about time management while decorating your own planners. Learning and creativity? That's a great combination!

Out and about this weekend? So are we! Keep an eye out for us at Pumpkin Fest and come say hi!

Want more? We are gearing up for Halloween Happens! Mark your calendars for October 26 at 6 PM! Join us for a candy-filled evening with treats, crafts, and a glow room. Come in costume for a frightfully good time!

For more information, please visit https://www.cityofmesquite.com/454/Library

Don’t forget this week’s golden ticket! One lucky winner will get a ticket for FREE pizza at CiCi's! Come see us at Homeschool Hangout, show us you're following us on Facebook, and you'll be entered to win!

Wow, what a busy week at the library! Which event are you most excited to attend? Tell me in the comments!

10/10/2026

October is Health Literacy Month, and we're excited to celebrate all month long!

Your health journey is more than just doctors’ appointments; it’s also about finding the resources to help you take the best care of yourself, body AND mind! And the library is here to help you figure out where to start. Each week we will explore one of the many resources you can access through the library.

This week we are managing stress with a master class on Udemy. “Managing Stress and Building Resilience Masterclass” will help you decide what to do when life gets most stressful! Whether you are juggling work, family, friendships, or just trying to find inner calm, learning how to manage stress can make all the difference.

With this FREE online class, you will learn stress management, mindfulness, mental health, emotional intelligence, building confidence, healing, and more — all at your own pace. A healthier you might be just a click away!

Check out the class at https://www.cityofmesquite.com/604/Virtual-Library and see what you can learn!

10/08/2026