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Texas Area Artists will hold an exhibition, “Pigment of the Imagination 2009,” in the Main and Chamber Galleries. The galleries are M-F 8a-5p and during performances.
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Wednesday, July 1st thru Thursday, July 30th
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Texas Area Artists will host their monthly meeting and artist demonstration at 2p in the Rehearsal Hall. The public is invited. Call 214-566-8269 for information.
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Sunday, July 12th
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Mesquite Creative Arts Club monthly meeting begins at 7p and features an artist demonstration. Call 972/463-6004 for information
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Monday, July 13th
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 EVERYDAY SCIENCE CLUB at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive explores science through simple activities on Wednesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Recommended for children ages 7 and up.
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Wednesday, July 1st
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 MOVIE TIME - HORTON HEARS A WHO at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive at 2:30 p.m. For all ages.
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Wednesday, July 1st
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 Summer Teen Cafe : "Find Those Words" Play online word games on the library's computers. For teens aged 12 to 18 only. Wednesday, July 1, 2009, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Mesquite Public Library, 300 West Grubb Drive. Refreshments will be provided.
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Wednesday, July 1st
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 Patrons of the Mesquite Public Library are invited to join the BOOK CLUB. Each Month the Club will read a different book and then meet to discuss it. The Club will meet the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive. The next meeting is Thursday, July 2nd. The featured book is THE WEDNESDAY LETTERS by Jason Wright. For more information call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.
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Thursday, July 2nd
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 TODDLER TIME at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive at 10:00 a.m. and the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday on July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. For ages 18 months to 3 years.
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Thursday, July 2nd
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 SUMMER READING CLUB SPECIAL GUEST - ZOONIVERSITY at the Mesquite North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive at 3:30 p.m. Be sure to come and see what four unusual and exotic animals Alison will bring to the library. This program is for ages 3 and up.
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Thursday, July 2nd
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 CRAFT TIME at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive on Friday, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Craft time is recommended for 2nd grade and up, though younger children may join us if accompanied by an adult.
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Friday, July 3rd
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 GAMES & GABS at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive at 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. every Monday on July 6, 13, 20 & 27.
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Monday, July 6th
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 Children in 3rd-6th grades are invited to join the BLUEBONNET BOOK CLUB. The Bluebonnet Book Club meets on alternating Tuesdays at the Mesquite North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive, from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. At each meeting, we will discuss a different book from the 2009-2010 Texas Bluebonnet Award Nominee List. The featured book for July 7th is ¡Yum! ¡MmMm! ¡Que Rico!: America's Sproutings by Pat Mora. For more information and a full schedule of books, contact Susan Harding at the Mesquite North Branch Library at 972-681-0467.
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Tuesday, July 7th
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 PRESCHOOL STORYTIME at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive and the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive every Tuesday on July 7, 14, 21 & 28. at 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. For ages 3 - 5.
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Tuesday, July 7th
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EVERYDAY SCIENCE CLUB at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive explores science through simple activities on Wednesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Recommended for children ages 7 and up.
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Wednesday, July 8th
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MOVIE TIME - WALL-E at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive at 2:30 p.m. For all ages.
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Wednesday, July 8th
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Summer Teen Cafe : "Mystery Dinner Theatre" in the middle of the day! Learn some acting tips from a professional actor and play a mystery drama.For teens aged 12 to 18 only. Wednesday, July 8, 2009, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Mesquite Public Library, 300 West Grubb Drive. Refreshments will be provided.
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Wednesday, July 8th
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TODDLER TIME at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive at 10:00 a.m. and the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday on July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. For ages 18 months to 3 years.
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Thursday, July 9th
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 SUMMER READING CLUB SPECIAL GUEST - DAN GIBSON popular singer and storyteller at the Mesquite North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive at 3:30 p.m. For all ages.
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Thursday, July 9th
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 SUMMER READING CLUB SPECIAL GUEST - BONKERS THE CLOWN at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive at 2:30 p.m. Bonkers is one of our favorites returning to the library to share his clowning skills. Be sure to come "clown" around with us! For all ages.
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Thursday, July 9th
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CRAFT TIME at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive on Friday, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Craft time is recommended for 2nd grade and up, though younger children may join us if accompanied by an adult.
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Friday, July 10th
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 CRAFT TIME at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive at 10:30 a.m. every Friday, June 19 & 26 and July 10, 17, 24 & 31. For children ages 6 & up. Younger children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a parent.
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Friday, July 10th
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 LIBRARY LAND at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive at 2:30 p.m. on July 10, 24 & 31. Library Land is open to children ages 7 & up. Younger children are welcome if accompanied by a parent.
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Friday, July 10th
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 The MANGA BOOK CLUB for Middle School and High School students meets every other Saturday on July 11 & 25 at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Manga books that we are currently reading are discussed as well as Anime series and regular YA novels. For more information, call Susan Harding at 972-681-0465 or check the Manga Book Club blog.
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Saturday, July 11th thru Saturday, July 25th
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 DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11 & 25. DDR is a Japanese music-dancing video game that has become popular around the world. The game is played on a dance pad with four arrow panels: left, right, up, and down. Synchronized to the rhythm of the music, arrows cross the screen. When the arrows hit the target zone, the player hits same arrow panel with their feet. People compete with each other for higher scores on the same song. But don’t worry! We’ll teach you how to play and there are multiple levels so both beginning and advanced players can all enjoy the game! For ages 8 & up.
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Saturday, July 11th
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GAMES & GABS at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive at 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. every Monday on July 6, 13, 20 & 27.
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Monday, July 13th
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LIBRARY LAND at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive at 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday on July 14 & 28.
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Tuesday, July 14th
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PRESCHOOL STORYTIME at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive and the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive every Tuesday on July 7, 14, 21 & 28. at 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. For ages 3 - 5.
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Tuesday, July 14th
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EVERYDAY SCIENCE CLUB at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive explores science through simple activities on Wednesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Recommended for children ages 7 and up.
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Wednesday, July 15th
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MOVIE TIME - OPEN SEASON at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive at 2:30 p.m. For all ages.
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Wednesday, July 15th
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Summer Teen Cafe : "The Sensational Sixties" Decorate your own t-shirt while learning a little about the 1960's in America. For teens aged 12 to 18 only. Wednesday, July 15, 2009, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Mesquite Public Library, 300 West Grubb Drive. Refreshments will be provided.
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Wednesday, July 15th
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TODDLER TIME at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive at 10:00 a.m. and the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday on July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. For ages 18 months to 3 years.
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Thursday, July 16th
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CRAFT TIME at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive on Friday, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Craft time is recommended for 2nd grade and up, though younger children may join us if accompanied by an adult.
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Friday, July 17th
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 SUMMER READING CLUB SPECIAL GUEST - WHIRLED ON A STRING at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive at 2:30 p.m. Do you like yoyos? Well you don't have to go "Around the world", just come see what a professional can do with one. Whirled on a String will be presenting all kinds of yoyo tricks. For ages 4 and up.
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Friday, July 17th
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CRAFT TIME at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive at 10:30 a.m. every Friday, June 19 & 26 and July 10, 17, 24 & 31. For children ages 6 & up. Younger children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a parent.
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Friday, July 17th
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GAMES & GABS at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive at 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. every Monday on July 6, 13, 20 & 27.
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Monday, July 20th
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Children in 3rd-6th grades are invited to join the BLUEBONNET BOOK CLUB. The Bluebonnet Book Club meets on alternating Tuesdays at the Mesquite North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive, from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. At each meeting, we will discuss a different book from the 2009-2010 Texas Bluebonnet Award Nominee List. The featured book for July 21st is We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball by Pat Mora. For more information and a full schedule of books, contact Susan Harding at the Mesquite North Branch Library at 972-681-0467.
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Tuesday, July 21st
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PRESCHOOL STORYTIME at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive and the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive every Tuesday on July 7, 14, 21 & 28. at 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. For ages 3 - 5.
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Tuesday, July 21st
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EVERYDAY SCIENCE CLUB at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive explores science through simple activities on Wednesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Recommended for children ages 7 and up.
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Wednesday, July 22nd
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MOVIE TIME - HOTEL FOR DOGS at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive at 2:30 p.m. For all ages.
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Wednesday, July 22nd
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Summer Teen Cafe : "You Want Me to Eat That?" A professional chef will discuss exotic and unusual foods from around the world. Teens can try a chocolate-covered insect, scorpion lillipop, fried shrimp's head and more! For teens aged 12 to 18 only. Wednesday, July 22, 2009, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Mesquite Public Library, 300 West Grubb Drive. Refreshments will be provided.
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Wednesday, July 22nd
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 The Mesquite Public Library's TEEN ANIME CLUB will meet on Thursday, July 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the front meeting room of the main library, 300 West Grubb Drive. Teenagers view and discuss anime for the library's collection. The anime for this month will be announced soon. For questions, please call the library at 972-216-6220 or check the Anime Club blog for current activities.
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Thursday, July 23rd
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TODDLER TIME at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive at 10:00 a.m. and the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday on July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. For ages 18 months to 3 years.
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Thursday, July 23rd
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 SUMMER READING CLUB SPECIAL GUEST - WILDLIFE ON THE MOVE at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive at 2:30 p.m. Please join us for a new program at the library as Wildlife on the Move presents animals in an entertaining, exciting, and educational way. For ages 3 and up.
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Thursday, July 23rd
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CRAFT TIME at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive on Friday, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Craft time is recommended for 2nd grade and up, though younger children may join us if accompanied by an adult.
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Friday, July 24th
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CRAFT TIME at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive at 10:30 a.m. every Friday, June 19 & 26 and July 10, 17, 24 & 31. For children ages 6 & up. Younger children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a parent.
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Friday, July 24th
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LIBRARY LAND at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive at 2:30 p.m. on July 10, 24 & 31. Library Land is open to children ages 7 & up. Younger children are welcome if accompanied by a parent.
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Friday, July 24th
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The MANGA BOOK CLUB for Middle School and High School students meets every other Saturday on July 11 & 25 at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Manga books that we are currently reading are discussed as well as Anime series and regular YA novels. For more information, call Susan Harding at 972-681-0465 or check the Manga Book Club blog.
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Saturday, July 25th
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DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11 & 25. DDR is a Japanese music-dancing video game that has become popular around the world. The game is played on a dance pad with four arrow panels: left, right, up, and down. Synchronized to the rhythm of the music, arrows cross the screen. When the arrows hit the target zone, the player hits same arrow panel with their feet. People compete with each other for higher scores on the same song. But don’t worry! We’ll teach you how to play and there are multiple levels so both beginning and advanced players can all enjoy the game! For ages 8 & up.
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Saturday, July 25th
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GAMES & GABS at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive at 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. every Monday on July 6, 13, 20 & 27.
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Monday, July 27th
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LIBRARY LAND at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive at 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday on July 14 & 28.
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Tuesday, July 28th
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PRESCHOOL STORYTIME at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive and the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive every Tuesday on July 7, 14, 21 & 28. at 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. For ages 3 - 5.
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Tuesday, July 28th
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EVERYDAY SCIENCE CLUB at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive explores science through simple activities on Wednesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Recommended for children ages 7 and up.
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Wednesday, July 29th
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MOVIE TIME - KUNG FU PANDA at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive at 2:30 p.m. For all ages.
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Wednesday, July 29th
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Summer Teen Cafe : "Snap or Click!" Learn about photography and how to impove your digital pictures. Bring your own digital camera or the library will provide a few disposable cameras. For teens aged 12 to 18 only. Wednesday, July 29, 2009, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Mesquite Public Library, 300 West Grubb Drive. Refreshments will be provided.
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Wednesday, July 29th
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TODDLER TIME at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive at 10:00 a.m. and the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday on July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. For ages 18 months to 3 years.
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Thursday, July 30th
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 SUMMER READING CLUB SPECIAL GUEST - GERALD EDMUNDSON AND HIS MAGIC ACT at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive at 2:30 p.m. Gerald Edmundson is well-known as a classy, traditional magician. He is sure to "conjure" up a great time for all with his awesome magic act. For all ages.
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Thursday, July 30th
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 SUMMER READING CLUB SPECIAL GUEST - CREATURE TEACHER - Creature Teacher will be bringing some more animals for us to learn about at the Mesquite North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive at 3:30 p.m.
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Thursday, July 30th
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CRAFT TIME at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive on Friday, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Craft time is recommended for 2nd grade and up, though younger children may join us if accompanied by an adult.
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Friday, July 31st
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CRAFT TIME at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive at 10:30 a.m. every Friday, June 19 & 26 and July 10, 17, 24 & 31. For children ages 6 & up. Younger children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a parent.
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Friday, July 31st
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LIBRARY LAND at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive at 2:30 p.m. on July 10, 24 & 31. Library Land is open to children ages 7 & up. Younger children are welcome if accompanied by a parent.
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Friday, July 31st
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 It’s movie madness with Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department! Come experience the joy of FREE movie watching in the great outdoors. Bring your picnic basket, lawn chairs and blankets so you can truly enjoy this family event. Movies in the Park is a free event that begins at dusk at City Lake Park and is offered monthly, weather permitting. This month enjoy Madagascar 2.
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Friday, July 10th
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