 COMPUTER BASICS offered from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Mesquite Public Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive. A basic computer class with no experience required. Students are taught how to use the mouse, how to navigate in Microsoft Windows, and file structure in Windows. SEATING AVAILABLE ON FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. For more information, call 972-216-6220.
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Wednesday, May 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, May 2nd. The featured book is DOLCI DI LOVE by Sarah-Kate Lynch. For more information call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.
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Thursday, May 2nd
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 The FRIENDS OF THE MESQUITE PUBLIC LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE will be held on Thursday, May 2nd for MEMBERS ONLY (membership available at the door) from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Opened to the GENERAL PUBLIC on Friday, May 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Mesquite Public Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive. Public is welcome to come browse and buy a bargain. All proceeds benefit the library.
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Thursday, May 2nd
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 GAMES & GAB at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive on Thursday, May 2 and 30 at 4:00 p.m. Play games and gab with your friends or make new ones!
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Thursday, May 2nd
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The FRIENDS OF THE MESQUITE PUBLIC LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE will be held on Thursday, May 2nd for MEMBERS ONLY (membership available at the door) from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Opened to the GENERAL PUBLIC on Friday, May 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Mesquite Public Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive. Public is welcome to come browse and buy a bargain. All proceeds benefit the library.
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Friday, May 3rd
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The FRIENDS OF THE MESQUITE PUBLIC LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE will be held on Thursday, May 2nd for MEMBERS ONLY (membership available at the door) from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Opened to the GENERAL PUBLIC on Friday, May 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Mesquite Public Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive. Public is welcome to come browse and buy a bargain. All proceeds benefit the library.
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Saturday, May 4th
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COMPUTER BASICS offered from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Mesquite North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive. A basic computer class with no experience required. Students are taught how to use the mouse, keyboard, and internet search. The class will also create a document using text insertion, deleting, formatting, saving and printing. Registration is required for all classes at the Reference Desk, 972-681-0465.
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Tuesday, May 7th
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 MICROSOFT WORD 2007 BASICS offered from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Mesquite Public Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive. A beginning class in Microsoft Word 2007. Basic mouse skills preferred. Students are taught skills such as selecting, modifying text, cutting and pasting, opening, and saving a document. SEATING AVAILABLE ON FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. For more information, call 972-216-6220.
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Wednesday, May 8th
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 MOTHER'S DAY CRAFT TIME at the Mesquite North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive on Thursday, May 9 at 4:00 p.m. Make something special to give to your mom! Craft time is recommended for ages 6 and up, though younger children may join us if accompanied by an adult.
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Thursday, May 9th
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MOTHER'S DAY CRAFT TIME at the Mesquite Public Library, 300 West Grubb Drive on Friday, May 10 at 4:30 p.m. Make something special to give to your mom! Craft time is recommended for ages 6 and up, though younger children may join us if accompanied by an adult.
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Friday, May 10th
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 BUILD WITH LEGOS at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive on Saturday, May 11 & 25 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. For ages 5 & up.
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Saturday, May 11th
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 Downloading 101 - Would you like to read eBooks or listen to eAudiobooks on your computer or tablet? Come to Downloading 101 at the Mesquite Public Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive, on Saturday, May 11th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and learn how to use Mesquite Public Library System’s eBooks and eAudiobooks with your eReader, computer or tablet. Call 972-216-6220 for more information.
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Saturday, May 11th
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 SUMMER VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS – Saturday, May 11th at 11:00 am. Main Library location, 300 West Grubb Drive. To volunteer for the Summer Reading Club program at the Mesquite Main Library, please complete a Volunteer Application form and attend one of the orientation sessions. Volunteer orientation sessions will be offered on Saturday, May 11th at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 30th at 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 7th at 4:30 p.m. and Monday, June 17th at 4:30 p.m. No registration is required to attend these sessions. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old. To print the application, go to: Volunteer Application at www.cityofmesquite.com/volunteer/application.php Download the application, complete it and submit it to the library. For more information call the Main Library at 972-216-6220. Please note: The City of Mesquite does not accept court-ordered community service hours.
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Saturday, May 11th
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MICROSOFT WORD class offered from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the Mesquite North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive. The class will offer Word basics, text formatting, copying, pasting, printing and saving a document. Students will also learn to navigate the web and copy text and pictures into the Word document. Registration is required for all classes at the Reference Desk, 972-681-0465.
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Tuesday, May 14th
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 E-MAIL FOR BEGINNERS offered from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Mesquite Public Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive. An introduction to the World Wide Web-based e-mail. Experience using a mouse is required. Students learn how to establish an e-mail account (using Hotmail), compose and send a message; read, forward, and delete e-mails; make folders and an address book; and become familiar with some of the e-mail terminology and etiquette. SEATING AVAILABLE ON FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. For more information, call 972-216-6220.
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Wednesday, May 15th
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 MOVIE TIME at the Mesquite North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive. Come join us for FINDING NEMO on Thursday, May 16 at 4:00 p.m.
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Thursday, May 16th
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 FRIENDS OF THE MESQUITE PUBLIC LIBRARY MEETING at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive at 7:00 p.m. Special Guest: Jim Gatewood and author of Bonnie Parker's Baby Daughter and The Devil's Back Porch. Enjoy light refreshments & meet new FRIENDS!
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Thursday, May 16th
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 SUMMER READING CLUB SPECIAL GUEST - RONALD MCDONALD! at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive on Monday, July 15 at 2:30 p.m. Come and see a familiar face in a new place! Ronald McDonald will present a show that is sure to entertain you. You won't want to miss this show! Ages 4 & up.
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Monday, May 20th
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 MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR BEGINNERS offered from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Mesquite North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive. Experience with Microsoft Word or attendance to Microsoft Word class is a prerequisite to signing up for the course. Students are taught the basics of Excel spreadsheets, such as entering and editing data, creating and editing math formulas, using preexisting math formulas, and formatting cells, rows and columns. Registration is required for all classes at the Reference Desk, 972-681-0465.
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Tuesday, May 21st
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MICROSOFT EXCEL 2007 FOR BEGINNERS offered from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Mesquite Public Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive. Experience with Microsoft Word or attendance to Microsoft Word Basics is a prerequisite to signing up for the course. Students are taught the basics of Excel spreadsheets, such as entering and editing data, creating and editing math formulas, using preexisting math formulas, and formatting cells, rows and columns. SEATING AVAILABLE ON FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. For more information, call 972-216-6220.
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Wednesday, May 22nd
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 LIBRARY LAND at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive on Thursday, May 23 at 4:00 p.m. Get from home to the library on your game board. A board game where everyone plays and everyone wins!
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Thursday, May 23rd
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BUILD WITH LEGOS at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive on Saturday, May 11 & 25 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. For ages 5 & up.
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Saturday, May 25th
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 The Mesquite Main and North Branch Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
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Monday, May 27th
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 RESUMES class offered from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Mesquite North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive. The class includes what a resume is about, common mistakes and the first step in writing. Types of resumes, objectives, work history and education sections will be addressed. Students will learn the importance of highlighting your strengths and promoting positive information which will support your objective. Registration is required for all classes at the Reference Desk, 972-681-0465.
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Tuesday, May 28th
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GAMES & GAB at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive on Thursday, May 30 at 4:00 p.m. Play games and gab with your friends or make new ones!
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Thursday, May 30th
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SUMMER VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS – Thursday, May 30th at 4:30 p.m. Main Library location, 300 West Grubb Drive. To volunteer for the Summer Reading Club program at the Mesquite Main Library, please complete a Volunteer Application form and attend one of the orientation sessions. Volunteer orientation sessions will be offered on Saturday, May 11th at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 30th at 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 7th at 4:30 p.m. and Monday, June 17th at 4:30 p.m. No registration is required to attend these sessions. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old. To print the application, go to: Volunteer Application at www.cityofmesquite.com/volunteer/application.php Download the application, complete it and submit it to the library. For more information call the Main Library at 972-216-6220. Please note: The City of Mesquite does not accept court-ordered community service hours.
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Thursday, May 30th
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