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Childrens Activities


Both libraries have a computer set up for children twelve years of age and under. Training provided. Call the Main Library or the North Branch for more details.

Storytime: Storytime is held year round at both the Mesquite Main Library and the North Branch. The Spring and Fall sessions of storytime span a 10 week period. During the summer, storytime covers an 8 week period. Storytime usually lasts for 30 minutes and consists of stories, filmstrips, fingerplays and group activities. The age for storytime is generally 3-5 years. For more information please call 972-216-6226 or 972-681-0465. Storytime is also provided so that young children may become acquainted with authors & illustrators of Children's Literature.

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MESQUITE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM

MAIN LIBRARY
300 W. GRUBB DRIVE * 972-216-6220
&

NORTH BRANCH LIBRARY
2600 OATES DRIVE * 972-681-0465


Storytimes At The Library

TUESDAYS
Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m
Main Library & North Branch Library
September 14 - November 16
February 15 - April 19
Ages 3 - 5

WEDNESDAYS
Infant Lapsit Storytime at 9:30 a.m.
Main Library only
September 15 - November 17
February 16 - April 20
Ages 6 - 12 months

The Young and the Restless at 10:30 a.m.
Main Library only
September 15 - November 17
February 16 - April 20
Ages 13 months to 24 months

THURSDAYS
Toddler Time at 10:30 a.m.
Main Library & North Branch Library
September 16 - November 18
February 17 - April 21
18 months - 3 years

SPECIAL CRAFT TIMES
September 10 at 4:00 p.m. - Fall Craft
October 29 at 4:00 p.m. - Halloween Craft
November 12 at 4:00 p.m. - Make a Christmas Card for a Soldier
November 19 at 4:00 p.m. - Thanksgiving Craft
December 2, 9, 16 & 23 at 4:00 p.m. - Holiday Craft
February 11 at 4:00 p.m.
March 11 at 4:00 p.m.
April 22 at 4:00 p.m.
May 6 at 4:00 p.m.
For ages 6 & up


ANIME CLUB AT THE MAIN LIBRARY!
The Main Library's anime club previews, discusses and recommends anime movies for the Main Library's collection.  The club is open to 12 to 18 year olds and meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m.  Keep up with the Anime Club at the Mesquite Public Library on the Young Adult Activities page and the Anime Club Blog.


ACTIVITIES AT THE NORTH BRANCH LIBRARY

SPECIAL CRAFT TIMES
September 3 at 4:00 p.m. - Back to School Craft
October 2 at 4:00 p.m. - Make a Card to send to a Soldier
October 29 at 4:00 p.m. - Halloween Craft
November 19 at 4:00 p.m. - Thanksgiving Craft
December 1 at 4:00 p.m. - Holiday Craft
December 15 at 4:00 p.m. - Christmas Craft
February 11 at 4:00 p.m.
March 15 at 4:00 p.m.
March 18 at 4:00 p.m.
April 15 at 4:00 p.m.
May 10 at 4:00 p.m.
ages 6 & up

Keep up with the Anime Club at the Mesquite Public Library on the Young Adult Activities page and the Anime Club Blog.




Infant Lapsit Storytime: This is a program geared for babies ages 6 months to 18 months.  There will be songs, fingerplays, books and time for parents to interact with each other.

Preschool Storytime: Storytime is recommended for children aged 3 - 5, 
and parents are welcome to stay.

Toddler Storytime: Toddler time is recommended for children aged 18 months - 3 years and is designed as a participatory activity for child and parent.