CHILDREN’S SERVICES

There are programs for children throughout the year. Check the Calendar of Events for specific dates, times and locations.

Storytimes are held year round at both the Mesquite Main Library and the Mesquite North Branch Library. The Spring and Fall sessions of storytime span a 10 week period. During the summer, storytime covers an 8 week period. There are different storytime programs aimed at the different ages and developmental stages of young children:

  • Lapsit Storytime is for babies 6 months to 1 year old
  • Young and the Restless Storytime is for children 1 to 2 years old
  • Toddler Storytime is recommended for children 18 months to 3 years old
  • Preschool Storytime is recommended for children 3 to 5 years old.
TUESDAYS
 Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m.
Feb 14 – April 17 (Main Library)
Feb 14 – April 17 (North Branch)
Ages 3 – 5

 
WEDNESDAYS

Infant Lapsit Storytime at 9:30 a.m.
Feb 15 – April 18 (Main Library only)
Ages 6 months – 1 year

The Young and the Restless at 10:30 a.m.
Feb 15 – April 18 (Main Library only)
Ages 1 - 2

 
THURSDAYS
 Toddler Time at 10:30 a.m.
Feb 16 – April 19 (Main Library)
Feb 16 – April 19 (North Branch)
18 months - 3 years 		 

ACTIVITIES AT THE MAIN LIBRARY

Spring Craft Times, 4:00

February 9:
March 1:
March 16:
April 6:
May 11: 		Valentine’s Day Craft
Dr. Seuss Craft
St. Patrick’s Day Craft
Easter Craft
Mother’s Day Craft

Spring Break Specials, 4:00 pm:

March 12:
March 13:
March 14:
March 15:
March 16: 		Movie Time
Wii time
Princess Fairy Tea party
Movie Time
St. Patrick’s Day Craft

ACTIVITIES AT THE NORTH BRANCH LIBRARY

Science Club, Thursdays in January, 4:00

Ages 8-12
Have fun with science activities!

Thrilling Thursdays, 4:00:

February 2:
February 9:
February 16:
February 23:
March 1:
March 8:
March 22:
March 29:
Library Land
Valentine’s Day Craft
Games & Gab
Movie Time
Dr. Seuss Craft
Movie Time
Get in the Game, Jr.
Library Land

Spring Break Specials, 4:00:

March 12:
March 13:
March 14:
March 15:
Games & Gab
Spring Craft
Get in the Game (For kids in grade 6-12)
St. Patrick’s Day Craft

Get a Clue … at the Library!

Summer Reading Club starts June 4th!
Saturday, July 28th is the last day to turn in reading logs.

The Summer Reading Club encourages children through age 12 to read for pleasure during the summer when they are out of school. There will be craft times, game times, and special guest performers at both library locations.

Please check the Calendar of Events for specific dates, times and locations.

The Children’s Librarians can provide library tours or programs for groups, daycares or schools. Contact them at 972-216-6226 (Mesquite Main Library) or 972-681-0465 (Mesquite North Branch Library.)

The online resource TexShare Library of Texas has some databases specifically aimed at children, including EBSCO Kids Search and Searchasaurus. These are available in the library or from your home computer. You will need a log in and password to access this site. Ask the Children’s Librarian for more details.

Both libraries have a computer set up for children 12 years of age and under. Ask the Children’s Librarian for more details.