Faith Artists Exhibition

July 2, 2018, 8:00 AM - July 27, 2018, 5:00 PM @ Mesquite Arts Center

"Oratorio-Art Inspired by Music" The gallery is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summer Orchestra Readings

July 21, 2018, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Mesquite Arts Center

Open to any and all orchestra musicians looking to continue playing through the summer. June 2, 9, 16 and July 7, 14, 21. On July 21, the Mesquite Arts Center will open its doors at 10am to anyone interested in seeing the final rehearsal reading session.

Nibbles & Sips

July 26, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Opal Lawrence Historical Park

Join the Board of Directors for Historic Mesquite, Inc. to discuss the future of historic preservation in the community. The evening will include refreshments, a fundraising kick-off for the restoration of the New Hope Church, and fellowship with other like-minded preservationists.

Fourth Saturday Open House - Opal Lawrence Historical Park

July 28, 2018, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Spread the Love "Be Someone Day" Event

July 22, 2018, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Churches throughout Mesquite

In celebration of National Be Someone Day, Mesquite congregations throughout the city will join together on Sunday, July 22, for a special day of giving. National Be Someone Day challenges each of us to take ten seconds to make a difference. In response, faith leaders throughout Mesquite are encouraging their congregations to bring a jar of peanut butter and/or jelly to church on July 22 to support the City of Mesquite's Spread the Love campaign. All donations go to the two food pantries in Mesquite, Sharing Life Community Outreach and Mesquite Social Services, for distribution. For more information on the program, please visit www.cityofmesquite.com/SpreadTheLove or contact the program coordinator, Julie Whitworth, at 972-216-6286 or [email protected]

Town Hall Tuesday: City Budget

July 24, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Mesquite City Hall

City Budget: Attendees can learn about the City of Mesquite budget and operations, and have the opportunity to offer input as the City Council prepares for their annual budget retreat to plan the Fiscal Year 2019 budget. For more information, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/TownHall.

The Marketplace in Mesquite

July 28, 2018, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Mesquite's Heritage Square, 150 W. Main Street.

Experience this European-style market right in downtown Mesquite's Heritage Square, 150 W. Main Street. There will be one-of-a-kind crafts, fresh produce, delicious food and more. The Marketplace is open from 9 a.m. – 2 pm every 2nd and 4th Saturday, April – November.

Snuffer's Spread the Love Fundraiser

July 29, 2018, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Snuffer's

Dine In. Do Good. Join the City of Mesquite, Mesquite Social Services and Sharing Life Community Outreach on Sunday, July 29, from 5 - 8 p.m. at Snuffer's in Mesquite and help support the Spread the Love campaign. Print off the flyer at www.cityofmesquite.com/Snuffers, present it to your server and a percentage of your meal's cost will be donated to the Spread the Love campaign. The Spread the Love campaign accepts donations of peanut butter and jelly as well as financial contributions during the spring and summer months to help feed children in food insecure families during the summer when free or reduced school lunches are unavailable. All donations go to the two food pantries in Mesquite, Sharing Life Community Outreach and Mesquite Social Services, for distribution. For more information on the program, please visit www.cityofmesquite.com/SpreadTheLove or contact the program coordinator, Julie Whitworth, at 972-216-6286 or [email protected]

Reading to a Therapy Dog!

July 21, 2018, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Mesquite North Branch Library

Did you know that dogs love to read too? Well they do, especially by kids! Reading to a non-judgmental partner helps give children extra practice with reading and oral skills. Reading to dogs can also help build confidence in beginning readers.

Saturday Special Kids Lego Club

July 21, 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Mesquite North Branch Library

Join us and build your own creations with the Library's Legos. For ages 10 and under.

Movie Time - Sherlock Gnomes

July 23, 2018, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Mesquite Main Library

Please join us to watch feature length movies with your friends at the library. Movies are approximately 1 ½ - 2 hours in length. Movies are for all ages.

Craft Time

July 23, 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Mesquite North Branch Library

Join us at the library to make a great craft to take home! Crafts recommended for ages 10 and under.

Tea and Crafts for Adults

July 23, 2018, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Mesquite Main Library

Relax with a cup of coffee or tea and learn a new craft at the Library. Open to Adults

Preschool Story Time

July 24, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Both Mesquite Main and North Branch Library

There is a mix of songs, rhymes, finger plays, and books. However, there is a greater emphasis on books, on longer stories with more challenging content, and on independent participation by the kids. Children will be introduced to group participation, and caregivers will learn some songs and rhymes to share with their children at home. This program is an opportunity for children to mature socially and developmentally in preparation for school. Sounds, letter recognition, and new words that will help them grow into pre-readers all while having fun. Program length: approx. 30 minutes. This program is recommended for children 3 to 5 years old.

Cookies and Crafts for Teens

July 24, 2018, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Mesquite Main Library

Come join us for snacks at the Library and have a blast making a craft to take home. For Teens ages 11-18.

Special Guest - Science of Spin

July 24, 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Mesquite North Branch Library

Enjoy simple spinning object such as gyroscopes, yo-yos, spin tops, diabolos, wheels, footballs  and flying discs. For ages 3 and up.

Evening Story Time - Main Library Only

July 24, 2018, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Mesquite Main Library Children's Program Room

Family Evening Storytime is for all ages. For more information, please call 972-216-6220.

Young and the Restless - Main Library

July 25, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Mesquite Main Library

There will be age appropriate songs, finger-plays, books and time for parents to interact with each other. Program length: approx. 30 minutes. This program is for children 1 to 2 years old.

Get in the Game

July 25, 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Mesquite North Branch Library

Hey kids! Come to the library on Wednesdays to play video games! The remaining Get in the Game dates are: June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, and July 25.

Toddler Story Time

July 26, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Both Mesquite Main and North Branch Library

The activities will engage the children with a great mix of books, finger-plays, songs and action rhymes your toddler will be learning. This program is recommended for children 2 to 3 years old.

Special Guest - Magic by Marty

July 26, 2018, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Mesquite Main Library

Join us throughout the summer each week at the Main Library for a special guest. Marty Westerman’s high-energy personality sets him apart from all the rest of the magicians. Marty will definitely amaze you with his sleight of hand. He is the ultimate entertainer and his incorporation of comedy and wit only enhances his polished presentation of sleight-of-hand. For ages 3 and up.

Lego Club

July 26, 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Mesquite North Branch Library

Join us and build your own creations with the Library's Legos. For ages 10 and under.

Craft Time

July 27, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Mesquite Main Library

Join us at the library to make a great craft to take home! Recommended for ages 10 and under.

Building with Legos

July 27, 2018, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Mesquite Main Library

Join us to make something creative and fun using the Library's many Legos. For ages 10 and under.

Special Guest - Perot Tech Truck

July 27, 2018, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Mesquite North Branch Library

Join us throughout the summer each week at the North Branch Library for a special guest. Engage in a hands-on STEAM experience! Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Ages 6 - 12.

Teen Movie Matinee

July 28, 2018, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Mesquite North Branch Library

Please join us at the North Branch Library for a movie. Movies are on Saturday, July 28, August 25, September 22, October 20, November 17 and December 15 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages 13 – 18 years old. For more information, call the Mesquite North Branch Library at 972-681-0465.

Teen LEGO Club at the Main Library

July 28, 2018, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Mesquite Main Library Teen Lego Club is meeting on Saturday July 28 in the main Library meeting room. Come and exercise your creativity and engineering skills. Open to Teens ages 11-18.

Saturday Special Kids Lego Club

July 28, 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Mesquite Main Library

Join us and build your own creations with the Library's Legos. For ages 10 and under.