Historic Mesquite invites you to learn about upcoming projects and volunteer opportunities while enjoying free snacks and drinks.

The City Council Budget Workshop for Fiscal Year 2020 will be held on Friday, July 19. The workshop is open to the public and will be held from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Training Rooms A and B at Mesquite City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Avenue. View the meeting agenda online at www.cityofmesquite.com/CouncilAgenda or watch the workshop live online at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings.

First day for City Council candidates to file to be placed on the ballot. For more information, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/2019CityElections or call the City Secretary Office at 972-216-6244.

On July 22, STAR Transit will hold a public meeting to obtain citizen input regarding transportation in Mesquite, including changes to the Mesquite COMPASS route and the addition of Mobility on Demand. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave. Transportation to the meeting is available within the Mesquite city limits. Call 877-631-5278 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to schedule a ride. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/TransitMeeting for more information.

Presenters Amanda Flynn and Bridget Moon will tell you where the money is and how to get it. As a bonus, apply for a $10,000 business loan on-site. This workshop is the second in a series of four. Cost is $35 for all four classes or $10 for single sessions. Enroll now at MesquiteEcoDev.com/Events or call 972-216-6446 for more information.

Texas Law Enforcement Officers will be working hard to serve you and collect donations for the Special Olympics of Texas at the Tip a Cop Torch Run. The event will be held on July 25, 5 - 9 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse, 1420 Peachtree Road, in Mesquite. Visit www.sotx.org/letr for more information.

Come by Mesquite's downtown square, 150 W. Main St., to shop produce, crafts and culinary items from local vendors and merchants. The Marketplace take places 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday through November. Learn more at TheMarketplaceDFW.com.

Please join us to create a Galaxy in a Jar craft. For ages 5 – 10. For more information, please call 972-216-6220.

During the summer, come play different games and talk with friends. For ages 10 and under. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

Join us for a maker-based science, technology, engineering, and art and math experience. Recommended for ages 6-12. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

Come and watch feature length movies with your friends at the library. For all ages. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

Join us to play different games and talk with friends! All ages. For more information, please call the North Branch at 972-681-0465.

Tuesdays, June 4 - July 23, 2019. Preschool Storytime is at both the 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. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220 or the North Branch Library at 972-681-0465.

Tuesday, June 4 – July 23, 2019. Evening Storytime is for all ages at the Mesquite Main Library location only. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

Wednesdays, June 5 – July 24, 2019. The Young and the Restless Pre-Toddler Storytime is at the Mesquite Main Library location only. 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. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

Come exercise your creativity and science, technology, engineering, arts and math skills with hands on activities at STEM Club. Recommended for ages 12 and under. For more information, please call the Mesquite North Branch at 972-681-0465.

Toddler Storytime is at both the 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. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220 or the North Branch Library at 972-681-0465.

Presented by the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. Discover how fossils are created, their importance, dinosaur facts and adaptations. Recommended for ages 12 and under. For more information, please call the North Branch Library at 972-681-0465.

Blow bigger bubbles with Bernadette The Bubble Lady. Performance recommended for ages 12 and under. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

Please join us to create an Ice Cream in a Bag craft. For ages 5 – 10. For more information, please call 972-216-6220.

During the summer, join us to make something fun with the Library's Legos. For ages 10 and under. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

The Teen Lego Club meets on Saturdays in the Main Library meeting room. Come and exercise your creativity and engineering skills. Open to Teens ages 11 – 18. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

The Kids Lego Club meets every month on the fourth Saturday. Join us to build with Lego's in the library meeting room with the remaining date of August 24 at 4:00 p.m. For ages 3-10.

Join us to play different games and talk with friends! All ages. For more information, please call the North Branch at 972-681-0465.

Join us to watch a sing-along movie. For ages 12 and under. For title or other information, please call the North Branch Library at 972-681-0465