The Mesquite North Branch Library at 2600 Oates Drive hosts a Manga Book Club open to middle school and high school age students.  The club meets alternating Saturdays from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the meeting room at the North Branch Library.  Club members talk about Manga titles that they are currently following as well as any books that they are reading and would like to recommend to others.  During the second half of the meeting, members watch episodes from Anime series.

The Mesquite Public Library at 300 West Grubb Drive hosts a Teen Anime Club open to 12 to 18 year olds.  The club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the front meeting room of the Main Library.  The Anime club previews, discusses and recommends anime movies for the Main Library's collection. 

Keep up with the Manga Book Club and the Anime Club at the Mesquite Public Library Manga Book Club and Anime Club Blog.  You can check for upcoming meeting dates and times, discuss your favorite Manga series, Anime movies and suggest titles and movies for the library's collection.

The Texas Lone Star Reading list is a set of 20 Young Adult titles recommended for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.  The Mesquite Public Library does have these titles available at both the Main Library and the North Branch Library, and hosts a blog. The Lone Star Reading List Discussion Blog is the place to discuss the books on the current and upcoming lists, and unofficially vote for your favorite title from the Lone Star Reading Star List.  Add your own comments on the books and read comments from others.

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Texas Teens Read
Summer Reading Club!

The Teen Summer Reading Club begins at the Mesquite Public Libraries on Monday, June 8th and will run all summer until Saturday, August 1st. Teens age 12 to 18 years old are invited to register. Prize drawings for those who complete the program by turning in their time logs by 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1st will be eligible for one of five $20.00 gift cards from various businesses around Mesquite.

AND

"SUMMER TEEN CAFE"
NEW TEEN PROGRAMS THIS SUMMER
AT THE MAIN LIBRARY!!

This summer, the Mesquite Public Library will be presenting a new set of programs for teens ages 12 to 18 years of age only. "Summer Teen Cafe" will include the following programs just for teens on Wednesdays this summer from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Mesquite Public Library on 300 West Grubb Drive. Refreshments will be available at all programs.

"Decorate That Cake!" - Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Watch a professional cake decorator in action, and learn some tips and practice decorating cupcakes in this hands-on program.

"Where’s Mona Lisa?" - Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Play an online internet scavenger hunt as you learn about Renaissance art and artist.

"All Things Japanese!" - Thursday, June 25, 2009 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Learn about Japanese culture and history. Take home some chopsticks, as well as some "candy sushi." We will also watch several episodes of a Japanese anime.

"Find Those Words!" - Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Play online word games on the library's computer for fun while testing your knowledge.

"Mystery Dinner Theatre" - Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Learn some acting tips from a professional actor and perform in a mystery drama.

"The Sensational Sixties" - Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Decorate a t-shirt while learning about the nation-changing decade of the 1960's.

"You Want Me To Eat That?" - Wednesday, July 22, 2009
A professional chef will discuss exotic and unusual foods from around the world. You can try delicacies from other countries like a chocolate-covered insect, scorpion lollipop, fried shrimp's head and more!

"Snap or Click!" - Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Learn about photography and how to improve your digital pictures. Bring your own digital camera or the library will provide a few disposable cameras.

Call the Library at 972-216-6220 for more information.