Please join us on October 26th, 2019 for Mesquite's native artist Jesus Delgado's Artist Exhibition. Being of Mexican descent, he creates Aztec narrative paintings, along with exploring the celebration of Dia De Los Muertos. Come support him before you join us for our annual Day of The Dead Celebration.

We are honored to welcome the "Developing Story" of Michelle Richardson's exhibition this Fall. Exhibition will be on display from October 1- December 29. The exhibition revolves from the tradition of gathering around the radio, television or other devices during historic moments has carried on from generation to generation. Inspired by current events, this exhibition references mass communication and the implications of the 24-hr news cycle with a series of screens that act in totality as both painting and silent time-based media. Please join us on December 7th from 6-8 PM for sips and bites a viewing of Michelle Richardson's artwork in Mesquite Arts Center Main Gallery. This is a FREE event. After the artist reception, please join us for "Fruitcakes" a live theatrical performance from Mesquite Arts Theatre. For more information, please visit: http://mesquitecommunitytheatre.com/

We are honored to welcome the "Developing Story" of Michelle Richardson's exhibition this Fall. Exhibition will be on display from October 1- December 29. The exhibition revolves from the tradition of gathering around the radio, television or other devices during historic moments has carried on from generation to generation. Inspired by current events, this exhibition references mass communication and the implications of the 24-hr news cycle with a series of screens that act in totality as both painting and silent time-based media. Please join us on December 7th from 6-8 PM for sips and bites a viewing of Michelle Richardson's artwork in Mesquite Arts Center Main Gallery. This is a FREE event. After the artist reception, please join us for "Fruitcakes" a live theatrical performance from Mesquite Arts Theatre. For more information, please visit: http://mesquitecommunitytheatre.com/

We are honored to welcome the "Developing Story" of Michelle Richardson's exhibition this Fall. Exhibition will be on display from October 1- December 29. The exhibition revolves from the tradition of gathering around the radio, television or other devices during historic moments has carried on from generation to generation. Inspired by current events, this exhibition references mass communication and the implications of the 24-hr news cycle with a series of screens that act in totality as both painting and silent time-based media. Please join us on December 7th from 6-8 PM for sips and bites a viewing of Michelle Richardson's artwork in Mesquite Arts Center Main Gallery. This is a FREE event. After the artist reception, please join us for "Fruitcakes" a live theatrical performance from Mesquite Arts Theatre. For more information, please visit: http://mesquitecommunitytheatre.com/

We are honored to welcome the "Developing Story" of Michelle Richardson's exhibition this Fall. Exhibition will be on display from October 1- December 29. The exhibition revolves from the tradition of gathering around the radio, television or other devices during historic moments has carried on from generation to generation. Inspired by current events, this exhibition references mass communication and the implications of the 24-hr news cycle with a series of screens that act in totality as both painting and silent time-based media. Please join us on December 7th from 6-8 PM for sips and bites a viewing of Michelle Richardson's artwork in Mesquite Arts Center Main Gallery. This is a FREE event. After the artist reception, please join us for "Fruitcakes" a live theatrical performance from Mesquite Arts Theatre. For more information, please visit: http://mesquitecommunitytheatre.com/

We are honored to welcome the "Developing Story" of Michelle Richardson's exhibition this Fall. Exhibition will be on display from October 1- December 29. The exhibition revolves from the tradition of gathering around the radio, television or other devices during historic moments has carried on from generation to generation. Inspired by current events, this exhibition references mass communication and the implications of the 24-hr news cycle with a series of screens that act in totality as both painting and silent time-based media. Please join us on December 7th from 6-8 PM for sips and bites a viewing of Michelle Richardson's artwork in Mesquite Arts Center Main Gallery. This is a FREE event. After the artist reception, please join us for "Fruitcakes" a live theatrical performance from Mesquite Arts Theatre. For more information, please visit: http://mesquitecommunitytheatre.com/

We are honored to welcome the "Developing Story" of Michelle Richardson's exhibition this Fall. Exhibition will be on display from October 1- December 29. The exhibition revolves from the tradition of gathering around the radio, television or other devices during historic moments has carried on from generation to generation. Inspired by current events, this exhibition references mass communication and the implications of the 24-hr news cycle with a series of screens that act in totality as both painting and silent time-based media. Please join us on December 7th from 6-8 PM for sips and bites a viewing of Michelle Richardson's artwork in Mesquite Arts Center Main Gallery. This is a FREE event. After the artist reception, please join us for "Fruitcakes" a live theatrical performance from Mesquite Arts Theatre. For more information, please visit: http://mesquitecommunitytheatre.com/

We are honored to welcome the "Developing Story" of Michelle Richardson's exhibition this Fall. Exhibition will be on display from October 1- December 29. The exhibition revolves from the tradition of gathering around the radio, television or other devices during historic moments has carried on from generation to generation. Inspired by current events, this exhibition references mass communication and the implications of the 24-hr news cycle with a series of screens that act in totality as both painting and silent time-based media. Please join us on December 7th from 6-8 PM for sips and bites a viewing of Michelle Richardson's artwork in Mesquite Arts Center Main Gallery. This is a FREE event. After the artist reception, please join us for "Fruitcakes" a live theatrical performance from Mesquite Arts Theatre. For more information, please visit: http://mesquitecommunitytheatre.com/

We are honored to welcome the "Developing Story" of Michelle Richardson's exhibition this Fall. Exhibition will be on display from October 1- December 29. The exhibition revolves from the tradition of gathering around the radio, television or other devices during historic moments has carried on from generation to generation. Inspired by current events, this exhibition references mass communication and the implications of the 24-hr news cycle with a series of screens that act in totality as both painting and silent time-based media. Please join us on December 7th from 6-8 PM for sips and bites a viewing of Michelle Richardson's artwork in Mesquite Arts Center Main Gallery. This is a FREE event. After the artist reception, please join us for "Fruitcakes" a live theatrical performance from Mesquite Arts Theatre. For more information, please visit: http://mesquitecommunitytheatre.com/

We are honored to welcome the "Developing Story" of Michelle Richardson's exhibition this Fall. Exhibition will be on display from October 1- December 29. The exhibition revolves from the tradition of gathering around the radio, television or other devices during historic moments has carried on from generation to generation. Inspired by current events, this exhibition references mass communication and the implications of the 24-hr news cycle with a series of screens that act in totality as both painting and silent time-based media. Please join us on December 7th from 6-8 PM for sips and bites a viewing of Michelle Richardson's artwork in Mesquite Arts Center Main Gallery. This is a FREE event. After the artist reception, please join us for "Fruitcakes" a live theatrical performance from Mesquite Arts Theatre. For more information, please visit: http://mesquitecommunitytheatre.com/

We are honored to welcome the "Developing Story" of Michelle Richardson's exhibition this Fall. Exhibition will be on display from October 1- December 29. The exhibition revolves from the tradition of gathering around the radio, television or other devices during historic moments has carried on from generation to generation. Inspired by current events, this exhibition references mass communication and the implications of the 24-hr news cycle with a series of screens that act in totality as both painting and silent time-based media. Please join us on December 7th from 6-8 PM for sips and bites a viewing of Michelle Richardson's artwork in Mesquite Arts Center Main Gallery. This is a FREE event. After the artist reception, please join us for "Fruitcakes" a live theatrical performance from Mesquite Arts Theatre. For more information, please visit: http://mesquitecommunitytheatre.com/

Please join us on October 26th, 2019 for Mesquite's native artist Jesus Delgado's Artist Exhibition. Being of Mexican descent, he creates Aztec narrative paintings, along with exploring the celebration of Dia De Los Muertos. Come support him before you join us for our annual Day of The Dead Celebration.

Please join us on Saturday, October 26th, 2019 for our all-day event! This year we will be celebrating Day of the Dead and the cultural traditions of the holiday. Special Thanks to our sponsors: Fast Signs of Mesquite, Fuzzy's Taco Shop of Mesquite, and Lamonica Tomas Licensed Medicare Specialist.

Please join us on October 26th, 2019 for our Day of the Dead event at the Mesquite Arts Center. During this event, we will host a painting workshop for kids age 6 and up. This workshop is FREE. At this time pre-registration has closed. Skulls are still available but they will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please join the Mesquite Arts Theatre for their annual fundraising event. This year's theme is "Haunted Hospital". The idea of this stems from the history of the Mesquite Arts Center and how in 1990 it transitioned from being a hospital to the arts center. Please join us, as we awake lingering spirits of the center on October 26, 2019, from 4-7 PM. This event is by donation only. The other events during this event are the 4th annual day of the dead celebration.

Please join the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra as they present their Fall concert called Sounds in The night. This performance will be on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at 7:30 PM. It immediately follows the Mesquite Arts Center Day of the Dead Celebration. Please contact the symphony at 972.216.8132 for more information. To purchase tickets, please visit www.mesquitesymphony.org

We are honored to welcome the "Developing Story" of Michelle Richardson's exhibition this Fall. Exhibition will be on display from October 1- December 29. The exhibition revolves from the tradition of gathering around the radio, television or other devices during historic moments has carried on from generation to generation. Inspired by current events, this exhibition references mass communication and the implications of the 24-hr news cycle with a series of screens that act in totality as both painting and silent time-based media. Please join us on December 7th from 6-8 PM for sips and bites a viewing of Michelle Richardson's artwork in Mesquite Arts Center Main Gallery. This is a FREE event. After the artist reception, please join us for "Fruitcakes" a live theatrical performance from Mesquite Arts Theatre. For more information, please visit: http://mesquitecommunitytheatre.com/

We are honored to welcome the "Developing Story" of Michelle Richardson's exhibition this Fall. Exhibition will be on display from October 1- December 29. The exhibition revolves from the tradition of gathering around the radio, television or other devices during historic moments has carried on from generation to generation. Inspired by current events, this exhibition references mass communication and the implications of the 24-hr news cycle with a series of screens that act in totality as both painting and silent time-based media. Please join us on December 7th from 6-8 PM for sips and bites a viewing of Michelle Richardson's artwork in Mesquite Arts Center Main Gallery. This is a FREE event. After the artist reception, please join us for "Fruitcakes" a live theatrical performance from Mesquite Arts Theatre. For more information, please visit: http://mesquitecommunitytheatre.com/

We are honored to welcome the "Developing Story" of Michelle Richardson's exhibition this Fall. Exhibition will be on display from October 1- December 29. The exhibition revolves from the tradition of gathering around the radio, television or other devices during historic moments has carried on from generation to generation. Inspired by current events, this exhibition references mass communication and the implications of the 24-hr news cycle with a series of screens that act in totality as both painting and silent time-based media. Please join us on December 7th from 6-8 PM for sips and bites a viewing of Michelle Richardson's artwork in Mesquite Arts Center Main Gallery. This is a FREE event. After the artist reception, please join us for "Fruitcakes" a live theatrical performance from Mesquite Arts Theatre. For more information, please visit: http://mesquitecommunitytheatre.com/

Please join us on October 29th, 2019 from 6-8 PM in the Rehearsal Hall of the Mesquite Arts Center as we paint authentic tree rings. This is a FREE event and celebrates Mesquite Trees. Please pre-register at eguajardo@cityofmesquite.com (limited space)

We are honored to welcome the "Developing Story" of Michelle Richardson's exhibition this Fall. Exhibition will be on display from October 1- December 29. The exhibition revolves from the tradition of gathering around the radio, television or other devices during historic moments has carried on from generation to generation. Inspired by current events, this exhibition references mass communication and the implications of the 24-hr news cycle with a series of screens that act in totality as both painting and silent time-based media. Please join us on December 7th from 6-8 PM for sips and bites a viewing of Michelle Richardson's artwork in Mesquite Arts Center Main Gallery. This is a FREE event. After the artist reception, please join us for "Fruitcakes" a live theatrical performance from Mesquite Arts Theatre. For more information, please visit: http://mesquitecommunitytheatre.com/

We are honored to welcome the "Developing Story" of Michelle Richardson's exhibition this Fall. Exhibition will be on display from October 1- December 29. The exhibition revolves from the tradition of gathering around the radio, television or other devices during historic moments has carried on from generation to generation. Inspired by current events, this exhibition references mass communication and the implications of the 24-hr news cycle with a series of screens that act in totality as both painting and silent time-based media. Please join us on December 7th from 6-8 PM for sips and bites a viewing of Michelle Richardson's artwork in Mesquite Arts Center Main Gallery. This is a FREE event. After the artist reception, please join us for "Fruitcakes" a live theatrical performance from Mesquite Arts Theatre. For more information, please visit: http://mesquitecommunitytheatre.com/

City Council meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month. The meetings are re-scheduled to the next Tuesday when it conflicts with a City holiday that falls on a Monday meeting date. The start time is published once the agenda is finalized and posted online. Per State law, agendas are posted a minimum of 72 hours in advance of the meeting start time. Residents may sign-up through the “Mesquite Messenger/Notify Me” function on the City’s website to receive email notification when a new City Council agenda is posted.

First day for registered voters to vote early in the 2019 elections. Visit www.dallascountyvotes.org for times and locations.

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.

Toddler Storytime is at both the 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 contact the Main Library at 972-216-6220 or the North Branch at 972-681-0465.

Staff from Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas will be available to connect job seekers to information and resources that will improve their employment prospects. For more information, please contact the Mesquite North Branch Library at 972-681-0465.

Please join us for projects that expose children to great artist through art and literature. Young at Art is from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the remaining dates: November 12, November 14, December 10 and December 17. Limited to 10 students. Participants must register in advance for each class. Sign-up Sheet is located at the Children’s Reference Desk. For ages 6 – 12. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

The kids Lego Club meets on Saturdays in the Main Library meeting room. Join us to build with Lego's in the library. For ages 3-10 with the remaining dates of November 16 and December 14. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

Please join us for recreational after school activities that help kids enjoy math. Every Monday September 9 – December 16. Recommended for grades 1 - 5. For more information, please contact the Mesquite North Branch Library at 972-681-0465.

Are you a creative person who enjoys making things with their hands? Relax with a cup of coffee or tea and learn a new craft at the Library. Mondays only with the remaining dates: November 18 and December 16. For ages 18 and up. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

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.

Come join us for snacks at the Library and have a blast making a craft to take home. For Teens ages 12-18. Tuesdays only with the remaining dates: November 19 and December 17. For more information, please contact the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

Evening Storytime is at the Main Library location only. This program is for all ages. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

Pre-Toddler Storytime - The Young and the Restless is at the 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.

Enjoy a different activity each week including Chess Club, Craft Time, Lego Club, STEM Club and Movie Time every Wednesday, September 4 – December 18. For families with children ages 12 and under. For more information, please call the North Branch at 972-681-0465.

Toddler Storytime is at both the 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 contact the Main Library at 972-216-6220 or the North Branch at 972-681-0465.

The Friends of the Mesquite Public Library Member Preview Book Sale will be held on Thursday, October 24 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Main Library meeting room. The book sale is open to the public on Friday, October 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friends memberships will be available at the door. Membership rates vary. For more information, please call 972-216-6220.

The Friends of the Mesquite Public Library Member Preview Book Sale will be held on Thursday, October 24 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Main Library meeting room. The book sale is open to the public on Friday, October 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friends memberships will be available at the door. Membership rates vary. For more information, please call 972-216-6220.

The Friends of the Mesquite Public Library Member Preview Book Sale will be held on Thursday, October 24 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Main Library meeting room. The book sale is open to the public on Friday, October 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friends memberships will be available at the door. Membership rates vary. For more information, please call 972-216-6220.

Please join us for recreational after school activities that help kids enjoy math. Every Monday September 9 – December 16. Recommended for grades 1 - 5. For more information, please contact the Mesquite North Branch Library at 972-681-0465.

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.

Please join us for a fun evening at the library! Activities will include a Halloween craft, temporary tattoos, games, photo booth and trick-or-treating in the library. For ages 10 and under. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

Pre-Toddler Storytime - The Young and the Restless is at the 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.

Enjoy a different activity each week including Chess Club, Craft Time, Lego Club, STEM Club and Movie Time every Wednesday, September 4 – December 18. For families with children ages 12 and under. For more information, please call the North Branch at 972-681-0465.

Toddler Storytime is at both the 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 contact the Main Library at 972-216-6220 or the North Branch at 972-681-0465.

Join us to create a Halloween craft. For ages 5 – 10. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

The 19th Annual PumpkinFest will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at its new location; Valley Creek Park located at 2482 Pioneer Road. We encourage parents and their children to dress up in costume for the event. New Events Will Include: Live Jousting Show and Competition William Tell Archery Show Falconry Show Spooky Storytelling from Twice Upon A Time Storytellers Geppetto's Puppet Theater presents "Hansel and Gretel" Other Activities include: Art's and Craft's Carnival Games Bounce Houses Food Vendors Trick or Treating in Peddler's Alley