Read Play Talk

10/18/2026

7 Days to Go! Trick-or-Treating at 60+ Booths!

🍬 Get those trick-or-treat bags ready! We’re just ONE WEEK away from the Read Play Talk Festival & Community Expo!

With more than 60 booths at the event, kids can trick-or-treat while families connect with local businesses, community organizations, and Mesquite ISD programs.

It’s a great way to enjoy Halloween fun while discovering resources and opportunities right here in our community!

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
📍 Town East Mall
*Due to construction at Town East Mall, this year's event will be in the parking lot behind Macy's & JCPenney.

Tag a friend who should bring their little trick-or-treaters!

10/16/2026

Start your day with a SPOOKTACULAR run! 🎃 👟

Join the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation for the Spooktacular 5K or Monster 1-Mile Run before heading over to the Read Play Talk Festival & Community Expo! Both events take place at Town East Mall on Saturday, October 24, making it easy for families to enjoy both events!

Register here for the 5K or 1-Mile run here: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Mesquite/theamazingspooktacular5k

We can’t wait to see you there!

The Race Gear is SPOOKTACULAR this year! 💜💚 From the official race t-shirt and finisher medals to some extra-fun surprises, like the Whataburger Fall Commemorative Cups, we’re getting ready for an amazing morning the whole family will LOVE!

🏃‍♀️ The Amazing Spooktacular 5K
👟 Monster 1-Mile
🎃 Costumes encouraged!
👻 Family fun for all ages!

📅 **October 24, 2026**
📍 Town East Mall

Even better? Every step supports Mesquite ISD teachers and students!

SHOW YOUR RACE NUMBER AT THE WHATABURGER TRUCK FOR A SPECIAL PRIZE AFTER THE run at the Read Play Talk festival!

👉 Register today at https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Mesquite/theamazingspooktacular5k

Mesquite ISD

10/08/2026

2️⃣ BIG events. One amazing day for Mesquite families!

Join us Saturday, October 24 at Town East Mall for the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation Amazing Spooktacular 5K and Monster 1-Mile, followed by the Read Play Talk Festival & Community Expo!

🏃🍔 And we have a special treat for our student runners! Students who participate in the 5K or Monster 1 Mile can visit the Whataburger booth at the Read Play Talk Festival & Community Expo, show their race number, and receive a FREE Whataburger coupon!

Start your day with a fun, family-friendly race and then stick around for trick-or-treating, learn more about Mesquite ISD Career & Technical Education programs offered in Mesquite ISD, community vendors with the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce, free books, family activities, and more at the Read Play Talk Festival & Community Expo!

Register for the Amazing Spooktacular 5K & Monster 1-Mile today!

10/07/2026

🌟 Introducing Read Play Talk From the Start! 🌟

We’re excited to introduce a NEW free family education program from Mesquite ISD for families with children ages 0–3!

Read Play Talk From the Start is a 5-week program designed to help families understand the importance of reading, playing, and talking with their children every day, starting at birth. Each week, families will learn simple, practical ways to support their child’s brain development through everyday interactions at home.

Families will receive:
📚 A free book at every session
🍎 Snacks and giveaways each week
💬 Opportunities to meet other families who are in the same stage of parenting

Two groups will be offered this fall:

📍Mesquite ISD Family Engagement Center
Begins Thursday, October 22
Complete the interest form here: https://forms.gle/QrArZ7V46jwTaSkS9

📍 Thompson Elementary
Begins Friday, October 23
Complete the interest form here: https://forms.gle/6ytMuBsQsUgEG6JJ8

Both groups will be offered in English only this semester.

Questions? Call 972-882-5277, email [email protected] or visit www.readplaytalk.com/from-the-start

10/06/2026

📚🍂 New month, new Little Readers opportunities!

October is here, which means new Little Readers groups are happening at Mesquite ISD elementary campuses! 🎉

Little Readers is a free monthly program for families with children under 5. Each session includes an interactive story, fun activities, family engagement, and a free book to take home! 📖💛

Families are welcome to attend any Little Readers group across the district—you don’t have to attend your home campus!

📅 Check out the October schedule and find a date and location that works for your family.

Learn more and find the full schedule at www.readplaytalk.com/little-readers

Mesquite ISD Library Services | Mesquite Reads

09/21/2026

🎃🍬😎 Save the Date 😎🍬🎃

09/17/2026

There’s still plenty of time to with us this September!

Families with young children have several opportunities this month to join us for Little Readers at one of our Mesquite ISD elementary campuses.

Plus, don’t miss our Read Play Talk Pop-Up on September 21!

📅 Check out the September calendar below for all the dates and locations, and make plans to join us!

09/16/2026

Bubble Beats is coming to the Read Play Talk Pop-Up!

Join us Monday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Read Play Talk Pop-Up at the Balch Springs Public Library for a morning of family fun! Families can play with bubbles, dance to the beats, explore the Read Play Talk Bus, and pick out free books and resources to take home.

We’ll see you there!

07/13/2026

We can't wait! See you on Thursday from 2:30-4:30pm at the Mesquite Public Library - Main Branch 🤩

Mesquite Reads | MesquiteTx Public Library System

06/11/2026

We hope to see you at the Read Play Talk Pop-Up at the Mesquite Public Library - North Branch on Monday, June 15 🤩
The Read Play Talk Bus will be at the library from 2:00-4:00pm, and our team will be handing out free books and resources to help your family all summer long.

See you there!