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Little Free Libraries

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Free Books for Families Across Mesquite

Through community partnerships, Read, Play, Talk has placed Little Free Libraries at all 34 Mesquite ISD elementary campuses, creating welcoming spaces where families are encouraged to take a book, leave a book, and share the joy of reading.

These free book-sharing libraries help remove barriers to literacy by making books easily accessible and encouraging families to read together anytime, anywhere. Whether you're discovering a new favorite story, building your child's home library, or sharing books your family has outgrown, Little Free Libraries make it easy to keep reading a part of everyday life.

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Find a Little Free Library Near You

Little Free Libraries are available at all 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools and are typically located near the school's front office entrance. Families are welcome to visit, browse available books, and take one home to enjoy.

Click here to find a list of Mesquite ISD schools

Questions Families May Have

  • Little Free Libraries are located outside the front office of all 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools, making them easy for families to access throughout the year.

  • Little Free Libraries are small, weatherproof book-sharing boxes located near the front entrance of participating schools. Families can open the library, browse the books inside, and take one to enjoy.

     

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  • No. While book donations are appreciated, families are welcome to take books even if they do not have a book to leave.

  • Anyone in the community is welcome to use them.

  • Yes. Read Play Talk is always accepting book donations to help keep the libraries stocked for other readers.

    To donate, contact Read Play Talk Coordinator Lindsay Paris.