Bookworms in Mesquite now have more points around the city to check out or return library books and other materials. As of March 30, library cardholders can pick up books, audiobooks and movies from some parks and recreation facilities.
Elizabeth Harrell, director of the city’s parks and recreation department, said she hopes the initiative will get more residents into the city’s recreation centers.
“This expanded service will provide customers convenient access to an extensive collection of library resources,” she said in a press release. “And, it will expose those who are unfamiliar with our parks and recreation facilities to our vast array of recreation and ‘Adult 50+’ programs.”
Here is a list of the parks and recreation facilities serving as pick up and drop off locations:
- Evans Recreation Center, at 1116 Hillcrest St., open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.
- Rutherford Recreation Center, at 900 Rutherford Drive, open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.
- Goodbar Senior Center, at 3000 Concord Drive, open Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Other locations in the city include:
- Mesquite Main Library, at 300 West Grubb Drive, open Monday-Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- North Branch Library, at 2600 Oates Drive, open Monday-Thursday, from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.
Right now, all in-house library gatherings and meetings are canceled. But virtual programs organized by the public library system are happening here.
