Virgin Valley Floods was the subject of the presentation by Mary Phalor, museum coordinator of Virgin Valley Heritage Museum, at the Mesquite Library last month on Saturday, Feb. 21. She told of the many floods of the Virgin River, from 1880, when Erastus Snow and the settlers abandoned Mesquite Flats because of floods, to 2010. Travis Anderson, director of Public Works for the … [Read more...] about Virgin Valley floods presentation at Mesquite Library
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Extra-sensory experience wows audience at Mesquite library
Over 30 people gathered at the Mesquite Public Library on Feb. 21 to partake in Keith Zalinger’s mind-reading and paranormal entertainment. This was the fifth time Zalinger has performed at the library. His shows have been so successful that residents keep asking when he will return. Zalinger, a mind-reader, mentalist and hypnotist, has an extensive background in his field. … [Read more...] about Extra-sensory experience wows audience at Mesquite library
Spotlight On: Library Adult Learning Center
Clark County Library has an adult learning center just across the street from the Mesquite Library at 121 W. 1st North St. The center is free to use for anyone with a Clark County library card. Library cards are available to everyone. Chance Griebel is the center’s department head. He said, “I am grateful to be able to offer these resources and services to our community. We … [Read more...] about Spotlight On: Library Adult Learning Center
Winter Fest event held at Mesquite Library
The library concluded the month of January with Winter Fest, a winter reading challenge celebration, on Sunday, Jan. 31, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. This event was multi-generational: grandparents enjoyed teaching the children how to do specific crafts, while others at separate tables did their own crafts. Refreshments were available throughout the event. All the tables were … [Read more...] about Winter Fest event held at Mesquite Library
Mesquite Library announces activities for January 2026
Per the Mesquite Library, readers of all ages will be able to “step into a world of enchantment with the fairytale-themed Winter Reading Challenge.” They can read anything they like for five hours during the month of January and receive an age-appropriate prize. This program will run from Jan. 2-31, and readers can “explore the vast collection of fun and thought-provoking … [Read more...] about Mesquite Library announces activities for January 2026
Table of Contents’ turkey drive benefits food bank
Galen Allan, owner of the Table of Contents eatery located in the Mesquite Library, held another successful Thanksgiving turkey drive for the Virgin Valley Food Bank. On Nov. 24, food bank director Leslie Montgomery celebrated receiving the money collected. For six years, Table of Contents has been donating turkeys to the Virgin Valley Food Bank. At first, the business … [Read more...] about Table of Contents’ turkey drive benefits food bank
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Mesquite Library hosts 3rd annual resource fair
Hundreds of Mesquite residents flocked to the Mesquite Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 11, to see the array of resource booths and enjoy all the festivities at the annual Glitter and Gold Resource Fair. This event represents the library and all the organizations in Mesquite that contribute to the city’s success. Vanessa Giebink, assistant manager for the library, was busy … [Read more...] about Mesquite Library hosts 3rd annual resource fair
Presentation highlights determination of early valley educators
Education and the schools in Virgin Valley was the topic of the history presentation by Mary Phalan at the Mesquite Library on Saturday, Sept. 20. Phalan, Virgin Valley Heritage Museum coordinator, told stories of the first school held in a tent, all the way through the building of the current high school on Valley View Drive. She had a PowerPoint presentation of the teachers … [Read more...] about Presentation highlights determination of early valley educators
Glitter and Gold Resource Fair coming to library
The Library District is inviting the community to the third annual Glitter and Gold Resource Fair, a vibrant community gathering that celebrates learning, fun and connection. The celebration will take place at the Mesquite Library at 121 W 1st N St., Mesquite, Nevada, on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be plenty of free food and drinks while … [Read more...] about Glitter and Gold Resource Fair coming to library




