The mesquite public library system in texas will create a literacy and learning project

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the City of Mesquite, Texas $163,400 on September 1, 2026, under the National Leadership Grants program (CFDA 45.312) to establish a literacy and learning project through the Mesquite Public Library System.

The project will purchase materials, equipment, and resources enabling library staff to operate in community locations where residents already gather, expanding access to information, educational opportunities, and lifelong learning resources. Programming will include traditional literacy offerings alongside workforce development, digital literacy, and educational initiatives addressing community-identified needs. The library will coordinate with Mesquite Parks and Recreation, Historic Mesquite, Economic Development, the Mesquite Independent School District, local long-term care facilities, and additional community groups to implement the work.

Performance occurs in Mesquite, Texas, with a period extending from the award date through December 31, 2027.

The project hopes to support the purchase of materials, equipment, and resources that enable library staff to operate in locations where residents already gather, increasing access to information, educational opportunities, and lifelong learning resources. In addition to traditional literacy offerings, the project will expand into workforce development, digital literacy, and other educational program areas that address community‑identified needs. Implementation will occur through coordinated partnerships with organizations such as mesquite parks and recreation, historic mesquite, economic development, the mesquite independent school district, local long‑term care facilities, and additional community groups.