Eduardo Mata Library

Kids ages 0 to 18 are challenged to read, discover and create May 30 to August 8!

Sign up at dallaslibrary.beanstack.org. Log your reading and activities at dallaslibrary.beanstack.org or on the Beanstack app.
You can also track your reading and activities on the paper log and bring it to your nearest library to pick up your prizes.

Join the Dallas ISD Summer Reading Kick-Off on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

PreK–8 students are invited to enjoy a morning of reading fun and receive free books at participating Dallas Public Library branches, including Fretz Park, Lochwood, Martin Luther King Jr., North Oak Cliff, and Pleasant Grove.

Don’t miss this opportunity to kick off summer reading—mark your calendars and spread the word!

Throughout the year, the Dallas Public Library will host programs, exhibits and book clubs that explore how our nation’s history has shaped American democracy today — with chances to win Dallas Mavericks or Wings tickets, or State Park passes along the way!
See details: https://www.dallaslibrary.org/america250

This Saturday is Free Comic Book Day! Check the link below for participating locations.
https://www.freecomicbookday.com/Article/281930-2026-Sponsors

We had a fabulous time with author Shanna Upchurch today at Mata! We still have a few signed hardcover copies of her book, “The Honeybee Highway” available for $18.99. Message for info on digital payment and other options if you are interested in your own copy. Thank you for supporting our visiting author!

Parents! We are excited to host author and apiarist Shanna Upchurch for a special assembly next Tuesday. Students in Lower and Upper Elementary will be attending her session. We would love to support her and thank her for her visit by encouraging the purchase of her book, "The Honeybee Highway".
If you would like to purchase a signed, hardcover book for your family, find the order form in this week's newsletter or at http://tiny.cc/HoneybeeOrderForm

It's National Library Week!

Millions of people visit their libraries every week—and for good reason. During National Library Week, April 19–25, take time to discover what brings you joy at your library. Visit your library and bring friends and family along; encourage a friend to get a library card and discover the opportunities it unlocks; browse the shelves, join a book club, attend a program or storytime, or get started on your next creative project in a makerspace.

National Library Week is filled with opportunities to celebrate our libraries and take action to keep them strong. Join in on one (or all!) of the various commemoration days:

Monday, 4/20: Right to Read Day - we're calling on library lovers and advocates to celebrate wins against censorship efforts and to take action to defend the freedom to read. On Right to Read Day, ALA will release the State of America's Libraries Report, including the list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2025.

Tuesday, 4/21: National Library Workers Day - take time to honor and thank the library workers at your library for all they do to impact your community.

Wednesday, 4/22: National Library Outreach Day - a day to celebrate libraries meeting people where they are. Look for your library out in your community - in the bookmobile, at a local pop-up, at schools or assisted living facilities, or wherever!

Thursday, 4/23: Take Action For Libraries Day - this year, we're asking YOU to show up for our libraries and take action against legislative censorship attempts by contacting Congress.

Stay tuned for posts throughout the week and more ways to get involved, and be sure to visit your library and ilovelibraries.org and celebrate your library.

There will be no Makerspace next Monday, March 9.
We will resume Maker Mondays after Spring Break.

Celebrate all things READING next Monday by dressing up as a book character!

Here are the details for our annual Sweetheart Read happening Friday 2/13 from 9:00-12:00.