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MISD Library Summer Hours
Students can visit any open campus library to check out books during the summer.
Video Overview of Read Squared
Conversion Chart
Reading a webpage or listening to an audiobook? Use the information below to help you record pages.
Webpage:
Every time you scroll down to the next "page," count that as 1 more page. Example: You read the screen, scroll down once to finish - 2 pages.
Audiobooks:
Picture books & Early/ Intermediate chapter audiobooks
1min = 1 page
YA audiobooks
1.5 min = 1 page
Turn the hours into minutes then divide by 1.5.
Ex: 11 hours, 43 min = 703 min divided by 1.5 = 469 pages
Why is Summer Reading Important?
Looking for a good book to read this summer?
Check out these resources!
MISD Library Summer Hours
Students can visit any open campus library to check out books during the summer.
Novelist
(Library:Find a Book)
eBooks & Audiobooks
Great Reads
Mesquite Public Library Info
Balch Springs Public Library
Helpful Links
Report An Issue (Troubleshooting)
What is Read Squared?
Read Squared is a program provided by Mesquite ISD Library Services where students & staff record pages they've read.
How Does it Work?
1. Read anything - this even includes audiobooks, magazines, and webpages
2. Log pages read and earn points
3. Collect new badges as you reach different reading goals.
4. Unlock mini-games, move along the summer game board, and earn a certificate for summer reading.
Features & Highlights
- Customize your avatar
- Create reading wish lists
- Complete fun reading missions
- Access digital books & audiobooks
- Play mini-games
- Get book recommendations