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Upcoming Teen Programs at Bowles Life Center Branch Library

Tuesday, November 10: Teen Screens, 6:30 p.m. Based on the cartoon and toys from HASBRO, Duke joins the secret operative team of GI Joe and finds that their enemies are part of his past.

Wednesday, November 11: Teen After Hours, 6 - 9 p.m. Crash the library after it closes and enjoy computer time (for those with parental permission) and Wii & PS3 games! Must register in person at Bowles Library starting Monday, November 9; space is limited.

All teen programs are for teens 13 & older. Please call 972-237-7540 with any questions!

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Join us for Pajama Storytime,
Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear to this special evening storytime for the whole family.

Come early and stop by the Book Sale!

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Friends of the Library Book Sale starts Tuesday with a special Friends-Only Preview!

The Friends of the Grand Prairie Library Book Sale is Oct. 14-18. It will be held at the Main Library.Times are:
Wed. and Thurs. Oct. 14 & 15: 10 am to 8 pm
Closed Friday, Oct. 16
Sat. Oct. 17: 9 am to 5 pm
Sun. Oct. 18: 1 pm to 5 pm

Tues. Oct. 13 is a special Preview Sale for Friends members from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. Family memberships are available at the door for $10.

The Friends of the Library Fall Silent Auction continues through October 17 at the Main Library. View 28 beautiful gift baskets and leave your bid at the Circulation Desk. Bidding ends at 3 pm on Sat., Oct. 17. Autographed memorabilia, gift certificates, collectibles and more are featured. Donors include Tangle Ridge and Prairie Lakes golf courses, Texas Roadhouse, the Dallas Stars, & the Teri Jackson Tourist Center. Learn more about the auction.

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RefUSA helps you get a job, grow a business
Free classes to take advantage of this powerful database

On Thursday, October 1, a representative from RefUSA will be at the Main Library to host two free workshops. Learn how to make RefUSA work for you, and enter a door prize drawing for local store gift cards.

At 10:15 am will be "Using RefUSA in Your Job Search." Signup is required for this class, which will be held in the computer lab.

Learn how to use ReferenceUSA to:

* Locate your next dream job
* Assist with filling out applications
* Pre-interview preparation
* Locate new businesses for quick opportunity for promotion
* Locate a job next to the bus stop or a great day-care
* Competitor awareness for the business

At 2 pm will be "Grow Your Small Business with RefUSA." No signup is required for this workshop.

Learn how to use ReferenceUSA to:

* Identify Competition
* B2B Sales
* Locate Vendors
* Locate new Leads
* Locate new great locations to add your business
* Map out your next trip- find prospects on the same street
* See what the competition is doing

RefUSA is a massive database of US business and residential information. Their database results power top internet tools like Yahoo!, Microsoft, and Mapquest. ReferenceUSA contains more than 12 million US businesses and more than 102 million US residents.

RefUSA is free to use with a Grand Prairie library card (also free!). To get started using RefUSA, visit the Library's Online Resources page.

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Fun and Games at the Libraries

It's not just teens who enjoy playing on the libraries' gaming systems.

The Main Library and the Warmack Branch each have a time in Septmber for senior citizens to play the Wii.

Wii Can Play Too: Wii gaming for baby boomers and seniors
Tuesday, Sept. 15
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Grand Prairie Main Library

Wii gaming for seniors
Thursday, Sept. 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Warmack Branch Library
(signup required at the Reference Desk or 972-237-5772).


Want to be able to play with your grandkids?
Thinking about buying a Wii?
Want to know what all the fuss is about?
Come try out the Wii!

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2 Free Weekend Movies at the Warmack Branch

Family Afternoon Film
Saturday, Sept. 12
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Animated feature about a heroic mouse.


Boomer Movie
Sunday, Sept. 13
2:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Brad Pitt stars as the man who ages backwards. Call for 972-237-5770 for title information.

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Tonight is Pajama Storytime! Join us at the Main Library at 7 pm on Thursday, Aug. 20 for a special family activity of stories, crafts, and fun. Pajamas and teddy bears optional.

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