Thursday, March 08, 2012
All branches have upcoming Hunger Games programs planned.
If you've read The Hunger Games and can't wait for the movie, join us for a book discussion of the series. Our Hunger Games Book Discussion is for teen readers. Sunday, March 18 from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM. Warmack Branch Library, 760 Bardin Rd.
Hunger Games Survival Skills: Would you survive the Games?
Warmack Branch: Wednesday, March 21 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Grades 7-12
Main Library: Thursday, March 22 from 4 to 6 pm. Ages 11 & up.
Bowles Branch: Thursday, March 22 from 4 to 5 pm. Ages 8 & up.
Kids & teens find out if they could survive The Hunger Games, in these activity programs based on the books and upcoming movies.
Labels: bowles, main, special programs, teen programs, warmack
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Join our Winter Reading Club and receive a goody bag of games, recipes, book recommendations, and more! Read ten books during February, and earn an entry into a prize drawing! The Reading Club is open to all ages and reading levels.
Labels: bowles, main, reading program, special programs, warmack
Monday, November 14, 2011
Upcoming Teen Programs:
Teen Movie,with a chance to win a Jonas Brothers DVD
Wednesday, November 16 at 4:30 pm.
Main Library
Enjoy this concert film of the Jonas Brothers' "Burning Up" world tour. A copy of "The Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience" will be given away as a door prize. This program is made possible by the Friends of the Library.
Teen Gaming
Thursday, November 17 from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Main Library
Kids 11 & up enjoy console gaming at the Main Library.
Teen Movie
Tuesday, November 22 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Bowles Branch Library
Call 972-237-7540 for title information.
Labels: bowles, gaming, main, movies, programs, teen
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Childrens' programs at the Libraries:
The next storytime at the Main Library will be Tuesday, October 25th.
The next storytime at the Warmack Branch will be on Wednesday, October 26.
"The World of World Book" uses our new World Book Encyclopedia to show kids in grades 3 & 4 how to research facts for fun or homework. Wednesday, October 19 at 5 pm. Main Library.
Drop by the Main Library for a family afternoon of spooky crafts. “Halloween Crafts” will be Sunday, October 30th, at 3pm. Open to children ages 12 and under.
Crafternoon at the Bowles Library will be at 7 pm on Monday, October 31.
The next storytime at the Main Library will be Tuesday, October 25th.
The next storytime at the Warmack Branch will be on Wednesday, October 26.
"The World of World Book" uses our new World Book Encyclopedia to show kids in grades 3 & 4 how to research facts for fun or homework. Wednesday, October 19 at 5 pm. Main Library.
Drop by the Main Library for a family afternoon of spooky crafts. “Halloween Crafts” will be Sunday, October 30th, at 3pm. Open to children ages 12 and under.
Crafternoon at the Bowles Library will be at 7 pm on Monday, October 31.
Labels: bowles, children, main, storytime, warmack
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Movies!
Catch a cool flick at the Library this week. Free!
Bowles presents a Teen Movie on Tuesday, June 21 at 6:30 pm. The Rifftrax crew gently mocks Indiana Jones. Ask Miz Christie about Riff trax! The ark is lost! Who will raid it?! Clearly, there is only one man for the job: but since Ben Gazzara is unavailable, Indiana Jones will go in his stead and accomplish the needed raiding. Call 972-237-7540 for title information.
The Main Library presents the Justin Bieber movie at 3 pm on Wednesday, June 22.
Kids movies are Thursday, June 23 at the Main and Bowles branches.
1:00 pm at Main: See Disney's animated take on the Rapunzel legend.
6:30 pm at Bowles: The latest Shrek adventure!
The Main Library presents the Justin Bieber movie at 3 pm on Wednesday, June 22.
Kids movies are Thursday, June 23 at the Main and Bowles branches.
1:00 pm at Main: See Disney's animated take on the Rapunzel legend.
6:30 pm at Bowles: The latest Shrek adventure!
Labels: bowles, main, movies, src, summer reading
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Wednesday, February 2:
The Main Library will be CLOSED today, due to a power outage. There will not be AARP tax assistance today. The next tax assistance session will be on Monday, February 7.
The Betty Warmack Branch will be open from 10 am to 5 pm.
The Bowles Branch will be open from 10 to 6 pm today.
The Main Library will be CLOSED today, due to a power outage. There will not be AARP tax assistance today. The next tax assistance session will be on Monday, February 7.
The Betty Warmack Branch will be open from 10 am to 5 pm.
The Bowles Branch will be open from 10 to 6 pm today.
Labels: bowles, closed, main, warmack
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
The Bowles Branch Library will be closing at 5 pm today (like the rest of the Bowles Life Center), due to the weather.
Labels: bowles
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
All libraries are offering a great program on Monday, December 13.
Choose from:
Catch the Gingerbread Man! Revisit the classic tale of the Gingerbread Man before beginning a search for him in the library. Using clues left behind, we will learn about different areas of the library that the Gingerbread Man likes to visit. A brief film and craft will conclude the program. Main Library, 7 pm.
Family Movie Night! They're cute and fluffy, but don't feed them after midnight! Bowles Branch, 6:30 pm.
Branch Library Readers' Guild! Tonight we will discuss Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger. Warmack Branch, 7 pm.
Choose from:
Catch the Gingerbread Man! Revisit the classic tale of the Gingerbread Man before beginning a search for him in the library. Using clues left behind, we will learn about different areas of the library that the Gingerbread Man likes to visit. A brief film and craft will conclude the program. Main Library, 7 pm.
Family Movie Night! They're cute and fluffy, but don't feed them after midnight! Bowles Branch, 6:30 pm.
Branch Library Readers' Guild! Tonight we will discuss Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger. Warmack Branch, 7 pm.
Labels: bowles, children, family programming, main, reading program, warmack
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Dallas fantasy author Joseph Hughes will visit the Bowles and Warmack branches to talk to kids and teens about his book, Armorica.
Bowes: Tuesday, March 9 at 4 pm. Ages 10 & up.
Warmack: Wednesday, March 17 at 1 pm. Ages 11 & up.
Bowes: Tuesday, March 9 at 4 pm. Ages 10 & up.
Warmack: Wednesday, March 17 at 1 pm. Ages 11 & up.
Labels: bowles, teen programs, warmack
Thursday, July 16, 2009
It's All Fun & Games: Play computer and console games at the Grand Prairie Libraries.
Wii Can Play Too: Wii Gaming for Boomers & Seniors. Main Library, Tuesday, July 21 from 1 to 2 pm.
Teen Game Time. Main Library. Tuesday, July 21 from 4 pm to 5:30 pm. Wii, Rock Band, more. Ages 13 to 18.
Teen Tech Tournament. Bowles Branch Library. Thursday, July 23, starting at 7 pm. 13 & up to compete; any age may watch.
Teen Game Time. Warmack Branch Library. Thursday, July 30 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Console gaming for ages 11-18. Drop by to play popular games like Mario Kart, Rock Band, and more.
Teen Internet Cafe. Main Library, Thursday, July 30 from 4 to 7 pm. Join us in the Meeting Room for internet access to do email, games, Facebook, more. Ages 13 to 18; bring your library card with its internet sticker.
Labels: bowles, gaming, main, programs, teen, warmack
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
More summer flicks at the Libraries:
Adults' Afternoon Movie Break on Tues. July 7 at 1 pm. Main Library
Kids' Summer Movie on Wed. July 8:
2 pm at the Main Library
2:30 pm at the Bowles Branch
Family Afternoon Film on Sat. July 11 at 3 pm. Warmack Branch
Kids' Summer Movie on Tues. July 14 at 1 pm. Warmack Branch
Call your local branch for title info.
Labels: adults, bowles, children, main, movies, src, teen, warmack
Monday, June 08, 2009
Teen After Hours (June 10) and the Teen tech Gaming Tournament (June 11) have been cancelled due to an emergency. We will have information about rescheduling soon.
Labels: bowles, gaming, src, teen
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
We kick off summer early with our Teen Summer Reading Party on Thursday, June 4 . Join us at the Bowles Branch at 7 pm.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Kids' Poetry Workshops Members of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, will present 3 free poetry workshops for kids.
At the Main Library: Saturday, April 5.
1:30 pm: Elementary grades
2:30 pm: Middle-school grades
At the Bowles Branch: Tuesday, April 8.
6 to 8 pm: Elementary grades and up
At the Main Library: Saturday, April 5.
1:30 pm: Elementary grades
2:30 pm: Middle-school grades
At the Bowles Branch: Tuesday, April 8.
6 to 8 pm: Elementary grades and up
Labels: bowles, children, main, programs
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Creative Writing Workshop Join us from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, March 13 at the Bowles Branch Library.
Presenter Don Smarto helps you rev up your imagination and express yourself in words. Don has presented his creative writing seminar to youth in over twenty Texas schools. During the past thirty years, Don has written nine well read books and numerous articles for national magazines. He developed this presentation over a three year period. His dynamic presentation exposes students to great poetry and gives them an opportunity to develop creative writing skills. Don is a Grand Prairie resident. Refreshments served.
Presenter Don Smarto helps you rev up your imagination and express yourself in words. Don has presented his creative writing seminar to youth in over twenty Texas schools. During the past thirty years, Don has written nine well read books and numerous articles for national magazines. He developed this presentation over a three year period. His dynamic presentation exposes students to great poetry and gives them an opportunity to develop creative writing skills. Don is a Grand Prairie resident. Refreshments served.
Labels: bowles, programs, teen
Monday, February 25, 2008
The Grand Prairie Libraries will debut their new gaming equipment during Teen Tech Week (March 2 through 8). Come try out our new Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.
Main Library: Wednesday, March 5 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm, & from 4 to 6 pm on Tuesday, March 18. We welcome teen gamers 12 and up.
Warmack Library: 3:30 to 5 pm on Tuesday, March 4. Teens 13 to 18.
Bowles Library: Thursday, March 6 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Teens 13 to 18
Labels: bowles, main, teen, warmack
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
The Bowles Branch starts Teen After Hours today: Wednesday, February 13, 7—9 p.m.
Crash the library after closing with computer time, crafts, food, and a movie presentation of Romeo & Juliet, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. Open to the first 12 teens ( 12—18 years) that register starting February 11; sign-up at the library and check in on Wednesday to receive your pass for admission. 972-237-7540
Crash the library after closing with computer time, crafts, food, and a movie presentation of Romeo & Juliet, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. Open to the first 12 teens ( 12—18 years) that register starting February 11; sign-up at the library and check in on Wednesday to receive your pass for admission. 972-237-7540
Labels: bowles, programs, teen
Friday, August 31, 2007
Storytime is coming back! Storytimes have been on a break during August, and will start again after Labor Day.
Main Library: Regular storytimes are Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 am. Baby storytime is each Thursday at 11 am.
Warmack Library: Storytimes are Wednesdays at 10 am and again at 10:45. (To accomodate all of our guests, please just choose one session. It is the same one repeated.)
Bowles Branch: Storytimes are at 10:30 am, and 4:30 pm for school-aged children.
Main Library: Regular storytimes are Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 am. Baby storytime is each Thursday at 11 am.
Warmack Library: Storytimes are Wednesdays at 10 am and again at 10:45. (To accomodate all of our guests, please just choose one session. It is the same one repeated.)
Bowles Branch: Storytimes are at 10:30 am, and 4:30 pm for school-aged children.
Labels: bowles, children, main, programs, warmack
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Remember our two Harry Potter parties coming up:
Main Library, 2 to 4 pm Friday, July 20
Bowles Branch, 2 pm, Saturday, July 21
These craft/activity programs are best for school-aged children.
Main Library, 2 to 4 pm Friday, July 20
Bowles Branch, 2 pm, Saturday, July 21
These craft/activity programs are best for school-aged children.
Labels: bowles, children, main, programs, src
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Everyone's waiting for the new Harry Potter book - are you? When you just can't bear the wait any longer, head to the Library for some Hogwarts fun!
Main Library: Join us for a Harry Potter Countdown Party! From 2 pm to 4 pm on Friday, July 20, we'll have games and activities for school-aged children in the Children's Area.
Bowles Branch Library: Celebrate The Boy Who Lived at the Bowles Library’s Harry Potter Release Party, Saturday, July 21 at 2 pm. We’ll have great activities and fun!
Main Library: Join us for a Harry Potter Countdown Party! From 2 pm to 4 pm on Friday, July 20, we'll have games and activities for school-aged children in the Children's Area.
Bowles Branch Library: Celebrate The Boy Who Lived at the Bowles Library’s Harry Potter Release Party, Saturday, July 21 at 2 pm. We’ll have great activities and fun!
Labels: bowles, children, main, programs, src
