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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Bowles: Halo Tournament

Wednesday, Nov. 21: Teen HALO XBOX Tournament 2-6 p.m at the Bowles Branch Library. Teens 13 to 18 can register in person starting today to participate in the HALO XBOX 360 tournament! Test your skills and prove you are the best SPARTAN. Prizes awarded for the top three. Tournament to be held in the Bowles Life Center Computer Lab, next door to the Bowles Life Center Branch Library. Teens 13-18, only. Limited space available, so register today!

Labels: Bowles LIfe Center Branch Library, gaming, teen contest, teens

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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

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Teen After Hours @ Bowles Library
TONIGHT! (Wednesday, May 11) 6-9 p.m.
for teens 13-18 ONLY!
Space is limited, register in person at Bowles Library
972-237-7540

Labels: Bowles LIfe Center Branch Library, gaming, teen after hours, teen programs

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Wednesday, September 08, 2010

TEEN AFTER HOURS AT BOWLES LIBRARY SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE WEATHER. IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE.

Labels: Bowles LIfe Center Branch Library, gaming, teen after hours, teen programs

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Wednesday, May 05, 2010

Teen Gaming Tournament at the Main Library! Gamers ages 10 to 18 can compete at Mario Kart or Rock Band. Thursday, May 20 from 4 to 6 pm. You must sign up online at gp_libraries.gtsystem.org first, or on the day of the Tournament at 3:30.

Labels: gaming, main, teen

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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Teen Gaming will be at the Main Library on Tuesday, February 16 (not on Thursday).

Join us from 4 pm to 5:30 pm for Wii and Rock Band fun!

Labels: gaming, main, teen, teen programs

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Monday, November 23, 2009

Teen Halo Tournament
Wednesday, November 25, 1- 6 p.m.
Bowles Life Center Branch Library
2750 Graham Street
972-237-7540
Limited space available;
must register in person at Bowles Library
For teens 13 & older, please.

Labels: Bowles LIfe Center Branch Library, gaming, Halo, teen programs, Teen tech tournament

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Monday, October 05, 2009

Teen Tech Tuesday: Hi Tech Gaming

Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe Tournament (PS3 version)
Bowles Life Center Branch Library
2750 Graham Street
972-237-7540

Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 p.m.
Registration required; please sign up in person at Bowles Library

Teens 13 -18 only, please

Labels: Bowles LIfe Center Branch Library, gaming, ps3, Teen tech tournament

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Thursday, September 10, 2009

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!

Labels: adults, gaming, main, warmack

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Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Teen Tuesday:  Teen Tech Tournament
Bowles Library (2750 Graham Street)
Tuesday, September 15
6:30 p.m.
For teens 13 & older-
must register in person to compete in tournament
PS3 Version Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe

Questions?  Call 972-237-7540 and ask for Mz. Christie!

Labels: Bowles LIfe Center Branch Library, gaming, Teen tech tournament, teens

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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

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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

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Monday, April 13, 2009

Boomers and Seniors can get acquainted with the Wii on Tuesday, April 21 at 1 pm. We'll explore the controller and play some games. See what it's all about at the Main Library.

Labels: gaming, main

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Here are the winners from our first Teen Gaming Tournament at the Main Library! Middle and High Schoolers competed in Mario Kart and Guitar Hero.

Labels: gaming, main, programs, teen

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Monday, March 16, 2009

Tuesday is Game Day at the Main Library!

At 1 pm, it's Wii gaming for Boomers and Seniors. Come to play, or just see how it works.

At 3 pm, it's Free Play for the teens. We'll start taking signups for the Tournament scheduled to start at 4:15. Choose Mario Kart or Guitar Hero