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
Monday, February 06, 2012
Take an Afternoon Movie Break at the Main Library on Tuesday, February 7. 1:00 pm.
A pushy boss forces her young assistant to marry her in order to keep her Visa status in the U.S. and avoid deportation to Canada. Sanda Bullock and Ryan Reynolds star in this romantic comedy. Call 972-237-5700 for title info.
A pushy boss forces her young assistant to marry her in order to keep her Visa status in the U.S. and avoid deportation to Canada. Sanda Bullock and Ryan Reynolds star in this romantic comedy. Call 972-237-5700 for title info.
Labels: main, movies, programs
Thursday, February 02, 2012
The Main Library kicks off our "Reading is Snow Much Fun" winter reading club with a special Winter Storytime for kids ages 5 & under. Join us at 3 pm on Sunday, February 5 for stories and a craft.
Labels: main, reading program, storytime
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
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The Friends of the Library will hold their Clearance Sale at the Main Library on Saturday, January 21 from 9 am to 5 pm. Find great bargains - everything's a quarter!
Labels: book sale, friends of the library, main
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Thursday, December 8: 2 great programs for kids & teens!
Main Library: Teen Craft Time at 4:30 pm. Learn how to make a cool recycled purse out of two bandannas. All supplies provided.
Warmack Branch: Polar Express Party at 6 pm. Families are invited to come celebrate the favorite holiday book.
Labels: children, family programming, main, special programs, teen 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
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Children's Program Announcement:
"The First Thanksgiving: Pilgrims and Native Americans"
"The First Thanksgiving: Pilgrims and Native Americans"
Wobble on down for a Pilgrim or Native American costume-making program at the Grand Prairie Memorial Library on Thursday, November 17th @ 5:00pm! We'll learn how to make costumes out of paper bags and add pilgrim hats or Native American headdresses!
(Program is open to children ages 5-10 years)
(Program is open to children ages 5-10 years)
Labels: children, family programming, main, special programs
Monday, November 07, 2011
The Main Library will host a book signing featuring author Sandy Tatum Jr., 7-9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7. Tatum passes along what he has learned about finding physical and spiritual wellbeing in his second book “Live Long, Live Strong,” published in 2011.
Labels: authors, main, special programs
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
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Learn a new language on your computer or even on your iPhone! Mango Langages, the Library's online language tutor, can help you learn Spanish, Farsi, Italian, German, Greek, French, and more. See correct spelling, and hear proper pronunciations from native speakers.
We'll demo Mango Languages at the Main Library on Thurs. Sept. 29 between 5 & 7 pm. Stop by to get started, and maybe win a door prize!
Labels: computer classes, main, programs
Monday, September 19, 2011
Storytimes are back at the Main and Warmack Libraries!
Storytime at the Main Library is on Tuesday at 11 am. Sept. 20 & 27, Oct. 4.
Storytime at the Warmack Branch is at 10 am on Wednesday. Sept. 21 & 28, Oct. 5 & 12.
At each location, storytimes run for 4 consecutive weeks, then take a one-week break.
Storytime at the Main Library is on Tuesday at 11 am. Sept. 20 & 27, Oct. 4.
Storytime at the Warmack Branch is at 10 am on Wednesday. Sept. 21 & 28, Oct. 5 & 12.
At each location, storytimes run for 4 consecutive weeks, then take a one-week break.
Labels: children, main, storytime, warmack
Thursday, August 18, 2011
August is the month to start shaking your family tree! The Grand Prairie Genealogical Society will offer a free program on starting your family tree from 12:30 pm to 3;30 pm on Saturday, August 27 at the Main Library.
You'll learn the first steps and proven methods for starting your family history with immediate results a few errors. Learn:
- what to look for
- how to find it
- what to do next
Presenters John and Barbara Brixey Wiley, professional genealogits for 20 years, have been teaching beginners throughout the US in more than a hundred seminars in 29 states. Both past presidents of the Grand Prairie Genealogical Society, they have lectured at a dozen national conferences.
Reserve your spot by visiting the Main Library Information Desk, or calling 972-237-5701.
Labels: genealogy, main, programs
Sunday, August 14, 2011
The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale will be October 18 through the 23.
On Tuesday, October 18, current and new members of the Friends may shop from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. A family membership is $10 at the door.
The Sale opens to the general public on Wednesday, October 19.
Wed. Oct. 19: 10 am to 7 pm
Thurs. Oct. 20: 10 am to 7 pm
Fri. Oct.. 21: CLOSED
Sat. Oct. 22: 9 am to 5 pm
Sun. Oct. 23: 1 pm to 5 pm. Half Price Day!
On Tuesday, October 18, current and new members of the Friends may shop from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. A family membership is $10 at the door.
The Sale opens to the general public on Wednesday, October 19.
Wed. Oct. 19: 10 am to 7 pm
Thurs. Oct. 20: 10 am to 7 pm
Fri. Oct.. 21: CLOSED
Sat. Oct. 22: 9 am to 5 pm
Sun. Oct. 23: 1 pm to 5 pm. Half Price Day!
Labels: book sale, friends of the library, main
Free Personal Finance Workshops
The YWCA and the Grand Prairie Main Library will present a free series of personal finance workshops, starting October 30. The programs are open to any adults wanting to learn how to:
•reduce their debt
•rebuild their credit
•set financial goals
•save and plan for the future
The workshops will be Sundays from 2 pm to 5 pm on October 30 and November 6, 13, & 20. Please call 214-584-2335 for pre-registration and more information. The Main Library is located at 901 Conover Drive.
•rebuild their credit
•set financial goals
•save and plan for the future
The workshops will be Sundays from 2 pm to 5 pm on October 30 and November 6, 13, & 20. Please call 214-584-2335 for pre-registration and more information. The Main Library is located at 901 Conover Drive.
Labels: main, programs, special programs
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
The next Friends of the Library Book Sale will be a one-day Clearance Sale on Saturday, July 16 from 9 am to 5 pm. Grab great bargains at this sale where everything's a quarter!
Labels: book sale, friends of the library, main
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Pop Secret: learn the tips and tricks for making pop-up cards and books. This free program at the Main Library is at 3 pm on Wednesday, June 29. All supplies provided! Ages 13 and up.
Labels: adults, main, src, teen programs
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
Monday, June 20, 2011
Children's author Shirley Duke appears at all 3 branches as part of the Summer Reading Challenge
Shirley's show about creativity, writing and books will spark the imagination of every child. Shirley writes fiction as well as nonfiction.Labels: Bowles LIfe Center Branch Library, main, programs, reading program, summer reading, warmack
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Pajama Storytime at the Main Library (scheduled for tonight, April 21) has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Labels: children, family programming, main, programs
