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.
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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!
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Join us at the Main Library for a free movie Wednesday, July 29 at 2 pm.
Horton the Elephant (voiced by Jim Carrey) struggles to protect a tiny world that exists on a speck of dust from the neighbors who refuse to believe it exists. Also stars Steve Carell.
Horton the Elephant (voiced by Jim Carrey) struggles to protect a tiny world that exists on a speck of dust from the neighbors who refuse to believe it exists. Also stars Steve Carell.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Our Summer Reading Challenge starts June 8. All libraries offer a reading program for any age. Pick up a log at your nearest branch to get started! Hit the button to see kids' programs:
Kids' summer programs
Kids' summer programs
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Kids' fantasy author Clare B. Dunkle will visit the Main Library at 2 pm on June 14.
Come for free pizza, and talk with Clare about the writing life and her fantasy books, like The Hollow Kingdom and By These Ten Bones.
Come for free pizza, and talk with Clare about the writing life and her fantasy books, like The Hollow Kingdom and By These Ten Bones.
Afterwards, we'll watch a fantasy live-action movie starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie as the Goblin King.
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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.
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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!
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Have your own spa day after learning to make bath products at our free teen program. At 3:00 pm on Wednesday, July 18, the Bowles Branch Library will present a free workshop for teens.
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Tuesday, June 26, 2007
At 3 pm on Wedneday, June 27, we'll hold a bead craft program for teens, as part of our Summer Reading Challenge. Drop by and make a necklace, bracelet or anklet. We''l provide supplies, but feel free to bring any beads you already have. This program is at the Main Library.
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Monday, June 11, 2007
Our next teen program: Wednesday, June 13 at 3 pm. Join us to make a unique decorated blank book that you can use as a scrapbook, journal, or photo album. All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own stickers, photos, beads, etc.
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Saturday, June 02, 2007
Teens Cast On: On Wednesday, June 6, teens can learn the basics of knitting at the Bowles Life Center. This program starts at 3 pm.
Adult learners have 2 sessions to learn: Saturday, June 9 at 2 pm, and Saturday, July 21 at 11 am (signup is requested for these programs). (972) 237-7541.
Adult learners have 2 sessions to learn: Saturday, June 9 at 2 pm, and Saturday, July 21 at 11 am (signup is requested for these programs). (972) 237-7541.
June 9th is Knit in Public Day! Knitters (we welcome crocheters, too) are invited to join us at the Main Library from 2 pm to 4 pm to knit, visit, and view the Library’s collection of knitting and craft books.
The first movie in our Afternoon Movie Break series for grownups will be 1:00 pm, Tuesday, June 5 at the Main Library.
Leonardo Dicaprio stars as a con artist who, before his 19th birthday, successfully scammed millions of dollars worth of checks, posing as a pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. Tom Hanks is the FBI agent on his trail.
Leonardo Dicaprio stars as a con artist who, before his 19th birthday, successfully scammed millions of dollars worth of checks, posing as a pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. Tom Hanks is the FBI agent on his trail.
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Clowns Slappy & Monday from Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus present a special circus storytime. Want to learn what it takes to soar on the flying trapeze or just what goes into those cream pies that the clowns throw? Or maybe learn some fun facts about one of the more than 100 cities the mile-long circus train visits or how to teach your old dog a new trick?
MONDAY, JUNE 4, MAIN LIBRARY 10 AM
MONDAY, JUNE 4, MAIN LIBRARY 10 AM
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We have a lot of events coming up this summer, so be sure to check out our webpage (www.gptx.org/library). Programs for kids includes free movies, clowns, critters, puppeteers, and magicians. Some performers will appear at all 3 libraries, so make sure you have the right time for your location. These programs are part of the Summer Reading Challenge. We have a reading program for children, teens, and adults. You're going to be reading anyway - why not take a chance at winning prizes while you do so?
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