Grand Prairie Libraries

Grand Prairie Libraries Public library system for Grand Prairie, Texas.

The city of Grand Prairie has three libraries, offering a wide variety of reading, educational and reference materials.

We know you're not a dummy - but sometimes, you can read like one. The "For Dummies" series is great at breaking a new s...
01/24/2025

We know you're not a dummy - but sometimes, you can read like one. The "For Dummies" series is great at breaking a new subject into bite-sized pieces. Find all kinds of guides on our shelves, from podcasting to Fortnight to test preparation. https://shorturl.at/xXivu

πŸ“šπŸŽ¬ PADDINGTON: Book vs Movie Edition!From Michael Bond's charming tales to StudioCanal's heartwarming films, here's what...
01/24/2025

πŸ“šπŸŽ¬ PADDINGTON: Book vs Movie Edition!

From Michael Bond's charming tales to StudioCanal's heartwarming films, here's what makes each version special:

Book Paddington: Classic British Charm
✨ Set primarily in London
🐻 Focus on small daily adventures
🎩 More episodic storytelling
β˜‚οΈ Quaint domestic mishaps

Movie Paddington: Modern Family Adventure
🌟 Expanded storyline with villains
❀️ Deeper family dynamics
🏰 Grander London adventures
🍊 More elaborate marmalade scenes
But both capture the essentials:
πŸš‚ Arrival from Darkest Peru
🏠 The loving Browns' family
πŸ‘’ Aunt Lucy's influence
🎭 Perfect British manners (mostly!)

Each version brings its own magic:
πŸ“š The books offer cozy, timeless tales perfect for bedtime reading
🎬 The films add visual splendor and emotional depth while honoring the source

Whether you prefer the gentle book series or the cinematic adventures, both share Paddington's core message of kindness, family, and finding your place in the world!

Here's what new for our chapter book readers. Check out these great   for tales of fun, friends, and adventure.
01/23/2025

Here's what new for our chapter book readers. Check out these great for tales of fun, friends, and adventure.

01/22/2025

Turns out star-gazing brings out everyone's inner astronomer! Thanks all our cosmic explorers who joined us to scope out the solar system squad. πŸ”­βœ¨

🌸 CALLING ALL ANIME FANS! 🎌Join our Anime Club meetup where creativity meets fandom! For teens grades 6-12πŸ“… Thursday, Ja...
01/22/2025

🌸 CALLING ALL ANIME FANS! 🎌
Join our Anime Club meetup where creativity meets fandom! For teens grades 6-12

πŸ“… Thursday, Jan 23 | 5-6 p.m.
πŸ“ Main Library (901 Conover Dr)

This month's special activity:
✨ Create Your Own Anime Buttons! ✨
Design custom pins featuring your favorite characters!
πŸ“§ Questions? Email [email protected]

Calling all young architects and dreamers! Join us for an afternoon of unlimited possibilities with blocks. Will you bui...
01/21/2025

Calling all young architects and dreamers! Join us for an afternoon of unlimited possibilities with blocks. Will you build:
🏰 A mighty castle?
πŸŒ‰ A towering bridge?
πŸš€ A spaceship to the stars?

πŸ“… Thursday, Jan 23 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | πŸ“ Main Library-901 Conover Dr.
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Today we reflect on and celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. While our buildings are closed in observance of th...
01/20/2025

Today we reflect on and celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. While our buildings are closed in observance of the holiday, our eBranch is always available.

New from hoopla Digital - Creativebug!  Enjoy seven days of unlimited access to thousands of online arts and crafts clas...
01/19/2025

New from hoopla Digital - Creativebug! Enjoy seven days of unlimited access to thousands of online arts and crafts classes for every skill level with just one borrow. The Creativebug BingePass offers video classes taught by top artists and downloadable resources that teach you how to crochet, knit, paint, draw, sew, quilt and more. Start here: https://shorturl.at/MAcN3

❄️Cold Day❄️ Starter Kit - Library πŸ“š edition: It's cold outside - best to get everything you need from the library and h...
01/19/2025

❄️Cold Day❄️ Starter Kit - Library πŸ“š edition: It's cold outside - best to get everything you need from the library and hunker down! Miss your chance to visit one of our branches before it got cold? No worries - the eBranch is always open. Enjoy ebooks and audiobooks from Libby, online courses from Udemy, or practice a language from a warmer place with Transparent Language Online!

Make your own film festival when you check out a Binge Box of DVDs. Just one box to carry home, for hours of entertainme...
01/18/2025

Make your own film festival when you check out a Binge Box of DVDs. Just one box to carry home, for hours of entertainment. This : Cars 3, Lightyear, Luca, Toy Story 4, and Turning Red.

✨ Calling all creative homeschoolers (Ages 9+)! ✨Join us for an awesome upcycling workshop where you'll create your own ...
01/18/2025

✨ Calling all creative homeschoolers (Ages 9+)! ✨

Join us for an awesome upcycling workshop where you'll create your own one-of-a-kind keychain using cool materials like leather and soda cans. Learn eco-friendly crafting with a pro artist!

πŸ“… January 28 at 1 p.m.
πŸ“§ Register now: [email protected]

Limited spots available - don't miss out!

The Libraries will be closed Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
01/17/2025

The Libraries will be closed Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

What is that Thing? The film scanner will convert negatives and slides to digital images that you can save to your own S...
01/17/2025

What is that Thing? The film scanner will convert negatives and slides to digital images that you can save to your own SD card. Tackle that stack of old negatives and relive some memories. Check it out from our Library of Things.

🌱 Ready to grow something amazing? Join us for Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful' s gardening workshop series!First up: Plann...
01/16/2025

🌱 Ready to grow something amazing? Join us for Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful' s gardening workshop series!

First up: Planning & Seed Starting for Cool Season Veggies

πŸ“… Saturday, January 18
⏰ 2-4 p.m.
πŸ“ Main Library (901 Conover Dr.)

Plan on joining us next month at the branch Library Readers Guild. We'll be reading James, by Percival Everett, which re...
01/16/2025

Plan on joining us next month at the branch Library Readers Guild. We'll be reading James, by Percival Everett, which recently won the National Book Award. It's availabe in book, audiobook, and ebook formats.

Here's   in  ! These are just a few of the titles we've added recently - check them out!   Darkly, by Marisha PesslThe d...
01/15/2025

Here's in ! These are just a few of the titles we've added recently - check them out!
Darkly, by Marisha Pessl
The dividing sky, by Jill Tew
Perfect girl, by Tracy Banghart
The donut prince of New York, by Allen Zadoff
All my bests, by Britnee Meisser
Dust, by Alison Stine
Blame my Virgo moon, by Freja Nicole Woolf

TEENS: Pop in for Pop-Up Teen Time! This Thursday: Get creative making friendship bracelets with us! πŸ§Άβœ¨πŸ“… Thursday, Jan. ...
01/15/2025

TEENS: Pop in for Pop-Up Teen Time!
This Thursday: Get creative making friendship bracelets with us! 🧢✨

πŸ“… Thursday, Jan. 16 | ⏰ 5:30 p.m.
πŸ“ Main Library (901 Conover Dr)
🎯 While supplies last!

Free program for teens! No registration needed - just show up and create!

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901 Conover Drive
Grand Prairie, TX
75051

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

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