08/12/2024
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The city of Grand Prairie has three libraries, offering a wide variety of reading, educational and reference materials.
08/12/2024
We are on a program break this week but will resume back up next Monday!
08/09/2024
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08/09/2024
🌿 Compost 101 Class 🌿
Join us on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2-3 p.m. at the Main Library, 901 Conover Dr., for a fun and informative Compost 101 class! 🌱🍂
Discover the secrets of turning your yard and kitchen waste into nutrient-rich compost with Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful! 🌟
08/08/2024
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08/08/2024
🎵 Guess who's making noise in DFW?! 🎉 Main Street Fest has been nominated for Best of Dallas 2024 Music Festival by the Dallas Observer! 🌟
Let's rock the vote daily until September 5—every vote counts! 🎸 Your cheers could turn up the volume on our victory! 🏆
Here’s how to vote:
📲 Click this link: https://www.dallasobserver.com/best-of-dallas-readers-choice-poll?fbclid=IwY2xjawEh5-9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHT5ThCSgmJPm0TFSsmZUlbh9lNJ9k_Y4CNQzYBcL6XWzhJu7RDI2UNAg_Q_aem_6xdHsOaTEhF55x2GHxHeXQ
👉 Select the Arts & Culture category
🎶 Select Best Music Festival
🎡 Select Grand Prairie’s Main Street Fest
08/05/2024
Check out Hoopla's Puzzle Palace Bingepass and get 7 days of all-you-can-solve puzzle action! Includes ten kinds of sudoku, plus crosswords and more.
08/05/2024
🚨 Program Update 🚨
Heads up, everyone! Our regular weekly children's programs will be taking a short break from August 5 through August 16 while our staff prepares for the Fall season!
We'll resume our regular weekly children's programs programs on August 19.
Stay tuned for an exciting lineup of activities and events!
📚 Don’t forget! The Summer Reading Club goes through August 31. Make sure to turn in your reading logs for a chance to win some amazing prizes! 📚
08/05/2024
🎨 Rock your world with words! 🪨✨
Paint cool affirmation rocks & chat about "Maudie McGinn"
Bluebonnet Book Party: Aug 6, 4:30PM
Books + crafts = awesome! 📚🎉
See you tomorrow!
08/03/2024
Download to get lost in this summer, from Hoopla and Libby.
08/03/2024
📚🎯 We're almost there, and with your help, we can reach this amazing goal! 💪
Remember:
Deadline: August 31 ⏰
Submit your reading logs 📝✅
Every minute counts! 👀⏱️
Keep reading, stay motivated, and let's make it happen together! 🚀📚 We're SO CLOSE to accomplishing our goal! 🎉🌟
08/02/2024
🌠 3...2...1... Cosmic Countdown! 🚀
🗓️ August 3 (That's tomorrow, Earthlings!)
⏰ 10 AM - 12 PM
📍 Main Library - 901 Conover Dr.
Mission briefing:
Toddler alien playroom 👽👶
Cardboard spaceship workshop 🛸📦
Journey through a pop-up galaxy 🌌🔭
From mini Martians to grown-up Galaxians, everyone's invited!
08/02/2024
08/02/2024
You've still got time to discover the mesmerizing rhythms of Kathak at our library! 🏛️✨
⏰ Main Library - 1 p.m.
⏰ Shotwell Library - 3:30 p.m.
08/01/2024
This month's Genre Spotlight...is not a genre. It's a format! Large Print books are easier to read for many people, not only those with a vision issue. The Main Library has our largest collection, and the Warmack branch has some as well. Find your favorite authors like James Patterson, Lee Child, Marie Benedict, Tracie Peterson and Riley Sager.
08/01/2024
💃 Step into the rhythm of India! 🥁
Join us for "Kathak Rhythms" at all three branches tomorrow!
🗓️ August 2, 2024
⏰ Warmack: 10:30 a.m.
⏰ Main: 1 p.m.
⏰ Shotwell: 3:30 p.m.
Experience the magic of classical Indian dance!
Swirling skirts, tinkling bells, and mesmerizing moves await.
Let's get grooving, desi style!✨
07/31/2024
🚀🌌 Attention, space cadets! 🌠👽
Get ready for "Cosmic Adventure: a Sci-Fi Summer Finale!"
📅 August 3, 2024
⏰ 10 AM - 12 PM
Main Library - 901 Conover Dr.
Blast off with us for:
Toddler playroom👶
Engineering w/cardboard📦
Explore space with a mobile planetarium🚀🌌
Don't miss this intergalactic party to end the summer! All ages welcome.
07/31/2024
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Passport to Flavor is cancelled for tomorrow.
07/30/2024
🎮 Calling all teen gamers! 🕹️
Video Game Jam this Wednesday!
🗓️ July 31, 3:30-4:30 PM
🎨 Games + Crafts = Fun
For grades 6-12 only!
07/29/2024
What's coming up for the Grand Prairie Libraries:
Update on the events and programs offered by the city's public libraries.For more GPTV Programs, visit gptxtv.org or youtube.com/cityofgptx.
07/29/2024
(Grades 6-12)
Experience a global tasting adventure! Teens, rate and savor international snacks from various countries. Join us for a delicious journey that transcends borders in just one flavorful event
Tuesday, July 30 at 3 p.m. at the Warmack Library
Thursday, August 1 at 3p.m. at the Main Library
Note: As this program involves food, please be aware that there may be food allergens. For more information, email Isela at [email protected]
07/28/2024
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07/27/2024
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07/27/2024
🎵👶 Ready to rock with your little star? 👶🎵
Join us for Baby Moves & Music (0-12 months) 🎵
What to expect:
🌟 Simple sways
🌟 Easy steps
🌟 Gentle motions
🌟 Fun tunes
Benefits:
❤️ Bond with your baby
💪 Light exercise for you
🧠 Stimulate baby's senses
Don't forget:
🎒 Bring your own baby carrier
Bonus:
📚 Stay after for Book Babies storytime!
When: Monday, July 29, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Where: Betty Warmack Library, 760 Bardin Rd
Get ready to wiggle and giggle! It's a perfect way to start your little one's day! 😊
07/26/2024
✨🎩 We had a magically hilarious time with Sam the Magic Man, his tricks and jokes leaving us spellbound and in stitches! 😂
A big thank you to everyone who came by to share in the wonder and laughter - you made the day truly enchanting! 🌟👏
07/26/2024
🐞🌿 Bugs bugging you? Join us for a pest-acular event! 🌿🐞
Integrated Pest Management with Matt Orwat
Learn how to keep your garden thriving and pests at bay! 🌱
🗓️ Saturday, July 27
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Main Library
Don't let garden pests bug you out! Get the buzz on eco-friendly pest management. 🐛➡️🦋
Free event! All welcome. No need to soil your hands - just bring your curiosity! 🤓
07/25/2024
🎩✨ Abracadabra! It's time for some family fun! ✨🎩
Join us for an amazing magic show filled with:
😂 Side-splitting comedy
🙋♀️ Audience participation
You might even get to help Sam pull a rabbit out of his hat! 🐰
Don't miss this magical experience! Bring the whole family and prepare to be amazed! 🤯
📅 Friday, July 26
🕒 Warmack - 10:30 a.m.
Main - 1 p.m.
Shotwell - 3:30 p.m.
07/25/2024
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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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🎮 Calling all teen gamers! 🕹️ Video Game Jam this Wednesday! 🗓️ July 31, 3:30-4:30 PM 🎨 Games + Crafts = Fun For grades 6-12 only! #TeenGaming #NintendoSwitch
We let our Gen Z intern try editing. #gptxlibraryadventures
🎵👶 Ready to rock with your little star? 👶🎵 Join us for Baby Moves & Music (0-12 months) 🎵 What to expect: 🌟 Simple sways 🌟 Easy steps 🌟 Gentle motions 🌟 Fun tunes Benefits: ❤️ Bond with your baby 💪 Light exercise for you 🧠 Stimulate baby's senses Don't forget: 🎒 Bring your own baby carrier Bonus: 📚 Stay after for Book Babies storytime! When: Monday, July 29, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Where: Betty Warmack Library, 760 Bardin Rd Get ready to wiggle and giggle! It's a perfect way to start your little one's day! 😊 #BabyAndMe #MommyAndMe #DaddyAndMe #BabyDance #EarlyLearning #gptxlibraryadventures
✨🎩 We had a magically hilarious time with Sam the Magic Man, his tricks and jokes leaving us spellbound and in stitches! 😂 A big thank you to everyone who came by to share in the wonder and laughter - you made the day truly enchanting! 🌟👏
🐞🌿 Bugs bugging you? Join us for a pest-acular event! 🌿🐞 Integrated Pest Management with Matt Orwat Learn how to keep your garden thriving and pests at bay! 🌱 🗓️ Saturday, July 27 ⏰ 2:00 PM 📍 Main Library Don't let garden pests bug you out! Get the buzz on eco-friendly pest management. 🐛➡️🦋 Free event! All welcome. No need to soil your hands - just bring your curiosity! 🤓 #GardenTips #PestControl #LibraryEvent #IntegratedPestManagement #gptxlibraryadventures
Enjoy a family-friendly concert with popular tunes old and new, presented by the Grand Prairie Library Ukulele Club🎵🌟🎸 Tomorrow at the Warmack Library at 6 p.m.
If a dragon without a rider is a tragedy 🐉😢, so is a good book without people to talk about it with 📚💬. Come talk about your favorite dragons 🐲 and make some Empyrean inspired crafts 🎨✨. Registration: Email [email protected] 📧 #gptxlibraryadventures
🎻🎺🥁 Dive into The World of the Orchestra! 🎹🎷🎵 Ever wondered what it's like to conduct a symphony or play a drum? Now's your chance! 🧙♂️🎭 Hear a captivating story 📚 Watch a pro musician in action 🎼 Get hands-on with our Instrument Petting Zoo 🐘🦒🦁 Don't miss this chance to explore, learn, and make some noise! 🔊🎶 📅Tuesday, July 23 at 11 a.m. at the Warmack Library #WorldOfOrchestra #MusicForAll #FamilyFun #gptxlibraryadventures
✨🎨 Get ready to ink-spire your imagination! 🎨✨ Join us for Tattoo Tales: A Family Adventure in Body Art! 👨👩👧👦 🖌️ Create awesome temporary tattoos 🎭 Explore the magic of face painting 🌍 Discover global tattooing traditions Safe, washable, and wildly fun for all ages! 👶👧🧑👴 Don't miss this chance to: 🖼️ Express yourself 🤓 Learn something new 📸 Make picture-perfect memories When: TONIGHT! at 6 p.m. Where: Warmack Library Spaces are limited, so book your spot before they're all inked up! 🎟️ #TattooTales #FamilyFun #BodyArt #CulturalExploration #gptxlibraryadventures
🎵 Programs just too good to be true!🎶 Join us for a week of enchanting events: 📚 Tattoo Tales: Share your inked stories on July 22, 6 PM @ Warmack 🎨 Canvas & Chapters for Teens: July 23, 3 PM @ Warmack July 24, 3 PM @ Shotwell July 25, 3 PM @ Main 📖 Fourth Wing and Friends: Chat & Crafts on July 25, 5:30-7 PM @ Main 🎩 Sam the Magic Man on July 26: 10:30 AM @ Warmack 1 PM @ Main 3:30 PM @ Shotwell Come rain or shine, in summer or fall, we'll love you, baby, through it all! ❤️📚 #gptxlibraryadventures
Don't let the weekend catch you without an #ebook - see what's new on our digital shelves. https://shorturl.at/wI5W1
🦄✨ Calling all unicorn lovers! 🌈🎵 Get ready for a magical afternoon with Bella Benettia, the Queen of the Unicorns! 👑 🎭 Unicorn magic tricks 🎶 Enchanting songs 🎮 Fun unicorn games 📅Friday, July 19 🕞Warmack Library at 10:30 a.m. 🕞Main Library at 1 p.m. 🕞Shotwell Library at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss this sparkle-tastic hour of wonder! #UnicornMagic #KidsEvent #SummerFun #gptxlibraryadventures
🌙✨Ladies' Summer Escape! 🍹🎨 Beat the heat with cool company! 😎 🖼️ Crafts 🍵 Tea 👯♀️ New Friends 📅 Tues, July 16 | ⏰ 6-7:30PM 📍 Main Library, 901 Conover Dr. 🔞 Adults only 📧 Register: [email protected] Relax, create, and connect! 💖 #WomensNightIn #SummerNights #LibraryFun #gptxlibraryadventures
Dive deep into the fascinating world of sharks with professional photographer, author, and conservationist Matt Merchant as he shares captivating stories and insights, offering a closer look at sharks and their role in our oceans! 🦈 Warmack Library - 10:30 a.m. Main Library - 1 p.m. Shotwell Library - 3:30 p.m. #gptxlibraryadventures
The Friends of the LIbrary hold their Clearance Sale July 11-13 at the Main Library. Thursday and Friday: 10 am to 5 pm. Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm. Come find some fantastic bargains!
We've had such a great ☀️summer with you all! Let's continue the fun this week and join us at our programs!💃 #gptxlibraryadventures
Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed some laughs with us during our 🗽"Hooray for the USA with Patriotic Patty".
Does the noise from fireworks cause issues for you or your child? Join us at the Main Library, 901 Conover Drive, from 8:00 -11:30 p.m. on Wednesday July 3 and July 4 for a quiet place away from the excitement. • Children at the Quiet Zone must be attended by a parent or guardian • Patrons will be able to access the library computers and WiFi, apply for a library card and check out materials • All children under 18 must be accompanied by an an adult ********************************************************************** ¿El ruido de los fuegos artificiales le causa problemas a usted o a su hijo? Únase a nosotros en la biblioteca principal, 901 Conover Drive, de 8:00 a 11:30 p. m. el miércoles 3 y 4 de julio para un lugar tranquilo y alejado de la emoción. • Los niños en la Zona de Silencio deben ser atendidos por un padre o tutor • Los usuarios podrán acceder a las computadoras de la biblioteca y a WiFi, solicitar una tarjeta de la biblioteca y sacar materiales • Todos los niños menores de 18 años deben estar acompañados por un adulto.
🌍📚 Adventure Around the World with Toni Simmons! 📚🌍 Join us for a global storytelling journey with acclaimed storyteller Toni Simmons! Explore different cultures through Toni's unique and spirited versions of familiar tales. Let her vibrant storytelling transport you across continents! 📅 1 p.m. - 📍Main Library: 901 Conover Dr. 📅 3:30 p.m. - 📍Shotwell Library: 2750 Graham St. For all ages. Don't miss this enchanting literary odyssey! #StorytimeAdventure #LibraryEvents #gptxlibraryadventures
What we're working on: here's what will be hitting our #NewBooks shelf soon. You can place holds through our webpage. #GPReads #fiction
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