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    The Grapevine Public Library wishes you a
  Happy New Year that is �lled with great books!!
We can't wait to see you at our upcoming programs and checking out the new items in our collection!

                                          KIDS

Welcome Back to
Children's Storytime!
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
January 4/5, 11/12, 18/19, and 25/26
10:30-11 am
All ages welcome

Join us for our 8-week winter storytime session. We will have a traditional storytime
program with stories and songs, followed by a simple craft. No registration needed.

Art Cart:
Wintery Craft Challenges
Every Monday and Friday in January
2-5 pm
All ages welcome

Art Cart returns to the Children’s Department for the month of January! Every Monday
and Friday from 2 to 5 pm, look for a new winter-themed art challenge. The Art Cart is a
surprise assortment of craft supplies to test your creativity, critical thinking, imagination,
and maker skills. No registration needed.

Homework Helpers and
Read to a Teen Volunteer
Every Tuesday and Thursday starting January 18
4-6 pm
For Elementary School students

Does this school year have you looking for some after school homework help? Join us on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 pm starting January 18. Library sta�, volunteer
educators, and high school honor students will be available in the library program room
for drop-in homework help. The program will last through the end of the school year,
except for Spring Break.

If your student needs some extra reading practice, we will also have teen volunteers
ready to read, listen to and encourage young readers.

If you are interested in this program, please email us at children@grapevinetexas.gov to
help us estimate the number of students to expect.

Read to a Furry Friend
Saturday, January 15
2:30-3:30 pm
All ages welcome

Practice your skills and gain con�dence by reading to local therapy dogs. They are
patient listeners!

TEENS

Anime Club
Tuesday, January 4 and 18
5:30-7 pm
Ages 13-18

CALLING ALL TEEN ANIME FANS! Do you like anime? Do you like manga? Do you like a variety
of snacks from all over the world? Would you like to be a part of a group who feels the same
way as you? Then come attend the Grapevine Public Library's Anime Club!

   Maker Club
   S.T.E.A.M. Program for Teens
   Tuesday, January 11 and 25
   5:30-7 pm
   Ages 13-18

   Do you like arts, crafts, and DIY culture? How about tech, design, architecture, and
   engineering? We will do it all at Maker Club! Come join us! No registration required.

                                     ADULTS

Knit and Crochet Circle:
6 week Series
Every Monday in January
January 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31
6-8 pm
For teens and adults

All levels of ability are welcome. No registration needed. If you have supplies, please bring
them, but we will have some for in-class use. Donations of supplies are also welcome.

   Library Cafe for Adults
   Every Thursday in January
   January 6, 13, 20, and 27
   10:15-11:45 am
   Ages 18+

   All adults are invited to join us on Thursdays for mindful coloring, engaging puzzles,
   conversation, co�ee and snacks! No registration needed.

Name Droppers Genealogy Group
Monday, January 10
10:30 am-12 pm
Ages 18+

Got a black sheep in the family? A skeleton in the closet? Join us at Grapevine Name Droppers
on Monday, January 10 at 10:30 as Genealogy Librarian Nancy Maxwell discusses how to
research those “rogue” relatives and locate their records.

Entwined Minds Book Club
Monday, January 10
1-3 pm
Ages 18+

Come discuss Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty in the Library Board room. A favorite
bestselling author, Moriarty always includes numerous twists and turns in her beloved books.
Follow the Delaney family as they search for their missing mother and question the motives of
a stranger who has come into their lives. Multiple copies are available to check out at the front
desk.

Express Yourself Writers Club
Monday, January 10
7-8:30 pm
Ages 18+

Have you recently taken up writing as a hobby or have you been writing for years? Enjoy
journaling? Like writing poetry or short stories? Working on a novel, play or screenplay? Would
you like a place to share what you've written or are currently writing? Let's meet to share and
discuss what's on your paper and on your mind.

   Board Game Night
   Monday, January 17
   6:30 pm
   Ages 18+

   Join us for Game Night in the Library's Local History Room on the third Monday of every
   month for an evening of fun and games. Come play games with us, then be sure to
   check out a game to play at home.

ESPORTS ACADEMY

Fortnite Duos
Monday, January 17
5:30-7:30 pm
Ages 12+

Drop in and practice your Fortnite duo strats with a friend. Solo players are welcome to sign
up as well and will be paired with others looking ro a duo partner.

Minecraft Spelunkers Club
Monday, January 3 and 31
5:30-7:30 pm
Ages 10+

Stop by the eSports Academy to jump into our Minecraft server and explore the new Caves
and Cli�s update to Minecraft. No registration needed.

Esports Academy: Free Play
FAMILY OPEN PLAY
Tuesday, January 11
6-8 pm
All ages. Under 10 must have an adult

Saturday, January 29
2-4 pm
All ages. Under 10 must have an adult

The Esports Academy gaming PCs and consoles will be open for free play. Bring your friends to
try out our vast library.

ADULT OPEN PLAY
Tuesday, January 18
2-4 pm
For adults ages 17+
Open play and practice time on the Esports Academy gaming PCs and consoles.

FREE PLAY SUNDAYS
Sunday, January 9 and 23
2:30-5:30 pm
Ages 10+
The Esports Academy gaming PCs and consoles will be open for free play. Bring your friends to
try out our vast library.

Speci�c Video Game
Practice Times
HALO NIGHT
Monday, January 10
5:30-7:30 pm
Ages 12+

LEAGUE OF LEGENDS FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday, January 15
2-4 pm
Ages 13+

Tuesday, January 25
6-8 pm
Ages 13+

OVERWATCH FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday, January 22
2-4 pm
Ages 12+

VALORANT REFINEMENT NIGHT
Monday, January 24
5:30-7:30 pm
Ages 12+

  Super Smash Bros
  Ultimate Tournament
  Sunday, January 30
  2:30-5:30 pm
  Ages 10+

  The eSports Academy will be hosting its monthly Super Smash Bros tournament Sunday,
  January 30. Show o� your skills as you compete against other local players for prizes as
  well as bragging rights.

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