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SERVICE AND PROGRAM GUIDE • JANUARY-MAY 2020
Spring 2020
CONNECT DISCOVER EDUCATE
www.gptx.org/library
Regular Children’s Programs
Book Babies: (0–18 months) Read! Play! Learn! (For all ages)
Main Library: Thursdays at 11 a.m. and Mondays Main Library: Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
at 6:15 p.m. Warmack Library: Fridays at 10:15 a.m.
Warmack Library: Fridays at 11:45 a.m.
Come join us for family discovery time. A family that
Come explore with your child as they work on reads together, succeeds together. Show your child
developing skills such as lifting their head toward how much fun it is to listen to stories and make
sounds and movement, connections through action, rhymes and activities.
visually following a moving
object, supporting weight, Full STEAM Ahead (Grades 1-5)
reaching and grabbing Main Library: Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m.
objects and enhancing January 7-May 5
muscle development in order Warmack Library: Wednesdays at 4:15 p.m.
to roll, rock and eventually January 8-May 6
crawl and walk.
Come hang out and join in fun art, math,
Toddler Time: (1–3 years) engineering, literacy and science activities with
your friends!
Main Library: Fridays at 1 p.m. (Bilingual)
Shotwell Library: Tuesdays at 11 a.m. (Bilingual)
Pages and Play (Grades 1-5)
Warmack Library: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Main Library: Thursdays at 5 p.m.
In partnership with the Grand Prairie YMCA.
For grades 1-5. Come hang out and have fun in
This interactive discovery time gives your child the this imagination-based story program. We will read
opportunity to explore their world with new friends a story then explore new ideas through games,
as they begin to move about. crafts and creative play.
Preschool & Kinder Ready: (4–6 years) Homeschool Hub
Main Library: Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Warmack Library: Select Tuesdays at noon
Shotwell Library: Wednesdays at noon (Bilingual) January 7; *February 4: GP Municipal Airport;
Warmack Library: Thursdays
March 3 ; *April 7: GP City Landfill; May 5
at 1 p.m.
Elementary ages and older. These fun and
Watch your child become educational programs are offered exclusively for
more independent and our homeschool community at either the Warmack
confident as they start initiating Library or out in the community. *Registration is
games and play, carrying on required for these special, field trip programs. For
conversations, telling simple more information or to register please email Isela at
stories and making predictions. imena@gptx.org or call 972-237-5780.
Jump into Jazz (Grades 1-5)
Programs are popular, first come, first served,
Main Library: Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and subject to change. Visit gptx.org/library for
Come learn jazz dance basics and fun up-to-date information. Photographs taken at
choreography. All dance levels welcome. programs may be used to promote the library in
city communication tools.
No regular programming March 16-20 and May 25-29.
Special Children’s Programs
HumanKind Story Hour PJ’s and Pups
Main Library: January 8, February 5, March 4, April 1, Main Library: Wednesday, January 22, 11 a.m.
May 6 at 4 p.m. For all ages. Join us for a PJ and puppy party. Wear
Warmack Library: January 14, February 11, March 3, your favorite pajamas as we read and play with puppies.
April 7, May 5 at 11 a.m. Space is limited; registration is required. Please email
For all ages. Stories teach us kindness, build empathy bbartley@gptx.org.
and expand perspectives. Join us each month for picture
books, activities and kindness challenges as we seek to Positive Parenting
develop a greater understanding of the world around us. Main Library: Select Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
January 14: The Great Outdoors Learn the benefits
Stretch and Grow of nature and outdoor play for your child in this program
Warmack Library: Select Tuesdays, 10 a.m. presented by Momentous Institute.
January 7, February 4, March 3, April 7, May 5 May 12: The Reading and Writing Continuum Gain
Main Library: Select Fridays, 10 a.m. awareness of the stages of development for reading and
January 10, February 7, March 6, April 3, May 1 writing, the benchmarks associated with each stage and
For ages 2-5. Come move, groove and dance with us what you can do to help your child enjoy reading and
while learning beginner dance techniques. writing.
Mommy Daughter Hair Class Byte Size Tech
Warmack Library: Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. Main Library: Select Wednesdays at *5 p.m.
For grades K-5. Mommies come learn some tips for For grades 1-5. Come play and learn about fun
fixing your daughter’s hair. Registration required, please technology in this interactive series. Space is limited;
visit: http://gplibraryadultprogramming.eventbrite.com. registration is required. Please email bbartley@gptx.org.
January 11: French Braiding and Detangling January 22: Bloxels February 19: LEGO WeDo 2.0
February 8: Crown Braids and Pigtails March 11: Tech Petting Zoo *at 11 a.m.
April 22: Makey Makey May 20: Osmos
Imagination Playground
Warmack Library: Select Mondays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Critterman “Original Safari”
January 13, February 17,
Main Library: Thursday, January 23, 5:30 p.m.
*March 16, April 20, May 18
*Available for play all week. For all ages. Have you ever seen a blue-tongued skink?
Main Library: Select Or a legless lizard? Well, after seeing Original Safari by
Wednesdays, see website Critterman you can say "yes" to these questions. Come
for dates and times check out these animals.
Imagination Playground
Girls Who Code
encourages unstructured and
Warmack Library: Select Saturdays, Jan. 25, Feb.
child-directed play with blocks. Adult supervision required.
29,March 21, April 25, May 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Capoeira For grades 3-5. Girls Who Code believes all girls
Main Library: Wednesday, January 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m. have the interest and ability to learn to code. Girls
will use computer science to impact their community
For all ages. Fitness, culture, language, music, rhythm
and join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role
and strength are brought together in this dynamic
models. Registration required; please visit: http://
Brazilian art form.
gplibraryadultprogramming.eventbrite.com
Summer Reading Kickoff: Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m.-noon
Special Children’s Programs
Mindful Parenting Kids Zumba Series
Main Library: Mondays, January 27 – March 2, 1-3 p.m. Warmack Library: Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25,
For parents and caregivers. This six-week parent 4:15 p.m.
workshop presented by Momentous Institute will focus For grades 1-5. Workout with kid-friendly Zumba routines
on awareness, self-reflection, patience, trust, acceptance that incorporate games, creativity, coordination and
and practice. fitness.
Jammin in Your Jammies: Discovery Time Workshops
Movie and Pizza Night Main Library: Wednesdays February 5, 12, 19, 26 and
Warmack Library: Monday, January 27, 5 p.m. March 4, 10 a.m.
For all ages. Enjoy a slice of pizza and some family time. For ages 1-3. Join us for this free, five-
Children can bring their favorite stuffed animal, blanket part workshop for children and their
and wear jammies. We’re watching Toy Story 4, and caregivers. In each one-hour session,
doors will close once the movie begins. Pizza is limited; parents will do hands-on activities
first come, first served. engaging directly with their children
to promote emotional, physical and
Family Reading and Activity Hour cognitive development. Parents will have
Main Library: Tuesday, January 28, 6 p.m. the opportunity to bond with their children through play
and ask questions to our resource professionals who
For all ages. Celebrate the importance of family reading
will be available at each session. Families are asked to
by engaging in thoughtful before, during and after reading
attend all five of our workshops. Registration is required.
activities, getting cozy with favorite books and creating
Please email Jennifer Lusk at jllusk@gptx.org.
unforgettable memories for you children.
Full STEAM Ahead: Out in Space Art Babies
Warmack Library: Wednesday, January 29, 4:15 p.m. Main Library: Monday, February 10 at 6:15 p.m. and
For grades 1-5. The FW Museum of Science and History Thursday, February 13 at 11 a.m.
will help kids create kids create a sample space suit to For babies 0-18 mo. Join us for a special Book
protect against micrometeorites and play a space survival Babies program where babies will participate in fun and
game. educational art activities.
Music Babies African Storytelling with Afiah Bey
Warmack Library: Jan. 31, Feb. 28, March 27, Main Library: Tuesday, February 11, 4:30 p.m.
April 17, 11:45 a.m. For all ages. Join us for a special Full STEAM Ahead as
Main Library: Feb. 3, March 2, April 6, May 4, 6:15 p.m. Griot (traveling storyteller) Afiah Bey tells West African
Feb. 6, March 5, April 9, May 7, 11 a.m. folk tales through stories, songs, rhythms, theatre, dance
For ages 0-18 mo. Learn how music can promote and visual arts.
socialization, communication, cognitive skills and overall
health. We'll dance, sing, play instruments and more! Valentine’s Crafternoon
There will be a new theme for each program. Shotwell Library: Thursday, February 13, 4:30 p.m.
For all ages. Need to make a Valentine, but don’t know
Toddler Tape Town where to start? Join us for an afternoon of crafting. Make
Warmack Library: Monday, February 3, 10 a.m.-noon and take your Valentine. Supplies are limited; first come,
For ages 2-4. Join us for this special Toddler Time as we first served.
travel around our community. Visit a construction site,
train station, grocery store and many more destinations.
Special Children’s Programs
Family Valentine’s Dance Read, Play, Learn in the Park
Warmack Library: Thursday, February 13, 5:30-7 p.m. Grand Peninsula Park: 2550 N. Grand Peninsula Drive
Kids, bring your Valentine, and dance the night away with Thursdays, March 26 and April 16, 5:30 p.m.
friends and family. Celebrate and show off your dance For all ages. Join us for a special children’s program at
moves with our DJ, a photo booth and a snack. the park, we'll be reading, singing and playing together!
Print Making Little STEAMers
Warmack Library: Thursday, February 20, 4:15 p.m. Warmack Library: Wed. April 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:30 a.m.
Grades 4-5. Learn traditional printmaking basics to For ages 3-5. In this four-week series we will explore
create some unique fine art prints. Space is limited. various science topics! Registration required; please
email llaib@gptx.org beginning March 1.
Badges and Books
Main Library: Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m.- noon
Read, Play, Art!
For all ages. Join us as the Grand Prairie Police
Warmack Library: Fridays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:15 a.m.
Department shows us their gear and reads their favorite
books. For all ages. Join resident library artist, Jyoti, for stories,
songs and a special art project each week in April.
Book Buddies
Main Library: Select Tuesdays, 6-6:45 p.m. Snail Science
For grades 1-3. Come practice your reading skills Main Library: Tuesday April 21, 4:15pm
through reading aloud, playing games and interacting For grades 1-5. Investigate, observe, compare and
with volunteer buddies. Registration is required; email classify live snails with our friends from the FW Museum
bbartley@gptx.org. Students must be able to attend all of Science and History. Registration is required, and
three sessions to register. will begin March 23. Please email Jennifer Lusk at
Session 1: March 24, 31 and April 7 jllusk@gptx.org.
Session 2: April 14, 21 and 28
World Book Day
Full STEAM Ahead: Life Cycles with Main Library: Thursday, April 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
the Texas Wildlife Association For all ages. Come dressed up as your favorite book
Warmack Library: Wednesday, March 25, 4:15 p.m. character to get a book or button while supplies last.
Staff will be dressed as their favorite book characters and
For grades 1-5. Students will investigate and compare
will do readings every hour.
life cycle models and record their observations. We will
learn about the characteristics that allow a plant or animal
Sensory Babies
to grow into a mature adult and how each stage affects its
Main Library: Monday, April 27 at 6:15 p.m. and
habitat and other plant and animal populations.
Thursday, April 30 at 11 a.m.
Narwhals and Waterfalls For babies 0-18 mo. Babies will participate in fun and
Main Library: Wednesday, March 25, 6 p.m. educational sensory play activities during Book Babies!
For ages 3-6. Narwhals and Waterfalls are back
with an engaging breathing program. In this special
Family Science Night: Egg Cracking
Preschool and Kinder Ready, children will learn about Fun
deep breathing techniques through music to help with Main Library: Wednesday, April 29, 6:30 p.m.
regulating emotions, self-management and social For all ages. Join us for an all-hands-on-deck,
awareness. family egg drop experiment. Please visit http://
gplibraryadultprogramming.eventbrite.com to register.
Special Children’s Programs
Teen Programs
El Día del Niño Celebration Mother’s Day Crafting
Shotwell Library: Thursday, Shotwell Library: Thursday, May 7, 4 p.m.
April 30, 4:30-6:30 p.m. For grades 1-5. Make something special to take home to
For all ages. Join us with your Mom. Supplies are limited, first come, first served.
family for a celebration just for
kids. We’ll have special guests, Pop Up Library: Smoothie King
activities and lots of fun in the Smoothie King: 1205 Arkansas Ln. Monday, May 11,
Shotwell gym. 4:30 p.m. For grades 1-5. Meet us at Smoothie King for
a special "pop-up library" that focuses on the importance
Furday Friday of healthy eating. Kids will get the chance to make their
Main Library: Friday, May 1, 4:15 p.m. own smoothie with the pros. Registration is required
For ages 4 and older. Read to dogs from Prairie Paws and will begin April 13. Please email Jennifer Lusk at
and listen while you play and cuddle them! Space is jllusk@gptx.org
limited; first come first served.
Spring Break Programs
Pokemania 2 Swap Meet Science of Weather
Warmack Library: Saturday, March 7, 1-2 p.m. Main Library: Wednesday March
For grades K-7. Trade! Battle! Play! Bring Pokeman 11, 2:15 p.m.
cards you want to trade with friends old and new. For grades 1-5. Join us for a
special Full STEAM Ahead, the
Paws for Reading Science of Weather! Learn about
Prairie Paws Animal Shelter: 2222 W. Warrior Trail the convection cycle, how clouds
Monday, March 9 at 11 a.m. are formed, storms and tornadoes
For grades 1-5. Spring into reading at Prairie Paws! and how to be prepared for severe
Spend time reading with animals available for adoption. weather.
Registration is required and will begin February 9. Please
email Blair Bartley at bbartley@gptx.org. Slick Tricks and Magic
Warmack Library: Wednesday, March 11, 3:30 p.m.
Legomania: Movie and Free Build For all ages. Watch magician, David Slick, perform some
Warmack Library: Monday, March 9, 1-3 p.m. tricks and juggle at this family fun program.
For all ages. Watch The Lego Movie 2 and free build
with Legos while enjoying some popcorn. Craftapalooza
Warmack Library: Thursday, March 12, 3-4:30 p.m.
Spring Break Week of Play (K-6) For kids in Pre-K and older. Craft your heart out!
Shotwell Library: March 9-12, 1-2 p.m. Multiple projects to choose from while supplies last.
Join us Monday through Thursday of Spring Break week
for a new fun activity! Read, Play, Learn: Sassafras
Warmack Library: Friday, March 13, 10:15 a.m.
Hip Hop Hooray!
For all ages. Hear the story of a young skunk named
Main Library: Monday-Thursday, March 9-12, 3:30 p.m.
Sassafras. Children will learn about the unique way
For grades 1-5. Spring into Spring Break with this high- skunks protect themselves, observe skunk specimens
energy, special edition Full STEAM Ahead. Learn and and create an art project with the FWMSH.
practice the latest in popping, locking, stepping and more
with Ms. Blair.
Teen Programs: Grades 6-12
Video Games in Teen Area (Grades 6–12)
Stop by any of our three branches anytime to play video games. If you’re in grades 6 through 12, you can use the
screen in our teen area to play on one of our gaming consoles. All you need is a library card, and you can check out
games and controllers to use in the library. Email teenlibrarian@gptx.org with questions.
Teen Programs: Main Library
Wii Social: Gaming Hour World Book Day
January 9-May 14, Thursdays, 4 p.m. Thursday, April 23,
Come try out new video games every week. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
For all ages. Join us to
First Fridays: Programs for Special celebrate World Book Day!
Needs Teen and Adults Come dressed up as your
First Friday of the month, 12:30-1:30 p.m. favorite book character to
Join us for STEAM programming for special needs teens get a book or button while
and adults. Registration is required; email kolabode@ supplies last. Library staff will be dressed as their favorite
gptx.org or call 972-237-5703. book characters and will do readings every hour. We’ll
finish the day with our new imagination-based
February 7: Move to the Music March 6: Gardening
story program Pages & Play.
April 3: Imagination Playground May 1: Fruit Art Friday
Teen Programs: Shotwell Library
Teen Time Anime Club
January 8-May 13, Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. Select Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Come hang out and enjoy tabletop games, crafts, video Join us for anime, manga, snacks and crafts.
games and more. February 5: Pokemon Terrariums
March 4: My Hero Academia Perler Art
To All the Crafts I’ve Ever Loved
April 8: Candy Sushi
Wednesday, February 5, 4:30-5:30 p.m
May 6: Sakura Art
Create your own love letters inspired by Lara Jean.
Teen Programs: Warmack Library
Korean Club Art Club
Jan.6, February 3, March 2, April 6, May 4, 6:30 p.m. February 7, March 6, April 3, May 1, 5 p.m.
Want to watch your favorite drama and learn more Bring your own project or follow along with our project of
about Korean culture? Join us for this fun, free club. For the month.
questions, email teenlibrarian@gptx.org.
Global Goodies: Snacks from
Vision Boards Around the World
Tuesday, January 7, 5 p.m. Select Thursdays, 5 p.m.
New year, new you! Come make a vision board for the Join us each month to learn about a new country and try
new year. Materials will be provided. Bring any photos snacks and candy from that region. Supplies are limited;
and stickers that you want on your board. To register first come, first served. Selected countries subject to
please email Isela at imena@gptx.org. change. Please be aware, food allergens may be present.
February 6: Australia March 5: England
April 2: Indonesia May 7: Germany
No regular programming March 16-20 and May 25-29.
Teen Programs
Warmack Library
Pinterest Club Glow-in-the-Dark Games
Second Thursday of the month, 5-5:45 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2-4 p.m.
Join us each month for a Pinterest-inspired craft. Join us for fun, glow-in-the-dark games like bowling and
Supplies are provided, but please email teenlibrarian@ ring toss.
gptx.org to let us know you are coming!
January 9: Mini Snow Globes K-Pop Dance Class
February 13: No Sew Heart Pillow Tuesday, March 10, 5-6 p.m.
March 12: Marble Mugs Grades 5-12. Come learn a K-Pop dance routine with
April 9: Dried Flower Bath Bombs K-Pop Dance Dallas.
May 14: Seaside Necklace
Frida Kahlo Art Project: Self Portrait
Dumbledore’s Army Monday, March 30, 5-5:45 p.m.
Second Monday of the month, 4:30 p.m. Learn about the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, and
make your own self-portrait following her unique style.
Join fellow Potterheads for a monthly Harry Potter meet-
up and craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Succulent Terrariums
January 13: Sorting: Hogwarts Letters & House Pins
Wednesday, April 22, 5-5:45 p.m.
February 10: Charms Class: Pencil Wands
Create your own unique succulent terrarium. Supplies are
March 9: Care of Magical Creatures: Monster limited; first come, first served.
Book of Monsters
April 13: Madame Pince’s Library Time: Cupcake Decorating: Spring is Here!
Bertie Botts and Bookmarks Tuesday, April 14, 5-5:45 p.m.
May 11: Herbology: Mini Mandrakes Learn how to decorate (and eat!) some yummy spring-
themed cupcakes. Registration required and will be
Upcycled T-Shirts open from March 1 to April 10. Please visit http://bit.
Tuesday, January 21, 5-5:45 p.m. ly/GPspringcupcake to register. Please be aware food
We will have a limited number of plain t-shirts to be used, allergens may be present.
or bring your own and turn it into something new.
Japanese Kit Kat Taste Test
DIY Scrunchies Thursday, May 21, 5-5:45 p.m.
Tuesday, February 11, 5-5:45 p.m. Japan has some of the most unique Kit Kat flavors
Come make one-of-a-kind scrunchies. out there. Guess the flavors and vote for your favorite.
Supplies are limited; first come, first served. Please be
Pokemania 2 Swap Meet aware food allergens may be present.
Saturday, March 7, 1-2 p.m.
For grades K-7. Trade! Battle! Play! Bring Pokeman
cards you want to trade with friends old and new.
Book Hedgehogs
Tuesday, March 10, 2-4 p.m.
Upcycle an old book into an adorable friend. Registration
required and will be open from February 1 to March 1.
Please visit http://bit.ly/GPbookhedgehog to register.
Adult Programs
Main Library
Tech Café Late Night at the Library
Wednesdays, January 8-May 13, 1-3 p.m. Select Fridays, 7 p.m.
Our tech experts are here to help you, one-on-one with Join us for these fun, non-
your tech needs. To schedule an appointment, contact traditional, after-hours
Kristi at kolabode@gptx.org or call 972-237-5703. programs. All events are 21
and older with a $5 cash-at-
Free Small Business Advice from the-door cost. Registration
required; please visit:
SCORE
gplibraryadultprogramming.eventbrite.com
Wednesdays, January 8-May 13, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and
January 10: Yoga and Wine, Warmack Library
2-5 p.m.
March 6: Pub Trivia, Warmack Library
Get free small business advice from SCORE, a volunteer
May 1: Craft and Wine, Main Library
organization ready to help your business grow. To
schedule an appointment call 817-871-6002. Learn more
about SCORE at www.fortworth.score.org. Positive Parenting
Select Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Workforce Solutions Resume Help January 14: The Great Outdoors
Thursdays, January 9-May 14, 2-4 p.m. May 12: The Reading and Writing Continuum
Come get help finding a job or preparing and updating See children's section for details.
your resume. Learn about helpful resources at no cost.
Spanish Basics with Language
Medicare 101 Ladders
January 7 and 21, February 4 and 18, March 3 and 17, Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.
April 7 and 21, May 5 and 19, 10 a.m. Come learn useful Spanish phrases and grammar for
Medicare can be confusing. Join us for a presentation work.
about Medicare Advantage plans by a licensed agent. Customer Service Spanish: January 18- March 7
We will have fun games, prizes and light refreshments. Business Spanish: April 11-May 30
Try It Tuesday Optimist Club of Grand Prairie:
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Oratorical Contest
Join us for fun free workouts every Tuesday!
Saturday, February 1, 10:30 a.m.-noon
January: Yoga February: PiYo
Come watch our orators compete-their challenge:
March: Zumba April: Line Dancing
“Just Imagine a World without Boundaries.” For more
May: Camp Gladiator
information, or to apply please visit https://www.
optimistgp.org/oratorical-contest-page.
Pokemania Swap Meet
Jan. 8, February 5, March 4, April 1, May 6, 6:30 p.m. Beginner Sign Language
Trade! Battle! Play! Bring Pokemon cards you want to Mondays, February 3-May 11, 6 p.m.
trade with friends—old and new.
Join us for beginner American Sign Langauge classes.
Dementia Support Group
February 12, March 11, April 8, May 13, 7 p.m. Mindful Parenting
Dementia Caregiver Support and Education Group Mondays, January 27 – March 2, 1-3pm
provides science-based brain change education that This 6-week parent workshop presented by Momentous
encourages positive relationships. Join us each month Institute will focus on awareness, self-reflection,
for a new topic from a professional in the field. patience, trust, acceptance and practice.
Adult Programs
Main Library
Computer Class Chilton Database
Select Mondays and Wednesdays Monday, March 9, 6 p.m.
Computers are limited, registration is required. Please Come learn how to access repair information on the most
sign up at the front desk or contact kolabode@gptx.org popular vehicles on the road today using our free online
resource.
Beginner’s Computer Series: Mondays, 5 p.m.
• February 3: Computer Basics Part 1 DIY Balloon Arch
• February 10: Computer Basics Part 2 Class
• February 17: Basics of Word Part 1 Wednesday, March 11, 6 p.m.
• February 24: Basics of Word Part 2 Learn how to create a balloon
• March 16: Social Media Part 1 arch fit for a Twinkle Twinkle Little
• March 23: Social Media Part 2 Star party. Presented by Antojitos Sam
Beginner's Computer Series: Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
Spring Gardening Series
• February 5: Computer Basics Part 1
Select Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
• February 12: Computer Basics Part 2
Horticulturist and arborist Susan Henson will present this
• February 19: Basics of Word Part 1
three-part series on spring gardening.
• February 26: Basics of Word Part 2
March 12: Lettuce Talk Vegetables
• March 18: Social Media Part 1
March 19: Blueprint for Landscape Success
• March 25: Social Media Part 2
March 26: Survive and Thrive
Bilingual Citizenship Classes
Thursdays, February 6-April 16, 6:15-8 p.m.
Vietnam Veterans’ Day
Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m.
Prepare for your Citizenship interview with this 10-week
course. Registration is required, please contact Isela at Join the Grand Prairie chapter of the Vietnam Veterans
imena@gptx.org or call 972-237-5780. of America in celebrating
National Vietnam Veterans’
First Fridays: Programs for Special Day. Veterans will be
sharing stories of their
Needs Teen and Adults experience during their
First Friday of the month, 12:30-1:30 p.m. service in the Vietnam War.
Registration is required; email kolabode@gptx.org or call
972-237-5703. HumanKind Project
February 7: Move to the Music March 6: How Does My Look for the symbol for programs that
Garden Grow April 3: Imagination Playground encourage empathy, kindness and cultural curiousity.
May 1: Fruit Art Friday Ask about Kindness Cards or Care Kits donations at our
front desk, and look for the Empathy List sticker when
Tax Help at the Veterans Center searching through our collection.
Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 3- April 15,
10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 925 Conover Dr. (next to Main Library) Social Workers
Volunteers from the American Association of Retired Check website for dates, times and location
Persons will provide free tax help to seniors and low- Beginning in January, Social Workers will be regularly
income citizens. Participants should bring a copy of last available to assist families in need at our libraries.
year’s tax return as well any 1099 and W-2 forms. No Made possible by the GPISD Social Work Hub and the
appointments; first come first served. University of Texas at Arlington.
Made possible by the Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Reaction Department.
No regular programming March 16-20 and May 25-29.Adult Programs
Warmack Library
Workforce Solutions Resume Help Work Out Wednesday
Tuesdays, January 7-May 12, 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays beginning January 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Come get help finding a job or preparing and updating Come workout, make new friends and have fun for free!
your resume. Learn about helpful resources at no cost. January: Line Dancing February: Zumba
March: Line Dancing April: Zumba
Medicare 101
January 7 and 21, February 4 and 18, March 3 and 17, Conversational Spanish
April 7 and 21, May 5 and 19, 5 p.m. Thursdays, January 16-May 14, 6-7:30 p.m.
Join us for a presentation about Medicare Advantage Learn conversational Spanish in this weekly class--all levels
plans by a licensed agent. We will have fun games, are welcome! No class the week of March 16.
prizes and light refreshments.
Second Saturday Stitchers Saturday Morning Pinterest Club
Second Saturdays of the month, 10 a.m.- 1p.m. Select Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
January 11, February 15, March 14, April 11, May 9 Registration is required, please email imena@gptx.org.
Needleworkers meet to craft and socialize, just bring January 18: Vision Boards Come and create a fun and
your own stitch project! Open to quilters, sewists, original vision board for all your 2020 goals.
knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, etc. A trained sewing February 15: DIY Beauty Products Learn how fun and easy
instructor will be present to help problem-solve. Tables it is to create your own bath and beauty products from simple
available as space allows. ingredients.
March 21: Spring Chic Hop into the season with cute and
Mommy Daughter Hair Class quirky spring decor.
Select Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
April 11: String Art Make your own wall art using string.
Mommies come learn tips for fixing your daughter’s
hair. Registration is required please visit: Galentine’s Month Activities
gplibraryadultprogramming.eventbrite.com. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
January 11: French Braiding and Detangling Join us for fun Galentine’s activities. Make new friends, or
February 8: Crown Braids and Pigtails bring your favorite gal pals! Registration required; please
visit:gplibraryadultprogramming.eventbrite.com.
Branch Readers’ Guild Book Club February 5: Handmade Valentine’s Cards
Jan.13, February 10, March 9, April 13, May 11, 6 p.m. February 12: DIY Makeup Hairbrush Holder
Check our website for a list of titles, gptx.org/library. February 19: Cookie Decorating
February 26: Screen Printing with ColorPOP
Crafting with Julie
Select Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Registration is required, please Late Night at the Library
visit: gplibraryadultprogramming. Select Fridays, 7 p.m.
eventbrite.com Join us for these fun, non-traditional, after-hours
January 14: Crochet Headband programs. All events are 21 and older with a $5 cash-
at-the-door cost. Registration required; please visit:
February 11: Painted Wine
gplibraryadultprogramming.eventbrite.com
Glasses
January 10: Yoga and Wine, Warmack Library
March 17: Decoupage Potted
March 6: Pub Trivia, Warmack Library
Plants
May 1: Craft and Wine, Main Library
April 14: Spring Flower Ball
For outreach events please email Jyoti at jahmed@gptx.orgProgramas en Español
GED Aprende y
Biblioteca Principal: Cada Lunes, Martes y Miercoles Emprende:
13 de Enero - 13 de Mayo, 5:30 -7:45 p.m. Decoracion con Globos
Acompáñanos a clases gratuitas de preparación para el Biblioteca Warmack:
examen de GED. No habrá clases la semana del 16 de Sabado, Febrero 22, 1 p.m.
Marzo. Venga a aprender cómo
decorar sus eventos con
Clases de Ciudadanía Bilingüe globos.
Biblioteca Principal: Cada Jueves,
6 de Febrero - 16 de Abril 6:15-8 p.m. Coronas de Primavera
Biblioteca Warmack: Lunes, 23 de Marzo, 6 p.m.
Prepárate para el examen de ciudadanía con este
curso de 10 semanas. Para inscribirse contacte a Isela, Aprenda cómo hacer coronas decorativas para pascuas y
primavera, usando yute. Para inscibirse contacte a Isela,
imena@gptx.org o 972-237-5780.
imena@gptx.org o llame 972-237-5780.
Workforce Solutions: Ayuda Con Su Taller de Belleza: Peinados Elegantes
Curriculum Biblioteca Warmack: Lunes, 20 de Abril, 6 p.m.
Biblioteca Shotwell: Cada Lunes, 2-4 p.m. Aprende como hacer un peinado recogido y un
6 de Enero-18 de Mayo semirecogido con la maestra Vanessa Rivera. Solo para
adultos.
El Centro de Fuerza Laboral de Grand Prairie está
listo para ayudar con su currículum, preparación de
entrevistas y búsqueda de empleo.
Para más información sobre programas en español, por favor llame al 972-237-5780.
friends of the library book sale
Main Library: 901 Conover Drive
winter All items priced at .25 cents!
January 18: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
clearance sale: January 19: 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Spring sale
April 16: *Members Only* 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Book sale is open to the public April 17-19
April 17: 10 - 5 p.m.
April 18: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
April 19: 1 - 5 p.m.
*Family memberships available at the door for $10Have you met our Programming Staff?
Jennifer Lusk Linda Laib Kristi Olabode
Children’s Programmer Children’s Programmer Adult and Family
Main Library Warmack Library Programmer
Leanne Posey Blair Bartley Isela Mena
Teen Programmer Outreach and Special Teen and Spanish
Projects Programmer Programmer
Summer Reading Club
Imagine your story
with the Grand Prairie
Library this Summer! Join us
for an enchanting, fairytale-
themed event with wicked
activities as we kick off our
Summer Reading Club!
Main Library
Saturday, May 30
10 a,m, - noonE B R A N CH
Don’t have time to browse in person?
From our website at www.gptx.org/library customers
may browse books online, request an item for pickup at
the library of their choice, put books on hold, pay fines,
extend loan periods, and download eBooks, music &
eAudiobooks. Apply for your free library card online, or at
any library location. Adults will need a government-issued
ID; children’s cards must be obtained by a parent.
Hoopla
• Stream free movies, TV shows, music and
eAudiobooks
• Browse by author, title or keyword
• Apps for iPad, iPhone, Android and
Kindle Fire
OverDrive eBooks and eAudiobooks
• Check out eBooks and eAudiobooks for
free on your phone or tablet
At the Grand Prairie Public Library System
• Thousands of titles for kids, teens, and
we offer free and equal access to information
adults
for people of all means, backgrounds
and ages through connections, discovery
and education. Services and availability
RBDigital eAudiobooks
• Stream or download eAudiobooks from
may vary by library.
your favorite authors
• Titles for kids, teens, and adults
The digital shelves of • Apps available for iOs, Android, and
our eBranch hold Kindle Fire
eBooks for kids, teens & Pronunciator
adults • Learn to speak, read and write more
than 80 languages
eAudiobooks • Includes English as a Second Language
Movies & TV to stream or • Apps for Android, Apple and Kindle Fire
download Chilton Library
Music • Find your vehicle by make, model and
year and access repair, troubleshooting
Comics and diagnostic guides
• Includes wiring diagrams, photos,
Test prep materials illustrations, and videos
Language lessons
Consumer Health Complete
Research articles • Covers mainstream medicine as well as
complementary approaches
Legal forms
• Includes articles, reference books,
How-to guides videos, pamphlets, and images
• Drug, herb and supplement informationHeritage Quest
WOW!
• Includes records such as the US census Bet you didn’t know you
back to 1790
• Search more than 28,000 family and
could do all of this at your
local histories Grand Prairie Library!
• Over a billion entries from city and
county directories Become Computer Literate
• Improve your computer skills with online
Explora lessons and video tutorials. Ask about
• Easy-to-browse categories free weekly computer classes.
• High-quality articles Download a Legal Form
• Also available: Explora Elementary, for • Download or print leases, powers of
young readers attorney, wills, affidavits, divorce forms,
• Includes maps, images, and more than and many more (.10 per printed page).
60,000 videos
Make Your 3D Creation Real
• Submit your 3D design for printing, and
Learning Express pay only the cost of the plastic. Learn
• Skill-building resources for all ages more at tinyurl.com/3DatGPLibrary.
• Practice tests, tutorials and eBooks for Be the First to Know
career and workplace growth • Subscribe to your choice of our free
• Prepare for the GED plus entrance, monthly booklists. Learn about the
military and career exams newest books in the genres of your
choice, handpicked by our librarians.
ProCitizen
• Prepare for the civics, reading, and
writing parts of the USCIS Naturalization
Test
• Written and spoken lessons, drills and
quizzes
Lynda.com
• Online software training
• Learn how to use PhotoShop,
Dreamweaver, Office and more
• Take photography, design and 3D
design classes Banco de datos
Encyclopedia Britannica Britannica Enciclopedia
• Your digital connection to facts, figures Moderna
and research Recursos Para
• Easy to use and easy to find trusted Hispanohablantes
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• Answers designed for children, young Salud en Español
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901 Conover Dr. 760 Bardin Rd. 2750 Graham St.
Grand Prairie, TX 75051 Grand Prairie, TX 75052 Grand Prairie, TX 75050
972-237-5700 972-237-5770 972-237-7540
Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.—8 p.m. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.—8 p.m. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.—8 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.—6 p.m. Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.—6 p.m. Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.—6 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m.—5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m.—5 p.m. Sunday Closed
EpicReads Automatic Library Books on Hold: Book Locker eBranch Library
In the Lobby of The Epic Lockers Available 24/7 Available 24/7
2960 Epic Place 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway Use your Phone, tablet, laptop or
Grand Prairie, TX 75052 Grand Prairie, TX 75052 computer for access to eBooks,
972-237-7540 972-237-5770 eAudiobooks and more online tools.
Monday-Thursday 5:30 a.m.—10 p.m. Pick up your library books and Available anywhere you can
Friday 5:30 a.m.—9 p.m. DVDs in the neighborhood. access the internet.
Saturday 8 a.m.—8 p.m. Reserve online then pickup at
Sunday 11 a.m.—6 p.m. the Lake Park Operations.
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