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Library

Bowles Branch Library

2750 Graham St.

972-237-7540

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The Library will close at 6 pm on Thursday, July 3.

What the Good News Online Book Club is reading this week:

See the latest library pics on our photo page. Take a look! Even more photos on our Library flickr page.

We're on Myspace! Our Myspace page.

The Summer Reading Challenge starts June 2. All Grand Prairie Libraries offer a summer reading program for any age - child, teen, or adult. Read throughout the summer for your chance to win coupon and gift card prizes.

Registration begins June 2, and continues through the summer.

Reading logs are due on July 26! There's still time to read - pick up your log today!

Children's Programs

Afterschool Fun We offer stories and activities for schoolaged children on Thursdays at 4:30. We will not meet on May 22 or 29.

Storytime We offer a morning storytime on Thursdays at 10:30 am (please note that the Library itself is not open at this time).

Here is the Children's Summer Reading Challenge brochure.

El folleto del reto de lectura del verano en español.

We show a kids' movie each Wednesday at 2 pm, beginning June 4.

Mad Science dazzles kids with wacky humor and amazing science feats and tricks.

Monday, June 16 at 3 pm

Ringling Bros. Clowns visit the Library as part of their "Reading with Ringling Bros" summer program for kids. When kids join the library's Summer Reading Challenge, they can earn a FREE Ringling Bros. circus ticket as they read.

Wednesday, June 18 at 11 am

Jubilee Jamboree 2008 is the 50th anniversary of the Texas State Library's Summer Reading Club. At our Jubilee Jamboree, we'll celebrate by taking a trip down memory lane by exploring the fun and fads of past decades. Kids of all ages can join us learn the Twist, play Twister, master the Rubik's Cube, and more.

Monday, June 30 at 3 pm

About the artwork

Shirley Duke Smith A former teacher of science, English and ESL, Shirley now writes for children of all ages. No Bows! is her first picture book, a story for toddlers about a little girl with her own ideas about what she wants.

Monday, July 7 at 3 pm

Actors on stage NEW Let's Make Up

Thursday, July 17

3:30 pm

How do actors use makeup as a tool? What can makeup make us see, and think, and feel? Actors from the Missoula Children's Theatre know! This free program is made possible by the Grand Prairie Arts Council and the Missoula Children's Theatre.

Teen Programs

NEW New to our database lineup is Teen Health and Wellness. Besides researched and informative article, TH&W includes personal stories by real teens, Ask Dr. Jan, polls, and as In the News column. Teen Health and Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers is a comprehensive database that allows teens (and those who care about teens) to research health-related issues important to their well-being. It’s both a research/report tool and a self-help resource. Call 972-237-5701 for your login and password (this service is limited to library cardholders, but cards are free).

Guitar-playing teen

The Summer Reading Challenge begins June 2 and continues until July 27. Earn a shot at a weekly or Grand Prize by picking up a reading log at the Circulation Desk, and having it stamped as you finish books. When you turn in your log after 8 hours of reading or listening to audiobooks, your log become your entry form.

About the artwork.

Game controller

UNSC Spartan Training Dedicated LAN gaming in the computer lab for teens 13 to 18.

Tuesday, July 8 from 2 to 4 pm Signup begins July 7

Tuesday, July 15 from 2 to 4 pm Signup begins July 14

Tuesday, July 22 from 2 to 4 pm Signup begins July 21

NEW Scavenger Saturdays Register ahead of time for these exciting themed scavenger hunts for teens 13-18.

Saturday, July 19 at 2 pm

Teen Twilight Theater Enjoy 3 great teen movies this month! All movies start at 6:30 pm.

Thursday, July 10

Thursday, July 17

Thursday, July 24

Adult Programs

Sippin' in the Stacks Wednesdays, 12—2 p.m.
Come browse through our library while enjoying coffee, tea and light snacks!

Did you know you can have library items transfered between branches? Search our online catalog, then request your item. Be sure to select Bowles Branch as your pickup location.