http://www.gptx.org// This is the syndication feed for City of Grand PrairieThu, 23 May 2013 18:45:07 -0500Library Director Kathy Ritterhouse will be honored at a reception at the Grand Prairie Main Library from 4 to 6 pm on Thursday, May 30. Ritterhouse recently announced that she will retire on May 31 after 34 years of employment with the city. She is only the third Library Director in the history of...http://www.gptx.org//index.aspx?page=22&recordid=4206Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.gptx.org//index.aspx?page=22&recordid=4206The Friends of the Library host both one-day and multi-day sales during the year. Proceeds are used to benefit the Grand Prairie Libraries. Book Sales are held at the Grand Prairie Main Library. The Library is located at 901 Conover Dr. The Spring Book Sale will be April 16 through the...http://www.gptx.org//index.aspx?page=22&recordid=3745Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.gptx.org//index.aspx?page=22&recordid=3745The Grand Prairie Library starts its Kids’ Summer Reading Club with a Kickoff Party at the Main Library from 10 am to noon on Monday, June 10. Kids can · Sign up for the Summer Reading Club & get your reading log · See big work trucks from around the city · See a special King...http://www.gptx.org//index.aspx?page=22&recordid=4202Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.gptx.org//index.aspx?page=22&recordid=4202The Grand Prairie Libraries offer Summer Reading Club activities for all ages. Kids through age 12 can join the Kids’ Summer Reading Club. Kids aged 13 and older can join the Teen Summer Reading Club. As part of the Summer Reading Club, teens earn “spirit sticks” when they finish reading logs and...http://www.gptx.org//index.aspx?page=22&recordid=4204Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.gptx.org//index.aspx?page=22&recordid=4204The Grand Prairie Public Library System has added more than 60 digital magazines to their online collection, with Zinio for Libraries. Zinio is the world’s largest newsstand, offering multi-user access to popular publications. That means no waiting in line behind other patrons for the newest issue...http://www.gptx.org//index.aspx?page=22&recordid=4207Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.gptx.org//index.aspx?page=22&recordid=4207This summer, the Grand Prairie Libraries welcome a traveling exhibition, and a fascinating slate of programs on Egyptian history. During the month of June, the Grand Prairie Main Library hosts Treasures of Tutankhamun, an exhibition by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment...http://www.gptx.org//index.aspx?page=22&recordid=4170Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.gptx.org//index.aspx?page=22&recordid=4170The Grand Prairie Public Libraries offer residents much more than paperbacks and reference books! The city’s three libraries offer a wide variety of useful online databases that serve to entertain, educate and help residents with research. With 20 free services offered, all users are sure to find a...http://www.gptx.org//index.aspx?page=22&recordid=3221Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.gptx.org//index.aspx?page=22&recordid=3221The Grand Prairie Public Libraries add ebooks to their collection, with the Freading platform of ebooks from Library Ideas. Many patrons will already be familiar with the platform: Library Ideas is the creator of Freegal, which provides Grand Prairie Library patrons with downloadable songs in mp3...http://www.gptx.org//index.aspx?page=22&recordid=3760Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.gptx.org//index.aspx?page=22&recordid=3760