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Library

Bowles Branch Library

2750 Graham St.

972-237-7540

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The Library will be closed Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.

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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). We will not have storytime on May 29.

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. Here is the Children's Summer Reading Challenge brochure.

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

El folleto del reto de lectura del verano en español.

Rhythmweb brings a high-energy music program introduces kids to rhythm and percussion instruments of all kinds.

Monday, June 9 at 3 pm

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

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

Teen Programs

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.

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Teen Twilight Theater At 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 27, join us for a movie about friends who use a video camera to record what happens the night a monster attacks New York City.

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.