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In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for the following Mindful May activities.
YOGA FOR FAMILIES
Saturday, May 7
2-2:45 pm
All ages welcome

Let’s get up and move our bodies! Mayra Diaz will lead us through a Family Yoga session. All ages and abilities are welcome!
DRUM CIRCLE
Saturday, May 7
3:30-4 pm

All ages welcome

Enjoy an interactive drum circle experience! We will have both free play and rhythm games.
SOUND BATH MEDITATION
Monday, May 9
6:30-7:30 pm

Teens and Adults

Denae Richards will guide us through a Sound Meditation using gongs, singing bowls, crystal bowls, and other instruments. This workshop will begin with guided relaxation & breathwork followed by an entrancing and ethereal sound bath. You will be lying down in a comfortable position as you're bathed by the healing sounds of the instruments. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, and bring items with you to create a comfortable meditation nest – yoga mats, pillows, knee bolsters, blankets, etc. 
HARP RECITAL
Sunday, May 22
4-6 pm
All ages welcome

Come and hear a fun harp and piano recital featuring Ms. Megan Li and her students. This will be a beginner to intermediate level recital featuring a few favorite Disney songs along with other selections.
ENERGY EXERCISES WITH EMMY
Monday, May 23
10:30-11:30 am
Teens and Adults

Elizabeth St. Marie will lead us through an introductory lesson in energy work. She will discuss ways to boost your immune system, harmonize your energies, and start to feel whole again.
TAI CHI
Thursday, May 26
6:30-7:30 pm
Teens and Adults

Susan Thompson, a certified Occupational Therapist, will educate us on the health benefits of Tai Chi through her program Flowing Mobility Tai Chi.
SOUND BATH MEDITATION
Saturday, May 28
2-3 pm
Teens and Adults

Denae Richards will guide us through a Sound Meditation using gongs, singing bowls, crystal bowls, and other instruments. This workshop will begin with guided relaxation & breathwork followed by an entrancing and ethereal sound bath. You will be lying down in a comfortable position as you're bathed by the healing sounds of the instruments. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, and bring items with you to create a comfortable meditation nest – yoga mats, pillows, knee bolsters, blankets, etc.
KIDS
SUMMER READING CLUB KICKOFF: MAGIC SHOW!
Friday, May 27 
11 am and 1pm
All ages welcome

Magician Brett Roberts o'FISH'ally opens the first day of Summer Reading Club with The Gone Fishing Magic Show, where everyone gets to volunteer and participate in funny and amazing tricks, meet a magic fish puppet, and help with a fun racing game. Kids will even learn how to do a magic trick they can do for their friends.
CHILDREN'S STORYTIME
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
May 3/4, 10/11, 17/18, 24/25, and 31
10:30-11 am
All ages welcome

Storytime is back! Join us for stories and songs, followed by a simple craft.
ART CART
Saturday, May 7

All day
All ages welcome


The Art Cart will be out all day on Saturday, May 7, to help your kids with their Mother's Day Cards! Stop in at any time and have your children make a card for the special women in their lives.
READ TO A FURRY FRIEND
Saturday, May 7
2:30-3:30 pm
All ages welcome

Practice your skills and gain confidence by reading to local therapy dogs. They are patient listeners!
HOMEWORK HELPERS
Tuesdays and Thursdays until May 19

4:30-6 pm
For Elementary School students
Registration now required. Click here to register.

Does this school year have you looking for some after school homework help? Library staff, volunteer educators, and high school honor students will be available in the library program room for drop-in homework help.
AFTERNOON OF CHILDREN'S SONGS AND PATRIOTIC MUSIC WITH THE REC SENIOR CHOIR
Saturday, May 28
2-3 pm
All Ages 

Grapevine Public Library welcomes the REC Senior Choir for An Afternoon of Children’s Songs and Patriotic Music. This will be a fun musical event for the whole family to enjoy! 
TEENS
TEEN ANIME CLUB
Tuesday, May 3 and 17
5:30-7 pm in the Teen Zone
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? Join us!
TEEN MAKER CLUB
S.T.E.A.M. PROGRAM FOR TEENS
Tuesday, May 10 and 24
5:30-7 pm in the Teen Zone
Ages 13-18

If you like tech, design, architecture, and engineering, we will be doing it all at Maker Club!  
May 10: Ceramic Painting  
May 24: Bristle Bots
ADULTS
LIBRARY CAFE WILL BE ON BREAK FOR THE MONTH OF MAY. PLEASE JOIN US AGAIN THIS SUMMER!
LIFELONG LEARNERS: TERRARIUM BUILDING
Friday, May 6
10 am and 1 pm
Ages 55+

Our staff will guide your through making a beautiful terrarium to display in your house. Let's get our hands dirty with dirt, rocks, and a succulent plant. No registration needed.
KNIT AND CROCHET CIRCLE
Every Monday in May
6-8 pm
For teens and adults

All levels of ability are welcome. If you have supplies, please bring them, but we will have some for in-class use. Donations of supplies are also welcome.
UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE
Wednesday, May 4
6:30-7:30 pm
Ages 18+


Scott Teagle of Four Square Senior Benefits presents a workshop for adults on the 4 Parts of Medicare; A, B, C & D. Learn about Medicare eligibility, election periods, enrollment penalties, the differences between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage (Part C), prescription Drug (Part D), Medicare Supplements and the donut hole.
NAME DROPPERS GENEALOGY GROUP
Monday, May 9
10:30 am-12 pm
Ages 18+

David Ferney will discuss how to get the most out of the fantastic and free FamilySearch web site.
ENTWINED MINDS BOOK CLUB 
Monday, May 9
1-3 pm
Ages 18+

Come discuss Doctors and Friends by Kimmery Martin in the Library Board room. Doctors and Friends follows three doctors, who have been friends since medical school, as they deal with a world changing pandemic. Multiple copies are available to check out at the front desk.
EXPRESS YOURSELF WRITERS CLUB
Monday, May 9
7-8:30 pm
Ages 18+

Have you recently taken up writing as a hobby or have you been writing for years? 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.
CONNECTIONS: A SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTING GROUP
Wednesday, May 11
6-7 pm

Come and meet other families experiencing a similar life path and enjoy a safe place to share your story. We'll have an area for adults to chat and an area on the other side of the room with a sensory table and fidget toys. We'll also have some of the many resources the library has to offer.
HOW TO GET A GREEN CARD 
Saturday, May 14
2-3 pm
Ages 18+

Tenille Royston, Immigration and Business Attorney, will provide a presentation on the Green Card process covering topics, such as, benefits of a Green Card, eligibility requirements, and what to do after receiving your Green Card.
BOARD GAME NIGHT
Monday, May 16
6:30-8:30 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
ESPORTS ACADEMY:
MINECRAFT MOD NIGHT
Monday, May 2

5:30-7:30 pm
Ages 8+

Visit the eSports Academy this Monday to jump into our Minecraft server and discover our new selection of server-wide mods. Change the game into a rogue-like adventure, hunt Pokémon across the many biomes of Minecraft, and much more! 

ESPORTS ACADEMY: 
VALORANT MASTERS VIEWING NIGHT
Monday, May 9 and 23

5:30-7:30 pm
Ages 12+

The Valorant Masters tour will grant participants the first shot at bragging rights on the global scale, so we will be streaming the live event as well opening the computers up for Valorant matches and training. All skills levels are welcome.
ESPORTS ACADEMY: FREE PLAY SUNDAYS
Sunday, May 1, 15, and 22
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.
ESPORTS ACADEMY: SUPER SMASH BROS ULTIMATE TOURNAMENT
Sunday, May 29

2:30-5:30 pm
Ages 10+

The eSports Academy will be hosting its monthly Super Smash Bros tournament Sunday, May 29. Show off your skills as you compete against other local players for prizes as well as bragging rights.
Available for checkout: Wi-Fi hotspots!
These hotspots can provide reliable internet at home or on the go for multiple devices. Hotspots circulate for three weeks and are eligible for auto-renewal just like books and movies. Please ask at the circulation desk for availability or place a hold through the library catalog.  

The new Grapevine Public Library App will also debut soon with full access to your account, the library catalog, ebooks, events, online resources, and social media.

Come find us on Goodreads!  Join the Grapevine Public Library group on Goodreads and come participate in our discussions and find out what we have been reading lately!

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