STORY TIME Tuesdays and Wednesdays October 4/5, 11/12, 18/19, 25/26 10:30-11 am All ages welcome
Join us for books, songs, rhymes, parachute, and puppets--followed by our lights-out dance party! All ages welcome; no registration needed.
SPANISH STORY TIME / CUENTOS EN ESPAÑOL Friday, October 7 and 14 10:30-11 am All ages welcome
Special guest Yvette Lopez from the community group Latinos in Grapevine will present a series of Spanish Storytimes for preschoolers during Hispanic Heritage Month. No registration needed; everyone is welcome!
NOT-SO-SPOOKY STORIES WITH DORAYNE BREEDLOVE Saturday, October 22 2-2:30 pm All ages welcome
Join us for some spooky (but not too spooky) stories, songs, and fun with storyteller Dorayne Breedlove who will be our guest at a special Saturday afternoon Family Storytime!
ART CART Mondays and Fridays in October October 3/7, 10/14, 17/21, 24/28 2-5 pm
BONUS: HAUNTED ART CART October 31 All day
All ages welcome
The Art Cart will be out and available on Mondays and Fridays for the month of October. Stop by the Children's Department between 2 am and 5 pm to see what mystery items are on the cart, then use your creativity and maker skills to do some amazing art! Then on the 31st, stop by any time between 10 am and 9 pm to check out our special Haunted Art Cart!
READ TO A FURRY FRIEND October 1 and 15 2:30-3:30 pm All ages welcome
Therapy dogs will be visiting the library again for the first and third Saturdays of the month! They love to listen to children practice reading. No registration needed.
TRICK-OR-TREAT THE LIBRARY Monday, October 31 3-7 pm All ages welcome
Grab a map at the front desk and make your way through the library's trick-or-treat, game, and craft stations! Costumes are encouraged!
TEENS
ANIME CLUB! Tuesday, October 4 and 18 5:30-7 pm Ages 13-18
CALLING ALL TEEN ANIME FANS! Do you like anime? Do you like manga? Do you like a variety of snacks? Would you like to be a part of a group who feels the same way as you? Then come attend the Grapevine Public Library's Anime Club from 5:30PM to 7:00PM! We'll be watching anime, doing activities, and of course chatting about our favorite things! Our meetings will be typically on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month unless otherwise stated so make sure to check the calendar and or Facebook. For teens 13 - 18 years old.
MAKER CLUB: PET GHOST IN A JAR Wednesday, October 26 4:30-5:30 pm Ages 13-18
Stop! There's no need to call the Ghostbusters. Our pet ghosts will be sealed securely in their jars. Sure, they will. Stop by to get your spooky season crafting on before it's too late!
ADULTS
LIFELONG LEARNERS: 3-Doodlers Friday, October 7 10-11 am Ages 55+
The Library offers programs for older adults (55+) on the first Friday of each month at 10 am. This month, we'll use special pens called 3-Doodlers to draw in 3D. Follow along with our patterns or create anything else you can imagine. No registration needed.
KNIT AND CROCHET CIRCLE will be on break in October and November
STITCHCRAFT CIRCLE Every Saturday in October 10:30 am-12 pm For teens and adults
Bring your own project to work on and share. We have some supplies and small projects for practice. We always welcome donations of extra materials. Teens and adults of all skill levels are welcome. This program will be held in the Area History Room. No registration needed.
PLANT EXCHANGE Saturday, October 8 11 am-2 pm Ages 18+
Join us in the Program Room to swap seeds and plants!
NAME DROPPERS GENEALOGY GROUP: SCHOOL RECORDS Monday, October 10 10:30 am-12 pm Ages 18+
School's in for Grapevine Name Droppers! Join us to learn the ABCs of identifying, locating, and using school records in genealogical research.
THE END: MYSTERY AND TRUE CRIME BOOK CLUB Saturday, October 8 3-4 pm Ages 18+
Are you a fan of mystery books and true crime podcasts? Then this is the book club for you! Please join us in the Library Board Room on the second Saturday of each month from 3 to 4 pm. Please email Jennifer Pettit at jnpettit@grapevinetexas.gov to reserve a space, and also please include in your email whether you prefer a physical book or an e-book version. Ages 18+
ENTWINED MINDS BOOK CLUB Monday, October 10 1-3 pm Ages 18+
Entwined Minds Book Club meets every 2nd Monday of the month in the Library Program Room. We welcome all who are interested in discussing a variety of literature - including Fiction, Nonfiction, Classics, and even a Young Adult novel or two. Book discussion for the month of October is The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh. Multiple copies of the next book club title are made available for check out following each monthly meeting. Supplies are limited. Ask at the Circulation Desk to get a copy while supplies last.
EXPRESS YOURSELF WRITERS CLUB Monday, October 10 7-8:30 pm Ages 18+
Have you recently taken up writing as a hobby or have been writing for years? Enjoy journaling? Like writing poetry or short stories? Working on a novel? Play or screenplay? 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. Express Yourself Writers Club meets the second Monday night of every month.
CONNECTIONS: SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT GROUP Thursday, October 13 6:30-8 pm
Connections is a monthly meetup for parents of children with special needs. Come and meet other families experiencing a similar life path and enjoy a safe space to share your story and hear from experts in the field. Doors will open at 6:30 pm with guest speakers at 7 pm.
This month's guest speaker will be Dr. Tracy McClung, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist.
GAME NIGHT! Monday, October 17 6:30-8:30 pm Ages 18+
Join us for a fun evening of board and card gaming at the library. Select from our collection of board games, card games, party games, or bring your own game! At the end of the evening, be sure to check out a game to take home.
ESPORTS ACADEMY
ESPORTS ACADEMY: OPEN PRACTICE AND PLAY NIGHTS In general, Tuesdays in October from 5:30-8:30 pm Ages 10+ Please check this calendar or the Grapevine website calendar for updates as this program's dates are subject to change this month.
The Esports Academy gaming PCs and consoles will be open for ranked practice and free play. Bring your friends to try out our vast library.
ESPORTS ACADEMY: OPEN PRACTICE AND PLAY AFTERNOONS In general, Saturdays in October from 2-4:30 pm Ages 10+
The Esports Academy gaming PCs and consoles will be open for ranked practice and free play. Bring your friends to try out our vast library.
ESPORTS ACADEMY: FREE PLAY SUNDAYS Select Sundays in October October 2 and 23 2:30-5:30 pm Ages 8+
The eSports Academy gaming PCs and consoles will be open for free play, as well as practice for the monthly Super Smash Bros Tournament Series. Bring your friends and try out our vast library of eSports and single player titles. No registration needed.
ESPORTS ACADEMY: MINECRAFT VR Monday, October 3 and 31 5:30-7:30 pm Ages 8+
Now there is a way to experience the whimsical blocky world of Minecraft that has never been done before. First person fully immersive virtual reality! The Esports Academy will be hosting a Virtual Reality Minecraft event where particpants will be able to explore the ever-changing world of Minecraft in VR. No registration needed.
ESPORTS ACADEMY: MINECRAFT BED WARS TOURNAMENT Sunday, October 9 2:30-5:30 pm Ages 8+
Visit the eSports Academy this Sunday to participate in our Minecraft Bed Wars Tournament! Compete alone or with friends to protect your bed and destroy your opponents' bed, all while on islands suspended in the sky. Battle your friends and other local players on the bed wars map and develop strategies to become a true Bed Wars master! No registration needed.
Join the eSports Academy Monday night and try out the latest attempt to dethrone Super Smash Bros Ultimate as the king of fighters. MultiVersus is a free-to-play crossover fighting game featuring various characters from DC Comics, HBO, and Cartoon Network. Team up with friends to show off your elite fighting skills and battle both local and online competitors. No registration needed.
ESPORTS ACADEMY: VALORANT NIGHT Monday, October 24 5:30-7:30 pm Ages 12+
Join us Monday night for the Champions Tour Game Changers Viewing Night at the eSports Academy. The Valorant Champions tour will grant participants another 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. No registration needed.
LATENIGHT HALLOWEEN LAN Saturday, October 22 5-10 pm Ages 10+
Join us for some edge-of-your-seat gaming as we dive into some spooky fun and competative gameplay. This will be a special after-hours event in the Esports Academy. There are a limited number of spots available so registration will be required. Registration will open on October 1st so mark your calendar! Ages 12 through 12th grade. Email us at gplesports@grapevinelibrary.gov for more info.
ESPORTS ACADEMY: SUPER SMASH BROS HALLOWEEN TOURNAMENT Sunday, October 30 2:30-5:30 pm Ages 10+
The eSports Academy will be hosting a Halloween themed Super Smash Bros tournament this Sunday. Show off your skills as you compete against other local players for prizes as well as bragging rights. Register here!
The Grapevine Public Library App is now available with full access to your account, the library catalog, ebooks, events, online resources, and social media. Download it today from the Apple and Google Play app stores!
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.
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!
Your Amazon Purchases Can Benefit Grapevine Public Library!
How to use AmazonSmile on a web browser: Visit smile.amazon.com. Sign in with the same account you use for Amazon.com. Select your charity: Friends of the Grapevine Library. Tip: Add a bookmark to make it easier to shop at smile.amazon.com.
How to use AmazonSmile using the Amazon app on your mobile phone: Open the Amazon Shopping app. Navigate to the main menu (). Tap on Settings and then select “Amazon Smile”. Select your charity and then follow the on-screen instructions to turn ON AmazonSmile in the mobile app. Once AmazonSmile has been activated in your app, future eligible app purchases will generate a donation for the charity your have selected. Note: The tablet app is not yet supported. Please visit smile.amazon.com/onthego to learn more.
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