STORY TIME
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
November 1/2, 8/9, 15/16, 22/23, 29/30
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.

READ TO A FURRY FRIEND
First and third Saturdays of the month
November 5 and 19
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.

ART CART
Saturdays
November 5, 12, 19, 26
All day (10 am-5 pm)
All ages welcome

The Art Cart will be out and available on Saturdays for the month of November. Stop by the Children's Department to see what mystery items are on the cart, then use your creativity and maker skills to do some amazing art!

MOVIE MATINEE
Sundays
November 13, 20, 27
3-5 pm
All ages welcome

Come to the Program Room for a free family movie and popcorn! Movie selections to be announced.

BRAIN BUILDERS
Wednesdays
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
2-5 pm
All ages welcome

Come to the Storytime Room for freeplay with an assortment of builders such as Legos, Magnatiles, and Marble Runs, as well as stacking, sorting, and matching activities for younger children.

VETERANS DAY CARD MAKING
Friday, November 11
1-5 pm
All ages welcome

The Art Cart will be out in the Children's Dept. all afternoon on Veteran's Day so that we may continue our annual card-making tradition. The cards we make are mailed to Operation Gratitude and then included in care packages for deployed soldiers.

NATIVE AMERICAN CELEBRATION
Saturday, November 19
2-2:30 pm
All ages welcome

Join professional storyteller Dorayne Breedlove as she shares Native American teaching tales, a show & tell of artifacts, and plays music with the Native American drum and flute. Join us for this interactive program that delights and entertains as we celebrate the heritage of the First Peoples.

ANIME CLUB!
First and third Tuesdays of the month
November 1 and 15
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: DIAMOND PAINT WITH US
Wednesday, November 30
4:30-5:30 pm
Ages 13-18

Who knew placing pixels into a picture could be so fun?! TikTok did. Now we’re giving you the chance to see what it’s all about. Grab a kit, make a cup of hot chocolate (we’ll supply both, of course), and hang out a while. This program is for middle school and high school ages.

LIFELONG LEARNERS: DIAMOND PAINTING
Friday, November 4
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 be diamond painting - that is, placing pixels in a picture to make neat 2D art! No registration needed.

KNIT AND CROCHET CIRCLE
Mondays
November 7, 14, 21, 28
6-8 pm
For teens and adults

Knit and Crochet Circle is open to teens through adults of all skill levels. If you have supplies, please bring them, but we will have some available for in-class use as well. No registration needed; just come to the Children's Department where we'll be meeting.

STITCHCRAFT CIRCLE
Saturdays
November 5, 12, 19, 26
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.

NAME DROPPERS GENEALOGY GROUP:
GENEALOGICAL AND LOCAL HISTORY PERIODICALS AND JOURNALS
Monday, November 14
10:30 am-12 pm
Ages 18+

Even in the computer age, genealogical periodicals are very valuable and could contain information that may not be on the Internet. Learn how and where to locate these gems; you just might find relatives lurking within their pages.

THE END: MYSTERY AND TRUE CRIME BOOK CLUB
Saturday, November 12
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, November 14
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 November is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. 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.

CONNECTIONS: SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT GROUP
Thursday, November 10
6:30-8 pm

Connections is a monthly meet-up 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 is Tracy M. McClung, PhD. Grieving the loss of what was planned and embracing the present can be lonely. Learn more about living your best life while embracing the path laid before you and your family.

GAME NIGHT!
Monday, November 21
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: OPEN PRACTICE AND PLAY AFTERNOONS
Saturdays
November 5, 12, 19, 26
2-4 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 of titles.

ESPORTS ACADEMY: FREE PLAY SUNDAYS
Select Sundays
November 6 and 20
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.

STEAM DROP-IN DAY
Wednesday, November 2
2-4 pm
Ages 8+

The Esports Academy will be hosting a monthly STEAM Drop-In program.  Stop by anytime between 2 and 4 pm for a rotating catalog of STEAM stations that ranges from robotics, coding, 3D modeling, and much more!

ESPORTS ACADEMY: VIRTUAL REALITY NIGHT
Monday, November 7
5:30-7:30 pm
Ages 8+

The Esports Academy will be hosting a Virtual Reality Night event where participants will be able to explore our diverse library of VR titles.  Slash musical notes in the rythym game Beat Saber, explore a world where robots have replaced all human jobs and step into the Job Simulator to learn what it was like 'to job', and much, much more!

ESPORTS ACADEMY: MINECRAFT BED WARS 2V2'S TOURNAMENT
Sunday, November 13
2:30-5:30 pm
Ages 8+

Visit the eSports Academy this Sunday to participate in our Minecraft Bed Wars 2v2's Tournament!  Pair up with a friend 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!

ESPORTS ACADEMY: VALORANT NIGHT
Monday, November 14
5:30-7:30 pm
Ages 10+

Join us Monday night for Valorant Night at the eSports Academy.  With guidance from an eSports Academy staff member, master holding an angle when pushing an area, learn good team comps and counters, and much, much more.  All skill levels are welcome.

ESPORTS ACADEMY: SUPER SMASH BROS MONTHLY TOURNAMENT
Sunday, November 27
2:30-5:30 pm
Ages 10+

The eSports Academy will be hosting its monthly Super Smash Bros tournament this Sunday. Show off your skills as you compete against other local players for prizes as well as bragging rights.

ESPORTS ACADEMY: MINECRAFT MOD NIGHT
Monday, November 28
5:30-7:30 pm
Ages 8+

Visit the eSports Academy this Monday to hop 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!

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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Grapevine Public Library
1201 Municipal Way Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone: 817-410-3400