Get Creative With Free Library Programs

Published on January 03, 2025

Crafting

Flex your creativity with great arts and crafts programs. The Grand Prairie Libraries offer free programs for all ages. 

Here are some we're excited about:

Crafternoon (All Ages)

Unleash your creativity at our all-ages open craft program. We will bring a variety of supplies, you bring

your creativity to make whatever you would like!

Third Tuesday of the month from 3-4:30 p.m.

Main Library: Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 18, Apr. 15, May 20

Valentine Crafternoon (All Ages)

Join us to make cards for your loved ones!

Note: Materials are first come, first served.

Shotwell Library: Thursday, Feb. 13 at 5 p.m.

Messy Masterpieces (Ages 3-5)

Come help your child explore their interests in art, express themselves and experiment with a variety of

art materials for this process art program.

Select Tuesdays at 1 p.m.

Main Library: Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4, & April 8

 

Art Adventures (Ages 6-10)

Unleash your creativity as you explore different art mediums and make a masterpiece each session.

Registration: Email abbulthuis@gptx.org

Warmack Library: Select Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m.

Jan. 21, Feb. 11, & March 11

Kids Beginner Sewing (Ages 4+)

Learn basic hand sewing techniques. A limited number of children ages 8+ will use the library

sewing machine!

Note: Materials are first come, first served, so please arrive on time to participate.

Main Library: Thursday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m.

Craftapalooza (Preschool - Elementary)

Get crafty and creative at multiple process art stations while supplies last!

Warmack Library: Tuesday, March 18 from 1-2:30 p.m.

Anime Club (Ages 11-17)

Come hang out with anime enthusiasts as we meet for monthly crafts and activities inspired by the medium!

Note: Email jfranklin@gptx.org for more information.

Main Library: Select Thursdays at 5 p.m.

Jan. 23: Anime Buttons

Feb. 27: Calligraphy Art

Mar. 20: Anime Keychains

Apr. 24: Candy Sushi Movie Night

 

Teen Self-Care Corner

Join us for Self-Care Corner to learn about some unique ways of self-care!

Registration: Email aholstead@gptx.org

Warmack Library: Thursday, Jan. 30, 4:30 p.m.: Herbal Tea Blending

Main Library: Thursday, Mar. 20, 1 p.m.: DIY Bath Bombs

 

Our library locations:

Main Library

Warmack Library

Shotwell Library