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Posted on: May 26, 2023

Low Cost Vaccine Clinic 6/10

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Grapevine Animal Services hosts low cost vaccine clinics on our campus at 500 Shady Brook Dr. in Grapevine on an ongoing basis.

On Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., pet owners from across the community will have a chance to receive low cost ...

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Posted on: May 26, 2023

PAWS by Reading--June 23

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Join us Friday, June 23, 2023 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Grapevine Animal Services as we offer our PAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare and Safety) by Reading program! Come see our new animal shelter and enjoy learning about responsible pet ownership and compassi...

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Posted on: March 31, 2023

Ducks....In My Pool?!

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In Grapevine, we are blessed with many water-ways, open spaces, and of course the lake!  This means we have an abundance of wild neighbors inhabiting our neighborhoods and sharing our spaces.  And because springtime is upon us, we are go...

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Posted on: March 7, 2017

Grapevine's Economic Development

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Home to nearly 3,000 businesses, our economy reflects a balance of successful small businesses serving the Texas market to major corporations that serve the world. From technology to tourism, explore the entrepreneurial energy that is Grapevine, Texas.

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Posted on: March 7, 2017

TEX Rail

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The opening commuter rail line, or initial service section, extends from downtown Fort Worth, and continue through North Richland Hills and Grapevine to the northern entrance of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (Terminal B).  Projected to ...

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Posted on: June 6, 2023

Meet Ana Erwin, Grapevine's New Commercial Outreach Manager

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Ana will be pairing the best companies in the world with the best City in Texas. Her duties include business retention and outreach, and she has a few thoughts on what makes Grapevine so special.

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Posted on: May 3, 2023

What *IS* Meow Wolf?

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Ever since the public announcement of their new project last year, Meow Wolf has been at the center of conversations all over Grapevine. Often, those conversations start with a simple question: What is Meow Wolf?

Here's our most extensive answer yet.

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Posted on: April 4, 2023

The Project That Almost Transformed Grapevine

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A 100-acre tract of land in North Grapevine very nearly became the site of Amazon's second headquarters; a development projected to bring rapid growth to the City. Now, current and former staff are taking a look at what that project may have looked like.

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

Why Grapevine Bet on the Mills

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On the heels of the Great Recession and with an eCommerce boom on the horizon, City leaders made a multi-million dollar bet on Grapevine Mills. This is the story of why they did it... and how well it paid off.

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Posted on: February 1, 2023

We Re-cast These Iconic Grapevine Businesses as Rom-Com Couples

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As Valentine’s Day approaches, we can think of no better thing to celebrate than the love between local businesses and the City of Grapevine. And, while rom-com aren’t quite the same as public-private partnerships, we’ve noticed some similarities...

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Posted on: January 5, 2023

How GCISD Is Preparing a Next-Generation Workforce

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How do you prepare students to enter a workforce full of jobs that haven't yet been invented? From livestock to medicine, eSports to hospitality... GCISD is charting a course toward brighter student futures. Here's how...

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Posted on: December 7, 2022

'Growing Grapevine' Season 2 is Coming!

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Economic Development is proud to announce the return of the 'Growing Grapevine' podcast! While the inaugural season unpacked the growth of the City from 1973-2023, Season 2 will bring a more focused narrative: an in-depth exploration of Grapevine Mills.

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Posted on: November 1, 2022

Fransen Pittman Hopes to Build Something Special in Grapevine

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In a move that was six years in the making, Colorado-based General Contractor Fransen Pittman Construction finally settled into North Texas. They knew they wanted to be in DFW. What they weren’t expecting was to stumble into the perfect Texas launchpad.

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Posted on: October 5, 2022

What Does Grapevine 2030 Look Like?

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Larry Holt, Grapevine’s Director of Economic Development, loves to ask people what they think our City will look like in 2030. So we sat down with a panel of experts to hear their responses... and now you can too!

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Posted on: September 8, 2022

Grapevine Goes Corporate

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For a quarter-century, the City of Grapevine labored to become a premier destination in Texas... these companies recognized that the same infrastructure behind the City's drawing power also makes it an incredible place to do business.

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Posted on: August 2, 2022

Grapevine's Secret Economic Superpower

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Grapevine is synonymous with Destination Entertainment. We've earned a reputation for top-notch hotels, quality restaurants, and world-class entertainment. All those things are an integral part of this community.

But they aren’t the full story.

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Posted on: July 7, 2022

A Tale of Two Lobbies

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The Gaylord Texan and the Great Wolf Lodge are rival brands positioned within a mile of each other. We asked how they stay in business; their answers highlight one of the most important distinctive traits Grapevine has to offer: the community itself.

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Posted on: June 2, 2022

Grapevine's Master Plan

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Have you ever wondered how Grapevine became the City it is today? Many of our most iconic projects can trace their roots to a Comprehensive Master Plan developed in the 1980s that set the tone (and the agenda) for decades to come!

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Posted on: May 11, 2022

Meow Wolf Underlines Grapevine's Immersive Entertainment Boom

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It’s official: Meow Wolf (a.k.a. Project Black Corinth in confidential circles) is coming to Grapevine. An immersive art experience with a dedicated following, Meow Wolf is famous for its explosive neon color palette and massive interactive installations.

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Posted on: May 4, 2022

Celebrating a Half-Century of Strategic Success

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Looking at the City of Grapevine today, it’s difficult to picture its sprawling parks, first-to-market attractions, and Historic Main Street as an undeveloped community. But the Grapevine looked a little different 50 years ago...

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Posted on: April 1, 2022

Hauntreprenuership: Making the Most of Grapevine Ghosts

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With history as deep and storied as ours, businesses on Main Street have creative options for drawing in a crowd. In the case of Grape Vine Springs Winery, that includes a Ghost Tour.

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Posted on: March 3, 2022

DFW Airport Makes Grapevine the City at the Center of Everything

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As the 2nd-largest airport in the US, DFW moves more passengers and cargo than almost any other provider; ranking 4th in the world for passengers and 3rd for passenger traffic in 2021. Here's how that incredible accessibility has impacted our region.

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Posted on: February 1, 2022

Transit District Overlay Seeks to Build On TEXRail Success

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New improvements and development opportunities come together at Dallas Road, making the neighborhood around Grapevine Main Street Station ripe for growth.

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Posted on: December 21, 2021

Behind the Scenes in the Christmas Capital of Texas

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40 Days of Christmas here in Grapevine starts with a full month of physical setup, handled by a team of three or four “elves” from the Parks and Recreation Department. See how it's done in the Economic Development News Center!

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Posted on: November 5, 2021

Solo Stove & Chubbies Showroom Coming to Mustang Dr

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Solo Brands have inked a deal for a showroom property at 1001 Mustang Drive in Grapevine, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for November 18, 2021. The Texan founders chose Grapevine for its central location and access to the airport.

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Posted on: November 9, 2021

Paycheck Protection - Did It Work in Grapevine?

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The City of Grapevine provides an interesting case study in favor of the oldest tricks in the book: investing in your people, adapting to the market, and making the most of the opportunities you’re given.

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Posted on: November 2, 2021

Grapevine Economic Development Sponsors Data for Small Businesses

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With the new SizeUp Small Business Evaluation tool, businesses can see how they stack up against the competition, find potential buyers or vendors in Texas, get advertising insights and more.

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Posted on: September 14, 2021

Waterlogic Brings 300 Jobs to Grapevine

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A year after choosing Grapevine, Texas — opening just before a pandemic in January 2020 — Waterlogic is confident that the Dallas market was the right choice.

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Posted on: February 5, 2021

Trade Group Headquarters Officially Opens

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The Trade Group recently signed on to build over 360,000 square feet of office space in Grapevine, Texas. Their move just happened to fall in the middle of a once-in-a-century pandemic that shuttered businesses around the world.

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Posted on: January 6, 2021

New Market? Global Pandemic? No Problem for Hotel Vin

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Thanks largely to a leisure resurgence, Hotel Vin has exceeded expectations ever since opening day... in spite of a difficult year for hospitality and travel.

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Posted on: June 18, 2021

Grapevine - A Case Study in Economic Hardiness

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Grapevine benefits from its geographic location and loyal consumers who live in the suburbs that connect DFW, providing a path toward full recovery as long as employers and community leaders balance virus containment with optimistic reopenings.

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Posted on: October 12, 2020

Henry Schein - The City's Secret, COVID-Proof Powerhouse

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Strategically located near a convergence of highways and an international airport in Grapevine, Texas, Henry Schein, Inc may be the secret powerhouse of the local economy.

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Posted on: September 14, 2020

A Look Inside Grapevine's Un-dying Retail

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While department store closures — and accompanying squabbles over property rights — threaten many mall properties, the Mills have the freedom and flexibility to rapidly fill cavernous storefronts with creative new offerings.

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Posted on: January 31, 2022

Annual Report

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Please view the Grapevine Fire Department's Annual Report.

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Posted on: January 28, 2022

Fall Proofing Your Home

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One of the most frequent calls for Emergency Medical Services we receive is because someone has fallen. In the month of January, nearly 11% of our total calls for service are due to someone falling. Here are some things you can do to ensure you do not bec...

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Posted on: January 28, 2022

CLOSE Before You Doze

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In the event of a fire, a closed-door can isolate the fire’s flow, reduce room temperatures, and keep carbon monoxide levels down.  Closing your bedroom door can make a 900-degree difference! A room where a fire starts can reach 1000-de...

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Posted on: January 28, 2022

Move Over Or Slow Down - It's The Law

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The side of a highway may be a complex environment, but it is also the daily workspace for law enforcement, first responders, and roadside construction and maintenance workers. Texas drivers can do their part to keep these workers safe by following the st...

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Posted on: January 28, 2022

Fire Moves Fast! Plan Ahead To Save Lives

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You only have about three minutes or less to escape once a fire starts in your home. Follow these steps to increase your chances of survival.

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Posted on: January 28, 2022

STOP, DROP, and ROLL

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It can happen a hundred ways. A person's loose sleeve may catch fire on a hot stove. Someone may be working with gasoline or some other flammable liquid and then light a cigarette. They might spray lighter fluid on a smoldering barbecue fire and ...

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Posted on: June 5, 2023

Don't Be Fooled

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Please gather any and all City of Grapevine event information from any “official” City of Grapevine social media platform or website.  Our City platforms will always represent correct information.

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Water Quality Report

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Our water quality report is a summary of the quality of the water we provide and the analysis was made by using data from the most recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) required tests. We hope this information helps you become more knowledgeab...

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Posted on: February 16, 2023

Closed-Captioning

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Grapevine City Council meetings are now closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. Citizens in the Council Chambers and those viewing the live stream will now be able to view these meetings with closed captioning assistance.

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Posted on: February 16, 2023

Temporary Use Permits Now Online

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A temporary use permit is needed for any outdoor events hosted by a Grapevine business owner. Examples are as follows: outdoor movie nights, car shows, outdoor company parties, bands performing outdoors, and fun runs.  Please contact the Planning...

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Posted on: February 10, 2023

LIBRARY WINS BIG

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With this honor, the Grapevine Library is now in the top 15% of all public libraries in the State of Texas. 

Proud to be the first sensory-inclusive certified library in the State of Texas, the Grapevine library offers 277, 829 physical volumes of...

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Posted on: January 30, 2023

Instrument Checkout - FREE

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The Grapevine Public Library now has instruments available for checkout with your library card (also FREE). This grant-funded collection was made possible by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the Friends of the Grapevine Public Library.

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Posted on: August 17, 2022

Grapevine Receives Largest Donation In History

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Beverly Dolores Roberts Horton was a retired teacher from the Grapevine Colleyville Independent School District (GCISD) who lived in Grapevine for more than 62 years.  Ms. Horton taught elementary school, art, physical education, science, and hea...
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Grapevine Partners with 6 Stones to Provide Home Repairs for Community Revitalization

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The City of Grapevine is now accepting applications for the 6 Stones Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) program. The CPR program coordinates corporate and community volunteers to provide exterior home repairs for quailed homeowners. In order to qualif...

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Posted on: May 12, 2022

MEOW WOLF – Opening July 14

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Meow Wolf is known for its immersive and interactive experiences aimed at transporting audiences of all ages into fantastic realms of story and exploration. Meow Wolf plans to work with hundreds of artists, both local to Texas and from their headquarters ...

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Posted on: May 4, 2022

Utility Billing Updates

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All Utility Billing forms are now digital. Access various features such as Make a Payment, Apply for New Service, Disconnection of Service, and more.

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Posted on: October 19, 2021

Interactive Public Parking Map

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View the new interactive public parking map for Historic Downtown Grapevine at ParkGv.com.

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Posted on: August 26, 2020

Seeking Critical Information

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Our Grapevine Fire Department is seeking critical information (voluntarily) from all Grapevine residents so they may better serve you and the members in your household in the event of an emergency.

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Kubota Tractor Corporation Unveils Their North American Headquarters in Grapevine, Texas

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Kubota Tractor Corporation unveiled its new North American Headquarters building in Grapevine today with a ribbon cutting ceremony with Governor Greg Abbott, Masatoshi Kimata, President and Representative Director of the Kubota Group, along with State and...

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Posted on: January 20, 2023

Music Instruments Now Available to Check Out from the Library

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What do you want to play today?Musical instruments are now available for free checkout with your Grapevine Public Library card!https://grapevine.aspendiscovery.org/music

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Posted on: May 24, 2023

Summer Reading Programs

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There's something fun for everyone this summer! Please click the age group below to learn about our fun and interesting summer events and find information about summer reading logs and prizes! Happy Reading!

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Posted on: January 3, 2023

LinkedIn Learning Online Courses Free with Library Card

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What would you like to learn today? 

LinkedIn Learning provides over 9,000 on-demand courses available in multiple languages on a wide variety of topics including computer software, business skills, and creative skills from industry experts.&n...

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Posted on: October 12, 2022

New Ebooks & Eaudiobooks Now Available from CloudLibrary

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Grapevine library card holders now have access to thousands of new ebook and eaudiobook titles from CloudLibrary. Download the CloudLibrary app from your app store to get started or head tohttps://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/grapevinePL/ to see wha...

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Posted on: September 12, 2022

Seed Library

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Bring in your plant cuttings and seeds to the library to exchange and while you're here, check out our new seed library! Borrow up to 5 packets of seeds, grow the plants, and save the seeds to bring back to the library.

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Posted on: February 27, 2023

Password Protection

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It's never too late to tighten up security of your online accounts. In fact, now is a great time to make sure loved ones are protected, too. The first thing you should do is pay attention to your passwords. Thousands of accounts still get hacked because u...
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Posted on: July 26, 2022

New Crisis Line

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People in need of mental health support can now call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, called Lifeline, at: 9-8-8.

The three-digit calling code is not replacing the national hotline, which will still operate at: 1-800-273-8255. The goal of offering ...

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