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Library's October lineup starts Monday with an AI-for-business class and asks residents to share their stories

Prosper Community Library has a small-business AI workshop Oct. 5, a tree care class Oct. 8 and a fire safety day Oct. 9, and it is collecting first-person resident stories for an Oct. 12 program.

Zane Whitlock

October 3, 20262 min read

Library, tree and laptop - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Small-business owners curious about artificial intelligence get the first crack at the Prosper Community Library's October calendar.

"Work Smarter: Harnessing AI for Your Business" runs from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at the library, 200 S. Main St. The session is led by Soprina Reeves, a project management professional and senior global support manager for the OpenShift Center of Competence.

According to the town's listing, the session covers using AI to run a business more efficiently and communicate better, with hands-on productivity strategies attendees can take home.

More on the calendar

  • Tree Smarts, Thursday, Oct. 8, 6-7 p.m.: A hands-on class with Brad Voss of AgriLife on mulching methods and watering habits that keep trees and landscapes healthy.
  • Fire Safety Day, Friday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m.-noon: Prosper Fire joins the library for a safety program paired with a strolling magic show.
  • Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Saturday, Oct. 10, 1-2 p.m.: For ages 11 to 17. No carving; paint and accessories are supplied, and the finished pumpkins go on display in the library for a community vote.
  • Project P.R.O.S.P.E.R., Thursday, Oct. 15, 1-2 p.m.: The library's monthly service-project program for ages 11 to 17, which earns volunteer hours.
  • Special Needs Halloween, Monday, Oct. 26, 6-7 p.m.: Trick-or-treating with non-food items on both floors of the library for families of children with special needs. Wheelchair users can use the elevator, and costumes are optional.

Your story, on stage

On Monday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m., the library hosts "Stories of Prosper," an evening where residents tell first-person stories about life in Prosper. Anyone who wants a story considered can call 469-905-0959 and leave a voice message.

Lunch with the mayor

Outside the library, the town's Parks and Recreation department is holding its annual Mayor's Luncheon for active adults 55 and older on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 970 N. Coit Road. Mayor David Bristol is the featured speaker with an update on the town. Lunch is free, but a reservation is required.

Questions about library programs go to 972-569-1185.

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Zane Whitlock

Zane Whitlock reports on local business, new openings, and economic development in Prosper.

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