Colleyville Library Spring 2017 Programs

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Spring 2017

FAMILY EVENTS SPRING BREAK WEEK

YOUTH PROGRAMS TEEN PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS

FAMILY EVENTS

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Winter Reading Club “Catch a Dragon by the Tale”

Colleyville Public Library ColleyvilleLibrary.com 110 Main Street (next to Colleyville City Hall) 817.503.1150

Get fired up to read during the Winter Reading Club beginning January 16. The winter reading program runs for 12 weeks and ends on Saturday, April 8. Sign up at the Youth Services or Circulation Desk and receive your punch card and book bag.

How does it work?

Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The program is open to children ages 0-12 years.

Starting on Monday, January 16 children can begin tracking the number of books they check out and receive dragon “scales” to add to the community dragon.

Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• All materials must be checked out from the Colleyville Public Library.

• Books must be kept at least one night.

Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

What kind of reading counts for children?

Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sunday

• Reading a book

How do I count my reading?

CLOSED

Reading will be counted by book titles.

Holiday Closings Check class information for specific closure dates.

Children who check out books once a week for 10 out of the 12 weeks of Winter Reading Club will receive a prize.

Good Friday

Keep track of checking out books with the punch card attached to the bag received at registration.

Apr. 14

Punches are received at the circulation counter.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Family Events

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Spring Break Week

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Youth Programs

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Tween and Teen Programs

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Adult Programs

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Participants may also collect dragon stickers by attending registered story times. “Five dragons are available to be “caught” during the Winter Reading Club.

FAMILY ART Community art suitable for all ages. Technique for adults and teens, creative fun for kids and sensory exploration for little ones.

Ages: 3+ Day/Time: Sat., 1:00 p.m.

Dates: Feb. 4 – Sweet! Art with food, food as art March 4 – Sticks & Stones Location: Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room Registration Required: Preferred. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

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SPRING BREAK WEEK

Board Game Bonanza Are you a board game enthusiast looking for a space to play or a group to play with? Do you like to try new games? The library hosts an afternoon for board game aficionados and their families.

Bring your own games, or enjoy the library’s collection. Contact the library for a list of available games. Beginners are welcome!

Popcorn and drinks will be provided.

Ages: 5+ Day/Time: Mon., 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Date: March 13 Location: Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: Preferred. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Bat World

Family Movie

Bat enthusiast Jerry Schneider will present an informational and exciting program about the wonderful world of bats. His slide show and audio program will give the audience insight into the bats in our attics, vampire bats, bat eyesight, migration, hibernation, and echolocation.

Audiences will leave with a better understanding of the vital roles that bats play in our environment. The program will conclude with a t-shirt craft. Bring your own white t-shirt or buy one for $4.

Welcome Spring with a movie on the library’s big screens.

Popcorn and drinks are complimentary.

Ages: 5+ Day/Time: Wed., 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Date: March 15 Location: Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: Preferred. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Ages: 3+ Day/Time: Fri., 2:00 p.m.

Date: March 17 Location: Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: NO. Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

YOUTH PROGRAMS

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REGISTRATION OPENS FOR STORY TIMES AND CHESS CLUB Enjoy stories, crafts, and fun activities at the library during story time. Registration is open to all library card holders. Space is limited, so register early. Preference will be given to Colleyville residents; non-residents will be notified if a spot is available.

Story times are available for newborns through grade 2 and last for twelve weeks.

Chess Club is open to ages 8-15.

Ages: Newborns-15 years Day/Time: Mon., 10:00 a.m.

Dates: Jan. 9 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com Registration: Available in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Registration opens Monday, Jan. 9 at 10:00 a.m. and can be done either in person or online. To register online, go to ColleyvilleLibrary.com. Under SEARCH THE LIBRARY, click on the CALENDAR link. Find the class that you want to register for then click on the REGISTER button. Caregivers must fill out one registration form per child. **PLEASE NOTE**: Submission of a story time registration form DOES NOT guarantee the child a spot in the class. Registration requests will be processed as quickly as possible in the order they are received and priority is given to residents of Colleyville. A staff member will call or email all story time registrants to confirm whether there is a spot available in the class. The Colleyville Public Library makes an effort to include as many children as possible in story time activities that our safety and staffing guidelines allow.

TINY TREASURES STORY TIME

TODDLER TALES STORY TIME

ESPECIALLY FOR 3’s STORY TIME

Tiny Treasures Lapsit includes board books, rhymes, tickle games, singing, finger plays and more! Caregiver participation is required.

Toddler Tales celebrates terrific toddlers with puppets, great stories, songs, rhymes, and fun activities! Caregiver attendance is required.

Especially for 3’s includes great stories, finger plays and action rhymes, special activities, sing-a-longs, and fun crafts just for 3’s!

Caregiver attendance is required.

Ages: 0-12 months Day/Time: Thu., 10:30-10:50 a.m.

Ages: 18-24 months Day/Time: Tue., 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Dates: Jan. 17–April 4

Ages: 13-17 months Day/Time: Thu., 11:15-11:45 a.m.

Dates: Jan. 19–April 6 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Story Time Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Ages: 25-36 months Day/Time: Tue., 11:15-11:45 a.m.

Dates: Jan 17-April 4 Ages: 18-24 months Day/Time: Wed., 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Dates: Jan. 18-April 5 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Story Time Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Ages: 3 years Day/Time: Mon., 10:30–11:15 a.m.

Dates: Jan. 16-April 3 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

RHYTHM ROMPERS

EXPLORATORIUM

LEGOMANIA

Rhythm Rompers blends music, active rhythms, rhymes and read-alouds while enhancing early literacy skills.

This library time features fun science experiments, awesome hands-on activities, crafts, stories, and a snack for early elementary students.

It’s fun free-play with 15,000 Lego pieces. Duplos and giant blocks are available for younger children.

Ages: 3–5 years Day/Time: Thu., 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Dates: Jan. 19-April 6 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

SHAKE, RATTLE & READ Movement and music are all part of the fun in this exciting program designed to encourage healthy living for preschoolers.

Ages: 3–5 years Day/Time: Wed., 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Dates: Jan. 18-April 5 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME Preschool Story Time includes great stories, finger plays and action rhymes, special activities, sing-a-longs, and fun crafts!

Ages: 4 & 5 years Day/Time: Mon., 10:30–11:15 a.m.

Dates: Jan. 16-April 3 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Ages: Grades K-2 Day/Time: Mon., 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Dates: Jan. 16-April 3 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

CHESS CLUB From beginner to expert, chess players of all levels are welcome. No previous knowledge of chess is required.

Ages: 8–15 years Day/Time: Tue., 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Dates: Jan. 17-April 4 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: 817.503.1155 or jpawlowski@colleyville.com

BOUNCE TIME This unstructured library time features a play area and music for our youngest library patrons and their caregivers. Caregiver attendance is required.

Ages: 0–3 years Day/Time: Fri., 10:15–11:30 a.m.

Dates: Jan. 20–April 7 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: NO. Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Ages: 3+ years Day/Time: Tue., 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. and 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Dates: Jan. 17-April 4 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: NO. Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

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TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMS

CHESS CLUB From beginner to expert, chess players of all levels are welcome.

No previous knowledge of chess is required.

Ages: 8–15 years Day/Time: Tue., 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Dates: Jan. 17-April 4 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: 817.503.1155 or jpawlowski@colleyville.com

GET CRAFTY Join us the second Saturday of each month for a DIY craft series open to teens and adults. All materials are provided.

Stained Glass Votive Ages: 13+ Day/Time: Sat., 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Dates: Jan. 14 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Book Page Table Runner Ages: 13+ Day/Time: Sat., 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Dates: Feb. 11 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Wine Cork Stamped Pendant Ages: 13+ Day/Time: Sat., 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Dates: Mar. 11 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Zinnia Pinecone Centerpiece Ages: 13+ Day/Time: Sat., 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Dates: Apr. 8 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

SPA-TACULAR Indulge yourself with a relaxing spa treatment! “From body scrubs to lip balms, create a luxurious handmade product each month and leave the library with a unique product for self-pampering.

Linen Spray

Bath Salts

Ages: 10+ Day/Time: Tues. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Dates: Jan. 31 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Lourdes McWithey at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Ages: 10+ Day/Time: Tues. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Dates: Mar. 28 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Lourdes McWithey at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Cuticle Cream Ages: 10+ Day/Time: Tues. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Dates: Feb. 28 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Lourdes McWithey at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Lip Gloss Ages: 10+ Day/Time: Tues. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Dates: Apr. 25 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Lourdes McWithey at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

ADULT PROGRAMS

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MEET HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR ROSA BLUM Speaker Rosa Blum, from the Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education & Tolerance, was deported to Auschwitz from Romania and survived Dachau and other concentration camps. Join us to learn more about Rosa’s story of survival.

Ages: 12+ Day/Time: Thurs. 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Dates: Apr. 20 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

ACCESSORIZE WITH STYLE As long as it’s kept simple, accessorizing can be both creative and fun. Join Bonnie Kurtz to learn how one can look both fashion forward and appear ten pounds thinner with the proper accessories. You will find her presentation both fun and informative. This lady has style!

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Sat., 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Dates: May 6 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: NO. Contact: Kara Teeter at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

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ADULT PROGRAMS

MASTER GARDENING SERIES A series of gardening programs will be presented by Master Gardener Sher Dunaway of the Tarrant County Master Gardener Association. Take advantage of her expert advice on a variety of topics.

Common Pest and Plant Diseases Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Sat., 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Dates: Jan. 28 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: NO. Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Carnivorous Plants Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Sat., 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Dates: Feb. 25 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: NO. Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Landscape Design Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Sat., 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Dates: Mar. 25 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: NO. Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Photographing the Garden Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Sat., 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Dates: Apr. 29 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: NO. Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

GET CRAFTY Join us the second Saturday of each month for a DIY craft series open to teens and adults. All materials are provided.

Stained Glass Votive Ages: 13+ Day/Time: Sat., 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Dates: Jan. 14 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Book Page Table Runner Ages: 13+ Day/Time: Sat., 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Dates: Feb. 11 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Wine Cork Stamped Pendant Ages: 13+ Day/Time: Sat., 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Dates: Mar. 11 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Zinnia Pinecone Centerpiece Ages: 13+ Day/Time: Sat., 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Dates: Apr. 8 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

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SPA-TACULAR Indulge yourself with a relaxing spa treatment! From body scrubs to lip balms, each month we will create luxurious handmade products and leave the library with a unique product to pamper yourself.

Linen Spray

Bath Salts

Ages: 10+ Day/Time: Tues. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Dates: Jan. 31 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Lourdes McWithey at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Ages: 10+ Day/Time: Tues. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Dates: Mar. 28 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Lourdes McWithey at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Cuticle Cream

Lip Gloss

Ages: 10+ Day/Time: Tues. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Dates: Feb. 28 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Lourdes McWithey at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Ages: 10+ Day/Time: Tues. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Dates: Apr. 25 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 9 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Lourdes McWithey at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

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Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Thu. 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Date: Jan. 12 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Reservations are required and seating is limited to adults only. Dinner will be served. Registration is available online at www.mcgeelawfirm.com or by phone at 817-877-9944.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Mon. 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Date: Jan. 16 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Reservations are required and seating is limited to adults only. Lunch will be served. Registration is available online at www.mcgeelawfirm.com or by phone at 817-877-9944.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Sat. 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Date: Jan. 21 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Reservations are required and seating is limited to adults only. Lunch will be served. Registration is available online at www.mcgeelawfirm.com or by phone at 817-877-9944.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

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ADULT PROGRAMS BOOKS ‘N’ BRUNCH BOOK CLUB

LATE EDITION BOOK CLUB

Books ‘n’ Brunch meets for an informal book discussion focusing on new and classic fiction titles. Snacks and a limited number of books are provided.

The library offers an evening book club for working adults and night owls.

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: 2nd Thursday of the month, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Dates: Jan.12, Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, May 11 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: NO. Contact: Kara Teeter at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

KEEPING IT REAL NONFICTION BOOK CLUB Share your thirst for knowledge with others while discussing nonfiction books. Snacks and a limited number of books are provided.

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: 4th Thursday of the month, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Date: Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 23, Apr. 27, May 25 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: NO. Contact: Lourdes McWithey at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:00–8:00 p.m.

Dates: Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 16, Apr. 20, May 18 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: NO. Contact: Kara Teeter at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

REEL TALK FILM DISCUSSION GROUP Come to the library to discuss movies and documentaries. All opinions welcome. Snacks are provided.

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Thu. 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Date: Jan. 19, Mar. 16, May 18 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: NO. Contact: Lourdes McWithey at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com