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Activities & Programs

Fall 2015 Youth programs

Tweens and teens programs

Haunted Trail Fest Oct. 17

Adult programs

FAMILY EVENTS

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Colleyville Public Library ColleyvilleLibrary.com

110 Main Street (next to Colleyville City Hall) 817.503.1150 Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Haunted Trail Fest

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

One of Colleyville’s most popular events, Haunted Trail Fest features a trip along a wooden path filled with scary creatures, spooky sounds, and ghostly special effects. Costumed ghouls gather for a night of games, prizes, and fun before venturing down the haunted trail. Costume contests (for those 12 & under) make for a hauntingly happy experience. Trail activities cater to younger children from 7:00-7:30 p.m.; the fright factor intensifies after 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 817.503.1161.

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

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

Sunday

CLOSED

Holiday Closings Check class information for specific closure dates

In-Service Day Wed., Nov. 11 Thanksgiving

Thu., Nov. 26 and Fri., Nov. 27

Christmas

Thu., Dec. 24 and Fri., Dec. 25

New Year’s

Early closing Thu., Dec. 31 at 5:00 p.m.

Closed Fri., Jan. 1, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS Family Events

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Youth Programs

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Tweens and Teens Programs

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Teens Programs

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Adult Programs

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Day/Time: Date: Location:

Sat., 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Oct. 17 Colleyville Nature Center, 100 Mill Wood Drive (From Highway 26: west on Glade Road and South on Mill Creek Drive)

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Halloween Party It’s a not-so-scary party for our younger patrons.

Put your hand in the monster’s cavern for a treat (or trick). Make your way around web games and poach an apple from the witch’s cauldron, if you dare!

Day/Time: Dates: Location:

Thu., 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Oct. 29 Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room

Back to the Future Party It’s back to the 1980s for a party that celebrates Marty McFly’s landing in 2015. Decorate your own “hover board” and compete to see who knows what the ‘80s were really like. Retro-wear is encouraged.

Day/Time: Sat., 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Dates: Nov. 7 Location: Colleyville Public Library

Community Tree Ornaments Make and leave an ornament to decorate the library’s Christmas tree. The Christmas tree will be on display in front of Colleyville City Hall, along with other community decorated trees, and will remain throughout the holiday season in front of City Hall.

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

Dates: Nov. 14 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor

City of Colleyville’s Tree Lighting Celebration The city opens the holiday season with the lighting of festive trees decorated by local community groups. This event features children’s crafts and activities, choral groups, photos with Santa and much more.

Day/Time: Fri., 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Dates: Dec. 4 Location: Outside in front of City Hall

Winter Break Movie Warm-up with a movie on the library’s big screens. Popcorn and drinks are complimentary.

Day/Time: Dates: Location:

Wed., 2:00 p.m.

Dec. 30 Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room

YOUTH PROGRAMS

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Registration Opens for Story Times & Chess Club

Tiny Treasures

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.

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

Story times are available for newborns through grade 5 and last for seven weeks.

Chess Club is open to ages 8-15.

Ages: Day/Time: Dates: Location: Contact:

Newborns-13 years Tue., 10:00 a.m.

Sept. 8 Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Registration: Available in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Registration opens Tuesday, Sept. 8 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 and 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. 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.

Ages: 0-12 months Day/Time: Thu., 10:15-10:35 a.m.

Ages: 13-17 months Day/Time: Thu., 11:00-11:30 a.m.

Dates: Sept. 17–Dec. 3 (No class Nov. 26) Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Story Time Room Registration: REQUIRED. Opens Sept. 8 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

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

Ages: 18-36 months Day/Time: Tue., 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Dates: Sept. 15–Dec. 1 OR Day/Time: Wed., 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Dates: Sept. 16-Dec. 2 (No class Nov. 11) Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Story Time Room Registration: REQUIRED. Opens Sept. 8 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

YOUTH PROGRAMS Especially for 3’s Story Time

Snacks & Stories Story Time

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.

This library time for grades K-2 features fun stories, active songs, awesome crafts, and a yummy snack!

Ages: Day/Time: Dates: Location:

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3 years Mon., 10:15–11:00 a.m.

Sept. 14-Nov. 30 Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room REQUIRED. Opens Sept. 8 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com 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!

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4 & 5 years Mon., 10:15–11:15 a.m.

OR Tue., 10:15–11:15 a.m.

Sept. 14–Nov. 30 OR Sept. 15-Dec. 1 Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room REQUIRED. Opens Sept. 8 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com 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.

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3–5 years Wed., 10:15-11:00 a.m.

Sept. 16-Dec. 2 (No class Nov. 11) Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room REQUIRED. Opens Sept. 8 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

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Grades K-2 Mon., 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Sept. 14-Nov. 30 Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room REQUIRED. Opens Sept. 8 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

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Story Playhouse!

Classic stories, fairy tales, and fables new and old come to the stage in this program aimed at enhancing a child’s imagination. Students may take part in readers’ theatre, explore the art of puppetry, and augment their storytelling skills by learning to devise props and scenery.

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Grades 2-5 Thu., 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Sept. 17-Dec. 3 (No class Oct. 29 and Nov. 26) Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room REQUIRED. Opens Sept. 8 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Art-Venture Kids Captivating tales and book-based art projects are offered in this club for upper elementary students.

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Grades 3-5 Mon., 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Sept. 14–Nov 30 Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room REQUIRED. Opens Sept. 8 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Chess Club

“Rocket” Readers

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

Reading is vital for children to succeed in school and in life, but many of them struggle with reading. They often feel self-conscious and hate to read aloud in class. What better listener than a friendly, non-judgmental dog from the Heart of Texas Therapy Dog program? These programs are growing in libraries across the country and researchers report a rise in reading levels among participating children. Independent readers (grades 1-5) can bring a favorite book from home or choose one from the library, and read it to a furry friend while here at the library! “Rocket” Readers is conducted on a firstcome, first-served basis.

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8–15 years Tue., 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Sept. 15-Dec. 1 Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room REQUIRED. Opens Sept. 8 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@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.

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0–3 years Fri., 10:15–11:30 a.m.

Sept. 18–Dec. 4 (No class Nov. 27) Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room NOT REQUIRED. 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

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

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3+ years Tue., 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Sept. 15–Dec. 1 Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room NOT REQUIRED. 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

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Grades 1-5 2nd Saturday of the month, 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 (No meeting in December) Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room NOT REQUIRED. 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMS Snap Circuits Join us for fun, hands-on learning! Snap Circuits provide an easy introduction to circuitry and building things that light up, whirl, buzz, and move. Each month we will be building a new and exciting project.

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10-13 years 1st Tuesday of the month, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1 Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room REQUIRED. Lani Hahn at 817.503.1151 or lhahn@colleyville.com

Live Creatively Tweens are invited to come and do a monthly craft project. There will be a different project each month that will encourage participants to let their creativity shine. Projects can include duct tape, paint, glue, glitter, etc., so dress accordingly!

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10-13 years 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8 Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room REQUIRED. Lani Hahn at 817.503.1151 or lhahn@colleyville.com

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

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8–15 years Tue., 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Sept. 15-Dec. 1 Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room REQUIRED. Opens Sept. 8 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

817.503.1155 or jpawlowski@colleyville.com

TEEN PROGRAMS

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Book Recs IRL

VolunTeen Training

Do you ever use social media to find and share books?

Stop by the library to get some suggestions IRL from teens like you! See what your friends are reading, check out new books from your favorite authors, and share your favorite books with others! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

If you would like to earn volunteer hours by shelving materials and helping at the library, please attend VolunTeen training to get started.

Ages: Day/Time: Dates: Location: Registration: Contact:

13-18 years Sat., 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Oct. 10 Colleyville Public Library, 1st Floor Teen Room NOT REQUIRED. Liza Chapman at 817.503.1155 or lchapman@colleyville.com

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) The library needs your ideas and input to make the library a better place for teens. TAB members will play an integral part in the development and implementation of teen services. Members may receive credit for volunteer hours.

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13-18 years Last Tuesday of every month, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Sept. 29, Oct. 27 (No meetings will be held in November or December.)

Colleyville Public Library, 1st Floor Teen Room REQUIRED. Liza Chapman at 817.503.1155 or lchapman@colleyville.com

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13-18 years First Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1 Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room REQUIRED. Liza Chapman at 817.503.1155 or lchapman@colleyville.com

ADULT PROGRAMS Books ‘n’ Brunch Book Club Books ‘n’ Brunch is an informal book discussion focusing on new and classic fiction titles. Snacks and a limited number of books are provided.

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18 and up 2nd Thursday of the month, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10 Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room NOT REQUIRED. Kara Teeter at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Late Edition Book Club The library offers an evening book club for working adults and night owls.

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18 and up 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:00–8:00 p.m.

Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17 Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room NOT REQUIRED. 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.

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18 and up 4th Thursday of every other month, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Sept. 24, Nov. 19 (Pre-holiday meeting time) Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room NOT REQUIRED. Liza Chapman at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Keeping it Real Nonfiction Book Club Share your thirst of knowledge with others while discussing nonfiction books. Snacks are provided.

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18 and up 4th Thursday of every other month, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Oct. 22 Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room NOT REQUIRED. Liza Chapman at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

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