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Family Events
Colleyville Public Library
ColleyvilleLibrary.com 110 Main Street (next to Colleyville City Hall) 817.503.1150
Holiday Closings
Check class information for specific closure dates.
Christmas Thu., Dec. 23, Fri., Dec. 24, Sat., Dec. 25 New Year’s Eve Fri., Dec. 31 New Year’s Day Sat., Jan. 1 Martin Luther Mon., Jan. 17 King Day Good Friday Fri., Apr. 15 Memorial Day Mon., May 30
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Family Events
1 Youth Programs 3 Tween and Teen Programs 6 Adult Programs 7
ICONIC MUNCHIES
Celebrate fabulous foods, so famous, they have their own designated days! Each month, the library will highlight a nationally featured food with an in-house craft and treat to go.
Ages: 3+ Time: Library hours
Dates:
Wed., January 19 - National Popcorn Day Mon., February 14 – National Chocolate Month Mon., March 7 – National Oreo Cookie Day Fri., April 22 – National Jelly Bean Day
Location: Colleyville Public Library, 1st and 2nd Floor Registration Required: NO. Contact: Youth Services 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com
WINTER STORYWALK®
Follow the numbered story pages around the plaza to find what happens when pets, Oscar and Daisy, go unleashed in the library’s latest Storywalk® adventure, Snow Friends by Margery Cuyler. Each story board has a different activity to encourage comprehension skills and enhance the fun! Optional activity sheets are available at the first sign by the fountain. Participants may turn in their completed activity sheet to the library circulation desk for a prize and a second treat will be awarded for finding the ten pictures of playful pups hiding around the plaza.
Ages: All Time: Enjoy at your own pace. Prizes awarded during library hours only. Dates: Dec. 13–Jan. 31 Location: The Colleyville Plaza Registration Required: NO. Contact: Youth Services 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com
FAMILY EVENTS
WINTER READING CLUB “Snow is Falling, Books are Calling!”
Drift on over to the library for the Winter Reading club beginning January 18. Sign up at the Youth Services or Circulation Desk and receive your punch card and book bag. The club runs for 12 weeks, ending Saturday, April 9.
Who may enter?
The program is open to children ages 0-12 years.
How does it work?
Starting on Tuesday, January 18, children can begin tracking the number of books they check out and receive a decal to add to the Snowtastic Reader Wall. • All materials must be checked out from the
Colleyville Public Library. • Books must be kept at least one night.
How do I count my reading?
Reading will be counted by book titles.
• 5 books = 1 decal to add to the Snowtastic Reader Wall and an entry into the Grand Prize Drawing! • Children who check out books once a week for 10 out of the 12-week long session will receive a cool prize. • Keep track of check outs with the punch card attached to the bag received at registration. • Punches are received at the circulation counter.
What kind of reading counts for children?
• Reading a book
FAMILY ART
Community art suitable for all ages. Technique for adults and teens, creative fun for kids and sensory exploration for little ones.
It’s a Wrap
Twist, wrap and wind colorful wooly fibers to craft cozy winter art.
Day/Date: Sat., January 22
Made with Love
Put your heart and soul into projects that make suitable gifts for friends and family.
Day/Date: Sat., February 5
Twigamajigs
Branch out with fun, collaborative projects that incorporate natural materials as their foundation.
April in Wonderland
Oversize flowers, painted stone miniatures and totem towers to brighten your garden.
Day/Date: Sat., April 2
Ages: 3+ Day/Time: Sat., 1:00-2:00 p.m. Location: Public Library, 2nd Floor Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 10 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com
Day/Date: Sat., March 5
LOVE YOUR LIBRARY
February is Love Your Library Month and the library is open to receiving your heartfelt words! Whether it be the plethora of books, the friendly staff or the just-right nooks and cubbies, tell us what you love. Simply stop in, choose a paper heart on which to express yourself and make our display of hearts grow! Complimentary cookies, treats and prizes will be available for children and adults alike.
Ages: All Day/Time: Library hours Dates: Month of February Location: Colleyville Public Library, 1st and 2nd Floor Registration Required: NO. Contact: Reference 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com
