COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Activities & Programs Spring 2016 How to be a Princess party Feb. 13 Tweens and teens programs Adult programs Youth programs
PAGE 2 FAMILY EVENTS 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. Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 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 New Year s Closed Fri., Jan. 1, 2016 Good Friday Fri., March 25 How to be a Princess party The library gives its youngest nobles-in-training the royal treatment with mini-manicures, regal crafts, games, and, of course, cake. Ages: 3+ Day/Time: Sat., 1:30 2:30 p.m. Date: Feb. 13 Location: Public Library, Registration: Not required. How to be a Ninja Beginner ninja wannabes can pick up tips for stealth, martial arts, and clever disguises. Ages: 3+ Day/Time: Sat., 1:30 2:30 p.m. Date: March 5 Location: Public Library, Registration: Not required. TABLE OF CONTENTS Family Events 2 Youth Programs 4 Tweens and Teens Programs 7 Teens Programs 8 Adult Programs 9 Spring Break Movie Welcome spring with a movie on the library s big screen. Popcorn and drinks are complimentary. Ages: 3+ Day/Time: Wed., 2:00 p.m. Date: March 16 Location: Public Library, Registration: Not required. Spring Party The Spring Party celebrates National Library Week with an exploration of this year s theme Libraries Transform. Ages: 3+ Day/Time: Sat., 1:30 2:30 p.m. Date: April 16 Location: Public Library, Registration: Not required.
YOUTH PROGRAMS PAGE 3 Registration Opens for Story Times & Chess Club Enjoy stories, crafts, and fun activities at the library during story time. Registration is open to all library cardholders. 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 5 and last for 12 weeks. Chess Club is open to ages 8-15. Ages: Newborns-13 years Day/Time: Mon., 10:00 a.m. Dates: Opens Jan. 11 2nd Floor Registration: Available in person. Registration opens Monday, Jan. 11 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 activitiesthat our safety and staffing guidelines allow. Tiny Treasures Story Time Tiny Treasures Lapsit includes board books, rhymes, tickle games, singing, finger plays, and more! Caregiver participation is required. 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: Jan. 21 April 7 2nd Floor Story Time Room. 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: Jan. 19 April 5 OR Day/Time: Wed., 10:15 10:45 a.m. Dates: Jan. 20-April 6 2nd Floor Story Time Room Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com
PAGE 4 YOUTH PROGRAMS Especially for 3 s 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. Ages: 3 years Day/Time: Mon., 10:15 11:00 a.m. Dates: Jan. 18-April 4 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., 10:15 11:00 a.m. Dates: Jan. 18-April 4 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., 10:15-11:00 a.m. Dates: Jan. 20-April 6 Snacks & Stories Story Time This library time for grades K-2 features fun stories, active songs, awesome crafts, and a yummy snack! Ages: Grades K-2 Day/Time: Mon., 4:00 5:00 p.m. Dates: Jan. 18-April 4
PAGE 5 YOUTH PROGRAMS Story Playhouse Students will use reader s theater to dramatize fables new and old while learning to devise props and scenery. Ages: Grades 3-5 Day/Time: Thu., 4:00 5:00 p.m. Dates: Jan. 18-April 4 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. 19-April 5 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. 22 April 8 (No class March 25) Legomania It s fun free-play with 15,000 Lego pieces. Duplos and giant blocks are available for younger children. Ages: 3+ years Day/Time: Tue., 4:30 5:30 p.m. Dates: Jan. 19-April 5
PAGE 6 TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMS Chess Club From beginner to expert, chess players of all levels are welcome. No previous knowledge of chess is required. S.T.E.A.M ADVENTURES Students are encouraged to expand their thinking with a weekly series of activities focusing on S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). Some activities will require registration. Ages: 8 15 years Day/Time: Tue., 4:30 5:30 p.m. Dates: Jan. 19-April 5. Contact: 817.503.1155 or jpawlowski@colleyville.com Live Creatively: Bath Fizzies Date: Jan. 21. Marble Roller Coaster Madness Date: Jan. 28 Mystery Build Date: Feb. 4 It s Electric! Date: Feb. 11 Live Creatively: Friendship Bracelets Date: Feb. 18
TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMS PAGE 7 Opposites Attract: All About Magnets Date: Feb. 25 Tallest Structure Build Date: March 3 Gravity: It All Falls Down Date: March 10. Live Creatively: Bead Animal Keychains Date: March 17 The Catapult Date: March 24 Toobeez Build Date: March 31 Young Farmers Date: April 7.
PAGE 8 TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMS Get Crafty! Join us for a winter-themed DIY craft series open to teens and adults. All materials are provided. Ages: 13+ Day/Time: Sat., 1:00 p.m. Date: Jan. 30, Feb. 27. Contact: Liza Chapman at 817.503.1155 or lchapman@colleyville.com Teen Advisory Forum The Teen Advisory Forum provides teens the opportunity to play an integral role in developing and implementing teen services and programs. Attend the forum to brainstorm ideas to make the library a better place for teens. Participants may receive credit for volunteer hours. Ages: 13-18 Day/Time: Tue., 6:00-7:30 p.m. Date: March 29 1st Floor Teen Room Contact: Liza Chapman at 817.503.1155 or lchapman@colleyville.com Blind Date with a Book This Valentine s Day, go on a blind date with a book! Visit the library to browse the personal ads attached to each specially wrapped book to make your selection. After you ve had enough time with your book, rate your date for a chance to win a prize! If things don t work out with your blind date, just return it no hard feelings. Ages: 13 18 Day/Time: Sat., 1:00-3:00 p.m. Date: Feb. 13 1st Floor Teen Room Contact: Liza Chapman at 817.503.1155 or lchapman@colleyville.com
ADULT PROGRAMS PAGE 9 New Year, New You! Start the New Year off right by learning some healthy habits to make 2016 the best year ever! Get tips on how to eat right, stay in shape and get organized. Organization Day/Time: Sat., 1:00-2:00 p.m. Date: Jan. 9 Nutrition Day/Time: Sat., 1:00-2:00 p.m. Date: Jan. 16 Fitness Day/Time: Sat., 1:00-2:00 p.m. Date: Jan. 23 Get Crafty! Join us for a winter-themed DIY craft series open to teens and adults. All materials are provided. Ages: 13+ Day/Time: Sat., 1:00 p.m. Date: Jan. 30, Feb. 27. Contact: Liza Chapman at 817.503.1155 or lchapman@colleyville.com Master Gardening Series A series of gardening programs will be presented by master gardeners from the Tarrant County Master Gardener Association. Take advantage of their expert advice on a variety of gardening topics. Beginning Gardening and Cool Weather Vegetable Gardening Day/Time: Tue., 7:00 p.m. Date: Jan. 12 Landscape Design Day/Time: Thu., 11:00 a.m. Date: Jan. 21 Composting Date: Feb. 6
PAGE 8 ADULT PROGRAMS Color in the Garden Date: Feb. 20 Perennials Date: March 5 Container Gardening Day/Time: Tue., 7:00 p.m. Date: March 8 Draught Tolerant Landscape Date: March 19 Plants That Attract Birds and Butterflies Day/Time: Tue., 7:00 p.m. Date: April 5 Hummingbirds Date: April 9 Texas Birds Date: April 23 Warm Weather Vegetable Gardening Day/Time: Thu., 7:00 p.m. Date: May 5 Flower Arranging Basics Date: May 14
BOOK CLUBS & MOVIE GROUP 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. Day/Time: Thu., 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Date: Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 10, April 14, May 12 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. Reel Talk Film Discussion Group Come to the library to discuss movies and documentaries. All opinions welcome. Snacks are provided. Day/Time: Thu., 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Date: Jan. 21, March 17, May 19 Contact: Liza Chapman at 817.503.1155 Day/Time: Thu., 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Date: Jan. 28, Feb. 25, March 24, April 28, May 26 Contact: Liza Chapman at 817.503.1155 Late Edition Book Club The library offers an evening book club for working adults and night owls. Day/Time: Thu., 7:00 8:00 p.m. Date: Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 17, April 21, May 19