What's happening at The Colony Public Library in August!

1. Mark Your Calendar! You won’t want to miss What’s happening this August at The Colony Public Library Click for catalog

2. Attention Kroger Shoppers! Do you have a Kroger Share Card for the Friends of The Colony Public Library (FOTCPL)? the program has changed . . . introducing the Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program Ask at the Circulation Desk about how you can continue contributing a percentage of eligible purchases today! to FOTCPL Click for catalog

3. August 2009 SCHOOL OF THE MONTH Home School Any home-schooled student who checks out a book or gets a new library card. . . can pick up a GIFT At the Reference Desk or Circulation Desk Click for catalog

4. “Oldies But-Goodies” Book Read August Revisit those lazy summers of years ago by rereading some popular fiction from days gone by. Visit our “oldies-but-goodies” display and indulge in nostalgia! Click for catalog

5. Book Sale August Support your library and Get some great BARGAINS! at the Friends of The Colony Public Library ON-GOING Used Book Sale Shop anytime the Library is open! Click for catalog

6. Toddler Time Story time for two year olds Toddler Time Registration held during this month for fall session This is a good introduction to the library by using stories, puppets, poems and songs Held Tuesdays beginning September 8 from 10:00 – 10:20 a.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED At the Reference Desk Class limited to 16 Click for catalog

7. ESL Class Free English classes at the Library Saturdays, August 1 and 15 10:30 am until 12:30 p.m. Registration Suggested Register at the Library Reference Desk or call 972-625-1900 ext. 3 Click for catalog

8. Summer Reading Club Final Celebration For school-age children (grades 1st – 5th) Wednesday, August 5 at 2:00 p.m. Percussion Program with Len Barnett In the multi-purpose room Certificates will be presented at this time to all children who completed this program (read at least 10 books) and turned in their logs by Wednesday, July 29. Click for catalog

9. Home Buyers Seminar Free seminar held the first Wednesday of each month . . . This month’s session on Wednesday, August 5, 7:00 p.m. in the Library Conference Room If you’re considering buying a home, get up-to-date information on buyer’s market benefits and strategies. For more information call 972-625-1900 ext 3 Click for catalog

10. Teen Read Drawing Thursday, August 6 All Teen Read book slips must be turned in by Wednesday, August 5 Drawing will be held Thursday, August 6 at 3:00 p.m. (winner need not be present for drawing) A $50.00 gift certificate and Two $25.00 gift certificates will be awarded Click for catalog

11. In-Service Training Closure Friday, August 7 The Library will be closed for In-Service Training Click for catalog

12. Writers’ Circle Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m. The Library invites local writers to meet in the Library Conference Room To discuss current projects, seek suggestions from fellow writers to improve writing skills and share insights into getting works published Click for catalog

13. Teen Book/Movie Club Wednesday, August 12 FREE movie, followed by discussion comparing it to the book Movie starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Multi-Purpose Room August: See Toby Maguire as Spidey! Hosted by TCPL Advisory Panel Sponsored by FOTCPL Click for catalog

14. FOTCPL Meeting Meet the Officers of the Friends of The Colony Public Library And learn about FOTCPL’s efforts in support of Library programs and services Join us in the Library Conference Room Thursday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m. Click for catalog

15. The Colony History Project Committee Help cultivate and preserve The Colony’s rich history The committee meets the third Thursday of each month This month’s session on Thursday, August 20 at 7:00 p.m. In the Library Conference Room Click for catalog

16. WHODUNIT? BOOKS WHODUNIT? BOOKS – aka The Colony Public Library Mystery Book Club will meet Wednesday, August 26, 7:00 p.m. in the Library Conference Room THIS MONTH’S SELECTION: “Don’t Look Now” By Linda Lael Miller Click for catalog

17. Library Board Meets in the Library Conference Room Thursday, August 27 7:00 p.m. Click for catalog

18. For more information ask Any Library Staff Member Click for catalog

19. WOW!! Click for catalog

20. Support your library with the purchase of these great items . . . “Sail Away With Books” cap $13.00 Recycle Tote Bags $3.00 OR Click for catalog

21. Rewritable CD’s- $1.00 Personal Earbuds - $2.50 Click for catalog

22. All items available at The Circulation Desk The Colony Public Library Click for catalog