What's happening at The Colony Public Library in July 09.

1. Mark Your Calendar! You won’t want to miss What’s happening this July 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. July 2009 SCHOOL OF THE MONTH The Education Center The Education Center students . . . Check out a book or get a new library card and . . . pick up a GIFT At the Circulation or Reference Desk Click for catalog

4. Home Buyers Seminar Free seminar the first Wednesday of each month . . . This month’s session on Wednesday, July 1, 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 Walk-ins welcome! Click for catalog

5. Lost in the Lake July 1 - 31 Going on vacation or a boat trip on the lake? Stop by the Library and pick up a FREEpaperback book to enjoy! We’ll have some great and current titles, and if you lose it . . . we won’t care! Click for catalog

6. Summer Reading Club Programs Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Summer Reading Club (SRC) Programs are for children entering 1st – 5th grades who have joined the SRC Due to limited space, attendance limited to those grades All programs are on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. July 1: Logan the Juggler July 8: Storyteller Cathy Whiteman July 15: Sandy Shrout puppeteer – Pecos Bill July 22: Strings ‘n Things July 29: Gerald Edmundson magic Click for catalog

7. Reader’s Theater Thursdays on these dates: July 2, No Program (Holiday Week) July 9, Stewart’s Creek Elementary – Jan McPhee July 16, Morningside Elementary – Christy Jarrett July 23, Reader’s Theater with public librarian July 30, Reader’s Theater with public librarian Click for catalog

8. Storytime Pre-School Storytimes Thursday & Friday July 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 and 30 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. FREEto children ages 3 - 5 Must be accompanied by an adult NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Click for catalog

9. Holiday Closure The Library will be closed Saturday, July 4 For Independence Day Click for catalog

10. Toddler Time Story time for two year olds Tuesday, July 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00 – 10:20 a.m. This is a good introduction to the library by using stories, puppets, poems and songs REGISTRATION REQUIRED At the Reference Desk Class limited to 16 Click for catalog

11. English as a Second Language Free beginning English classes Saturdays, July 11 and 18 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Registration Suggested Register at the Reference Desk or via phone: 972-625-1900 ext. 3 Click for catalog

12. Writers’ Circle Tuesday, July 14 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. FOTCPL Meeting Join us in the Library Conference Room Thursday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m. Meet the Officers of the Friends of The Colony Public Library Learnabout FOTCPL’s efforts in support of Library programs and services Click for catalog

14. The Colony History Project Committee Help cultivate and preserve The Colony’s rich history This month’s session on Thursday, July 16, 7:00 p.m. at the Library Click for catalog

15. Mystery Book Club The “Who Done Its” will meet Wednesday, July 22, 7:00 p.m. in the Library Conference Room THIS MONTH’S SELECTION: “Firestorm” By Nevada Barr Click for catalog

16. Library Board Meets in the Library Conference Room Thursday, July 23 7:00 p.m. Click for catalog

17. Teen Book and Movie Night Read the book - Watch the movie Thursday, July 23 Book discussion at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 7:00 p.m. July’s selection is “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” By C. S. Lewis Click for catalog

18. Read to Me Club Final Celebration 10:00 a.m. - Friday, July 31 Sandy Shrout and her puppets will perform and Certificates will be presented to Read to Me members who have completed their reading logs Turn in logs by July 24 to receive your certificate at this event! Certificates will be handed out in August for those not able to attend the final celebration Click for catalog

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

20. WOW!! Click for catalog

21. 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

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

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