TCPL July 2009 calendar

Mark Your Calendar!
You won’t want to miss
What’s happening this July
at
The Colony Public Library
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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
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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
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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!
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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Holiday Closure
The Library will be closed
Saturday, July 4
For Independence Day
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Library Board
Meets in the
Library Conference Room
Thursday, July 23
7:00 p.m.
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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
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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
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For more information
ask
Any Library Staff Member
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WOW!!
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Support your library with the purchase of these great items . . .
“Sail Away With Books” cap
$13.00
Recycle Tote Bags $3.00
OR
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Rewritable CD’s- $1.00
Personal Earbuds - $2.50
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All items
available at
The Circulation Desk
The Colony Public Library
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