The document provides information about upcoming December events at The Colony Public Library. It lists multiple events for different age groups, including storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers, book clubs for teens and adults, home buying and selling seminars, pictures with Santa, ESL classes, and more. It also provides information about the Friends of The Colony Public Library, library closures for the holidays, and items available for purchase to support the library.

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

2. December 2009 SCHOOL OF THE MONTH Griffin Middle School Griffin Middle School students . . . Check out a book or get a new library card and. . . pick up a GIFT at any service desk Click for catalog

3. 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 Shop

4. Book Sale Support your local 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! Book donations accepted at the Library during the Library’s open hours Click for catalog Shop

5. TCPL Teen Advisory Panel TCPL’s Teen Advisory Panel meets Tuesday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. In the Library Conference Room In the Library Conference Room Click for catalog

6. Toddler Time Story time for two year olds This is a good introduction to the library by using stories, puppets & songs Tuesdays, December 1 and 8 10:00 – 10:20 a.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED At the Reference Desk Class limited to 16 Click for catalog Shop

7. Home Buyers Seminar FREEongoing seminars on buying a home held the first Wednesday of each month. . . This month’s session on Wednesday, December 2, 7:00 p.m. in the Library Conference Room Everything you need to know about the market, getting a loan, HUD . . . AND MORE! Click for catalog

8. Teen Book/Movie Club Thursday, December 3 FREEmovie, followed by discussion comparing it to the book Movie starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Multipurpose Room Enjoy 9-year-old Ralphie’s quest for the ultimate gift: an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot range model air rifle in this holiday comedy, based on stories of writer/actor Jean Parker Shepherd Hosted by TCPL Teen Advisory Panel Sponsored by FOTCPL Click for catalog FOTCPL Shop

9. Library Board Meets in the Library Conference Room Thursday, December 3 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Click for catalog

10. Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytimes Thursdays and Fridays, December 3, 4, 10, and 11 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. in the story corner Children must be accompanied by an adult Click for catalog Shop

11. Pictures with SANTA! Saturday, December 5 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Join in Christmas carols with the Fiddle Rascals while you wait your turn to pose with Santa Sponsored by the Friends of The Colony Public Library $2.00 donation per picture to benefit the Library’s Youth Programs Fiddle Rascals Click for catalog

12. ESL Class FREE beginning English classes Saturdays December 5 & 19 10:30 am – 12:30 pm REGISTRATION SUGGESTED Register at the Reference Desk or call 972-625-1900 ext. 3 Fiddle Rascals Click for catalog

13. Writers’ Circle Tuesday, December 8 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 Fiddle Rascals Click for catalog

14. Home Seller’s Seminar FREE seminar for those interested in selling their home Wednesday, December 9, 7:00 p.m. in the Library Conference Room Click for catalog

15. FOTCPL Meeting Thursday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. Join us at the Library to Meet the officers of the Friends of The Colony Public Library Learn about FOTCPL’s efforts in support of Library programs and services Click for catalog

16. Mystery Book Club WHODUNIT?Books Review (aka The Colony Public Library Mystery Book Club) will meet Wednesday, December 16, 7:00 p.m. in the Library Conference Room to discuss: Stalemate By Iris Johansen Fiddle Rascals Click for catalog

17. Teen Writers’ Group Thursday, December 17, 6:30 p.m. Join other teen writers in discussing their current projects and seek suggestions to improve your writing Hosted by TCPL Teen Advisory Panel Meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Conference Room Fiddle Rascals Click for catalog

18. FOTCPL PRESENTS! Evening Family Program Thursday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. S & D Puppetry’s “The Nutcracker in a Nutshell Performed by 2 Nuts” In the Library Multipurpose Room This holiday puppet show is for the whole family! Click for catalog

19. Library Holiday Closures Thursday and Friday December 24 and 25 Library Closes at 5 p.m. Thursday, December 31 Click for catalog

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

21. WOW!! Click for catalog

22. 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

23. Rewritable CD’s- $1.00 Personal Earbuds - $2.50 Fiddle Rascals Click for catalog

24. Bridges To the Future (the pre-incorporation history of The Colony, Texas)- $10.00 Fiddle Rascals Click for catalog

25. All items available at The Circulation Desk The Colony Public Library Fiddle Rascals Click for catalog