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You won’t want to miss
What’s happening this March
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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 . . .
Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program
Ask at the Circulation Desk about how you can continue contributing a percentage of eligible purchases
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Camey students . . .
Camey Elementary School
pick up a
At the Reference Desk
Check out a book or get a new library card and. . .
GIFT
SCHOOL OF THE MONTH
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Book Sale
Friends Of The Colony Public Library
Support your local library and get some great bargains at the
Book donations accepted at the Library during the Library’s open hours
On-Going Used Book Sale
Shop anytime the Library is open!
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New Children’s Audio KitsThanks to a grant from the
Texas Book Festival, the Library now has127 new children’s audio CD and book kits!
Titles include such classics as Corduroy and Madeline
Some titles are available in Spanish
Stop by our Juvenile area near the back of the Library and check out these great CD
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AARP Tax HelpTuesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
FREE assistance in filling out your income tax return
Held in the Library Conference Room
Provided by trained AARP volunteers
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Call 972-625-1900 ext. 3 to schedule an appointment
From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Home Buyers Seminar
This month’s session on
Wednesday, March 3, 7:00 p.m. in the Library Conference Room
Everything you NEED to know about the market, getting a loan, HUD
Free ongoing seminars on buying a home,held the first Wednesday of each month
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Thursday, March 4FREE movie, followed by
discussion comparing it to the book
Movie starts at 6:30 p.m. in theLibrary Multipurpose Room
Alexis Bledel, Ben Kingsley, Sissy Spacek, Jonathan Jackson and William Hurt bring to
life Natalie Babbitt’s fantasy Tuck Everlasting
Sponsored by FOTCPL
Hosted by TCPL Teen Advisory Panel
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Teen Book/Movie Club
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ESL Class
FREE beginning English classes
Saturdays, March 6 & 2010:30 am – 12:30 pm
Register at the Reference Desk
or call 972-625-1900 ext. 3
REGISTRATION SUGGESTED
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2nd Annual
from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bring them to The Colony Public Library
Find some treasures for yourself!All unclaimed magazine issues will go to the
recycling bin a 4:00 p.m.
Those magazine back issues cluttering up your house may be
someone else’s treasure!
Great Magazine Swap
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on March 6th for the 2nd Annual Great Magazine Swap
March 7
Half-Priced “Spring Clearance” Book Sale
For these two days, during libraryopen hours, a selection of “for-sale” items –including books, audio-books and movies- will
be marked down to half-price!
Find some treasures for yourself or great gift items at bargain prices!
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The Library invites local writersto meet in Study Room A
To discuss current projects, seek suggestions from fellow
writers to improve writing skills
Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Writers’ Circle
share insights into getting works published
and
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Home Seller’s
In the Library Conference Room
Wednesday, March 10 7:00 p.m.
Seminar
FREE SEMINAR
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For those interested in selling their home
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Friends of The Colony Public Library
FOTCPL Meeting
Meet the Officers of the
Join us on Thursday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Library Conference Room
And learn about FOTCPL’s efforts in support of the
Library’s programs and services
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Toddler Time
Tuesdays,
Story time for two year olds
March 16, 23 & 3010:00 – 10:20 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Class limited to 16
At The Colony Public Library
This is a good introduction to the library by using stories, puppets, poems and songs.
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Spring Break Puppet Workshop
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Library Multi-Purpose RoomWorkshop limited to 25 children –
registration required
Join in the fun as Puppeteer Sandy Shrout teaches participants
how to make sock puppets
Wednesday, March 17
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Call 972-625-1900 ext. 3 to register
Teen Writers’ Group
Join other teen writers in discussing their current
projects and seek suggestionsto improve your writing
Thursday, March 18, 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by TCPL Teen Advisory PanelMeets monthly on the third Thursday
of the month at 6:30 p.m.in the Library Conference Room
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The Colony History Project Committee
This month’s session on
Thursday, March 18, 7:00 p.m.
The committee meets the thirdThursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Help cultivate and preserve The Colony’s rich history
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Storytime
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
FREE to children ages 3 - 5
Must be accompanied by an adult
Pre-School Storytimes
Thursdays and Fridays,March 18, 19, 25, 26
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TCPL’s Teen Advisory Panel meets
Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m.
At the Library
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TCPL Teen Advisory Panel
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Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, March 24, 7:00 p.m.
in the Library Conference Room
to discuss:
By Michael Robertson
WHODUNIT? Books Review
(aka The Colony Public Library Mystery Book Club) will meet
The Baker Street Letters
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Library Board
Meets in the Library Conference Room
Thursday, March 25 7:00 p.m.
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March MadnessGuitar Hero Tournament
Saturday, March 27, 2:00 p.m.
Come show us what you’ve got in TAP’s very first Guitar Hero Tournament
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Registration sheets are available at the Library and at www.thecolony.library.tx.us
Return your filled-in registration sheet to the Library by 5 p.m.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Picturing America Program SeriesTuesday, March 30
Birth of the Blues featuring Catherine Whiteman at 7 p.m.
A musical tour of early 20th century music, focusing on the influences of gospel, ragtime,
blues and jazz on our culture.
The 3rd installment of the Picturing America series
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FOTCPL PRESENTS!
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For more information
Any Library Staff Member
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“Sail Away With Books” cap
Support your library with the purchase of these great items . . .
$13.00
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Recycle Tote Bags $3.00
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Personal Earbuds - $2.50
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Rewritable CD’s-$1.00
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Bridges To the Future(the pre-incorporation history of
The Colony, Texas)- $10.00
All items
The Circulation Desk
available at
The Colony Public Library
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