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December

2009

SCHOOL OF THE MONTH

Griffin Middle School students . . .

Griffin Middle School

pick up aat any service desk

Check out a book or get a new library card

and. . .GIFT

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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 theKroger Neighbor to Neighbor

Donation ProgramAsk at the Circulation Desk about how you can continue contributing a percentage of eligible

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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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In the Library Conference Room

TCPL’s Teen Advisory Panel meets

Tuesday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m.

In the Library Conference Room

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TCPL Teen Advisory Panel

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Toddler Time

Tuesdays,

Story time for two year olds

December 1 and 8

10:00 – 10:20 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Class limited to 16

At the Reference Desk

This is a good introduction to the library by using

stories, puppets & songs

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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 . . .

FREE ongoing seminars on buying a home held the first

Wednesday of each month. . .

AND MORE!

Home Buyers Seminar

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Teen Book/Movie ClubThursday, December 3FREE movie, followed by

discussion comparing it to the bookMovie starts at 6:30 p.m. in

the Library Multipurpose RoomEnjoy 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

Sponsored by FOTCPLHosted by TCPL Teen Advisory Panel

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Library Board

Thursday, December 3

7:00 p.m.

Meets in the Library Conference Room

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7:00 p.m.

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Preschool Storytime

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Children must be accompanied by an adult

in the story corner

Preschool Storytimes

Thursdays and Fridays, December 3, 4, 10, and 11

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Saturday, December 5 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Join in Christmas carols with the Fiddle Rascalswhile you wait your turn to pose with

SantaSponsored by the Friends of The Colony Public

Library$2.00 donation per picture to benefit the Library’s Youth Programs

Pictures with SANTA!

Fiddle Rascals

ESL ClassFREE beginning English classes

Saturdays December 5 & 19

10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Register at the Reference Desk

or call 972-625-1900 ext. 3

REGISTRATION SUGGESTED

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The Library invites local writers to meet in the Library Conference

RoomTo discuss current projects, seek

suggestions from fellow writers to improve writing skills

Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m.

Writers’ Circle

share insights into getting works published

and

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Home Seller’s Seminar

Wednesday, December 9, 7:00 p.m.

in the Library Conference Room

FREE seminar forthose interested

in selling their home

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Friends of The Colony Public

LibraryLearn about FOTCPL’s efforts in support of

FOTCPL Meeting

Meet the officers of the

Thursday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. Join us at the Library to

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Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, December 16, 7:00 p.m. in the Library Conference Room

to discuss:Stalemate

By Iris Johansen

WHODUNIT? Books Review

(aka The Colony Public Library Mystery Book

Club) will meet

Fiddle Rascals

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Teen Writers’ Group

Join other teen writers in discussing their current

projects and seek suggestions to improve your writing

Thursday, December 17, 6:30 p.m.

Hosted by TCPL Teen Advisory Panel

Meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

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Evening Family Program Thursday, December 17 at 7:00

p.m.S & D Puppetry’s

In the Library Multipurpose Room

“The Nutcracker in a Nutshell Performed by 2

Nuts”

This holiday puppet show is for the whole family!

FOTCPL PRESENTS!

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Library Holiday Closures

Thursday and FridayDecember 24 and 25

Library Closes at 5 p.m.Thursday, December 31

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For more information

Any Library Staff Member

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WOW!!

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Support your library with the purchase of these great items . . .

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OR

“Sail Away With Books” cap$13.00

Recycle Tote Bags $3.00

Personal Earbuds - $2.50

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Rewritable CD’s- $1.00

Fiddle Rascals

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Bridges To the Future

Fiddle Rascals

(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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