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Mark Your Calendar!

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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Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7

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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

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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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WOW!!

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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

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The Colony Public Library

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