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Colleyville Public Library

Parks and Recreation ColleyvillePARD.com 2512 Glade Road 817.503.1180 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Public Library

ColleyvilleLibrary.com 110 Main Street 817.503.1150 Hours: Monday & Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Friday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Senior Center Colleyville.com

2512 Glade Road 817.503.1195 Hours: Tuesday 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. & 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Wednesday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Closed Saturday-Monday

Holiday Closings Memorial Day May 26 Fourth of July July 4 Check class information for specific closure dates.

Table of Contents Summer Events

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Summer Camps - Recreation

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Youth Classes – Recreation

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The Brain Club – Recreation

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Adult Classes – Recreation

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Tennis – Recreation

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Parks and Facilities

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Paws to Read

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Summer Reading Program Rules

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Youth Programs – Library

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Teen Programs – Library

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Adult Programs – Library

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“Rocket” Readers – Library

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Family Programs - Library

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Summer Events

Colleyville Center 5301 Riverwalk Drive Fri., June 27 Food trucks begin serving at 6:00 p.m.

Concert from 8:00-10:00 p.m.

Colleyville’s popular Red, White & Sousa, a musical celebration of America’s Independence Day. The event opens at 6:00 p.m. and the concert, featuring The Vocal Majority, begins at 8:00 p.m.

Lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers are welcome at the family friendly event. The event is free and open to everyone. For more information call 817.503.1150 or visit Colleyville.com.

Paws to Read Summer Reading Program Grand Finale Colleyville Public Library (outside) 110 Main Street Friday, Aug. 1 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Celebrate a phenomenal summer at the outdoor Summer Reading Grand Finale! Enjoy a live deejay, children’s arts and crafts, face-painting, balloons, carnival games, petting zoo, bounce houses, inflatable rides, special guests, and more. Bring a swimsuit and towel for the water slide, and then cool off with refreshments (for a minimal cost). The event is free and open to everyone.

For more information, call 817.503.1154 or email youthlibrarian@colleyville.com.

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Summer Camps Adventure in Art Camp Complete eight amazing landscapes, seascapes, floral, and animal artworks to frame and display. Mediums used will be oils, watercolors, acrylics, oil pastels, and charcoal. Learn fine art with a professional artist. All supplies are furnished. Bring a snack and a roll of paper towels. $60 supply fee due to instructor on first day of class.

Ages: 5-13 Day/Time: Mon.-Thu., 9:00-11:45 a.m.

Dates: June 16-19, July 14-17 Day/Time: Mon.-Thu., 2:00-4:45 p.m.

Dates: Aug. 4-7 Fees: $75 (Supply fee: $60 payable to instructor on first day of class) Location: McPherson Rock House Instructor: Robert Garden School of Art

Summer Mania 2014 The Brain Club is proud to offer Summer Mania 2014—a fun-filled, educationoriented summer camp for boys and girls ages 8-13 years. Kids will enjoy five days (20 hours) of educational activities learning new things while having a blast! Activities include LEGO® Robotics (building and programming robots), Story Master (language arts via building LEGO® models, popular movie characters, and additional reading/writing activities), Digital Art (learn about classic art like Van Gogh, Picasso, and Matisse to modern art from Angry Birds, Despicable Me, and Toy Story movie characters, and create original digital art), LEGO® Motorized Machines (building exciting motorized models using science and engineering concepts), Game Quizzes (puzzles/mind benders, general knowledge and science quizzes). Each camp participant will also receive a free t-shirt, daily snacks, and prizes for superior participation throughout camp activities.

Ages: 8-13 Day/Time: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Dates: June 9-13 Fees: $229 Location: McPherson Rock House Instructor: Amir Kahn

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Game Design Do you like to play video games? Ever wonder how they’re made? This course is perfect for students who are in to gaming and want to create their own interactive gaming experience. The course teaches the basics of video game design. Students will create their own games to share with friends and family.

Ages: 10-17 Day/Time: Mon.-Thu., 9:00 a.m.-Noon Dates: June 30-July 3 Fees: $177 Location: McPherson Rock House Instructor: Youth Tech Inc.

Robotics This class is perfect for students who like to build things and make things move. This course is the perfect mixture of hands-on instruction and basic programming language. If you like challenging yourself to invent new and exciting things on the computer, and in real life, this is the class for you.

Ages: 10-17 Day/Time: Mon.-Thu., 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Dates: June 30-July 3 Fees: $156 Location: McPherson Rock House Instructor: Youth Tech Inc.

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Summer Camps Pullback Car Frenzy Students become mini engineers, challenged to design new vehicles using pieces from supplied cars. They’ll participate in experiments designed to demonstrate science and engineering concepts, and laws such as gravity, potential gravity, and kinetic energy.

Ages: 6-10 Day/Time: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-Noon Ages: 11-13 Day/Time: Mon.-Fri., 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Dates: Aug. 11-15 Fees: $193 Location: McPherson Rock House Instructor: All About Learning

Forensics Lab a la CSI Campers take part in CSI-style forensic examinations in this hands-on look at crime scenes. Identify and collect evidence from fingerprints to tracks to trash! Recreate the scene of a crime using clues and detailed observations. Campers will use science to “connect the dots” and help sniff out the suspects in this hands-on investigation into the science of sleuthing. Make projects each day of camp to take home!

Ages: 6-10 Day/Time: Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-Noon Dates: June 23-27 Fees: $172 Location: McPherson Rock House Instructor: Mad Science

Secret Agent Lab Learn to be a secret agent—like James Bond, MacGyver, or Austin Powers! Do you think you have what it takes to discover “who done it”? If so, this camp is for you! Use secret communications and detective crime science to discover the inner workings of cool chemistry.

Each day we’ll sleuth out the answers to many of life’s mysteries!

Ages: 6-10 Day/Time: Mon.-Fri., 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Dates: June 23-27 Fees: $172 Location: McPherson Rock House Instructor: Mad Science

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Let’s Get Growing Mad Science invites you to play in the garden in this groundbreaking camp.

Dissect soils and seeds, investigate the elements of sun, wind and rain, and then make your own sun visor. Explore living plants and leaves and discover the art of rubbings. See and make some bugs— from ladybugs to creepy crawlers.

Explore the life of a caterpillar. Finally, make a mural of the garden with your fellow campers.

Ages: 3-6 Day/Time: Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-Noon Dates: July 7-11 Fees: $172 Location: McPherson Rock House Instructor: Mad Science

Robot Mania

Rock ’n Rockets

Learn all about the use of robotics in our world and how technology affects our future! Campers will explore sound-sensing robots, line-tracking robots, amphibious robots, and even robots that play soccer. They’ll delve into the science of circuits and sensors and build their very own working robot to take home!

Mad Science invites you to launch your knowledge of rockets in this exciting camp. This is your chance to be a rocket scientist! Explore the science involved in rocket construction as you build and launch your own rocket. Watch an amazing rocket launch as it soars to the sky. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s...everything from the earliest flying machines to the first rocket flights. We’ll be moving at light speed throughout this high velocity week!

Ages: 7-11 Day/Time: Mon.-Fri., 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Dates: July 21-25 Fees: $172 (Supply fee: $25 payable to instructor on first day of class) Location: McPherson Rock House Instructor: Mad Science

Ages: 6-10 Day/Time: Mon.-Fri., 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Dates: Aug. 18-22 Fees: $172 Location: McPherson Rock House Instructor: Mad Science

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Summer Camps

Pre-Engineering using LEGO® Camp Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO®! Build engineerdesigned projects such as boats, bridges, mazes, and motorized cars, and use special pieces to create your own unique design! Explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor.

This is an ideal way to prepare young builders for the challenge of Engineering FUNdamentals.

Ages: 5-7 Day/Time: Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-Noon Dates: July 28-Aug. 1 Fees: $164 Location: McPherson Rock House Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

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Engineering Fundamentals using LEGO® Camp Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO®! Apply real world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineerdesigned projects such as arch bridges, skyscrapers, motorized cars, and the Battletrack! Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. An experienced instructor will challenge new and returning students to take their skills to the next level.

Ages: 8-12 Day/Time: Mon.-Fri., 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Dates: July 28-Aug. 1 Fees: $164 Location: McPherson Rock House Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

BOWMEN SPORTS CAMPS Beginner Golf Camp

Bowmen Sports Day Camp

This is a specialized golf instruction clinic featuring a curriculum designed just for kids. Program includes instruction about driving, chipping, scoring, game play, and etiquette. Our goal is for your player to become more confident with their golf swing and equipment. We also teach golf rules and strategy. Bring your own clubs or use ours.

Join us for an ALL DAY sports OVERLOAD! For the first time, we are offering all our awesome sports camps and clinics in a single week! Dodgeball, basketball, soccer, golf, flag football, capture the flag, and others.

Ages: 6-12 Day/Time: Mon.-Thu., 8:00-11:00 a.m.

Dates: July 21-24 Fees: $97 Location: Sparger Park Instructor: Bowmen Sports

Drop-off as early as 8:30 a.m. and pick-up until 5:00 p.m. Sports clinic instruction begins at 9:00 a.m. and goes until 4:00 p.m. We have many projects and activities to enjoy all day! Bring a snack, water bottle, and a sack lunch!

Ages: 6-11 Day/Time: Mon.-Thu., 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Dates: June 30-July 3, Aug. 11-14 Fees: $110 (Daily drop-in rate is $35/day) Location: Colleyville Elementary School Gym Instructor: Bowmen Sports

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Summer Camps Volleyball Camp A fun opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of volleyball. This camp will ignite and excite participants about the sport of volleyball.

Ages: 8-12 Day/Time: Mon.-Thu., 9:00 a.m.-Noon Dates: July 14-17 Fees: $97 Location: Colleyville Elementary School Gym Instructor: Bowmen Sports

Basketball TECH Camp A super-fun clinic that is more evolved than the typical basketball camp. While it is designed for players of all skills and abilities, this camp pushes further into skill development. Program time focuses on dribbling, passing, shooting, and team play. This is a skills-based program using drills and games for reinforcement.

Part of each class will be used for game scrimmages.

Ages: 6-12 Day/Time: Mon.-Thu., 9:00 a.m.-Noon Dates: June 16-19 Day/Time: Mon.-Thu., 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Dates: July 7-10 Fees: $97 Location: Colleyville Elementary School Gym Instructor: Bowmen Sports

Flag Football TECH Camp Flag football for elementary-aged players. It’s a combination of a QB skills clinic and a traditional flag football program. This clinic teaches players the basics and more about the game of football. Players will memorize plays and routes, and become familiar with football formations and basics. We also allow time at the end of each program for a scrimmage game.

Ages: 6-12 Day/Time: Mon.-Thu., 8:00-11:00 a.m.

Dates: July 7-10 Fees: $97 Location: Sparger Park Instructor: Bowmen Sports

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soccer camps one. Soccer School Camp one. Soccer School Camp sets itself apart from other youth sports education providers because they apply an innovative 10-step curriculum that incorporates SAQ (skills, agility, and quickness), yoga, and Footvolley (a cross between soccer and volleyball), among other tactics, to teach players the necessary skills to excel.

Each player receives a pro jersey, shorts and socks, along with a pro-training ball, and a backpack. In addition, they’ll get professional youth training from top class youth coaches from all over the world. For more information or to register please visit onesoccerschools.com. Group rates are available for 10 or more participants.

Juniors (ages 6-9) Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m.-Noon June 9-13 $209 (Register by April 15) $219 (Register on or after June 1) Pleasant Run Soccer Complex Field Player Premier (ages 10-18) Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

June 9-13 $319 (Register by April 15) $349 (Register on or after June 1) Pleasant Run Soccer Complex Goal Keeper Premier (ages 10-18) Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Fri., 8:00 a.m.-Noon June 9-13 $319 (Register by April 15) $349 (Register on or after June 1) Pleasant Run Soccer Complex Jett Project (ages 3-5) Mon.-Fri. Age 3: 35-minute class Age 4: 45-minute class Age 5: 55-minute class June 9-13 Age 3: $100 (14 players max) Age 4: $100 (16 player max) Age 5: $100 (16 players max) Pleasant Run Soccer Complex

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Summer CAMPS Challenger soccer camps Challenger British Soccer Camp British soccer camps provide players of all ages and abilities with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coaches’ scrimmages, and a daily tournament. We have programs that cater to all ages and abilities. For detailed program descriptions and to register please visit Challengersports.com.

Times/Fees: Ages Session Time 3-4 First Kicks 1 hour 5-6 Mini Soccer 1.5 hours 7-16 Half-Day 3 hours

Fees $96 $117 $151

Days: Mon.-Fri. Dates: June 16-20; July 28-Aug. 1 Location: Pleasant Run Soccer Complex Instructor: Challenger

TetraBrazil TetraBrazil brings the flair and passion of Brazilian soccer to America. TetraBrazil soccer camps provide American players with the opportunity to experience first-hand the kind of soccer training that has made Brazil the most successful soccer nation in the world. The TetraBrazil system of coaching teaches Brazilian techniques, footwork, and moves in a fun, challenging environment. Each TetraBrazil camp features high-quality soccer training from expert Brazilian soccer coaches. For detailed program descriptions and to register, please visit Challengersports.com.

Ages: 7-16 Day/Time: Mon.-Fri., 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Dates: July 21-25 Fees: $162 Location: Pleasant Run Soccer Complex Instructor: Challenger

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UK ELITE SOCCER CAMPS UK Petite Soccer Camps A fun introduction to soccer. Player certificate, ball, and UK Petite t-shirt included.

To register, please visit UKElite.com.

Ages: 3-5 Day/Time: Mon.-Fri., 8:30-10:00 a.m. or 10:15-11:45 a.m.

Dates: June 23-27; July 14-18; Aug. 4-8 Fees: $99 Location: Pleasant Run Soccer Complex Instructor: UK Elite

UK Elite Soccer Camps The perfect combination of fun and learning, this soccer camp promotes learning techniques and skills based on the individual player. Player evaluation, ball, and UK Elite performance t-shirt included. To register, please visit UKElite.com.

Ages: 5-8 Day/Time: Mon.-Fri., 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Dates: June 23-27; July 14-18; Aug. 4-8 Fees: $145 Day/Time: Mon.-Fri., 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Dates: Aug. 4-8 Fees: $99 Location: Pleasant Run Soccer Complex Instructor: UK Elite

UK Elite Soccer Academy and Competitive School Building from our soccer camp curriculum, soccer school prepares individual players with more advanced technical skills and an understanding of group tactics.

Player evaluation, ball, and UK Elite performance t-shirt included. To register, please visit UKElite.com.

Ages: 8-14 Day/Time: Mon.-Fri., 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Dates: June 23-27; July 14-18; Aug. 4-8 Fees: $145 Day/Time: Mon.-Fri., 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Dates: Aug. 4-8 Fees: $99 Location: Pleasant Run Soccer Complex Instructor: UK Elite

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youth classes Jo-Ann’s Little Dancers*

Babysitter Training with CPR*

These classes encourage poise and coordination while teaching the fundamentals of ballet and tap.

Classes will create group interaction skills and support your child’s selfesteem and positive image. Children will also develop rhythm and music appreciation skills.

Garner the information and skills necessary to administer safe, responsible care for children, in the absence of parents or adult guardians.

Bring a sack lunch, snack, and drink.

Ages: 3-5 Day/Time: Mon., 4:30-5:15 p.m.

Dates: June 2-23, July 7-28, Aug. 4-25 Fees: $42 Location: Senior Center Texas Room Instructor: Jo-Ann Ingram

Ages: 11-15 Day/Time: Sat., 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Dates: Aug. 16 Fees: $79 Location: Senior Center Instructor: Grant Williams

Keyboard/Piano* Learn to play keyboard or piano in small group classes appropriate for all levels— beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Students benefit from a group dynamic but still receive individual attention, enabling each student to progress at their own pace. A $7 book fee is due to instructor on the first day of class.

Ages: 5-7 Day/Time: Thu., 4:30-5:00 p.m. or 5:00-5:30 p.m. or 5:30-6:00 p.m. or 6:00-6:30 p.m.

Dates: May 8-29, June 5-26, July 3-24, Aug. 7-28 Fees: $84 (Book fee: $7 payable to instructor on first day of class) Location: Senior Center Instructor: Amir Khan

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Ages: 8 & up Day/Time: Thu., 4:30-5:30 p.m. or 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Dates: May 8-29, June 5-26, July 3-24, Aug. 7-28 Fees: $161 (Book fee: $7 payable to instructor on first day of class) Location: Senior Center Instructor: Amir Khan

THE BRAIN CLUB

Digital Art Creator*

Story Master*

In this interactive course, kids learn to create digital art using iPad technology.

They’ll learn how digital art is used in movies, magazines, comics, video games, and more—and create their own art to take home. Digital art using interactive apps and games will also be explored. A final project will be shared with the class for discussion and appreciation.

Excellent activity-based course to enhance language arts skills in elementary-level children. This course uses a combination of elements to augment a child’s ability in reading, writing, storytelling, and creativity.

The LEGO® Education Story Starter kit, together with software and iPad apps, is used to create and publish original stories. Kids have lots of fun while learning vital language skills.

Ages: 8-13 Day/Time: Thu., 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Dates: May 8-29 Fees: $89 Location: Senior Center Instructor: Amir Khan

Ages: 6-13 Day/Time: Thu., 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Dates: Aug. 7-28 Fees: $89 Location: Senior Center Instructor: Amir Khan

Incredible Robots* Students will learn vital science, technology, engineering, and math skills in this class. Using LEGO® WeDo robotics construction kits and software, students create working robotics models. LEGO® models will be used to explore a series of cross-curricular, theme-based activities. Students will also be exposed to programming principles using LEGO® robotics software. Content is age appropriate for both boys and girls.

Ages: 8-13 Day/Time: Thu., 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Dates: July 3-24 Fees: $89 Location: Senior Center Instructor: Amir Khan

*Denotes regular recreation class held at Senior Center

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Adult Classes Beginning Yoga*

Intermediate Yoga*

Enjoy a supportive class environment while being introduced to the basics of yoga. Physical and mental benefits include increased flexibility, strength, stamina, awareness, concentration, balance, and grace. Most of all yoga is fun and will leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed, and peaceful.

This class offers a flowing practice that appeals to experienced yoga students who are comfortable with yoga postures and sun salutations. This vinyasa flow integrates breath and movement, inner and outer alignment, and strength and flexibility, and will leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed, and peaceful!

ay/Time: Mon., 6:15-7:30 p.m.

D Dates: May 5-26, June 2-23, July 7-28, Aug. 4-25 Fees: $37 Location: Senior Center-Texas Room Instructor: Susan Rainey

ay/Time: Wed., 6:00-7:15 p.m.

D Dates: May 7-28, June 4-25, July 2-23, Aug. 6-27 Fees: $37 Location: Senior Center-Texas Room Instructor: Susan Rainey

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Gentle Stretch Yoga* This class, practiced to soothing music, combines Level 1 poses, breath work, and meditation. It is geared toward students who wish to move at a slower pace, as well as those that desire a more gentle practice between their vigorous activities. Props are used for gentle relaxation and deepening the restorative benefits of the poses.

Day/Time:

Sat., 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Dates: May 3-24, June 7-28, July 5-26, Aug. 2-23 Fees: $30 (Drop-in $13/class) Location: Senior Center-Texas Room Instructor: Lynne Clem

Yoga for Active Adults* Each month, the class begins by learning the basic alignment of selected poses, breath work, and meditation. As the class progresses, new poses are added, creating a flow using these poses and synchronizing them with proper breathing. Each class utilizes warm-up poses to allow deeper stretching and cool-down poses to release the muscles and allow for complete relaxation. No experience necessary. The class is designed to provide options for all levels.

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Tue. & Thu., 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Dates: May 6-29, June 3-26, July 1-24, Aug. 5-28 Fees: $60 (Drop-in $13/class) Location: Senior Center-Texas Room Instructor: Lynne Clem

Restorative, Yin & Yoga Nidra* Restore, gently stretch, and release those tight, tense muscles followed by the most relaxing restorative practice ever, “Yoga Nidra�! Restorative and Yin yoga allows us to linger in passive poses with lots of comfort-enhancing props to facilitate relaxation in body and mind, melting into each pose and allowing stress to release completely, giving the body a place to release, restore, and heal. Followed by Yoga Nidra, a powerful systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. One hour of Yoga Nidra is as restful as four hours of good sleep.

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Sun., 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Dates: June 29 Fees: $25 ($20 if registered by 5 p.m. on 6/27) Location: Senior Center-Texas Room Instructor: Lynne Clem

*Denotes regular recreation class held at Senior Center

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Adult Classes Zumba* Zumba combines fitness and motivational music with combinations of world dance, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective, and fun fitness program. The routines feature a combination of fast and slow rhythms to help tone and sculpt the body. It’s a mixture of movements with easy-tofollow dance steps. No class on May 26. ay/Time: Mon. & Thu., 6:30-7:30 p.m.

D Dates: May 1-29, June 2-30, July 3-31, Aug. 4-28 Fees: $30 (Drop-in $5/class) Location: Senior Center Instructor: Rose Rodriguez

FITCARLYLE Strength, Stretch & Flex* This is a multi-level strength training class that will guide one through a safe workout that promotes bone density, strength, and endurance. Stretches and flexibility exercises combine for a full-body workout. This class is safe for injury or rehab issues. Join for a fun, healthy, energizing, stress-relieving, total body workout. ay/Time: Thu., 11:00-11:45 a.m.

D Dates: May 8-29, June 5-26, July 10-31, Aug. 7-28 Fees: $37 Location: Senior Center Instructor: Carlyle Bourland

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FITCARLYLE Health & Fitness Training* A personal health and fitness trainer is here to help achieve one’s goals and personal best through an efficient, effective personalized fitness program. Contact Carlyle Courland at 817.996.3704 or fitcarlyle@yahoo.com for details or to schedule an appointment. Cancellations must be made no later than one hour prior to a scheduled appointment.

30-minute session: $35; one-hour session: $50; 30-minute semi-private session: $25

Get Fit! Boot Camp A four-week fitness boot camp designed to get you in shape fast by using the “metabolic stacking” technique, which increases endurance, speed, agility, and conditioning. Workouts consist of doing sport performance drills with high intensity intervals of strength and resistance training. For more information or to register, please visit IGetFitBootCamps.com.

Ages: 13 & up ay/Time: Tue., Thu., 7:00-8:00 p.m.

D and Sat., 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Dates: May 13-June 8; June 10-July 6; July 15-Aug. 10; Aug. 12-Sep. 7 Fees: $69 Location: City Park (5205 Bransford Rd.) Instructor: Jeremy Wickwire

*Denotes regular recreation class held at Senior Center

Ballroom Dance* Learn different ballroom dances that will let you to dance at that upcoming wedding, office party, or beginner ballroom competition, while providing hours of enjoyment.

Day/Time:

Tue., 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Dates: May 6-27, June 3-24, July 8-29, Aug. 5-26 Fees: $40 Location: Senior Center Instructor: Barry Gazaway

Dog Conformation If you’re preparing your dog to “show,” this class is a must! For details, call 817.589.0763.

Beginning Digital Photography* Transform your memories into beautiful photos to cherish for a lifetime. Rob, a professional photographer for more than 25 years, will help you discover all that your camera is capable of and how to get that “perfect” picture. His teaching style is to “make the complex seem simple.”

He has been teaching photography since “film days.” You will participate in shooting assignments, as well as get critiques on your work. Bring your camera and let’s get snapping!

Day/Time: Mon., 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Dates: June 2-23, Aug. 4-25 Fees: $90 Location: Senior Center Instructor: Rob Robinson

Day/Time: Every Wed., 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Dates: May 7–Aug. 27 Fees: $5 per week, per dog Location: Grapevine High School Student Parking Lot Instructors: Betsy Watkins and Rudy Ayala

Intermediate Digital Photography* If you are serious about photography, take it to the next level! This course is for owners of cameras with interchangeable lenses and manual controls, as opposed to a “point and shoot” camera. Learn how to operate your camera to get the best pictures possible and the images you want. One class will be spent on software, explaining how to import images into the computer, edit, organize, and email them.

At least one class will be an excursion to learn new techniques. Rob’s teaching style is “to make the complex seem simple.”

Check out some of Rob’s work on his website at ImageMakerStudiox3.com.

Day/Time: Mon., 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Dates: July 7-28 Fees: $90 Location: Senior Center Instructor: Rob Robinson

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tennis • All Colleyville tennis activities take place at City Park, located at

5205 Bransford Road.

• Players seeking private lessons or team drills should contact Tennis Director Kelly Langdon, USPTA, at 817.233.5793 or head professional, Austin Wynne, USPTA, at 214.668.1619 or at TNT.Tennis@verizon.net.

• Classes must have a minimum of four participants for the class to be held.

• Any classes cancelled due to inclement weather will be made up, rescheduled, or pro-rated on the next session. (No refunds due to bad weather.)

Camp classes will be made up on Fridays.

• Students should bring water, a racket, and wear sunscreen.

• To register, call the Colleyville Parks and Recreation Dept. at 817.503.1180.

Tennis Camp Sessions:

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Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8

June 9-12 June 16-19 June 23-26 July 7-10 July 14-17 July 21-24 July 28-31 Aug. 4-7

Tiny Tots (Quick Start) Class will give a basic introduction to tennis while improving coordination.

Ages: 4-6 8:45-9:30 a.m. $43 per session

Adult Advanced/Beginner/ Intermediate Clinic Class is designed for players who have had prior instruction in the beginner class. Technique will be stressed and tactics will be introduced.

Jr. Beginner Tennis (Elementary) Class will cover the technique of all the strokes in a fun easy-to-learn manner.

Session A June 9-July 7 Session B July 14-Aug. 4 Mon., 7:00-8:30 p.m. $79 per session

Ages 7-10 9:30-11:00 a.m. $79 per session

Adult Drop-in Drills Men’s 4.0 and Below Call 214.668.1619 to register.

Jr. Beginner Tennis (Middle School) Class will cover the technique of all the strokes in a fun easy-to-learn manner.

Wed., 7:00-8:30 p.m. $15 per drill

Ages: 11-14 9:30–11:00 a.m. $79 per session Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Tennis Camp Designed for players with prior instruction in the beginner class. (ZAT, Mid-Cities, team tennis players, or those wanting to start these events).

Ages: 15 & under 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $79 per session EVENING CLASSES/CLINICS Adult Beginner Tennis Clinic Class is designed for players with little or no experience. All basic stroke techniques will be taught.

Session A June 9-July 7 Session B July 14-Aug. 4 Mon., 7:00-8:30 p.m. $79 per session

Jr. Beginner Tennis (Elementary) Class will cover the technique for all the strokes in a fun, easy-to-learn manner.

Session A June 9-July 7 Session B July 14-Aug. 4 Ages: 7-10 Mon., 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Fees: $79 per session Jr. Beginner Tennis (Middle School) Class will cover the technique of all the strokes in a fun, easy-to-learn manner.

Session A June 9-July 7 Session B July 14-Aug. 4 Ages: 11-14 Mon., 5:30-7:00 p.m. $79 per session Jr. Advanced Beginner/ Intermediate Tennis Designed for players who have had prior instruction in the beginner class (ZAT, Mid-Cities, team tennis players, or those wanting to start these events) Session A June 10-July 8 Session B July 15-Aug. 5 Ages: 15 and under Tues., 5:00-6:30 p.m. $79 per session

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Parks & Facilities

Picnic Pavilion Rentals

Rentals include picnic tables for exclusive use through the rental process. Pavilions that are available for rent are City Park, Colleyville Nature Center, Kimzey Park, McPherson Park, and Sparger Park. Colleyville Nature Center is the only pavilion with a grill.

Reservations may be made through the Parks and Recreation office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. For more information or to check availability visit ColleyvillePARD.com or call 817.503.1180.

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Pavilion Prices:

Colleyville residents - $20 per hour Non-residents - $30 per hour

McPherson-Red Pavilion: (Seats up to 100 people) Colleyville residents - $40 per hour Non-residents - $60 per hour

Wedding Rentals:

Rent any park for $100.

Call 817.503.1180 for details.

Park Hours: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. (except Colleyville Nature Center)

1. Parks and Recreation Office Colleyville Senior Center 2512 Glade Road

8. L.D. Lockett Park

• 817.503.1180 • Class and facility registration

2. Bransford Park

9. McPherson Park and Rock House

405 Shelton Drive (2 Acres) • Bransford historic marker • Historic caboose • Historic Webb House • Open-play space

3. City Park and Kidsville playground

5205 Bransford Road (40 Acres) • Amphitheater • Two basketball courts • Concessions/restrooms • Covered pavilion • Horseshoe pits • Multi-use trail (1 mile) • Picnic tables • Tree house playground • Pond • Two sand volleyball courts • Six lighted tennis courts • Lighted youth baseball/softball fields

4. Colleyville Nature Center 100 Mill Wood Drive (46 Acres) • Amphitheater • Covered pavilion • Fishing pier • Grill • Multi-Use trail (3-1/2 miles) • Playground • Nine ponds • Open 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset

5. Colleyville Senior Center

2512 Glade Road • 817.503.1195 • Multi-use trail (1/2 mile) • WWII memorial • Practice backstop

6. Cotton Belt Trail • Multi-use trail (2-8/10 miles in Colleyville, connects to trails in Hurst and Grapevine)

7. Kimzey Park Melanie at Atlanta (20 Acres) • Basketball court • Covered pavilion • Fishing pier • Multi-use trail (1/4 mile) • Open-play space • Playground • Pond • Practice backstop

315 L.D. Lockett Road (4-1/2 Acres) • Horseshoe pit • Open-play space • Picnic tables 240 West McDonwell School Road (27 Acres) • Basketball court • Covered pavilion • Group pavilion (seats 100 people) • Historic dairy barn • Historic log barn • Multi-use trail (1-1/4 miles) • Open-play space • Picnic tables • Pond • Practice backstop • Restrooms • Sand volleyball court • Wind sculptures • Splashpad

10. Pleasant Run Soccer Complex and Park

6501 Pleasant Run Road (33 Acres) • Concession/restrooms • Multi-use trail (1 mile) • Picnic tables • Soccer game fields • Soccer practice fields

11. Reagan Park

709 L.D. Lockett Road (5 Acres) • Batting cages • Practice baseball field • Practice softball field

12. Sparger Park

4301 Bedford Road (8 Acres) • Covered pavilion • Multi-use trail (1/3 mile) • Open-play space • Picnic tables • Playground • POW memorial • Restrooms

13. Woodbriar Park

301 West Greenbriar Drive (2 Acres) • Covered pavilion • Multi-use trail (1/10 mile) • Playground

• Sand volleyball court

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Colleyville public library Summer 2014 Paws to Read Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party Public Library Thu., June 5, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Follow the paw tracks to the official kick-off party for the “Paws to Read!”

Summer Reading Program. Rocket the Reading Dog will lead the way to open Rocket’s Boutique “Barkery” prize room, where kids 12 and under can register to earn prizes for the books they read and listen to this summer. For those who have already registered, this is the first day to claim a prize. The evening will feature photos with Rocket, the Paws to Read mascot, and children’s crafts and activities. No registration required. For details, call 817.503.1154.

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Summer Reading Rules Who may enter?

The Summer Reading Program is open to children, teens, and adults. Those ages 12 and under are considered to be in the children’s category; teens are ages 13-18; adults are 19 and older.

How does it work?

Beginning Mon., June 2, everyone can earn rewards by tracking the number of books they read or the number of minutes they read.

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Register June 2-July 25 to receive your reading log All materials must be checked out from the Colleyville Public Library Books must be kept at least one night Keep all reading receipts and attach them to the reading logs provided

How do I count my reading?

Reading can be counted by book titles or by time.

• Title log (8 books) • Time log (5 hours = 300 minutes)

What kind of reading counts for children?

Reading a book or e-book, listening to a story or an audiobook, or attending a library Story Time.

What kind of reading counts for teens and adults?

Read or listen to a book, e-book, audiobook, or attend a teen or adult program(s).

What are the prizes for children, teens, and adults?

For children, the first prize is a summer reading t-shirt and goodie bag, plus an entry form for the grand prize drawing. Subsequent reading rewards are a prize from Rocket’s Boutique Barkery prize room, plus an additional entry form for the grand prize drawing.

For teens and adults, complete a prize entry form for each book or program.

Weekly drawings will be held in the teen and adult categories. Participants that have entered five forms will receive a t-shirt and be eligible for the grand prize drawing.

June 5 is the first day to claim a prize.

All prizes must be claimed no later than July 26.

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Summer Reading Youth Programs Registration opens for Story Times & Chess Club Enjoy stories, crafts, and fun activities at the library during Story Time. Registration is open to all library cardholders. Space is limited, so register early. Preference will be given to Colleyville residents; non-residents will be notified if a spot is available.

Story Times are available for newborns through grade 5 and last for seven weeks.

Chess Club is open to ages 8-15.

Ages: Newborn-Grade 5 Day/Time: Mon., 10:00 a.m.

Date: June 2 – registration opens

Location: Public Library, 2nd Floor

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com Registration: Available in-person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com Registration opens Monday, June 2 at 10:00 a.m. and can be done either inperson or online. Go to ColleyvilleLibrary.com. Under SEARCH THE LIBRARY, select the “Calendar” link. Find the class that you want to register for and select the “Register” button. Caregivers must complete one registration form per child. **PLEASE NOTE**: Submission of a Story Time registration form DOES NOT guarantee the child a spot in the class. Registration requests will be processed as quickly as possible in the order they are received. A staff member will call or email all Story Time registrants to confirm whether there is a spot available in the class. The Colleyville Public Library makes an effort to include as many children as possible in Story Time, as safety, staffing, and budget guidelines allow.

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Tiny Treasures Tiny Treasures Lapsit Story Time includes board books, rhymes, tickle games, singing, finger plays, and more! Caregiver attendance is required.

Ages: 0-17 months Day/Time: Thu. - Pre-walkers 10:15-10:35 a.m.

OR Walkers 11:00–11:20 a.m.

Date: June 12–July 24

Location: Public Library, 2nd Floor Story Time Room Registration: REQUIRED. Opens June 2, and can be done in-person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Toddler Tales Story Time Toddler Tales celebrates terrific toddlers with puppets, great stories, songs, rhymes, and fun activities! Caregiver attendance is required.

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18-36 months Tue., 10:15–10:45 a.m. OR Tue., 11:15–11:45 a.m.

June 10–July 22 Wed., 10:15–10:45 a.m.

June 11-July 23 Public Library, 2nd Floor Story Time Room REQUIRED. Opens June 2, and can be done in-person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Especially for 3’s Story Time Especially for 3’s includes great stories, finger plays and action rhymes, special activities, sing-a-longs, and fun crafts just for 3’s! Caregiver attendance is required.

Age: 3 Day/Time: Mon., 10:15–11:00 a.m.

Date: June 9–July 21

Location: Public Library, 2nd Floor Story Time Room Registration: REQUIRED. Opens June 2, and can be done in-person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

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Summer Reading Youth Programs Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time includes great stories, finger plays and action rhymes, special activities, sing-a-longs, and fun crafts!

Ages: 4 & 5 Day/Time: Mon., 10:15–11:15 a.m. OR Tue., 10:15–11:15 a.m.

Date: June 9–July 21 OR June 10–July 22

Location: Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration: REQUIRED. Opens June 2, and can be done in-person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Snacks & Stories Story Time This library time for grades K-2 features fun stories, active songs, awesome crafts, and a yummy snack!

Ages: Grades K-2 Day/Time: Mon., 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Date: June 9-July 21

Location: Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration: REQUIRED. Opens June 2, and can be done in-person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Adventure Kidz Captivating tales, tasty snacks, and book-based games and art projects are part of this club for upper elementary students.

Ages: Grades 3-5 Day/Time: Mon., 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Date: June 9-July 21

Location: Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration: REQUIRED. Opens June 2, and can be done in-person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

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Chess Club

From beginner to expert, chess players of all levels are welcome. No previous knowledge of chess is required.

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8–15 years Wed., 2:00–3:30 p.m.

June 11–July 23 Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room REQUIRED. Opens June 2, and can be done in-person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Cindy Appleby at 817.503.1165 or cappleby@colleyville.com

Bounce Time

This unstructured library time features a play area and music for our youngest patrons and their caregivers. Caregiver attendance is required.

Ages: 0–3 Day/Time: Fri., 10:15–11:30 a.m.

Date: June 13-July 25

Location: Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration: NOT REQUIRED

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Build-o-Mania

Fun free-play with assorted building sets, 15,000 LEGO® pieces or jumbo puzzles are offered week to week. Duplos® are available for younger children.

Ages: 3+ Day/Time: Wed., 2:00–3:30 p.m.

Date: June 11–July 23

Location: Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration: NOT REQUIRED

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

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Summer Reading Teen Programs Teen Advisory Board (TAB) The library needs your ideas and input to make the library a better place for teens. TAB members play an integral part in developing and implementing teen services. Members may receive credit for volunteer hours.

Ages: 13-18 Day/Time: Next to the last Tuesday of the month, 5:00–6:00 p.m.

Dates: June 17, July 22, Aug. 19

Location: Library 2nd floor, Meeting Room A Registration: REQUIRED.

Contact: Jennifer Britton at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Yoga for Teens Powerhouse Yoga Studio is partnering with the Colleyville Public Library in an effort to bring yoga to teens. Certified yoga instructor, Heidi McGall, will be teaching an hour-long Hatha (gentle) yoga class. Increase your flexibility by linking breath with different poses. Please bring a yoga mat!

Ages: 11-18 Day/Time: Tue., 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Dates: June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29

Location: Library 2nd floor, Meeting Room A Registration: NOT REQUIRED

Contact: Jennifer Britton at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Game Day Let the games begin! Come and bring your friends to a friendly challenge of gaming war. Refreshments and some games will be provided.

Ages: 11-18 Day/Time: Fri., 2:00–4:30 p.m.

Dates: June 13, July 11, July 25

Location: Colleyville Public Library, Teen Room Registration: NOT REQUIRED

Contact: Jennifer Britton at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

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Zentangle What is Zentangle, you ask? Zentangle is all about drawing patterns. Come to a Zentangle class to learn about Zentangle and practice patterns. The pattern is a repetitive form of art. Join us while we chat and draw!

Ages: 11-18 Day/Time: Tue., 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Dates: June 10, July 8

Location: Colleyville Public Library, Teen Room Registration: NOT REQUIRED

Contact: Jennifer Britton at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Nail Art The Colleyville Public Library is collaborating with Nail Lab to bring teens a new form of nail art! Learn different designs and skills from a trained professional for fabulous looking nails.

Ages: 11-18 Day/Time: Tue., 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Date: July 22

Location: Library 2nd floor, Meeting Room B Registration: REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED

Contact: Jennifer Britton at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

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Summer Reading ADULT Programs Books ‘n’ Brunch Book Club Books ‘n’ Brunch is an informal book discussion focusing on new and classic fiction titles. Snacks and a limited number of books are provided.

Ages: 18 & up Day/Time: 2nd Thursday of the month, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Dates: June 12, July 10, Aug. 14

Location: Library 2nd floor, Meeting Room Registration: NOT REQUIRED.

Contact: Erica Gill at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Colleyville Sewing Circle Bring your latest needlework project to work on with fellow “stitchers.”

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14 & up 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

June 10, July 8, Aug. 12 Library 2nd floor, Meeting Room NOT REQUIRED. Cindy Appleby at 817.503.1165 or cappleby@colleyville.com

Late Edition Book Club The library offers an evening book club for working adults and night owls.

Ages: 18 & up Day/Time: 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:00–8:00 p.m.

Dates: June 19, July 17, Aug. 21

Location: Library 2nd floor, Meeting Room Registration: NOT REQUIRED.

Contact: Erica Gill at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

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Reel Talk Film Discussion Group Come to the library to discuss movies and documentaries. All opinions welcome. Snacks are provided.

Ages: 18 & up Day/Time: 4th Thursday of every other month, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Date: July 24

Location: Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room Registration: NOT REQUIRED

Contact: Erica Gill at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Keeping it Real Nonfiction Book Club Share your thirst for knowledge with others while discussing nonfiction books.

Snacks are provided.

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18 & up 4th Thursday of every other month, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

June 26, Aug. 28 Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room NOT REQUIRED Cindy Appleby at 817.503.1165 or cappleby@colleyville.com

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Summer Reading “Rocket” Readers Reading is vital for children to succeed in school and in life, but many of them struggle with reading. They often feel self-conscious and hate to read aloud in class. What better listener than a friendly, non-judgmental dog from the Heart of Texas Therapy Dog program? These programs are growing in libraries across the country and researchers report a rise in reading levels among participating children. Independent readers (grades 1-5) can bring a favorite book from home or choose one from the library, and read it to a furry friend while here at the library! “Rocket” Readers is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Grades: 1-5 Day/Time: Sat., 10:30 a.m.-Noon

Date: June 14 and July 12

Location: Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

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Summer Reading family Programs Summer at the library means informative and entertaining programs for the whole family. Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon the library presents fun, educational events for audiences aged three to 103. All programs are free unless otherwise specified. No registration required.

Day/Time: Tue. & Thu., 2:00 p.m.

Dates: June 10-July 24 Visit ColleyvilleLibrary.com for a full schedule of our family programs.

Cody Fisher By popular demand, Cody Fisher returns to Colleyville with his exciting, unique blend of magic, illusion, and humor. For more information, visit CodyFisher.com.

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3 & up Tue., 2:00–3:00 p.m.

June 10 Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Monkey Mania It’s time to swing into the library to get a free photo with Miki, the performing monkey; receive a monkey balloon, sample monkey-approved treats, and even look like a monkey via face-paint! Miki, the performing Capuchin monkey, entertains primates of all ages with a show that includes playing the bongo drums, cleaning his room, and trying on silly hats because he doesn’t know what he wants to be when he grows up.

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3 & up Thu., 2:00–3:00 p.m.

June 12 Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

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Summer Reading family Programs Mad Science ”Mad Science” is designed to amaze and entertain young audiences with a demonstration of some of the more exciting aspects of science, foggy storms conjured with dry ice, floating “Mad Science” hovercraft, magic mud, and super bouncy ball experiments are performed by dynamic mad scientists in an impressive sequence. For more information, visit MadScience.org.

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3 & up Tue., 2:00–3:00 p.m.

June 17 Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Critterman This program introduces the audience to amazing Mexican, South and Central American, Asian, and African rainforest animals, also known as the rototillers, seed dispersers, and pest controllers of the rainforests. Every animal has its job! Discover how forest dwellers are perfectly adapted to a life in, around, and under the canopy. For more information, visit Animaled.com.

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3 & up Thu., 2:00–3:00 p.m.

June 19 Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Meow Mixer The library says “Hello” to all kitty lovers for an hour of feline fun, games and crafts. Attendees are welcome to come dressed as a favorite cat, add decorative whiskers at the face-painting station, pamper their paws, nibble on posh treats, and leave feeling purr-fectly pampered.

Ages: 3 & up Day/Time: Tue., 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Date: June 24

Location: Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

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Kent Cummins, Bungling Juggler As an award-winning entertainer, Kent combines juggling, comedy, and audience participation to create intentional entertainment for large and small groups of children and adults. For more information, visit KentCummins.com.

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3 & up Thu., 2:00–3:00 p.m.

June 26 Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Top Dog Multi-sport dog trainer, competitor, and owner of Top Dog Obedience Training School in Garland, Texas, Pam Martin and her high-flying, energetic pack have been featured on Animal Planet’s Pet Star, and America’s Got Talent (Season 4). Pam has trained her dogs to the top levels of canine freestyle dancing; they can be seen grooving to the beat while entertaining huge crowds in countries as far away as Brazil and Japan, introducing new dog sports to many in those areas. For more information, visit TopDogDallas.com.

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3 & up Tue., 2:00–3:00 p.m.

July 1 Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Jungle Jim Jungle Jim’s programs have been successfully educating audiences in Texas for the past 11 years through an extraordinary, stimulating exhibit of assorted live animals along with a large display of preserved specimens. Jungle Jim is a current record holder in the Guinness World Record Book with the largest millipede on record! For more information, visit JungleJimWild.com.

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3 & up Thu., 2:00–3:00 p.m.

July 3 Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

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Summer Reading family Programs Puppy Paw-ty Rocket the Reading Dog wants everyone to have a howling great time at his puppy paw-ty! Guests are invited to fetch their favorite stuffed pet, unleash their creativity at the crafts tables, roll over to the play area for active games, and then stay for refreshments and prizes.

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3 & up Tue., 2:00–3:00 p.m.

July 8 Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Puppy Picnic Miss Maria and her cute cast of puppy puppets return with songs and entertainment geared especially toward the library’s younger patrons.

Youngsters are invited to bring their best-loved stuffed ones to this preschool picnic where they will enjoy camping out, portable picnic-style goodies, and amusing tales.

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5 & under Wed., 11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

July 9 Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Snake Encounters For those who love snakes and those who avoid them at all costs, this hilarious, educational show is a treat for all ages! Led by ‘herpetological humorist’ Daryl Sprout, an experienced comedian, speaker and magician, this show has an amazing capacity for combining humor with some slithery snakes to break down barriers and overcome fears. For more information, visit SnakeEncounters.com.

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3 & up Thu., 2:00–3:00 p.m.

July 10 Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Dinosaur George Using an enthusiastic and often humorous approach, Dinosaur George is a selftaught paleontologist who has performed live for more than two million people and lectured in over 2,800 museums about the amazing creatures that once ruled our planet. Over 55 exhibit pieces, including skulls of predatory dinosaurs in Texas, will be on display, as well as other indigenous prehistoric creatures.

For more information, visit DinosaurGeorge.com.

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3 & up Tue., 2:00–3:00 p.m.

July 15 Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

The Ocean Adventure Undersea explorers, Wayne and Karen Brown, take the audience on a thrilling Australian adventure in search of great white sharks via a fast-paced, multimedia program that combines actual specimens, life-sized inflatable animals, creative dramatics, audience participation, and breathtaking underwater photography. From discovering how teeth are replenished in the gigantic jaws of a 20-footer to understanding the place sharks hold in the marine ecosystem and food chain, ”The Australia Great White Shark Expedition” sorts fact from fiction and culminates in a dive with a 15-foot, 3000-lb. great white shark. For more information, visit TheOceanAdventure.com.

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3 & up Thu., 2:00–3:00 p.m.

July 17 Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

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Summer Reading family Programs Lasermania Each year, Prismatic Magic takes its one-of-a-kind educational, inspirational laser programs to more than a half million children and adults nationwide. With its combination of captivating performers, high-tech lasers, and upbeat toetapping music, Lasermania is pure laser fun that merges science, technology, and art. For more information, visit Class-Act.com/prismaticmagic.

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3 & up Tue., 2:00–3:00 p.m.

July 22 Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Dennis Lee, Ventriloquist For more than 35 years, award-winning ventriloquist, author, musician, and storyteller Dennis Lee has used humor to reach people of all ages with messages that bring laughter, learning, and love. In his new show, “Army of One,” Dennis Lee’s zany cast of ventriloquist characters bring the 10 pillars of great character to life. For more information, visit DennisLeeProductions.com.

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3 & up Thu., 2:00–3:00 p.m.

July 24 Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Paws to Read Summer Reading Program Grand Finale Celebrate a phenomenal summer at the outdoor Summer Reading Grand Finale! Enjoy a live deejay, children’s arts and crafts, face-painting, balloons, carnival games, petting zoo, bounce houses, inflatable rides, special guests, and more. Bring a swimsuit and towel for the water slide, and then cool off with refreshments (for a minimal cost). The event is free.

Ages: All ages Day/Time: Fri., 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Date: Aug. 1

Location: Outside in front of library

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Family Movie Watch a movie on the big screen at the library! Free popcorn and drinks will be provided. All movies are family friendly, with a G or PG rating. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times.

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3 & up Fri., 2:00–4:00 p.m.

June 13-July 25, no program July 4 Library 2nd Floor, Meeting Room 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

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Inclement Weather Procedures For the safety of our patrons, Colleyville library or recreation classes and programs may be cancelled or delayed in the event of bad or dangerous weather. Watch for announcements on local media channels about city or GCISD closings or delays, and on the city website at Colleyville.com.

Photo Use Colleyville Parks and Recreation and the Colleyville Public Library reserve the right to photograph and/or videotape participants in its programs and/or at its facilities.

The photos and/or videos are for the city of Colleyville’s use and may be used in publications, flyers, brochures, videos, advertisements, promotional uses, and on Colleyville.com.

Support Your Parks: Colleyville Parks and Recreation offers opportunities for groups and individuals to share their talents and time volunteering. For information, visit ColleyvillePARD.com.

Youth Associations Colleyville Baseball Association ColleyvilleBaseball.com 817.416.BALL (2255)

Colleyville Soccer Association ColleyvilleSoccer.net 817.251.8586

Colleyville Girls Softball Association ColleyvilleSoftball.com 817.595.6599

Grapevine-Colleyville Youth Football & Cheerleading Association GCYFA.org GCYFA@sbcglobal.net

Colleyville Lacrosse Association ColleyvilleLacrosse.com Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Suzanne Hughes Leti Carson Charles Bethards David Hays Carel Tornes Ajit Purandare Michelle McGarry Hillary Schwanbeck

Colleyville Public Library Board Kay Newton Victoria Kennedy-Ziegler Thad Bolline Jerome Davis Billie Tuttle Vernon Noronha Charna Gray Sue Anne Martinez Nancy Andrews Cecilia Monacelli ex officio