Youth Programs

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR STORY TIMES AND PROGRAMS

Enjoy stories, crafts and fun activities at the library during story time. Registration is open to all library card holders. 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 and programs are available for newborns through grade 5 and last for twelve weeks.

Ages: Newborns-15 years Day/Time: Mon., 10:00 a.m. Dates: Jan. 10 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Chess Club is open to ages 8-15.

Registration: Available in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Registration opens Monday, January 10th at 10:00 a.m. and can be done either in person or online. Each program runs for twelve (12) weeks. Please plan to attend most classes, in order to ensure maximum benefit for both your child and the class community. To register online, go to ColleyvilleLibrary.com. Click on PROGRAMS & EVENTS and then click the CALENDAR link. Find the class that you want to register for then click on the REGISTER button. Caregivers

must fill out 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 program activities that our safety and staffing guidelines allow.

TINY TREASURES STORY TIME

Tiny Treasures includes board books, rhymes, tickle games, singing, finger plays and more! Caregiver participation is required.

Ages: 0-17 months Day/Time: Thu., 10:30-11:00 a.m. Dates: Jan. 20-Apr. 7 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Story Time Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 10 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

LITTLE TWEETS STORY TIME

Little Tweets celebrates terrific toddlers with a short story, songs, rhymes, music, movement and fun activities! Caregiver attendance is required.

Ages: 18-35 months Day/Time: Tue., 10:30–11:00 a.m. Dates: Jan. 18-Apr. 5

OR

Ages: 18-35 months Day/Time: Wed., 10:30–11:00 a.m. Dates: Jan. 19-Apr. 6

Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Story Time Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 10 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com. Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

YOUTH PROGRAMS

TIME WITH TOTS

Time with Tots is a fun, family story time for 3-year-olds, featuring five early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing. Parents are encouraged to sing, dance and play along!

Ages: 3 years Day/Time: Mon., 10:30–11:00 a.m. Dates: Jan. 24-Apr. 4 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 10 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com. Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

PRESCHOOL PALS

If your child enjoys great stories, special activities, sing-a-longs, and fun crafts then this is just the class!

Ages: 4-5 years Day/Time: Mon., 10:30–11:00 a.m. Dates: Jan. 24-Apr. 4

Ages: 4-5 years Day/Time: Wed., 10:30-11:00 a.m. Dates: Jan. 19-Apr. 6

Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 10 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com. Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

EXPLORATORIUM

Exploratorium features fun science experiments, awesome hands-on activities, art projects, literature and more for early elementary students. Regular attendance is recommended for the entire semester.

Ages: Grades K-2, Must be 5 years old by September 7th, 2021 Day/Time: Thu., 4:00–5:00 p.m. Dates: Jan. 20-Apr. 7 Location: Colleyville Public Library, Colleyville Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 10 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com. Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

HOMESCHOOL LIBR@TORY

Homeschoolers unite! Science, literature and art combine in a hands-on group learning experience for school-aged children. Regular attendance is recommended for the entire semester.

Ages: 5-11 years old. Must be 5 by September 7th, 2021 Day/Time: Tue., 1:00-2:00 p.m. Dates: Jan. 18-Apr. 5 Location: Colleyville Public Library, Colleyville Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 10 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com. Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

CHESS CLUB

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

Ages: 8–15 years Day/Time: Tue., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Dates: Jan. 18-Apr. 5 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required. YES. Opens Jan. 10 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com. Contact: 817.503.1165 or jpawlowski@colleyville.com

YOUTH PROGRAMS

BOUNCE TIME

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

Ages: 0–3 years Day/Time: Fri., 10:30–11:30 a.m. Dates: Jan. 21–Apr. 8 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: NO. Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

LEGOMANIA

It’s fun free-play with 15,000 Lego pieces. Duplos and giant blocks are available for younger children.

Ages: 3+ years Day/Time: Tue., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Dates: Jan. 18–Apr. 5 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Registration Required: YES. Opens Jan. 10 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com. Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

“ROCKET” READERS

Reading is vital for children to succeed in school and in life, but many of them struggle with reading. What better listener than a friendly, non-judgmental dog from the Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs 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!

Grades: 1-5 Day/Time: 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Dates: Jan. 8, Feb. 12, Mar. 12, Apr. 9, May 14 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Registration: YES. Opens Jan. 10 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com. Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com