Youth Programs

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING

In-person story times make their return this summer with a virtual class option! Either way, enjoy stories, crafts, and fun activities during the library’s story times. Registration is open to all library card holders. Programs are available for newborns through grade 5 and last for seven weeks. Space is limited so register early: one class per child. Preference will be given to Colleyville residents and children

Ages: Newborn-11 years Day/Time: Mon., 10:00 a.m. Dates: May 24 Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com Registration: Available online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com or in person.

Registration opens Monday, May 24th, at 10:00 a.m. To register, go to ColleyvilleLibrary.com. Under PROGRAMS & EVENTS, click on the CALENDAR link. Find the class that you want to register for then click on the REGISTER button.

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

Public Library makes an effort to include as many children as possible in story time activities that our safety and staffing guidelines allow.

Attendance policy: If an enrolled child misses more than 2 classes without prior notice, their spot will be filled from the waitlist.

TINY TWINKLES STORY TIME

Tiny Twinkles includes board books,

music and movement! Caregiver participation is required.

Ages: 0-17 months Day/Time: Thu., 10:30-10:50 a.m. Dates: June 10-July 22 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens May 24 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com or in person. Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

LITTLE TWEETS

This program celebrates 18-35 month olds with a short story, songs, rhymes, music, movement and a fun activity to continue at home each week. Caregiver participation is required.

Ages: 18-35 months Day/Time: Tue., 10:30–11:00 a.m. or 11:15-11:45 a.m. (If both classes

combined into one class at 10:30 a.m.) Dates: June 8-July 20 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens May 24 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com or in person. Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

THREE-TASTIC!

The Three-Tastic class will nurture growing minds and busy bodies with

and a cool take and make craft. Caregiver attendance is encouraged.

Ages: 3 years old Day/Time: Wed., 10:30-11:00 a.m. or 11:15-11:45 a.m. (If both classes do

into one class at 10:30 a.m.) Dates: June 9-July 21 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens May 24th and can be done online at Colleyvillelibrary.com or in person. Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

YOUTH PROGRAMS

PRESCHOOL PALS

Needing a break from the heat? If so, this is the class for you! We will celebrate the joys of summer each week by reading short stories, singing songs and incorporating movement, letter and number recognition and a simple craft to make at home.

Ages: 4-5 years Day/Time: Mon., 10:30–11:00 a.m. or 11:15-11:45 a.m. (If both classes

combined into one class at 10:30 a.m.) Dates: June 7-July 19 NO CLASS JULY 5 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens May 24 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com or in person. Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

VIRTUAL FAMILY STORY TIME

Enjoy story time virtually with this fun, all-ages class! Virtual Family Story time will include stories,

a little bit of yoga. Families are encouraged to participate together.

Ages: 0-5 years old Day/Time: Thu., 11:15-11:45 a.m. Dates: June 10-July 22 Location: Virtual through Webex Registration Required: YES, opens May 24th and can be done online at Colleyvillelibrary.com or in person. Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

EXPLORATORIUM

This class is S.T.E.A.M.-based fun! Exciting experiments, challenging activities and a pinch of the arts are woven together to provide a fun-

early elementary students. Let the exploration begin!

Ages: Grades K-2, Must be 5 years old by May 24 Day/Time: Tue., 1:00–2:00 p.m. Dates: June 8-July 20 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens May 24 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com or in person Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

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Day/Time: Thu., 4:00–5:00 p.m. Dates: June 10-July 22 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens May 24 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com or in person. Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

COLLEYWOOD KIDS

Lights! Camera! Cellphones! Colleywood Kids will explore the wonder of storytelling through stop motion movie creation. Each student will require use of a cell phone with a camera and Stop Motion Studio app download. The class will conclude with a presentation of student-produced work.

Ages: 3-5 grade Day/Time: Mon., 1:30-2:30 p.m. Dates: June 14-July 19 NO CLASS JULY 5 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens May 24 and can be done online at -ColleyvilleLibrary.com or in person. Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

YOUTH PROGRAMS

“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: June 12, July 10 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Registration Required: YES. Opens the week before each event and can be done online at Colleyvillelibrary.com. A parental permission form is required for each reader and must be completed in person on the day of the program.

Registration Dates:

Week of May 31–June 11, for June 12 Week of June 28 – July 9, for July 10 Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

JULY 4th PARTY KIT

Celebrate American Independence Day with this Party Kit in a Bag! Enjoy toys, crafts and fun interactive material for children ages 3-12 years old. Kits will include instructions and supplies for a hands-on activity, as well as a topical reading list.

Ages: 3-12 years old Day/Time: Hours of Operation Location: Circulation Desk or Drive-Thru Window Dates for pickup: June 28-July 3 Registration Required: YES, opens May 24th and can be done online at Colleyvillelibrary.com or in person. 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: Wed., 3:00-4:00 p.m. Dates: June 9-July 21 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room Registration Required: YES. Opens May 24th and can be done online at Colleyvillelibrary.com or in person. Contact: 817.503.1165 or jpawlowski@colleyville.com