Adult Programs

INTRO TO LIBRARY E-BOOKS AND E-MAGAZINES

The Colleyville Public Library offers access to over 300,000 e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines and digital newspapers. Learn how to access and utilize the Library’s digital collection. Participation in this class is reserved for Colleyville Public Library cardholders. Feel free to bring your device and follow along!

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Saturday 10:30-11:30 a.m. Dates: Sep. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 5, Dec. 3 Location: Colleyville Public Library, Colleyville Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Sep. 6 and can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com. Contact: Adult Services 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

GARDENING TIPS WITH COLLEYVILLE GARDEN CLUB

Plan Now for a Beautiful Spring

Colleyville Garden Club member Anita Barnwell will discuss how to add color to your garden using bulbs, rhizomes, and seeds. Anita takes photos of flowers in and around Colleyville and will hopefully share some of her photos with the class.

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Sat., 10:30-11:30 a.m. Dates: Oct. 15 Location: Colleyville Public Library, Colleyville Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Sep. 6 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com or in person.

Cacti and Succulents 101

Colleyville Garden Club member Bill Utley will discuss the basics of cultivating and propagating cactus and succulent plants. He will be bringing in some examples to share with the class as well. Bill is a member of the following organizations: Fort Worth Cactus and Succulent Society, Cactus and Succulent Society of America, Texas Association of Cactus and Succulent Societies, and Hobby Greenhouse Association. He is most interested in Texas native cacti. He also makes many of his own pots for his plants.

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Sat., 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Dates: Oct. 15 Location: Colleyville Public Library, Colleyville Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Sep. 6 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com or in person.

Evolving Gardens: Ongoing Revisions

Jean Neisius will discuss how her home gardens have evolved over the 32 years that she and her husband have lived in their home in Colleyville. Jean is very involved in the Colleyville community. Some of the community groups she is involved with in addition to the Colleyville Garden Club are the Colleyville Public Library Foundation and the Colleyville Woman’s Club.

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Sat., 1:00-2:00 p.m. Dates: Oct. 15 Location: Colleyville Public Library, Colleyville Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Sep. 6 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com or in person.

ADULT PROGRAMS

BASIC SELF-DEFENSE WITH COLLEYVILLE ATA MARTIAL ARTS

This class is based on self-awareness and preventing negative situations as well as techniques to deflect and defend against attacks. The techniques taught are founded in ATA Taekwondo and taught by licensed ATA instructors. This is a six week course. There will be a graduation celebration at the end for those who have attended the majority of the classes. Please note that registering for this class means you are signing up for all six classes. Space is limited. Please let us know if you are unable to attend so that we can give someone else an opportunity to participate.

Ages: 13+ Day/Time: Tue., 12:00-1:00 p.m. Dates: Sep. 13, Sep. 20, Sep. 27, Oct. 4, Oct. 11, Oct. 18 Location: Colleyville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room A Registration Required: YES. Opens Sep. 6 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com or in person.

HEALTHY LIVING TO PREVENT DISEASE AND LIVE LONGER

Health and time are things that we never get back once gone. Doing all we can to extend life in a healthy way can be overwhelming. Modern medicine plays a large role in this, but so do simple habits and lifestyles. Join us in a discussion on how we can naturally improve our longevity. Live longer, better healthy lives through clean and intentional living. Let’s be the best 90 year olds we can be!

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Thu., 7:00-8:00 p.m. Dates: Oct. 27 Location: Colleyville Public Library, Colleyville Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Sep. 6 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com or in person.

CONFUSED BY MEDICARE?

Whether you are aging into Medicare this year or are already enrolled, come to this educational workshop which will cover part A, B, C, and D of this government health benefit that can be quite confusing. Learn more about the basics and intricacies of Medicare at this session which will be hosted by Matt Curry, a licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare. Ask questions and be better informed about your options.

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Thu., 10:30–11:30 a.m. Date: Sep. 1, Sep. 15, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 17, Dec. 1 Location: Colleyville Public Library, Colleyville Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Sep. 6 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com or in person. Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Wed., 1:30–2:30 p.m. Date: Sep. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 Location: Colleyville Public Library, Colleyville Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Sep. 6 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com or in person. Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

ADULT PROGRAMS

GET CRAFTY!

Join us one Saturday each month for a DIY craft series open to teens and adults.

Junk Journals with Swan & Hare Uniquely Handmade

What is a junk journal? A junk journal is a book which is often made through found and recycled materials to be used as a way to collect and record memories, thoughts, ideas, and inspiration. Sheila Swanson will provide all of the supplies you will need to make a junk journal and walk you through each step of the creation process.

*** IMPORTANT ***

The instructor requires all participants to be 16 years of age or older. Please do not bring younger children to the class with you. Anyone under the age of 16 will not be permitted in the classroom. Also, please note that this class is longer than usual and will last 2 hours.

Ages: 16+ Day/Time: Sat., 12:00-2:00 p.m. Dates: Sep. 24 Location: Colleyville Public Library, Colleyville Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Sep. 6 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com or in person. Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Bring Your Own T-shirt Halloween Bleach Tie Dye

***IMPORTANT***

A new 100% cotton black t-shirt in the size and style of your choice is REQUIRED for this class! We will be handling chemicals in this class. Please do not bring younger children to the class with you. Anyone

under the age of 13 will not be permitted in the classroom.

Ages: 13+ Day/Time: Sat., 12:00-1:30 p.m. Dates: Oct. 29 Location: Colleyville Public Library, Colleyville Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Sep. 6 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com or in person. Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Ruffled Felt Pumpkins

Ages: 13+ Day/Time: Sat., 12:00-1:30 p.m. Dates: Nov. 19 Location: Colleyville Public Library, Colleyville Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Sep. 6 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com or in person. Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Bead and Sequin Ornaments

Ages: 13+ Day/Time: Sat., 12:00-1:30 p.m. Dates: Dec. 10 Location: Colleyville Public Library, Colleyville Room Registration Required: YES. Opens Sep. 6 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com or in person. Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

CRAFT & CHAT: BRING YOUR OWN PROJECT

Do you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, make jewelry, draw, collage, scrapbook, or do any other type of arts and crafts? Come share your ideas, show off your work and get another crafter’s eye and perspective. Chat and meet your neighbors while you work on your craft. Bring any project you’re working on, or come just to be inspired. All levels of crafting experience are welcome.

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Wed., 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Date: Sep. 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 Location: Colleyville Public Library, Colleyville Room Registration Required: NO. Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

ADULT PROGRAMS

BOOKS ‘N’ BRUNCH BOOK CLUB

Books ‘n’ Brunch meets for an informal book discussion focusing on new and classic fiction titles. Snacks and a limited number of books are provided.

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: 2nd Thursday of the month, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Date: Sep. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8 (Holiday Party) Location: Colleyville Public Library, Colleyville Room (Holiday Party to be held in 2nd Floor Meeting Room B) Registration Required: NO. Contact: Adult Services 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 and a limited number of books are provided.

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: 4th Thursday of the month, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Dates: Sep. 22, Oct. 27, Dec. 8 (Holiday Party) Location: Colleyville Public Library, Colleyville Room (Holiday Party to be held in 2nd Floor Meeting Room B) Registration Required: NO. Contact: Adult Services 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

LATE EDITION BOOK CLUB

The library offers an evening book club for working adults and night owls.

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:00–8:00 p.m. Dates: Sep. 8, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 8 (Holiday Party) Location: Colleyville Public Library, Colleyville Room (Holiday Party to be held in 2nd Floor Meeting Room B) Registration Required: NO. Contact: Adult Services 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com