Colleyville Public Library Summer 2020

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COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

SUMMER READING PROGRAM YOUTH PROGRAMS TEEN & TWEEN PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS FAMILY EVENTS

SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2020

Colleyville Public Library ColleyvilleLibrary.com 110 Main Street (next to Colleyville City Hall) 817.503.1150

Holiday Closings Check class information for

Memorial Day Monday, May 25 Independence Day Fri., July 3 & Sat. July 4

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 12-17; adults are 18 and over.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Summer Reading Program Youth Programs Tween and Teen Programs Adult Programs Family Events

Let the fun begin...online! Colleyville Public Library is bringing the joy of summer reading to patrons virtually, with READsquared, an engaging new online platform. Readers of all ages are invited and encouraged to participate in the 2020 summer reading program, themed “Imagine Your Story!” Registration opens Monday, June 1st.

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How do you register?

Go to Colleyville.READsquared.com. On the bar to the right, underneath the login button, click on REGISTER NOW. Then choose a registration category.

The “MYSELF” category can be used to register a single adult or child.

By using “MYSELF AND CHILDREN,” an adult can conveniently register him/herself and all participating children of a household.

“MY GROUP” is for the registration of daycares, camps and educational groups.

Create an account for as many family members as desired. Each family member will have their own reading log.

For each child aged 5-12, select whether they wish to record progress by books or minutes. Click submit to complete registration. A “Badge of Registration” will appear in each person’s account as confirmation.

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2020 How does it work?

Starting on Monday, June 1, participants can begin tracking the number of books they read or the number of minutes they read.

• Register June 1 through Wednesday, July 29 • All materials must be checked out from the Colleyville Public Library.

• Books must be kept at least one night.

• Keep all book checkout receipts and bring them in when claiming a prize How do I count my reading?

Reading can be counted by book titles or by time.

• Title log (10 books) • Time log (5 hours) 1 book = 10 points 1 hour of reading = 20 points Using your chosen username and password, return to your accounts to record your book titles or minutes of reading to earn points! Alternatively, keep track of reading on your mobile device using the READsquared app, which can be downloaded with the buttons located above the login box on the Colleyville.READsquared.com homepage Click on the tabs on the left inside each account for extra fun!

What kind of reading counts for children?

• Reading a book • Reading an e-book • Listening to a story • Listening to an audiobook

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What are the prizes for children?

For children, the first prize for reading ten books or five hours includes: a first badge of completion which can be redeemed, in person, for a a drawstring “Imagine your Story!” sports bag with coupons from local vendors, one automatic entry into the grand prize drawing, and an online printable certificate of achievement. Subsequent reading rewards for each completed level of ten books or five hours are: an online badge that can be used to claim a prize, in person, at the Imagine Your Story Prize Station and one additional automatic entry into the grand prize drawing.

There are 16 levels of reading achievement available for completion.

All readers are eligible for a chance to win a weekly random surprise drawing.

Prizes earned can be claimed by presenting badges and reading receipts at the Imagine Your Story Prize Station, during regular library hours. claimed, in person, by Saturday, August 1st.

What kind of reading counts for teens and adults?

Read or listen to a book, e-book, or audiobook.

What are the prizes for teens and adults?

The Adult Summer Reading Program is designed for ages 18+ and the Teen Summer Reading Program is for ages 12 to 17. Every book you read earns 100 points. Earn 500 points to receive a prize and be eligible for our Grand Prize Drawing of a Visa gift card. Log books each week to enter our weekly prize drawings. The more books you read, the more chances you have to win! reading is Saturday, August 1st.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

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TINY TREASURES VIRTUAL STORY TIME

PRESCHOOL POWER VIRTUAL STORY TIME

Tiny Treasures includes board books,

This multifaceted program combines stories, songs, craft-making and a sprinkle of science to encourage higher thinking, listening skills and cooperation. Class members will receive a WebEx meeting invitation by email.

plays and more! Caregiver participation is required. Class members will receive a WebEx meeting invitation by email.

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR ONLINE CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING Enjoy stories, crafts, and fun activities during the library’s virtual 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. Preference will be given to Colleyville residents; non-residents Ages: Newborn-15 years Day/Time: Dates: June 1 Location: Online at Colleyvillelibrary.com Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com Registration: Available online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Registration opens Monday, June 1 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. **PLEASE NOTE**: Submission of a story time registration form DOES NOT guarantee the child a spot in the class. Registration requests will be is a spot available in the class. as possible in story time activities that our online occupancy and connectivity constraints allow.

Ages: 0-17 months Day/Time: Dates: June 11-July 23 Location: ONLINE Registration Required: YES. Opens June 1 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

TODDLER TALES VIRTUAL STORY TIME with a short story, songs, rhymes, music, movement and fun activities!

Caregiver attendance is required. Class members will receive a WebEx meeting invitation by email.

Ages: 18-35 months Day/Time: Dates: June 9-July 21 Location: ONLINE Registration Required: YES. Opens June 1 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Ages: 3-5 years Day/Time: Dates: June 8-July 20 Location: ONLINE Registration Required: YES. Opens June 1 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

YOUTH PROGRAMS

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VIRTUAL EXPLORATORIUM

VIRTUAL CASTLE KIDS ART CLUB

Exploratorium features fun science experiments, awesome hands-on activities and art projects for early elementary students. Class members will receive a WebEx meeting invitation by email.

Dragons, crowns and castles! Come on in as we lower the draw(ing) bridge to aspiring school-age artists for an hour of medieval-themed art. Class members will receive a WebEx meeting invitation by email.

Ages: Grades K-2, Must have turned 5 years old by September 2, 2019 Day/Time: Dates: June 8-July 20 Location: ONLINE Registration Required: YES. Opens June 1 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

Ages: Grades 3-5 Day/Time: Dates: June 10-July 22 Location: ONLINE Registration Required: YES. Opens June 1 and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: 817.503.1154 or youthlibrarian@colleyville.com

TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMS ONLINE READ IT AND EAT: RECIPES INSPIRED BY BOOKS Has your mouth ever watered from reading a detailed description of a meal in a book? Here is your chance to try it in real life! Create a meal or a dish from a book and join us on WebEx to share your recipe. Tell us how it relates to the book and why you chose it. Register to receive a WebEx event invitation by email.

Ages: 12+ Day/Time: Dates: June 27 Location: ONLINE Registration Required: YES. Available now and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

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ONLINE ORIGAMI Learn the art of Origami in a fun, easy, and interactive setting! This is a wonderful start if you want to learn to fold or improve your folding skills. All you will need is some square paper. (6 or 8 inch is preferable) Remember, the smaller the square, the harder it will be to fold. Register to receive a WebEx event invitation by email.

Ages: 12+ Day/Time: Dates: July 18 Location: ONLINE Registration Required: YES. Available now and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

ADULT PROGRAMS

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ONLINE READ IT AND EAT: RECIPES INSPIRED

BY BOOKS Has your mouth ever watered from reading a detailed description of a meal in a book? Here is your chance to try it in real life! Create a meal or a dish from a book and join us on WebEx to share your recipe. Tell us how it relates to the book and why you chose it. Register to receive a WebEx event invitation by email.

Ages: 12+ Day/Time: Dates: June 27 Location: ONLINE Registration Required: YES. Available now and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

ONLINE ORIGAMI Learn the art of Origami in a fun, easy, and interactive setting! This is a wonderful start if you want to learn to fold or improve your folding skills. All you will need is some square paper. (6 or 8 inch is preferable) Remember, the smaller the square, the harder it will be to fold. Register to receive a WebEx event invitation by email.

Ages: 12+ Day/Time: Dates: July 18 Location: ONLINE Registration Required: YES. Available now and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

ONLINE SHOW AND TELL Bring stories and artifacts to share with your community. Anyone is welcome to share, but listening only is great as well. Ask questions or share similar memories/stories to get to know your neighbors on a more personal level. Register to receive a WebEx event invitation by email.

Travel Stories, Photos, and Souvenirs Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Dates: June 4 Location: ONLINE Registration Required: YES. Available now and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Favorite Artists (Famous or Not-sofamous) and Examples of Their Works Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Dates: July 2 Location: ONLINE Registration Required: YES. Available now and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Collections and Antiques Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Dates: August 6 Location: ONLINE Registration Required: YES. Available now and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

ADULT PROGRAMS

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VIRTUAL LATE EDITION BOOK CLUB for working adults and night owls. Please contact reference@colleyville.com to receive an invitation to the WebEx meeting.

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: 3rd Thursday of the month, Dates: June 18, July 16, August 20 Location: ONLINE Registration Required: NO. Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

VIRTUAL KEEPING IT REAL NONFICTION BOOK CLUB Share your thirst for knowledge with others contact reference@colleyville.com to receive an invitation to the WebEx meeting.

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: 4th Thursday of the month,

ONLINE TED TALKS Feed your curiosity with new TED talks that go deep into fascinating topics and join us for an online discussion. Topics will be announced before each meeting.

All opinions welcome. Register to receive a WebEx event invitation by email.

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Date: June 18 Location: ONLINE Registration Required: YES. Available now and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Date: August 20 Location: ONLINE Registration Required: YES. Available now and can be done online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com.

Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

VIRTUAL BOOKS ‘N’ BRUNCH BOOK CLUB Books ‘n’ Brunch meets for an informal book discussion focusing on new and classic reference@colleyville.com to receive an invitation to the WebEx meeting.

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: 2nd Thursday of the month, Dates: June 11, July 9, August 13 Location: ONLINE Registration Required: NO. Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

Date: June 25, July 23, August 27 Location: ONLINE Registration Required: NO. Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

VIRTUAL REEL TALK FILM DISCUSSION GROUP

Come and discuss movies and documentaries. All opinions welcome.

Please contact reference@colleyville.com to receive an invitation to the WebEx meeting.

Ages: 18+ Day/Time: Date: July 16 Location: ONLINE Registration Required: NO. Contact: Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or reference@colleyville.com

FAMILY PROGRAMS

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FAMILY PROGRAMS family programs will vary by event.

Please consult the Colleyville Library webpage for updated information, registration instructions and links to attend each performance of events, all performances will occur in real time as scheduled.

REPTILE ADVENTURE, AUSTIN REPTILE SHOWS

CODY FISHER, MAGICIAN

ANIMAL ADVENTURES, DALLAS ZOO

Fun, educational and featuring TEKS-aligned content, the Reptile Adventure showcases live reptiles from around the world. Registration required. For more information, visit www.austinreptileshows.com. For details, call 817.503.1154.

Multi award-winner, Cody Fisher, is one of the most in demand entertainers in the world today! His unique blend of comedy mixed with mind-blowing magic has taken him across the United States and to over 20 countries worldwide. Registration required.

For more information, visit

The Animal Adventures program

ONLINE (livestream only) Tue., June 9

call 817.503.1154.

ONLINE (livestream only) Thu., June 11

feathered and scaly! Registration required. For more information, visit www.dallaszoo.com. For details, call 817.503.1154.

ONLINE (livestream only) Tue., June 16

DAVID SLICK, JUGGLER There are few ways (and few objects) that Guinness World Record holder David Slick can’t juggle. torches, eggs, and even a real bowling ball are incorporated into hilarious audience-engaging routines.

Registration required. For more information, visit www.slickshows.com.

For details, call 817.503.1154.

ONLINE (livestream only) Thu., June 18

FAMILY PROGRAMS BRETT ROBERTS, SUMMER MAGIC

This wild and fast-paced performance keeps everyone laughing!

The Wizard casts his helpers as the dragons and fairies. Registration required. For more information, visit www.comedian4kids.com. For details, call 817.503.1154.

ONLINE (livestream only) Tue., June 30

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PROFESSOR BRAINIUS The results are in! Professor Brainius has concluded that curiosity, a love of learning, and doing one’s best are the most important formulas for success! Professor Brainius will bring exciting science experiments, music, technology and positive words to encourage the next generation of scientists. Registration required. For more information, visit www.professorbrainius.com. For details, call 817.503.1154.

ONLINE (livestream only) Thu., July 2 2:00 p.m.

THE CREATURE TEACHER, FURRY TAILS

JAMES WAND, SPY MAGIC

The Creature Teacher educates children of all ages with a message that promotes an appreciation for amazing wild animals and the positive influence they have on the environment around us. Registration required. For more information, visit www.thecreatureteacher.org. For details, call 817.503.1154.

The most important skills a secret agent needs are: reading and writing! Super spy magician James Wand fascinates children with secret codes, a cool spy book and invisible writing as the children help him on a top secret mission. Registration required. For more information, visit www.jameswand.org. For details, call 817.503.1154.

ONLINE (livestream only) Thu., July 9 2:00 p.m.

ONLINE (livestream only) Tue., July 14 2:00 p.m.

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SNAKE ENCOUNTERS Fascinating snakes are used to break down barriers and enable audience members to overcome common myths about snakes. Comedy, magic, storytelling and 17 different snakes add up to a whirlwind experience that is enormous fun. Registration required. For more information, visit www.snakeencounters.com. For details, call 817.503.1154.

ONLINE (livestream only) Thu., July 16

A ROO FOR YOU Jump, climb, crawl or slither? Discover the world of animal locomotion! Then get your space suit and travel gear ready as we go on a mission of discovery and meet an animal that helped send rockets into space! Registration required. For more information, visit www.allaboutanimalslive.com.

For details, call 817.503.1154.

ONLINE (livestream only) Tue., July 21 2:00 p.m.

DENNIS LEE, BRAVE HEART IN A WILD,WACKY WORLD Award-winning ventriloquist, author, musician, and storyteller Dennis Lee returns to Colleyville with Nana Puddin’, big brother Nick and all new sets, lighting, original music and fun surprises!

“Brave Heart” highlights the importance of character, self-esteem and choosing the qualities (like generosity and kindness) we wish to see reflected in the world. Registration required. For more information, visit www.dennisleeproductions.com. For details, call 817.503.1154.

ONLINE (livestream only) Thu., July 23 2:00 p.m.