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June 2015 Collegedale Public Library

Summer Reading a SMASHING success!

The first day of Summer Reading sign-ups was our most successful yet, with 313 registrants! Stop by the Library now through July 17 to register for the 2015 summer session. The first day included a visit from a fire engine, representing the real heroes who save us all.

Read 20 minutes each day and keep track on your reading log. For very young or struggling readers, spread literacy activities throughout the day. Make reading fun! After each 15 days of reading 20 minutes, return your log to the library to earn rewards & win prizes.

Big Summer Read

The Library is hosting a community-wide read intitiative with our first Big Summer Read: "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay" by Michael Chabon. The story revolves around two friends who create the most popular superhero of all time. There will be 2 discussions/events centered around the book: Sunday, June 28 @ 3:00 and Sunday, July 26 @ 3:00.

"Like" our Facebook page for a prize drawing

Every new "like" the Library's Facebook page receives will be entered to win a McKay gift card. Click the link below and "like" us for a chance to win!

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Baby Talk and Toddler Time Return

After a two month break, Baby Talk and Toddler Time return as regular, weekly programs. Toddler Time meets every Wednesday @ 10:30, and Baby Talk meets every Thursday @ 10:30. We look forward to seeing our old friends and new attendees!

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1st Sunday

June 7 @ 3:00

1st Thursday

June 4 @ 12:00

2nd Sunday

July 12 @ 3:00

2nd Thursday

July 9 @ 12:00

Children's Programs

Baby Talk: For babies up to 18 months old. Every Thursday @ 10:30, except April and May.

Toddler Time: For toddlers 18 months to 3 years. Every Wednesday @ 10:30, except in April and May.

Preschool Story Time: For ages 3-5, featuring 30 minutes of stories, finger plays, and other activities. Mondays & Tuesdays @ 10:30, Tuesdays @ 2:30

Collegedale Kids Club: For school-aged children, featuring 1 hour of stories, craft, film, and activities. Wednesdays @ 4:00

First Wednesday Therapy Dog Visit: Shorty will visit Collegedale Kids Club. Wednesday, June 3 @ 4:00.

2nd and 4th Thursday Lego Club: Lego Club for tweens 9 and older. Come build and share ideas. Thursday, June 11 @ 4:00 and Thursday, June 25 @ 4:00

Teen Circle: Fun and fellowship for homeschool teens. 1st and 3rd Fridays, June 5 & 19 from 2:00 to 4:00.

Book Club: For tweens and other interested readers, the Library is hosting a book club discussion of Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. Monday, June 22 @ 4:00.

Adult Programs

String Theory Knitting Club: Calling all knitters, crocheters, and other yarn artists! Come join us for a program for all yarn crafters. We'll be sharing our past and current projects, information on our favorite materials and suppliers, and favorite pattern sources. This program is open to all ages and abilities (including wannabe yarn geeks!). So bring your questions, comments, and current WIP (work in progress). This new regular program meets every other Saturday, so mark your calendars. Saturday, June 13 and Saturday, June 27 @ 1:30

Collegedale Crime Reads (CCR): This genre-based reading club moves on from redneck noir to a staple of the femme fatale genre: "The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett. Enter a world of treacherous dames, greed, and manipulation. Guaranteed to be the stuff that dreams are made of! Saturday, June 27 @ 3:30

1st Thursday Free Family Film @ 4:00

First Thursday

June 4 @ 4:00

In this inspiring Disney sports drama based on actual events, Kevin Costner plays a high-school football coach who ends up leading a cross-country track team made up of lower-class Latino students to a state championship. Jim White (Costner) finds his days as a football coach numbered when an incident with a player leads to his dismissal. Desperate for work, he moves his wife (Maria Bello) and daughters (Morgan Saylor and Elsie Fisher) from Idaho to McFarland, CA, a rural town that's predominately Latino and the only place willing to give him a teaching job. 128 minutes. Rated PG

Coming in July

Friends Local Author Visit

Dr. Judith Nembhard is a lifelong educator who has taught at all levels and served in high school, college, and university administration. Her works include: "Mr. Michael: Journeying with My Special Son" and "Myra's Calling." Sunday, July 19 @ 3:00.