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August 2015 Collegedale Public Library

2015 Summer Reading Reaches Successful Conclusion

The Library concluded its 2015 Summer Reading Program with the most participants and completers yet! With 1,442 total participants and 880 completers (an over 60% completion rate!), the community yet again broke records set last year. We anticipate even more participants next year.

Bricks4Kids hosted a Summer Reading finale celebration at the end of July, allowing children to create, explore, and learn with various LEGOs. Bob Tarter also stopped by to showcase his various animals. The Library appreciates everyone who participated in and supported our Summer Reading 2015 initiative,

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1st Sunday

August 2 @ 3:00

1st Thursday

August 6 @ 12:00

2nd Sunday

September 13 @ 3:00

1st Thursday

September 3 @ 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: We anticipate a therapy dog visit. Wednesday, August 5 @ 4:00

LEGO Free Play: The Library's regular free play sessions will occur Thursday, August 13 and Thursday, August 27 @ 4:00. Ages 9+

Book Club: For tweens and other interested readers, the Library is hosting a book club discussion of Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien. Monday, August 17 @ 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, August 8 and August 22 @ 1:30.

Collegedale Crime Reads (CCR): This month's selection goes back to the classics with Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None aka Ten Little Indians.

Saturday, August 22 @ 3:30

1st Thursday Free Family Film @ 4:00

Two pals and their dog, Barkley (Jon Barkley), find a treasure map and set out on an amazing adventure in search of an old gold mine; but things turn dangerous when they run into a pair of criminals hiding out from the police. Rated PG. 90 minutes. Thursday, August 6 @ 4:00.