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August 2014 Collegedale Public Library

Independence Day

The Library was pleased to participate in Collegedale's Independence Day Celebration on July 3. Visitors to the Library's booth were treated to an ice cream creation experiment, highlighting this year's "Fizz, Boom, Read!" summer reading theme. We also outlined our Geek the Library program and answered library-related queries. Thanks to all of you who visited!

Summer Reading Wrap-Up

This year's Summer Reading Program has been our most successful yet, with over 700 completers! Based on scientific calculations, we determine that over 210,000 minutes (or 3,500 hours) were spent reading this summer by program participants. We look forward to even more summer readers in 2015!

Paper for Fines

Join the Library and Samaritan Center in supporting our community and paying down your fines. With Paper for Fines, bring a pack of loose leaf paper (wide/college Rule) to the Library and get $1 off any current library fines. All paper collected at the Library will go to the Samaritan Center. The program runs from August 4 to 15.

Book Discussion Group Selections

1st Sunday

August 3 @ 3:00

1st Thursday

August 7 @ 12:00

1st Sunday

September 7 @ 3:00

1st Thursday

September 4 @ 12:00

Children's Programs

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: Naysa is scheduled to attend at the Collegedale Kids Club. Wednesday, August 6 @ 4:00

New Program: Baby Talk Sign-up: For ages birth to 17 months. Participants must pre-register in order to attend (423-396-9300). Thursdays @ 11:30 in September.

Toddler Time Sign-up: For ages 18-35 months. Participants must pre-register in order to attend (423-396-9300). Wednesdays @ 10:30 in September.

Free Vision Screening: The Ooltewah-Collegedale Lions Club will conduct vision screenings for children ages 1-5. To register, call (423) 396-9300 Friday, August 22, 10:00-12:00.

2nd Thursday Lego Club: For Lego enthusiasts out there, the library is starting a Lego Club for kids ages 9 and older. Come build and share ideas. Thursday, August 14 @ 4:00

Tween Space: This session's theme is "Luck", featuring a make, take, and share fortune activity. Ages 9 and older. Thursday, August 28 @ 4:00

Teen Circle: Fun and fellowship for homeschool teens. 1st & 3rd Fridays. August 6 & 20 from 2:00 to 4:00.

Adult Programs

From Coverage to Care (Insurance 101 Workshop): Presented by the Medical Foundation of Chattanooga. Tuesday, August 19 @ 6:00 pm. For more information, call Nancy @ (423) 591-9830.

Local Author Visit: Sarah Robbins will discuss her book The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Gifted Child: All You Need to Know to Meet Your Child's Emotional, Social, and Academic Needs. Author visits are sponsored by Friends of the Collegedale Public Library. Sunday, August 24 @ 3:00. Visit her website: parentinggiftedkids.com.

Yarn 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). If interest is high, this may become a regular program here at the Library, so don't forget to mark your calendars. Saturday, August 9 @ 2:00 & Saturday, August 23 @ 2:00

I Geek Smocking: Sit and sew demonstration. Watch, learn, and participate with Capi Cohen and the Scenic City Smockers. Sunday, August 10 from 3:00-5:00

Geek the Library @ Ooltewah Farmer's Market: The Library will host a booth at the Ooltewah Farmer's Market at Ooltewah Nursery. Come learn about Geek the Library, where staff will be happy to answer your questions. Thursday, August 14 from 3:00-6:00

1st Thursday Free Family Film @ 4:00

First Thursday

August 7 @ 4:00

A young boy suffers a near-death experience in which he claims to have visited heaven in this earnest inspirational drama based on the best-selling book of the same name. Rated PG, 100 minutes.