**VISIT OUR NEW PARENTING SECTION**
Parents today find themselves facing a wide variety of issues, and Colona Public Library is here to help! We are proud to offer our new Parenting Resource section, specially tailored to the needs of busy parents. Here you can find advice on everything from creating organic meals that will please even the pickiest eaters, to homework help, crafts, games and potty training. Tackling topics such as divorce, death, or illness with your children becomes easier with our books written for children facing these challenges. We offer educational DVDs covering everything from introducing reading and math to a baby’s brain development. Even if you aren't currently facing a tricky issue, you’re sure to find something to catch your interest in our new Parenting Resource section!

DeeAnna and Avery Seys check out the new Parenting Resources section at the Colona Library.

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Calling All Kids!

Join Us:
Story Time: Thursdays at 10:30 am and 6:30 p.m. 
Children will love these fun story times for all ages, featuring engaging stories and do-it-yourself crafts.
 

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Stitching Fun & Friendship Together

The Colona Library is pleased to host the Betty Boop Needle Group! Join them Wednesdays at 6 p.m.!

Any and all stitching crafts can be covered.  Jolly Jackson will lead the group, and she has experience in crochet, knitting, cross stitch, and plastic canvas.  Beginners are welcome.  You are encouraged to bring a project with you, or find a new one at the class.  Join us to share patterns, ideas, talents, friendship, even recipes!  You can call Jolly at (309) 933-0001 with questions or suggestions

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Recycle @ the Library

The Colona Public Library is collecting aluminum cans (empty and rinsed please!)

The aluminum is sold by the pound and the profits go towards library programs. Please do not drop off bags of mixed recyclables!

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Library Cards

If you are living in the area and don't yet have a library card, please stop in to apply for one now!

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Did You Know?

We have free internet usage on library computers and wi-fi access. If you're 18 or over, you can borrow movies on VHS and DVD - we have most new releases, in addition to holiday shows and old favorites! We now have videogames available, too!  We have books for any age for recreation and research. We can show you how to get books from any other library in our system to be delivered here for your convenience. You can request books or renew them on-line. You can even download audiobooks and e-books for free from the comfort of your own home! We also have a copier which has great features to print, scan or copy in color.

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Donations

Thanks to the following patrons who have donated to the library:

Sandy Tallent, Judy Junis,Robert Oehrlein,Pat Perkins, Marian Welty, Marlene Schwartz, Kimberly Hicks,Loren Rathjen, Yuri Parker, Jackie Stickle, Harold Bennitt, Kari Clements, Eleanor Norville, Jane Forest, Betty Fisher, Marco Romero, Nancy Hamerlinck, Roland Behnke, Dennis Kelley, Jeannie Gless, Rosalie Duncan, Ramona Oltmann, Susan Brown, Sharon DeWulf, Lisa Shaw, Arlene Parker, Sandy Schneider, Jim Ausmus, Jolly Jackson.

And thanks to everyone who donates their aluminum cans, too!

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