Welcome to the Colona Public Library
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Welcome to the Colona Public Library |
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New Aquabrowser Online Catalog
Old I-Bistro Online Card Catalog NOW look for COLONA DISTRICT PUBLIC Library instead of Twin Rivers District Public Library!
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Health Screenings Offered at Colona Clinic The Hammond-Henry Colona Clinic is offering affordable health screenings on Tuesday, March 9 and Friday, March 12, from 7 am to 8:30 am. Health screenings available will be lipid profile ($15), chemical profile (25 tests including lipid tests - $30), blood pressure checks (FREE), colorectal cancer screening kits (FREE) and PSA blood tests for men over 50 ($25). Cash only will be accepted for payment (no insurance or medical cards). The clinic is located at 1604 Cleveland Road. For more information, call the clinic at 949-2999. CENSUS TESTING AT THE LIBRARY The US Census Bureau will be giving application exams for prospective census takers. The upcoming testing dates are: March 8th at 11:30 and 2:30, and March 15th at 11:30 and 2:30.
Join us for a Free Movie at the Library! We'll be showing a newly-released movie based on a best-selling book. Our movie license does not permit us to advertise the name of the film outside the library, but here are some hints: This movie was nominated for Golden Globe and Oscar awards this year, in both the best movie and best actress categories! Call the library if you have questions. We will be having 2 showings: Friday, March 19th at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 20th at 3 p.m. Because of the adult subject matter, no one under 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian.
The DOLLAR STRETCHERS CLUB will be meeting at the library on Monday, April 5th, at 6:00 p.m. This is a group designed to help others save. Please bring coupons you want to swap. If you have questions, call Jackie at 792-2024 or Julie at 912-7560. No children at this event, please.
Trying to cut costs? Are your appliances and electronic devices taking a toll on your budget? The library has acquired a Kill-A-Watt Electricity Usage Monitor which can be borrowed by our patrons. It can tell you how much electricity is being used, and even calculate how much it is costing to run it.
Free Tax Preparation Services for Quad Citians
Quad Citians will be able to access 16 tax preparation sites that provide free income tax filing assistance to individuals with low-to-moderate incomes. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Tax-Aide programs provide trained volunteer tax preparers who help taxpayers take full advantage of all qualifying tax credits, including Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC), and help to complete and electronically file returns.Some of the closest locations to Colona include: Geneseo Public Library* 218 S. State Street (309) 944-6452 Open: Feb. 1 - Apr. 14 Days/Times: Mon., Wed., 1-4 p.m.
Moline Public Library* 3210 41st Street (309) 762-6883 Open: Feb. 1 - Apr. 14 Days/Times: Mon., Wed., 1-4 p.m.
South Moline Township Senior Center* 637 17th Ave., East Moline (309) 755-3332 Open: Feb. 2 - Apr. 15 Days/Times: Tues., Thurs., 1-4 p.m.
Have you seen our new display case? Currently, we are displaying the work of a local artist. We'll be rotating the contents periodically, so be sure to stop by and check it out! Special thanks to the family of Karen Schneider for their generous gift towards this project.
NEW MATERIALS AT THE LIBRARY
New Adult Fiction: Desert Heritage by Zane Grey, Able One by Ben Bova, Secrets of Eden by Chris Bohjalian, Brava, Valentine by Adriana Trigiani, Lawless Land by Les Savage, Jr., A Dark Matter by Peter Staub, Roses: A Novel by Leila Meachan, Split Image: A Jesse Stone Novel by Robert B. Parker, Dark Fire by Elizabeth Lowell, Matthew’s Story: From Sinner To Saint by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, Thicker Than Blood by C.J. Darlington, Overnight Socialite by Bridie Clark, Where the God of Love Hangs Out by Amy Bloom, The Family Album by Penelope Lively, Fantasy in Death by J.D. Robb, Big Girl by Danielle Steel, Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison, The Burning Land by Bernard Cornwell, Where the Armadillos Go to Die by James Hime, Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Daughters of the Promise Series: Plain Perfect, Plain Pursuit, and Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman, and many more.
Adult Non-Fiction: I Am Ozzy by Ozzy Osbourne, Healing Hearts: A Memoir of a Female Heart Surgeon by Kathy E. Magliato, M.D., Devotion: A Memoir by Dani Shapiro, The Case For Settling for Mr. Good Enough by Lori Gottlieb, The Last Train From Hiroshima by Charles Pellegrino, Barns of Illinois by Larry Kanfer, The Hormone Source by Eugene Spaziani Ph.D, Charles Darwin’s on the Origin of Species by Michael Keller, Marriage and Other Acts of Charity: A Memoir by Kate Braestrup, Why my Third Husband Will Be A Dog: The Amazing Adventure of an Ordinary Woman by Lisa Scottoline, and many more.
DVDs: Time Traveler’s Wife, Amelia, Michael Jackson: This Is It, Zombieland, Couples Retreat, A Serious Man, Law Abiding Citizen, The Strawberry Shortcake Movie: Sky’s the Limit, Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades, Chestnut: Hero of Central Park, Planet Hulk, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Thomas and Friends: Thomas & The Really Brave Engines & Other Adventures, Thomas & Friends: Come Ride The Rails, Max and Ruby: Party Time with Max and Ruby!, Sleepytime Stories, Scooby-Doo’s Creepiest Capers, Olivia, Shorts, and many more.
Audiobooks: Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore, Worst Case by James Patterson, Copper Bracelet by Jeffery Deaver, Kisser by Stuart Woods, The Help by Kathryn Sockett, and many more.
Playaways: Blood Game by Iris Johansen, I Know This Much is True by Wally Lamb, Rain Gods by James Lee Burke, 206 Bones by Kathy Reich, and many more........
Juvenile Books: Batman: Emperor of the Airwaves by Donald Lemke, The Amazing Spider-Man: Spider-Man Versus the Vulture by Susan Hill, Going Bananas by Benjamin Harper, The Amazing Spider-Man: Clash With the Rhino by Jennifer Christie, The Amazing Spider-Man: Battle Against Doc Ock by Jennifer Frantz, The Best Teacher in Second Grade by Katherine Kenah, The Perfect Dress by Melissa Lagonegro, Just Grace by Charise Mericle Harper, The Teacher Who Forgot Too Much: Field Tripp Mysteries by Steve Brezenoff, Two to Cuddle by Eileen Spinella, I Want to Write Books by Mary R. Dunn, Thomas and the Jet Engine by Reverend W. Awdry, Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover by Cynthia Rylant, SpongeBob Squarepants: SpongeBob’s Slap Shot by David Lewman, Fred & Anthony’s Horrible, Hideous Back-To-School Thriller by Esile Arevamirp, Zoe’s Hats: A Book of Colors and Patterns by Sharon Lane Holm, After Ever After by Jordan Sonnenblick, The Dark Days of Hamburger Haplin by Josh Berk, After by Kristin Harmel, and many more.
Donations
Thanks to the following patrons for their donations to the library:
Betty Fisher, Pat Perkins, Larry Oltman, Robert Schwartz, Judy Junis, Tracey Zahn,
Special thanks to the family of Karen Schneider. Thank you!
RECYCLE! The Colona Public Library is collecting aluminum cans (empty please!) The aluminum is sold by the pound and the profits go towards library programs. The Colona Recycling Center on Poppy Garden Road has convenient bins to drop off your other recyclables. They accept paper, cardboard, clear glass, and #1 and #2 plastic.
We recently had a colorful MURAL painted on the south side of the building by artist Sarah Robb! The mural is about 60 feet long and depicts a huge bookshelf of oversized books.
"Check out" what your Library has to offer! 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 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 also download audiobooks and e-books for free!We have a new copier which has great features to print pictures or other items in color. We have numerous special programs offered throughout the year and a Summer Reading Program for children. There is a Book Club Group, Memoir Group and Friends of the Library group, in addition to Art Classes for kids on Saturday mornings.
LIBRARY CARDS: If you are living in the area and don't yet have a library card, please stop in to apply.
Next Meeting is March 10th at 7 p.m.
Contact Information
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Last modified: 03/02/10 |
