Check Out our Calendar of Events!

Join us for Story Times

Thursdays at 11:15 am and 6:30 pm.
Children will love these fun story times for all ages,
featuring engaging stories and do-it-yourself crafts.

Toddler Time: Thursdays at 10:30am
Toddler Time is specially geared for younger children,
with books designed to capture their interest
and introduce them to the wide world of reading.

QUAD-CITIES DINING TOUR BOOKS
Dining Tour Books are Back and they are still only $35!
These books contain over 300 buy-one get-one-free coupons
for area dining and attractions.
$10 of each purchase goes to the Library!

Some Quad Cities Area Libraries Form New Consortia

20 area libraries have formed a separate group named RiverShare Libraries. Colona patrons will still be able to check out books in person at those libraries, but they will need to fill out a brief application the first time they visit one of the member libraries. They will not be able to place holds on items from those libraries, however. Patrons of those libraries will also still be able to use their cards to check out materials at the Colona Libary, but they will no longer be able to place holds on our materials.

VIDEOGAMES ARE HERE!

Nintendo DS, Wii and Xbox 360 games are now available for checkout at the library!
You must be 18 or older to checkout games or DVDs, so be sure to bring Mom or Dad along.

Stitching Fun and Friendship Together!

The Colona Library is pleased to host the Betty Boop Needle Group!

Wednesdays at 6pm

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!

HENRY COUNTY LAUNCHES LEGAL SELF-HELP WEBSITE

The legal self-help center is a place to help you learn how to represent yourself in court in simpler legal matters when you cannot find an attorney to represent you. The site focuses on some of the more commonly sought services, such as simple divorces, landlord/tenant matters, or domestic violence orders of protection. In addition to providing information, you can often print out necessary court forms and documents, which will need to be filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office in the courthouse. The link to the website is: http://henry.illinoislegalaid.org. If you do not have access to a computer or the Internet at home, the library has PCs available for public use. Please note that no legal advice is provided.

The Colona Public Library now subscribes to OverDrive®!

We have joined a group of Illinois Libraries called OMNI Libraries (Online Media of Northern Illinois) which offers free downloadable audiobooks and ebooks to our patrons!

You can access the OverDrive link either via our website (see link in right hand column), or go directly to www.omnilibraries.org. You will need to specify which library you belong to and enter your library card number. There is a program which you will likely need to install on your computer or portable device before downloading items. After that, downloading materials is a quick and easy process. You can also see a list of supported devices and learn more about the download process on the OMNI Libraries website. Check out the new Help Me! Beta link.

Please note that, while patrons of other PALS libraries can request books and other physical items from the Colona Library, download of ebooks and audiobooks is limited only to Colona patrons.

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 at the library.

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!

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.

Donations

Thanks to the following patrons for their donations to the library:

Doug and Donna Lamb, Jerry Lawson, Sheri McBride, Brenda Terrell, Pete Beedlow, Jackie Stickle, Margie Peterson, Pat Perkins, Cindy Fiers, Yuri Parker, Carmen Dergo. And thanks to everyone who donates their aluminum cans, too!

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