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Christmas Scavenger Hunt is on!

Our 2nd annual Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt is on now until January 5 (last day for prizes). Pick up a sheet at the library or check below

 

The Colwich Community Library

Presents

The Second Annual Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt

Every Family and/or group that completes this paper will get to pick out a prize to share with the group. This hunt will begin December 17th and end January 4th. The final day to redeem prizes will be January 5th at 7:00pm.

Part 1: You must find 18 of the following decorations.

Peppermints                                        13 Gifts of Christmas                            K-State Powercat

Green Star                                            Giant Candy Cane (6 Ft tall)                  Fishing Snowmen

Dinosaur Santa                                     Homer Simpson Santa                          Group of Plaid Gnomes

Santa pulled by Llama                         Buddy the Elf with a present                 “Musical” Christmas Tree

Snail with gifts                                     Weiner Dog pulling Snowman               Snoopy Dancing on Piano

Leg Lamp                                             Christmas Story Bunny                         Elf on a Shelf

Family of Gingerbread People (4)          Merry Christmas in Candy C`anes            Santa pulled by Flamingos

All Decorations on the list will be within the Colwich City Limits.

 

Part 2:  Answer the following Christmas Trivia questions.                    **Try before you Google**

  1. In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, what was the first name of Scrooge? ________________________________________________________________________
  2. What did Frosty the Snowman do when a magic hat was placed upon his head? ____________________________________________________________________________
  3. What are you supposed to do when you find yourself under the mistletoe? ________________________________________________________________________
  4. How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?                       ________________________________________________________________________
  5. What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?                       ________________________________________________________________________

 

Part 3: Tally all the Nativities you see while looking at decorations during your hunt.

 

How many did you find?

 

The __________________________________________________________________ family/group had a blast on the Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt!!

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Santa is Coming to Town!!

Mark your calendar for a visit from Santa!

 

When: December 7, 2021

6-8pm

Where: The Keg Dance Hall

*Note the location change due to limited space

What: All the children can have a  visit with Santa. Families can enjoy cookies and a photo booth too!

Bonus: Every year we host a supply drive for the Wichita Children’s Home. Donations can be brought to the Santa visit or dropped off at the library at any time!

Holiday_Wish_List_2021

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Library Board Meeting

Library Board Meetings are usually the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 but Novembers will be Wednesday November, 17th at 8:00 due to scheduling conflicts.

We will soon be looking for a few new board members so if you are interested in helping the library let us know.

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Trunk or Treat 2021

Special shout out and THANK YOU to:
Gambinos’s Original
The Keg
Vision Homes
The Nutrition Co.
The City of Colwich
ICM
Legacy Bank
Colwich Police Department
Colwich Fire Department
Colwich Community Foundation
Colwich LIONS Club
Black Hills Energy
Colwich Clovers 4-H Club
Mr. Bounce
B and A Mowing
The Schwartz Family
The Freund Family
Lynette Fleetwood
The Hladik Family
The Kraus Family
The Carmichael Family
The Schwaiger Family
The Reichenberger Family
The McGeary Family
The Schneider Family
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
New Dimensions Hair Design
Colwich HSO
These businesses could not host a trunk Saturday evening but were willing to provide candy for our 6th annual Trunk or Treat! We had over 300 children plus babies and lots of adults attend! What a night!
If you are interested in hosting a trunk or donating to next years activity, let us know and we will put you down to contact next year!
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We’re Hiring!

The Colwich Community Library is looking for a fun, creative, flexible individual to work 5-10 hours per week (possibly more).

Job Requirements:

  • Able to work some evenings and Saturdays
  • Comfortable with technology
  • Comfortable assisting patrons of all ages

This is a very unique position – if this sounds like you and you want to work with a great group of ladies, pick up an application at the library!

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Storyhour 2021

It’s back!!
We are trying a new format this year that we hope everyone will enjoy.
Storyhour will start on FRIDAY, September 24th and go from 9-10 am. (Yep, no more Tuesdays)
This activity will now be for all ages!
We do ask that participants are able to sit and listen to the stories.
We will have stories, free play, snack time and a take home craft!!
PATENTS/CAREGIVERS WILL NOW STAY WITH THEIR KIDS WHILE WE READ ETC.
Please stop in the library and sign up if you plan on participating!
Questions? Call us at 796-1521!