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We collected 2,012 items for the CUP Food Pantry in Colby and the Trinity Food Pantry in Unity! Thank you to all of the businesses, organizations, and community members who donated to our Foodstruction event! First Place: Nicolet National Bank Second Place: BBD Sport...

The library distributed 375 pairs of socks to the Hands Foundation (Thorp) and Women's Community (Wausau). 175 pairs of men's socks 111 pairs of women's socks 39 pairs of boy's youth socks 50 pairs of girl's youth socks

Announcing the Annual FOODstruction Food Drive Sculpture Contest at the Colby Community Library All are invited to the CCL to construct a sculpture from non-perishable, non-expired foods the week of November 1-8 (construction week). Everyone is invited to vote Nov....

Donate new socks for men, women and children during October. Socks will be distributed in Central Wisconsin to veterans groups, homeless and domestic aid shelters. Socktober is a Colby Community Library service project.  

Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Month, play PLINKO starting October 3rd until all prizes are gone. During the month of October, one play per cardholder when checking out items. RULES Check out items at circulation desk. Receive a PLINKO disc. Place disc...

Friends of the Colby Community Library (CCL) are hosting Charcoal Expressions on Friday, November 11 at 6:00 p.m. Class held in CCL’s Community Room. Snacks & beverages welcome. Cost of the class is $35. Registration starts on Monday, October 3, 2022. In person or...

Thursday, October 6 at 7 p.m. Want to improve your beer IQ? Join us at the Colby Community Library on Thursday, October 6 at 7 p.m.  for a presentation on the history of brewing in Wisconsin and the impact of prohibition on people and breweries. Mr. Jerry Janiszewski...

Friday mornings at 10 a.m. Colby Community Library Presents: “A Rainbow of Books” Story Time Who:  Children ages 2-5 (and adults) What:  CCL Story Time When:  Friday at 10:00-10:30 a.m. Where:  Colby Community Library,505 W. Spence Street Please be on time.  Adults...

Stop into the Colby Community Library to sign up for one or more of our many programs for both children and adults. Youth Programs New Baby Bags Storytimes Babysitter Bags Curriculum Crates 1000 Books Before the end of Kindergarten Adults Afternoon and Evening Book...