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Chair Affair Silent Auction 2022 Are you Creative?  Do you want to help the Friends of the CCL earn money?  Try your hand at painting and refreshing an old metal folding chair into a Garden Chair. Chairs can be picked up beginning Monday, May 2 thru May 20, 2022 (or...

Thank you for your help with the Maddie Thums Memorial Sew-a-thon & Make-A-Difference Day (MADD) Projects sponsored by the Colby Community Library, Creative Hideaway & Thrivent Action Teams. Together, we made: 134 Muslin Procedure Dolls (Maddie) 129 Mini Gowns...

The Lion’s Name is “Lionel Ritzy” submitted by Dick Gierl The Lamb’s name is “Baaaashful” submitted by Ryan Gutsch There were 368 names submitted and the winners were chosen by a panel of 7 judging teams.

Winners will be announced on Monday April 11. In March, every time you check out, you will get a slip for a chance to name your choice of the Lion or the Lamb. Fill out the slip and place it in the corresponding container. At the end of the contest, impartial animal...

Swing by the library to view the CCL’s piece of the Colby Meteorite (on loan from the Rural Arts Museum) which fell on July 4, 1917. Don’t know much about the meteorite?  Pick up a copy of the Wisconsin Historical Magazine’s article about the event that occurred over...

Libraries Rock! The theme for National Library Month at the CCL is “Libraries Rock!”  Stop in to play “I SPY” in the “Rock-Quarium” for a chance to win rockin’ prizes all month long.  Check out library materials and receive an I Spy entry slip.  Search the...

There are a variety of free take and make crafts ready for youth and their families to enjoy. These projects will be celebrating SPRING!  Pick up a different one each time you visit the CCL. a. Baby Chick scratch art b. Spring Bunny c. Handprint Flower d....

Join us for a Fish Fry Dinner Fundraiser to help support the Colby Community Library at the Colby VFW. Call in orders starting at 3:30 p.m.: 715-223-2227 Serving 5-9 p.m. Carry-outs available at an additional charge Limited seating is available Dinner includes: Deep...

The Colby Community Library (CCL) is looking for summer help.  Preference given to high school graduates with library experience or college students with education or library science majors.  Computer knowledge a must; ability to interact with patrons, assist with...

Thursday, March 10, 2022 @ 6 p.m. Looking forward to seeing YOU in person! Colby Community Library 505 W. Spence Street New Members Always Welcome! Friend Member: Bring a new member to the meeting. Both of you will receive a canvas bag or T-shirt.  CCL Board of...