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materials collection for youth includes print, media and electronic resources to support early
literacy and includes board books, book/media kits, concept books, DVDs and CDs, picture
books, I-Can-Read books, STEAM kits and online e-books for preschool children. The Library
has a dedicated area for children ages
newborn to five that is comfortable, safe
and appropriate for this age group and
includes space to provide preschool
programs. Also, the Library has staff,
knowledgeable about early literacy, who
can develop and deliver effective
programs for preschool children.The

3. Provide resources for lifelong learning

2.1- Provide responsive, efficient city
services

5.3- Provide attractive facilities for leisure and recreation
5.4- Actively seek public/private partnerships
The Library works to insure that Colleyville residents of all ages will have a resource center
that provides materials and programs that address their need to explore topics of interest
for self-directed personal growth and development opportunities throughout their lives. To
support this service, the Library provides an array of adult and children’s non-fiction library
materials in a variety of formats: books; magazines; DVDs; books on CD; STEAM kits;
digital media downloads, including
eAudio books, eBooks, and
eMagazines; and access to online
databases in the Library and
remotely. To supplement the
Library’s materials collection, the
Library provides Interlibrary
Loan Service, which allows the
Library to request materials for
patrons throughout the nation and
worldwide. To provide additional
access to resources, the Library
participates in the TexShare Card
Program, which allows patrons to
borrow materials from any other
participating Texas library. Also, to
support this service, the Library provides in-person, telephone, and e-mail reference
service; public internet computer stations; wireless internet throughout the library;
photocopier/fax services; and study rooms. Ongoing, the Library provides a variety of adult
and children’s programs to provide lifelong learning opportunities. The Library works with
local organizations to cosponsor demonstrations of topics of interest, and displays exhibits
of local organizations and local residents to promote learning opportunities. Also, the
Library provides safe and welcoming physical spaces for users to meet and interact with
others or to sit quietly and read, and virtual spaces that support networking and learning.
The Library has staff that is knowledgeable about print and electronic resources, and can
plan and present programs on a variety of lifelong learning topics.

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