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 Activities

World Cultures Program: Persian New Year 
Tuesday, March 19 at 3:30pm
Join Ms. Jahedi as she introduces the children to this delightful Iranian holiday with a story, craft, and delicious treat.
Ages 5 and up.  Registration begins Monday, March 4.

P.A.L.S. Family Literacy Program
Tuesdays, March 12 and 19 at 6:30pm
This family literacy program will be an introduction to the resources that are offered at the library.  We want to encourage families to read together and to take advantage of all the programs, books, audiovisual materials, and informational services that are in the library.  At each of the programs a meal will be served followed by a story craft time for children and a tour for adults.
Registration begins Monday, February 25.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Science Tuesday: World of Bugs 
Tuesday, March 26 at 3:30pm
With the help of lots and lots of bugs, Bugman Enterprises will present a terrific program on the life of bugs.
Ages 5 and up.  Registration begins Monday, March 4.

Write Now! Poetry Fest
Put your poem in print by participating in the Children's Room Sixth Annual Poetry Fest.  One original poem per child (under 16 years old) will be accepted for the journal Write Now!, with a submission deadline of Friday, March 29.  A celebration will be Monday, May 6, when all young poets will receive a copy of Write Now!  Fifty children will be randomly chosen to read their poems that evening.  Children must be residents of Newton or students at Newton Schools.  

For more information, please click here or see the flyer in the Children's Room!

Pajama Storytimes
Thursdays at 7:00pm - March 7, 14, 21, 28.
Ages 4 and up.  No registration required.

Preschool Films
Fridays at 10:30am - March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Druker Auditorium

Branch Activities

Auburndale Branch

375 Auburn Street
(617) 552-7158
Hours: Mon/Tue/Wed - 1:00pm - 6:00pm Sat - 9:00am - 12:00pm

Storytimes, children's films and afternoon homework help. 

Call Auburndale to sign up for homework help for for branch-related questions at 617-552-7158.

Newton Corner Branch

126 Vernon Street
(617) 552-7157
Hours: Tue/Thu/Fri - 1:00 - 6:00pm

Storytimes for children 2 - 4 years old, Tuesdays, at 2:15PM. 

For further information, please call 552-7157.

Nonantum Branch

144 Bridge Street
(617) 552-7163
Hours: Mon/Wed/Thu - 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Lap-Sit Storytime - Wednesday, March 29 at 10:30am
Stories, songs, and finger plays for children under 2.

Storytimes for 3-5 year olds, Mondays, at 11:15AM. 
Registration required. Please call 552-7163 to register.

 Waban Branch

1608 Beacon Street
(617) 552-7166
Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri - 1:00pm - 6:00pm

There are no activities scheduled at this time.
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