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Earth Day Craft and Discussion
Judith Gorgone shares ideas about recycling and caring about the environment and children with a craft activity to follow.
Monday, April 22 at 4:00PM
Ages 6 and up. Registration begins Monday, April 8.

Preschool Sing-Along
Join the children’s librarians for song and dance.
Tuesdays at 10:30AM April 9 and 23
Druker Auditorium

Preschool Films
Fridays at 10:30AM April 5, 12, 19, 26
Druker Auditorium

Earth Day Family Concert with Earthtunes
Join Barbara Herson, Steve Mayone and Doug Albert for a concert filled with fun, puppets and lots of participation. Songs will be about caring for the environment, animals, recycling, and the world around us. Information will be provided about recycling (where to get a green bin).
Sunday, April 14 at 2:00PM
Ages 5 and up
Druker Auditorium

The Hampstead Players present "The Lion, Witch and Wardrobe"
Two players from this extraordinary theatre troupe will perform scenes from Lewis’ book.
Tuesday, April 16 at 3:00PM
Ages 6 and up, Druker Auditorium
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Puppet Show
Drawbridge Puppet Theatre will bring its beautiful Stage and puppets for a show, "to be announced"
Thursday, April 18 at 2:30PM
Ages 4 and up
Druker Auditorium
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
World Cultures Program - Hajj
Children will learn about this Islamic holiday with a story, craft, and delicious treat.
Tuesday, April 23 at 3:30PM
Ages 5 and up. Registration begins Monday, April 1.

Science Tuesday - Rainforest in a Bottle
With the Mass. Horticulture Society children will learn about rainforest plants and make a terrarium. Please bring an empty 2-liter plastic soda bottle.
Tuesday, April 30 at 3:00PM Grades K-2. Registration begins Monday, April 8.
Tuesday, April 30 at 4:00PM Grades 3-6. Registration begins Monday, April 8.
Druker Auditorium
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

May Day Celebration
Come and dance around the May Pole and make a May Day Basket
Wednesday, May 1 at 4:00PM
Ages 5 and up. Registration begins Monday, April 8
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

Lap-Sit Storytime Stories, songs, and finger rhymes for children under 2.
Thursday, April 25 at 10:30AM

Also, Storytimes, children’s films and afternoon homework help.

Call Auburndale to sign up for homework help or 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

Puppet Show 
Magpie Puppets presents Eeyore’s Birthday, a puppet show based on the Winnie the Pooh stories.
Ages 3 and up, Thursday, April 11 at 10:30AM
Registration required. Please call 617-552-7163 to register.

Also, Storytimes for 3-5 year olds, Mondays, at 11:15AM. Registration required. Please call 617-552-7163 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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