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\| June 2002 \|
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Click here to look at some of our summer programs and activities.						1
2	3	4	5	6	7 Preschool films, 10:30am	8
9	10	11 Teddy Bear Picnic, 10:30am	12	13	14 Preschool films, 10:30am Lap-sit Sotrytime, 10:30am, Newton Corner Branch World Cultures - Flag Day, 4:00pm R	15
16	17	18	19	20	21 Preschool films, 10:30am	22
23	24	25 Science Tuesday - World of Bugs, 3:30pm R	26 Origami Workshop with Michael La Fosse, 10:30am, Waban Branch R	27 "Song, Dance and the Possibilites" with Brian Gillie, 7:00pm	28 Preschool films, 10:30am	29
30	Summer Reading Program: "A Star Spangled Summer at your Library" Registration begins Monday, June 24 for July and August activities. Click here to visit our Summer Reading Program listing of activities.

R= registration required

Activities

	Teddy Bear Picnic Bring a teddy, lunch and a blanket and join the librarians for a delightful sing-a-long. The event will take place outside by the Eeyore and Winnie the Pooh statues. Tuesday, June 11 at 10:30AM All ages Rain Location: Druker Auditorium
	World Cultures - Flag Day Come celebrate the many cultures of the world with a flag craft, story and delicious treat. Friday, June 14 at 4:00PM Ages 5 and up Registration begins Monday, June 3
	Science Tuesday - World of Bugs With the help MANY insects, Bugman Enterprises will present a terrific program on the life of bugs. Please note: Due to the extreme popularity of this program, children who attended the March, 2001 World of Bugs program may not register for this program. Tuesday, June 25 at 3:30PM Druker Auditorium, Ages 5 and up Registration begins Monday, June 3 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
	"Song, Dance and the Possibilities" with Brian Gillie Join us for a terrific interactive music and dance program that demonstrates the styles and history of America’s own songs and dances. Dance a Charleston to hip-hop music or do a dance that’s part polka, part Macarena. This program will kick off our Statewide Summer Reading Program "Star Spangled Summer." Thursday, June 27 at 7:00PM Ages 5 and up Druker Auditorium Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
	Preschool Films Fridays at 10:30AM - June 7, 14, 21, 28 Druker Auditorium
Summer Programs and Activities
	Poetry Writing Workshops Come write and explore the exciting world of poetry. Mondays at 7:00PM, July 15 and August 5 / Ages 8 and 9 Mondays at 7:00PM, July 22 and August 12 / Ages 10 and up Registration begins Monday, June 24
	Summer Reading Program: "A Star Spangled Summer at your Library" Join us for a summer filled with activities, incentives and lots and lots of great books. Explore the wonders of the United States through books, programs, and recreational activities, Story/Craft programs will highlight sites, wildlife, and the literature of America. Children who participate will receive reading log, bookmarks and activity sheets. Registration begins Monday, June 24. Click here to visit our Summer Reading Program listing of activities.
	NEW! Parent Child Book Discussion Group Parents and children come together in a new twist on a book discussion group. Parents and children are expected to read and discuss the book together in the Book Group. The first book to be discussed is the Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster. Tuesdays at 7:00PM July 16 and August 13 Parents and children (age 9 - 10) Registration begins Monday, June 24.

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 and for branch-related questions.

Newton Corner Branch

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

Lap-Sit Storytime - Stories, finger rhymes and songs for childredn under 2.
Friday, June 14 at 10L30am

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

For further information, please call the Newton Corner Branch.

Nonantum Branch

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

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

Waban Branch

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

Origami Workshop with Michael La Fosse
Mr. LaFosse, an origami expert, will give an exciting introduction to the art of paper folding.
Wednesday, June 26 at 10:30AM, Ages 8+
Registration begins Monday, June 3, 2002
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

For further information, please call the Waban Branch.

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