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September, 2002

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Preschool films, 10:30am
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Registration for Fall Storytimes and Programs begins.
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Pre-School Sing-A-Long, 10:30am
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Preschool films, 10:30am
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Pre-School Sing-A-Long, 10:30am

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Preschool films, 10:30am

Lap-Sit Storytime at Waban Branch, 10:30am

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Science Tuesday: Mad Science, 4:00pm

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Registration for Fall Storytimes begins Monday, September 9, 2002.  
Please call 617-796-1370 or come in to register.  Storytimes begin the week of September 30. Please click here to see the storytime schedule.

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 Activities

World Cultures Program: Portugal
Children will learn all about this exciting country through a story, craft and delicious treat.
Tuesday, September 17 at 3:30pm
Ages 5 and up
Registration required; registration begins Monday, September 9

Science Tuesday: Mad Science
Join Mad Science of Boston as they explore science with a show  filled  with cool new experiments.
Tuesday, September 24 at 4:00pm
Ages 6 and up 
Druker Auditorium

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Preschool Films
Fridays at 10:30AM - September 6, 13, 20
Please note: No films on Friday, September 27.
Druker Auditorium

Pre-School Sing-A-Longs
Join Children's librarians Melissa, Jean, and Sandy for a fun music and movement program.
Tuesdays at 10:30am - September 10 and 17
Druker Auditorium

Fall Storytimes
Fall Storytimes begin the week of September 30. Registration for Fall Storytimes begins Monday, September 9. Please call 617-796-137 or come in to register.

Click here to view our Fall Storytimes and Programs page.

Poetry Writing Workshops
Come write and explore the exciting world of poetry.
Ages 8 and 9 - Mondays at 7:00PM - October 7, 21, 28, November 4
Ages 10 and up - Mondays at 7:00PM - November 18, 25, December 2 and 9 
Registration required; registration begins Monday, September 9

Play Reading
Come read plays and take part in 
some creative dramatics.
Thursdays at 7:00pm - November 14, 21, December 5 and 12
Ages 9 and up
Registration required; registration begins Monday, September 9

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. 
Ages 9-10: Tuesdays at 7:00PM - October 8, November 5 and December 3
Ages 11-12: Tuesdays at 7:00pm - October 15, November 12, and December 10
Registration required; registration begins Monday, September 9

Be a Book Investigator
Read and talk about new books and old favorites.  Write book reviews and stories and get them published in a new kid-run literary journal.
Wednesdays at 7:00pm - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and November 6
Ages 10 and up
Registration required; registration begins Monday, September 9

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 help.
Call Auburndale to sign up for homework 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 617-552-7157.

Nonantum Branch

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


Storytime & Reading Help for 6 & 7 year olds
Mondays 4:00 - 5:00pm.

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


Lap-sit Storytime
Stories, finger rhymes and songs for children under 2.
Friday, September 20 at 10:30am
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