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December, 2002

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| December 2002|

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Preschool Sing-a-long, 10:30am
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Holiday Concert, 2:00pm
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Registration for Winter Storytimes and Programs begins
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Gingerbread House Workshop, 3:30pm R
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Lap-sit storytime, 10:30am Auburndale

Movie/Book Discussion: Tuck Everlasting, 4:00pm R

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Preschool films, 10:30am

World Cultures Program: St. Lucia's Day, 4:00pm R

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Science Tuesday: Supercold Science, 4:00pm
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Preschool films, 10:30am
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Library Closes at 4:00 pm for Christmas

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Library Closed for Christmas Holiday
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Preschool films, 10:30am
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Library Closes at 4:00 pm for New Year's
January 1
Library Closed for New Year's Holiday
 
 
R= registration required

 Activities

Registration for Winter Storytimes and Programs begins Monday, December 9.  To register call 617-796-1370 or come to the Children's Room. 

Holiday Concert - Songs and Stories to Celebrate Light
Award-winning minstrel Mary Jo Maichack will enchant with stories and songs from all over the world celebrating the beauty of light.
Sunday, December 8 at 2:00pm
Ages 5 and up
Druker Auditorium
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Gingerbread House Workshop
Come listen  to some gingerbread stories and help create a real gingerbread house.
Tuesday, December 10 at 3:30pm
Ages 6 and up
Meeting Room B (by the Art Gallery)
Registration begins Monday, December 2

World Cultures Program - St. Lucia's Day
Children's librarians will introduce children to this Swedish Festival of Light through stories and songs, crafts and refreshments.
Friday, December 13 at 4:00pm
Ages 5 and up
Registration begins Monday, December 2

Movie and Book Discussion - "Tuck Everlasting"
Get a chance to discuss this terrific story and how it compares to the movie.
Thursday, December 12 at 4:00pm
Ages 9 and up
Registration begins Monday, December 2

Science Tuesday - Supercold Science
A scientist from the Museum of Science will be presenting experiments using extremely cold substances.
Tuesday, December 17 at 4:00pm
Ages 7 and up
Druker Auditorium
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Preschool Films
Fridays at 10:30AM - December 6, 13, 20 and 27
Druker Auditorium

Preschool Sing-a-long
Join Melissa, Jean and Sandy for a program filled with music and movement.
Tuesdays at 10:30am - December 3 and 17
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 rhymes for children under 2
Thursday, December 12 at 10:30am

Storytimes, children's films and afternoon homework help.  Call to sign up for homework help or for branch-related quesitons.

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


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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