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February, 2003

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\| February 2003 \|
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Book Drive for Newton, Mississippi: "Newton to Newton" Assistance Bring your new and gently used children's books to the Children's Room in the Main Branch of the Library. Books will be delivered to the Library in Newton, Mississippi, which was damaged in a recent tornado.						1
2	3	4	5	6	7 Preschool films, 10:30am	8
9	10	11 Preschool Sing-Along, 10:30am World Cultures Program - Chinese New Year, 3:30pm R	12 Valentine's Day Craft Storytime Ages 3-4: 10:30am R Ages 5 and up: 4:00pm R	13	14 Preschool films, 10:30am	15
16	SCHOOL VACATION WEEK (FEBRUARY 17-21)					22
16	17	18 Janice Allen: Children's Concert, 2:00pm	19	20 Jackson Gilman - The Stand Up Chameleon, 2:00pm	21 Preschool films, 10:30am Lap-sit Storytime at Newton Corner Branch, 10:30am	22
23	24 Author Reading: Michelle Portman, 4:00pm R	25 Preschool Sing-Along, 10:30am Science Tuesday - Wingmasters, 3:30pm	16	27	28 Preschool films, 10:30am

R= registration required

Activities

	Preschool Sing-Along Join Melissa, Jean, and Sandy for a fun program of songs and movement. Tuesdays at 10:30am - February 11 and 25 Druker Auditorium
	World Cultures Program - Chinese New Year Children will celebrate this festive occasion with a story, craft and a delicious treat. Tuesday, February 11 at 3:30pm Ages 5 and up Registration begins Monday, February 3
	Valentine's Day Craft Storytime Come listen to some sweet stories and make a valentine. Ages 3 to 4: Wednesday, February 12 at 10:30am Ages 5 and up: Wednesday, February 12 at 4:00pm Registration begins Monday, February 3
	Janice Allen: Children's Concert - Songs that have a Story Celebrating African-American Heritage Ms. Allen will feature African-American music, folklore and children's circle games. Tuesday, February 18 at 2:00pm Ages 5 and up Druker Auditorium Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
	Jackson Gilman - The Stand Up Chameleon Well-known storyteller Jackson Gilman uses movement and lost of humor to delight children and adults with stories to warm everyone on these cold February days. Thursday, February 20 at 2:00pm Ages 5 and up Druker Auditorium Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
	Author Reading - Michelle Portman Local author Michelle Portman will read from her book "Compost by Gosh!" and after children will do a craft. Monday, February 24 at 4:00pm Ages 5 and up Registration begins Monday, February 3
	Science Tuesday - Wingmasters Julie and Jim of Wingmasters will present an exciting informative live animal program about Birds of Prey. Tuesday, February 25 at 3:30pm Ages 5 and up Druker Auditorium Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
	Preschool Films Fridays at 10:30AM - February 7, 14, 21 and 28 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 or 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, songs and finger rhymes for children under 2. Friday, February 21 at 10:30am

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 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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