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| December 2003|

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Preschool Sing-along, 10:30am
 
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Preschool films, 10:30am 
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World Cultures - St. Lucia's Day, 4:00pm R

Annual Puppet Sale Fundraiser, 10:00am - 7:00pm

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Preschool films, 10:30am

Lap-sit Storytime, Newton Corner Branch, 10:30am

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Once Upon a Time with Diane Edgecomb, 2:00pm

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Registration for Winter Storytime and Programs begins

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Preschool Sing-along, 10:30am

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Preschool films, 10:30am

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LIBRARY CLOSES AT 4:00PM

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LIBRARY CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY
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Preschool films, 10:30am
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Science Tuesday: Science Magic, 4:00pm

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LIBRARY CLOSES AT 4:00PM

January 1
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY

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Preschool films, 10:30am 
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R= registration required

 Activities

Winter Storytimes and Programs
Winter Storytimes and Programs begin Monday, January 5. See http://www.ci.newton.ma.us/Library/Kidspage/storytimes.htm for more information. Registration for Winter Storytimes and Programs begins Monday, December 15

World Cultures - St. Lucia's Day
Librarians will introduce children to this Swedish Festival of Light through stories and songs, crafts, and refreshments.
Tuesday, December 9 at 4:00pm
Ages 5 and up
Registration begins Monday, December 1

Annual Puppet Sale Fundraiser
Just in time for the holidays Fred Reidy returns with his amazing assortment of puppets for an all day fundraiser for the Newton Free Library. Puppets range from small finger puppets to large hand puppets.
Tuesday, December 9, 10:00am to 7:00pm
Druker Auditorium

Once Upon a Wintertime with Diane Edgecomb
Join fantastic storyteller Diane Edgecomb as she delights with stories of wintertime fun and magic. This enchanting performance will turn a winter's afternoon into a time of delight for the whole family. Warm cider and cookies will follow performance.
Sunday, December 14 at 2:00pm
Ages 4 and up
Druker Auditorium
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
  Preschool Sing-Along
Join Melissa, Jean and Katheryn for some fun music.
Tuesdays at 10:30am: December 2 and 16
Druker Auditorium

Science Tuesday - Science Magic!!
This Museum of Science presentation features fun surprising demonstrations that seem like magic...but can be figured out by thinking scientifically!
Tuesday, December 30 at 3:30pm
Ages 7 and up
Druker Auditorium

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Preschool Films
Fridays at 10:30am: December 5, 12, 19, 26
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

Storytimes for children 2 - 4 years old, Tuesdays, at 1:30pm. Call Newton Corner Branch for further information.

Lap-Sit Storytime
Songs, stories and finder rhymes for children under 2.

Friday, December 12 at 10:30am

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 Nonantum Branch 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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