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NOVEMBER 2005     1 Lapsits for 1 to 2 Year Olds, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am 2 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am 3 Year Old Storytimes, 10:30am 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 2pm Amazing Animals (Grades K&1st), 4:15pm R Creative Writing Workshop (Ages10+), 7pm 3 2.5 and 3 Year Old Storytimes, 9:45am Lapsits for 1 to 2 Year Olds, 10:30am R 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm   4 Preschool films, 10:30am   5 6   7 Lapsits for Under 1, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am 3 and 4 Year Old Storytime, 1:30pm Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 8&9), 7pm R 8 Lapsits for 1 to 2 Year Olds, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am ClubZoom (Ages 7+), 4pm R   9 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am 3 Year Old Storytimes, 10:30am 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 2pm Amazing Animals (Grades K&1st), 4:15pm R Creative Writing Workshop (Ages10+), 7pm   10 Bilingual Storytime (Ages 2 1/2+), 9:45am Lapsits for 1 to 2 Year Olds, 10:30am R 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm World Cultures - Eid-Ul-Fitr, 4:15pm (Ages 5+) R Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm 11 Library Closed for Veterans' Day 12 13 14 Lapsits for Under 1, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am 3 and 4 Year Old Storytime, 1:30pm Books Wrapped wit h Love (Ages 7+), 4pm R Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 8&9), 7pm R   15 Lapsits for 1 to 2 Year Olds, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am Book Bash with Lilly (Ages 4+), 4pm R   16 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am 3 Year Old Storytimes, 10:30am 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 2pm Amazing Animals (Grades K&1st), 4:15pm R Creative Writing Workshop (Ages10+), 7pm 17 2.5 and 3 Year Old Storytimes, 9:45am Lapsits for 1 to 2 Year Olds, 10:30am R 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm Fun with Folktales - Grandparents, 4:15pm (Ages 7+) R Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm   18 Preschool films, 10:30am Lapsit Storytime at Waban Branch, 10:30am (Ages 2 and under)   19 20 21 Lapsits for Under 1, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am 3 and 4 Year Old Storytime, 1:30pm Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 8&9), 7pm R 22 Lapsits for 1 to 2 Year Olds, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am   23 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am 3 Year Old Storytimes, 10:30am 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 2pm   24 Library Closed for Thanksgiving 25 Preschool films, 10:30am 26 27   28 Lapsits for Under 1, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am 3 and 4 Year Old Storytime, 1:30pm Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 8&9), 7pm R 29 Lapsits for 1 to 2 Year Olds, 9:45am R Preschool Sing-a-longs, 10:30am Science Tuesday— Top Secret Science-Roller Coaster Rides, 4pm (Ages 7+), R 30 Amazing Animals (Grades K&1st), 4:15pm R 1 2.5 and 3 Year Old Storytimes, 9:45am Lapsits for 1 to 2 Year Olds, 10:30am R 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm 2 3

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Activities Preschool Films Fridays at 10:30AM: November 4, 18, 25 Druker Auditorium Pajama Storytime Thursdays at 7:00pm: November 3, 10, 17, December 1 Fun With Folktales—Grandparents Children will hear folktales from around the world about grandparents and then create a craft. Thursday, November 17 at 4:15PM Ages 7 and up Registration begins Monday, November 7 Amazing Animals For Children in Kindergarten and 1st Grade Stories and Activities about Animals Wednesdays at 4:15PM: November 2, 9, 16 & 30 Registration Required World Cultures—Eid-Ul-Fitr Join Saadia Baloch as she talks about this joyous Islamic holiday. Children will learn about Eid,-Ul-Fitr, make a craft and enjoy a delicious treat. Thursday, November 10 at 4:15PM Ages 5 and up Registration begins Tuesday, November 1   Science Tuesday—Top Secret Science—Roller Coaster Rides Experiment with physics, balance, and friction. Tuesday, November 29 at 4:00PM Ages 7 and up Registration begins Monday, November 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Newton Free Library Book Bash with Lilly You’re invited to a fun party to celebrate Lilly and other well-known Children’s book characters. Join Lilly from Kevin Henkes’ book Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse as we read her story, enjoy a craft and have a terrific tea party. Tuesday, November 15 at 4:00PM Ages 4 and up Druker Auditorium Registration begins Tuesday, November 1 Sponsored by the Friends of the Newton Free Library Books Wrapped with Love In response to Hurricane Katrina and in honor of Children’s Book Week we are offering a book making and giving workshop at the Waban Branch Library. Bookmaker Sandy Kahn will lead a workshop with children to create beautiful leather covers for storybooks that will be sent to children who are in living in shelters. Monday, November 14 at 4:00PM Ages 7 and up Registration begins Tuesday, November 1 Sponsored by the Friends of the Newton Free Library

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. To register for homework help, call 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 1:30PM. For further information, please call 617-552-7157. 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 Lapsit - Stories, songs, and finger rhymes for children under 2. Friday, November 18 at 10:30AM