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DECEMBER 2005     1 Holiday Read-a-thon for Children and Young Adults Begins 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 Play Reading, 7:00pm (Ages 9+) R 2 Preschool films, 10:30am   3 4   5 Annual Puppet Sale Fundraiser, 10am-7pm Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 12+), 7pm R 6 Preschool Sing-a-longs, 10:30am     7   8 World Cultures - Christmas in the British Isles, 4:15pm (Ages 5+) R Play Reading, 7:00pm (Ages 9+) R 9 Library Closed for Strategic Planning Day 10 11 The Season of Lights, 2pm (Ages 4+) 12 Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 12+), 7pm R   13 The Princess and the Pea, 4pm (Ages 4+)   14 15 Fun with Folktales - Artistry, 4:15pm (Ages 7+) R Play Reading, 7:00pm (Ages 9+) R 16 Preschool films, 10:30am     17 18 19 Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 12+), 7pm R 20 Preschool Sing-a-longs, 10:30am 21 22 23 Preschool films, 10:30am 24 Library Closes at 4PM for Christmas Eve 25 Library Closed for Christmas   26 Library Closed for Christmas 27 Science Tuesday - Museum of Science - Reptiles, 4pm (Ages 7+) 28 29 Peter Rabbit, 2pm (Ages 3+) 30 Preschool films, 10:30am 31 Library Closes at 4PM for New Year's Eve

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Activities Preschool Films Fridays at 10:30AM Dec. 2, 16, 23, 30 Druker Auditorium Preschool Singalongs Join Melissa, Jean and Sandy for a fun musical program. Tuesdays at 10:30AM Dec. 6 and 20 Druker Auditorium Pajama Storytime December 1 Fun With Folktales—Artistry Children will listen to and talk about folktales from around the world and create a craft. Thursday, December 15, at 4:15PM Ages 7 and up Registration begins Monday, December 5. 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 Library, sponsored by the Friends. Puppets range from small finger puppets to large hand puppets. Monday, December 5, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Newton North High School Fingerpaint Players presents “The Princess and the Pea” Watch this troupe of young thespians put on a fun production of a classic folktale. Tuesday, December 13, at 4:00PM Ages 4 and up Druker Auditorium The Season of Lights Caravan Puppet Theater brings Tales of Winter Celebrations from around the world. Sunday, December 11, at 2:00PM Druker Auditorium Ages 4 and up Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Pumpernickel Puppets presents “Peter Rabbit” John McDonough returns with his puppet to tell this entertaining tale of a rabbit who can’t stay out of trouble. Thursday, December 29, at 2:00PM Ages 3 and up Druker Auditorium Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Holiday Read-a-thon for Children and Young Adults Join our Read-a-thon to help boost literacy among children and adults in Afghanistan. Gather pledges from family and friends and start reading books, from December 1 – 31. Monetary pledges can be made for pages or entire books. The Library is teeming up with Relief International which will send books, maps, school supplies and furniture to a library in Afghanistan, sponsored by your pledges. Pledge Sheets will be available at the Children’s Desk, the Young Adult Desk and at the Branches. Adults are welcome to make a monetary contribution to the literacy appeal, as well. All pledge sheets and checks are due by Tuesday, January 3. World Cultures - Christmas in the British Isles Children will hear stories and traditions of Christmas in England, Scotland and Wales, create a craft and enjoy a tasty treat. Thursday, December 8, at 4:15PM Ages 5 and up Registration begins Thursday, December 1.   Science Tuesday—Museum of Science—Reptiles An educator from the Museum will bring live reptiles and speak about their behavior and habits. Tuesday, December 27, at 2:00PM Ages 7 and up Druker Auditorium Sponsored by the Friends of the 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 Storytimes for 2 – 4 year olds, Fridays at 10:30AM. Please call 617-552-7166 to register.