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APRIL 2006         1 2   3 Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 10&11), 7pm R 4 Storytelling Club (Ages 12-14), 4:15pm R 5 6 World Cultures - Norway, 4:15pm (Ages 5+) R 7 Preschool films, 10:30am   8 9 10 11 Preschool Sing-a-longs, 10:30am Storytelling Club (Ages 12-14), 4:15pm R Digging Dinosaurs (Ages 4+), 4:15pm 12 13   14 Preschool films, 10:30am     15 16 17 18 Alice in Wonderland, 3pm 19 Storytelling Event (Ages 4+), 10:30am 20 Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show (Ages 4+), 2pm 21 Preschool films, 10:30am   22 23   24 25 Preschool Sing-a-longs, 10:30am Science Tuesday - Mad Science, 4pm (Ages 7+) R 26 27 Fun with Folktales - Insects, 4:15pm (Ages 7+) R   28 Preschool films, 10:30am 29 30

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Programs Preschool Films Fridays at 10:30AM April 7, 14, 21, 28 Druker Auditorium Preschool Singalongs Join Melissa, Jean and Sandy for a fun musical program. Tuesdays at 10:30AM April 11 and 25 Druker Auditorium Fun With Folktales—Insects Children will hear and talk about insect folktales from around the world and create a craft. Thursday, April 27 at 4:15PM Ages 7 and up Registration begins Monday, April 10 World Cultures - Norway Children will hear stories about the beautiful country of Norway, create a craft, and enjoy a delicious treat. Thursday, April 6 at 4:15PM Ages 5 and up Registration begins Monday, April 3 School Vacation Week   Science Tuesday—Mad Science Mad Science will present a workshop entitled Matter of Fact that will introduce children to the building blocks of the universe through hands-on fun, discussions, and demonstrations. Tuesday, April 25 at 4:00PM Ages 7 and up Registration begins Monday, April 10 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Digging Dinosuars Storyteller Diane Edgecomb will present dinosaur facts and fantasies. Children will act out some dinosaur sign language and listen to two original tales. Tuesday, April 11 at 4:15PM Ages 4 and up Druker Auditorium Presented in conjunction with a grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners   Storytelling Event Join us for a special event in which children from our Storytelling Club will present stories they have learned. Wednesday, April 19 at 10:30AM Ages 4 and up Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show Drawbridge Puppet Theater returns with a beautiful marionette puppet show of this classic folktale. Thursday, April 20 at 2:00PM Ages 4 and up Druker Auditorium Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Alice in Wonderland The Hampstead Players will present a performance of the classic tale, “Alice in Wonderland.” With a cast of two and fun scenery children will enjoy a fun afternoon with this topsy-turvy story. Tuesday, April 18 at 3:00PM Druker Auditorium Sponsored by the Friends of the Newton Free Library Poetry Writing Workshop Monday at 7:00PM - April 3 Ages 12 and up Join us as we explore the world of poetry by reading some aloud and by writing some of your own. This program is best suited for children who love words and love writing! If you have further questions, please speak to Jean Holmblad. Registration Required   Teen Storytelling Club Learn to select, adapt and tell stories: plan a storytelling program for small children. We’ll help you find places to tell your stories and earn community service credit! For teens 12-14 years old Tuesdays at 4:15PM: April 4 and 11 Registration begins February 13. Presented in conjunction with a grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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 Lap-sit - Stories, songs, and finger rhymes for children under 2. Friday, January 13, at 10:30AM Also, Storytimes for children 2 – 4 years old, Tuesdays, at 1:30PM. For more information, call 617-552-7157.