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Calendar of Events
MAY 2006

1
2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am

Lapsits for Prewalkers, 10:30am R

3 and 4 Year Old Storytime, 1:30pm

Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 8&9), 7pm R

 

2
Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R

2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am

3
2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am

3 Year Old Storytimes, 10:30am

4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 2pm

Super Sleuths!, 4:15pm (Ages 5-6) R

4
2.5 and 3 Year
Old Storytimes,
9:45am

Lapsits for Walkers, 10:30am R

4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm

World Cultures - Cinco de Mayo, 4:15pm (Ages 5+) R

Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm

5
Preschool films, 10:30am

 

6
Dance Program, 2pm (Ages 4+)

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8
2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am

Lapsits for Prewalkers, 10:30am R

3 and 4 Year Old Storytime, 1:30pm

Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 8&9), 7pm R

9
Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R

2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am

Club Zoom,4pm (Ages7+) R

10
2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am

3 Year Old Storytimes, 10:30am

4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 2pm

Super Sleuths!, 4:15pm (Ages 5-6) R

11
Bilingual Storytime,
9:45am

Lapsits for Walkers, 10:30am R

4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm

Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm

12
Preschool films, 10:30am

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15
2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am

Lapsits for Prewalkers, 10:30am R

3 and 4 Year Old Storytime, 1:30pm

Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 8&9), 7pm R

16
Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R

2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am

“Bubba the Cowboy Prince” (Ages 4+), 4:30pm

17
2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am

3 Year Old Storytimes, 10:30am

4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 2pm

Super Sleuths!, 4:15pm (Ages 5-6) R

18
2.5 and 3 Year
Old Storytimes,
9:45am

Lapsits for Walkers, 10:30am R

4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm

Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm

 

19
Preschool films, 10:30am

Lapsit at the Newton Corner Branch, 10:30am

 

 

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22
2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am

Lapsits for Prewalkers, 10:30am R

3 and 4 Year Old Storytime, 1:30pm

Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 8&9), 7pm R

23
Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R

2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am

Club Zoom,4pm (Ages7+) R

24
2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am

3 Year Old Storytimes, 10:30am

4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 2pm

Super Sleuths!, 4:15pm (Ages 5-6) R

25
2.5 and 3 Year
Old Storytimes,
9:45am

Lapsits for Walkers, 10:30am R

4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm

Fun with Folktales - Mythical Creatures, 4:15pm (Ages 7+) R

Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm

26
Preschool films, 10:30am

 

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28
Library Closed for Memorial Day

 

29
Library Closed for Memorial Day

30
Science Tuesday -
Catch the Science Bug, 3pm - Liquids (Ages 5-7) 4pm - Weather (Ages 8-10) R

31
Mother Goose Asks, “Why?”, 4:15pm (Ages 3-5) & 7pm (Ages 6-8)


 


 
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Programs
Drop In Storytimes

2 Year Old Storytimes
Mondays at 9:45am: May 1, 8, 15, 22
Tuesdays at 10:30am: May 2, 9, 16, 23
Wednesdays at 9:45am: May 3, 10, 17, 24

2.5 and 3 Year Old Storytimes

Thursdays at 9:45am: May 4, 11, 18, 25

3 Year Old Storytimes
Wednesdays at 10:30am: May 3, 10, 17, 24

3 and 4 Year Old Storytime

Mondays at 1:30pm: May 1, 8, 15, 22

4 and 5 Year Old Storytimes

Wednesdays at 2:00pm: May 3, 10, 17, 24
Thursdays at 3:30pm: May 4, 11, 18, 25

Spanish Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingues

Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. Goce de los cuentos y de las canciones en Ingles y en Espanol.
Thursday, May 11 at 9:45 AM/ Jueves, 11 de Mayo a las 9:45AM
For children ages 2 ½ and up/ Para ninos y ninas de 2 ½ anos en adelante.
Pajama Storytime
Ages 4 and up
Thursdays at 7:00pm: May 4, 11, 18, 25
Spring Lapsit Storytimes
Registration begins Monday, April 24, 2006. Please call 617-796-1370 or come in to register

Prewalkers:
Mondays at 10:30am: May 1, 8, 15, 22

Walkers:
Tuesdays at 9:45am: May 2, 9, 16, 23
Thursdays at 10:30am: May 4, 11, 18, 25

Preschool Films

Fridays at 10:30AM
May 5, 12, 19, 26
Druker Auditorium


Fun With Folktales—Mythical Creatures

Children will hear tales from around the world about long lost creatures and make a craft.
Thursday, May 25 at 4:15PM
Ages 7 and up
Registration begins Monday, May 8

World Cultures - Cinco de Mayo

Come hear about this festive Mexican holiday, create a craft and enjoy a tasty treat.
Thursday, May 4 at 4:15PM
Ages 5 and up
Registration begins Monday, May 1

 

Science Tuesday—Catch the Science Bug

Kim Bent returns with two exciting programs:
Tuesday, May 30 3:00PM Ages 5 to 7 - Liquids
Tuesday, May 30 4:00PM Grades 8 to 10 - Weather
Registration begins Monday, May 8
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Mother Goose Asks, “Why?”

A reading and science activity program for young families.
3-5 year olds(with parent/caregiver) Wednesdays at 4:15PM May 31, June 7, June 14
6-8 year olds(with parent/caregiver) Wednesdays at 7:00PM May 31, June 7, June 21
Registration begins Monday, May 1

Super Sleuths!

Guess the story mystery! Listen to stories and do a fun project.
Wednesdays at 4:15PM May 3, May 10, May 17 & May 24
For children in Kindergarten and 1st grade.
Registration begins Monday, May 1

  “Bubba the Cowboy Prince” Performed by the Once Upon a Time Players

The Children’s Room Play Reading group will present this funny cowboy version of Cinderella.
Tuesday, May 16 at 4:30PM
Ages 4 and up
Druker Auditorium

Dance Program
Joanne Langione Dance Troupe
Saturday, May 6 at 2:00PM
Ages 4 and up
Druker Auditorium

ClubZoom

Children will partake in science experiments, games and snacks from the popular TV Show.
Tuesdays at 4:00PM May, 9 & 23
Druker Auditorium
Registration begins Monday, May 1

Poetry Writing Workshop for Children ages 8 & 9

Join us as we explore the world of poetry by reading some aloud and by writing some of your own.
Mondays at 7:00 May 1, 8, 15, 22
Registration Required.

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

Lap-sit -
Stories, songs and finger rhymes for children under 2.
Friday, May 19 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 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.

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