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SEPTEMBER 2006 ***Be sure to check below for registration dates for events in October!!*** 1 Preschool films, 10:30am 2 3 4 5 Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 4:00pm Parent / Child Book Discussion Groups (Grades 6&7) 7pm R 6 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Get in the Picture! Be an Artist! (Grades K-1) 4:15pm R 7 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Lapsits for Walkers, 10:30am R 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm World Cultures - Vietnam, 4:15pm (Ages 5+) R Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm 8 Preschool films, 10:30am 9 10 11 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   12 Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am September Sing with Music Together of Newton, 11:15am R 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 4:00pm Club Zoom,4pm (Ages7+) R Parent / Child Book Discussion Groups (Grades 4&5) 7pm R 13 Bilingual Storytime (Ages 2+), 9:45am Get in the Picture! Be an Artist! (Grades K-1) 4:15pm R Creative Writing (Ages 12+), 7pm R   14 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Lapsits for Walkers, 10:30am R 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm 15 Preschool films, 10:30am 16 17 18 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 19 Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 4:00pm Club Zoom,4pm (Ages7+) R 20 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Get in the Picture! Be an Artist! (Grades K-1) 4:15pm R Creative Writing (Ages 12+), 7pm R 21 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Lapsits for Walkers, 10:30am R 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm 22 Preschool films, 10:30am 23 24 25 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 26 Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 4:00pm Science Tuesday - Mad Science Special Event (Ages 6+) 4pm 27 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Get in the Picture! Be an Artist! (Grades K-1) 4:15pm R Creative Writing (Ages 12+), 7pm R 28 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Lapsits for Walkers, 10:30am R 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm Is It Fact or Fiction? - Snakes (Ages 7+) 4:15 R Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm 29 Preschool films, 10:30am 30

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Programs Drop In Storytimes 2 Year Old Storytimes Mon. at 9:45AM: Sept. 11, 18, 25 Tues. at 10:30AM: Sep. 5, 12, 19, 26 2 1/2 and 3 Year Old Storytimes Wed. at 9:45AM: Sep. 6, 13, 20, 27 Thur. at 9:45AM: Sep. 7, 14, 21, 28 3 and 4 Year Old Storytime Mondays at 1:30PM: Sep. 11, 18, 25 4 and 5 Year Old Storytimes Tues. at 4:00PM: Sep. 5, 12 ,19, 26 Thur. at 3:30PM: Sep. 7, 14, 21, 28 Spanish Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingues Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. Wed., September 13, at 9:45AM Ages 2 ½ and up Pajama Storytime For Ages 4 and up Thur. at 7:00PM: Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 Fall Lapsit Storytimes Prewalkers: Mon. at 10:30AM: Sep. 11, 18, 25 Walkers: Tues. at 9:45AM: Sep.5, 12, 19, 26 Thurs. at 10:30AM: Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 Registration begins Friday, September 1. Preschool Films Fridays at 10:30AM: Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Druker Auditorium Poetry Writing Workshop Ages 8 & 9: Mon. at 7:00PM: Sept. 11, 18, 25 Registration begins Friday, September 1. Play Reading Come read some scripts out loud and play some fun dramatic games. Ages 12 and up: Thur. at 7:00PM, October 5 & 12 Ages 9 to 11: Thur. at 7:00PM, October 19 & 26 Registration begins Friday, September 1. Creative Writing Read new books, talk about your favorite authors and explore different techniques for writing your own stories. Ages 12 and up: Wed. at 7:00PM, Sept. 13, 20, 27 Ages 10 and 11: Wed. at 7:00PM, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 Registration begins Friday, September 1.   Storytelling Club for Teens Ages 12 to 14 Learn to select, adapt and tell stories: plan a storytelling program for children in kindergarten through grade 4. We’ll help you find places to tell your stories and earn community service credit! Tuesdays at 4:15PM: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and November 7 Registration begins September 18. This program is being presented in conjunction with a grant received from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. ClubZoom Join us for fun and games based on the popular television program. Tuesdays at 4:00PM: September 12 and 19 Ages 7 and up Registration begins Friday, September 1. Science Tuesday - Mad Science Special Event    Ages 6 and up Mad Science returns for an exciting science-themed show filled with experiments that will amaze. Tuesday, September 26, at 4:00PM Druker Auditorium Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Is It Fact or Fiction? - Snakes Ages 7 and up Children will listen to stories and discover amazing facts about snakes, then create their own snake craft to take home. Thur., September 28, at 4:15PM Registration begins Friday, September 1. World Cultures - Vietnam Children will learn about the beautiful country of Vietnam with a story, craft and delicious treat. Thursday, September 7, at 4:15PM Ages 5 and up Registration begins Friday, September 1. Counting on Mother Goose This family literacy program is for children and their caregivers. It uses fantastic picture books and fun, hands-on activities to introduce simple mathematical concepts to children. Ages 3 - 5 Wed. at 4:15PM: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 Registration begins Monday , Sept. 18. Get in the Picture! Be an Artist! Explore the art of several famous artists and try your hand at creating your own masterpieces. For children in Kindergarten and First Grade. Wed. at 4:15PM: Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 Registration begins Friday, Sept. 1. Parent / Child Book Discussion Groups Parents and children come together in a new twist on a book discussion group. Parents and children are expected to read the book in advance in order to discuss it together in the book group. Grades 6 & 7: Tue. at 7:00PM, Sep. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 Grades 4 & 5: Tue. at 7:00PM, Sep.12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12 Registration required September Sing with Music Together of Newton Join Julia Priest as she engages all ages in a fun musical program. Tues., September 12, at 11:15AM Druker Auditorium Registration begins Friday, September 1.

Branch Activities 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. 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 more info., call 617-552-7157. Auburndale Branch 375 Auburn Street (617) 552-7158 Hours: Mon/Tue/Wed - 1:00pm - 6:00pm Sat - 9:00am - 12:00pm Stories and songs for children 1 - 3, Thursdays at 11AM. Homework Help. To register for Homework Help, call 552-7158. 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 - call 617-552-7163.