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JANUARY 2007 1 2   3   4 5 Preschool films, 10:30am 6     7 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 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 4:00pm Club Zoom,4pm (Ages7+) R 10 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Fireside Tales (Grades K-1), 4:15pm R Everybody Loves a Story (Ages 12-15), 7:00pm R   11 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Lapsits for Walkers, 10:30am R 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm World Cultures - Australia, 4:15pm (Ages 5+) R Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm 12 Preschool films, 10:30am Lapsits for Prewalkers, 11:15am R   13 14 15 Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 16 Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 4:00pm Club Zoom,4pm (Ages7+) R 17 Spanish/Bilingual Storytime, 9:45am Fireside Tales (Grades K-1), 4:15pm R Everybody Loves a Story (Ages 12-15), 7:00pm R   18 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 19 Preschool films, 10:30am Lapsits for Prewalkers, 11:15am R 20 21 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 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 4:00pm Mixing in Math (Ages 6-7), 4:00pm R 24 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Fireside Tales (Grades K-1), 4:15pm R Everybody Loves a Story (Ages 12-15), 7:00pm R 25 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? - Spies (Ages 7+) 4:15 R Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm 26 Preschool films, 10:30am Lapsits for Prewalkers, 11:15am R 27 Winter Carnival at Auburndale Branch, 11am-2pm 28 29 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   30 Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime, 4:00pm Science Tuesday - Bugworks (Ages7+) 4pm R 31 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Fireside Tales (Grades K-1), 4:15pm R Everybody Loves a Story (Ages 12-15), 7:00pm R

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Programs Drop In Storytimes 2 Year Old Storytimes Mondays at 9:45AM: January 8, 22, 29 & February 5 Tuesdays at 10:30AM: January 9, 16, 23, 30 2 1/2 and 3 Year Old Storytimes Wednesdays at 9:45AM: January 10, 17, 24, 31 Thursdays at 9:45AM: January 11, 18, 25, February 1 3 and 4 Year Old Storytime Mondays at 1:30PM: January 8, 22, 29 & February 5 4 and 5 Year Old Storytimes Tuesdays at 4:00PM: January 9, 16, 23, 30 Thursdays at 3:30PM: January 11, 18, 25 & February 1 Fall Lapsit Storytimes For children under 2 Prewalkers: Mondays at 10:30AM: January 8, 22, 29 & February 5 Fridays at 11:15AM: January 12, 19, 26 & February 2 Walkers: Tuesdays at 9:45AM: January 9, 16, 23, 30 Thursdays at 10:30AM: January 11, 18, 25 & February 1 Registration begins Tuesday, January 2. Spanish Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingues Stories will be read in English and Spanish. Ages 2 ½ & 3 Wednesday, January 17, at 9:45AM Pajama Storytimes Ages 4 and up Thursdays at 7:00PM: January 11, 18, 25 & February 1 Preschool Films Fridays at 10:30AM January 5, 12, 19, 26 Druker Auditorium Mixing in Math Join us for a new program in which we will explore math using storybooks and fun activities. Program ideas are taken from the educational research organization, TERC. Ages 6 & 7 Tuesday, January 23, at 4:00PM Registration begins Monday, January 8. Poetry Writing Workshop Mondays at 7:00PM January 8, 22, 29 & February 5 Ages 8 & 9 Registration Required Science Tuesday - Bugworks     Learn about the fascinating world of insects. Tuesday, January 30, at 4:00PM Ages 7 and up Druker Auditorium Registration begins Monday, January 8. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library ClubZoon Join us for fun and games based on the popular TV program. Tuesdays at 4:00PM: January 9 & 16 Ages 7 and up Registration begins Tuesday, January 2. Is It Fact or Fiction? - Spies Children will listen to stories and discover amazing facts about spies, then create their own tool for spying to take home. Thursday, January 25, at 4:15PM Ages 7 and up Registration begins Monday, January 8. World Cultures - Australia Discover the fascinating country of Australia with a story, craft and delicious treat. Thursday, January 11, at 4:15PM Ages 5 and up Registration begins Tuesday, January 2. Fireside Tales Stories and crafts from around the world for children in kindergarten and 1st grade. Wednesdays at 4:15PM: January 10, 17, 24, 31 Registration begins Tuesday, January 2. Winter Carnival at Auburndale Branch Music, winter games, face-painting, hot chocolate and cupcakes. Saturday, January 27, 11:00AM – 2:00PM Everybody Loves a Story Have fun and earn community service credit! Get coaching from a professional storyteller and learn to select, adapt and tell stories. We’ll help you find places to tell your stories to children in grades pre-K through 3. Pizza will be served at the first session. Wednesdays at 7:00PM: January 10, 17, 24, 31 & February 7 & 14 Ages 12 to 15 Registration begins January 3. Presented in conjunction with a grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Counting on Mother Goose This family literacy program for children and their caregivers uses great picture books and fun hands-on activities to introduce simple mathematical concepts to children. Ages 3 to 5 Tuesday at 3:00PM: February 6, 13, 27 Registration begins Monday, January 29.

Branch Activities 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.   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 information, 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. 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.