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JULY/AUGUST 2007 1 CLOSED 2 3 4 CLOSED FOR THE 4TH OF JULY 5 6 Preschool films, 10:30am 7 8 CLOSED 9 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Story Craft Hours - Jazz (Ages 6-8), 3:30pm R Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 8&9), 7pm R 10 Preschool Sing-a-longs, 10:30am 5 and Up Storytime, 3:30pm 11 Lapsits Children Under 2, 10:30am 3 and 4 Year Old Storytime, 11:15am 12 Story Craft Hours - Jazz (Ages 3-5), 1pm R What’s Cookin’ (Ages 8+), 4pm R Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm 13 Preschool films, 10:30am   14 15 CLOSED 16 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 10&11), 7pm R 17 Story Craft Hours - Classical (Ages 3-5), 10:30am R 5 and Up Storytime, 3:30pm 18 Lapsits Children Under 2, 10:30am 3 and 4 Year Old Storytime, 11:15am Story Craft Hours - Classical (Ages 6-8), 2pm R 19 Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm Play Reading (Ages 9+), 7:30pm R 20 Preschool films, 10:30am 21 22 CLOSED 23 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Story Craft Hours - Folk Music (Ages 6-8), 3pm R Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 12+), 7pm R 24 Preschool Sing-a-longs, 10:30am 5 and Up Storytime, 3:30pm 25 Lapsits Children Under 2, 10:30am 3 and 4 Year Old Storytime, 11:15am Creative Writing (Ages 12-14), 7pm R 26 Story Craft Hours - Folk Music (Ages 3-5), 10:30am R Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm 27 Preschool films, 10:30am 28 29 CLOSED 30 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Book Bingo (Ages 6+), 4pm R Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 8&9), 7pm R 31 Story Craft Hours - World Music (Ages 3-5), 10:30am R 5 and Up Storytime, 3:30pm A U G U S T 1 Lapsits Children Under 2, 10:30am 3 and 4 Year Old Storytime, 11:15am Story Craft Hours - World Music (Ages 6-8), 4pm R Creative Writing (Ages 10&11), 7pm R 2 Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm 3 Preschool films, 10:30am 4 5 CLOSED 6 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Story Craft Hours - Blues (Ages 3-5), 2pm R Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 10&11), 7pm R 7 5 and Up Storytime, 3:30pm 8 Lapsits Children Under 2, 10:30am 3 and 4 Year Old Storytime, 11:15am 9 Story Craft Hours - Blues (Ages 6-8), 3pm R Campfire Sing-along (Ages 4+), 7pm 10 Preschool films, 10:30am 11 12 CLOSED 13 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 12+), 7pm R 14 Preschool Sing-a-longs, 10:30am 5 and Up Storytime, 3:30pm What’s Cookin’ (Ages 8+), 2pm R Ice Cream Party, 7pm 15 Lapsits Children Under 2, 10:30am 3 and 4 Year Old Storytime, 11:15am Story Craft Hours - Rock & Roll (Ages 6-8), 3pm R Creative Writing (Ages 12-14), 7pm R 16 Story Craft Hours - Rock & Roll (Ages 3-5), 2:30pm R Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm Play Reading (Ages 9+), 7:30pm R 17 Preschool films, 10:30am 18 19 CLOSED 20 21 22 23 24 Preschool films, 10:30am   25 26 CLOSED 27 28 29 30 31 Preschool films, 10:30am

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Programs Drop In Storytimes Call 617-796-1370 for more info. 2 Year Old Storytimes Mondays at 9:45AM July 9, 16, 23, 30 August 6, 13 3 and 4 Year Old Storytime Wed. at 11:15AM July 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15 5 and Up Storytimes Tuesdays at 3:30PM July 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14 Lap-sits for Prewalkers & Walkers For children under 2 Wednesdays at 10:30AM July 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15 Preschool Singalongs Join the Children’s Librarians for a fun musical program. Tuesday at 10:30AM July 10, 24 August 14 Druker Auditorium Pajama Storytimes Ages 4 and up Thursdays at 7:00pm July 12, 19, 26 August 2, 16 Preschool Films Fridays at 10:30AM July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Druker Auditorium Campfire Singalong Join Melissa and Jean for a fun music program as we sing songs around the campfire. Thursday, August 9, at 7:00PM Ages 4 and up Storytime Room Book Bingo Play an exciting game of bingo using storybook characters. Ages 6 and up Monday, July 30, at 4:00PM Registration begins Monday, July 9. Catch the Beat at the Newton Free Library This summer our reading program will feature music and rhythm in fact and fiction. Sign up now!! Upon registering children will receive a log, bookmark, a list of coupons to museums and family friendly destinations and lots of activity sheets. We will have stickers and prizes for books read, lots of story/craft hours, an exciting scavenger hunt and an ice cream party. Catch the Beat at your Library is sponsored by the Library, the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems and Waste Management. Registration for July Story/Craft hours begins Monday, June 25. Registration for August Programs begins Monday, July 23. Call 617-796-1370 or come in to register. Children will hear stories, listen to music and discover interesting facts about different musical styles. They will then make a fun musical craft. Week 1 — Jazz Ages 6-8 - Monday, July 9, at 3:30PM Ages 3-5 - Thursday, July 12, at 1PM Week 2 — Classical Ages 3-5 - Tuesday, July 17, 10:30AM Ages 6-8 - Wednesday, July 18, at 2:00PM Week 3 — Folk Music Ages 6-8 - Monday, July 23 at 3:00PM Ages 3-5 - Thursday, July 26, 10:30AM Week 4 — World Music Ages 3-5 - Tuesday, July 31, 10:30AM Ages 6-8 - Wednesday, August 1, at 4PM Week 5 — Blues Ages 3-5 - Monday, August 6, 2:00PM Ages 6-8 - Thursday, August 9, at 3PM Week 6 — Rock and Roll Ages 6-8 - Wednesday, August 15, 3:00PM Ages 3-5 - Thursday, August 16, 2:30PM What's Cookin' This summer’s Catch the Beat cooking programs will feature music and food. Ages 8 and up Thursday, July 12, at 4:00PM Tuesday, August 14, at 2:00PM Registration begins Monday July 9. Ice Cream Party Families who have participated in the Summer Reading Program are welcome to celebrate their reading with an ice cream treat. Tuesday, August 14, at 7:00PM Poetry Writing Workshop Join us as we explore the world of poetry by reading some aloud and by writing some of your own. Ages 8 & 9 - Mondays at 7:00PM: July 9 and July 30 Ages 10 and 11 - Mondays at 7:00PM: July 16 and August 6 Ages 12 and up - Mondays at 7:00PM: July 23 and August 13 Registration begins Monday, June 25. Please come in or call 617-796-1370. Creative Writing Workshop Read new books, talk about your favorite books and authors, and explore different techniques for writing your own stories. Ages 10 and 11 - Wednesdays at 7:00PM: June 27 and August 1 Ages 12 to 14 - Wednesdays at 7:00PM: July 25 and August 15 Registration begins Monday, June 25. Please come in or call 617-796-1370. Play Reading Children will read some plays and have fun with dramatic games. Ages 9 and up - Thursdays at 7:30PM: July 19, August 16 Registration begins Monday, June 25. Please come in or call 617-796-1370.

Branch Activities Nonantum Branch 144 Bridge Street (617) 552-7163 Hours: Mon/Wed/Thu - 1:00pm - 6:00pm Wild Tales by Audubon Ark A visit by live ducklings and their friend turtle will be enhanced by a reading of Make Way for Ducklings. For ages 4 – 7. Wednesday, August 22, at 10:30AM Registration required, beginning August 6 – call 552-7163 or 796-1370. Sponsored by the Friends. Also 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 Summer Reading Program The Summer Reading Program in July is filling up fast. Call to see about availability: 617-552- 7158 during branch hours. Also Finger rhymes, stories and songs for toddlers every Thursday at 11:00AM. No registration required. Please call 617-552-7158 for more information. 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. Call 617-552-7166 to register.