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NOVEMBER 2007   1 2 Preschool films, 10:30am Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 3pm 3 Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 10:30am 4 5 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Lapsits for Prewalkers, 10:30am R 3 to 4 Year Old Storytime, 1:30pm Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 10&11), 7pm R 6 Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am 3 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 4pm 7 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Caldecott Kids (Ages 7+), 4:15pm R Creative Writing (Ages 10&11), 7pm R 8 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Lapsits for Walkers, 10:30am R 4 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm Play Reading (Ages 10&11), 7:30pm R 9 Preschool films, 10:30am Lapsits for Prewalkers, 11:15am R World Cultures - Divali, 4pm (Ages 5+) R 10 11 12 Library Closed for Veterans' Day 13 Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am 3 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 4pm Reading is Magic (Ages 4+), 4pm R 14 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Caldecott Kids (Grades 2&3), 4:15pm R 15 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Lapsits for Walkers, 10:30am R 4 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm Fun with Folktales - Cooking Pots (Ages 7+) , 4:15pm R Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm Play Reading (Ages 10&11), 7:30pm R 16 Lapsits for Prewalkers, 11:15am R 17 Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 10:30am 18 19 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Lapsits for Prewalkers, 10:30am R 3 to 4 Year Old Storytime, 1:30pm Lego Club (Ages 6-9), 4pm R Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 12+), 7pm R 20 Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am 3 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 4pm 21 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Caldecott Kids (Grades 2&3), 4:15pm R Creative Writing (Ages 10&11), 7pm R 22 Library Closed for Thanksgiving 23 Preschool films, 10:30am Lapsits for Prewalkers, 11:15am R 24 25 26 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Lapsits for Prewalkers, 10:30am R 3 to 4 Year Old Storytime, 1:30pm Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 12+), 7pm R Annual Puppet Sale Fundraiser, 10am-7pm 27 Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:30am Science Tuesday - Video Game Design (Ages 10-12) 3pm R 3 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 4pm 28 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Caldecott Kids (Grades 2&3), 4:15pm R Creative Writing (Ages 10&11), 7pm R 29 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Lapsits for Walkers, 10:30am R 4 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm Play Reading (Ages 12+), 7:30pm R 30 Preschool films, 10:30am Lapsits for Prewalkers, 11:15am R 1 Emergent Literacy Program, 10:30am

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Programs Drop In Storytimes Call 617-796-1370 for more info. 2 year olds: Mondays at 9:45 am - November 5, 19, 26 and Dec. 3 Tuesdays at 10:30 am - November 6, 13, 20, 27 2 ½ to 3 year olds: Wednesdays at 9:45 am - November 7, 14, 21, 28 Thursdays at 9:45 am - November 8, 15, 29, December 6 3 to 4 year olds: Mondays at 1:30 pm - November 5, 19, 26, December 3 3 to 5 year olds: Tuesdays at 4:00 pm - November 6, 13, 20, 27 4 to 5 year olds: Thursdays at 3:30 pm - November 8, 15, 29, December 6 Mother Goose on the Loose Drop-in Lapsits As part of the Mother Goose on the Loose grant, we will be offering drop-in lapsits the first and third Saturday of each month, for children ages 0-23 months, with caregivers. Saturdays, November 3 and 17 at 10:30 am. The Mother Goose on the Loose Lapsit programs are partially funded with LSTA funds through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Mother Goose on the Loose Lapsits Songs, stories, and movement for children under 2. *Registration begins Thursday, November 1. Prewalkers: Mondays at 10:30 am - November 5, 19, 26, December 3 Fridays at 11:15 am - November 9, 16, 23, 30 Walkers: Tuesdays at 9:45 am - November 6,13, 20, 27 Thursdays at 10:30 am - November 8, 15, 29, Dec 6   Preschool Films Fridays at 10:30 am. November 2, 9, 23 and 30 Druker Auditorium. There will be no film on November 16. Pajama Storytimes Ages 4 and up Thursdays at 7pm November 8, 15, 29 and December 6 Science Tuesday - Video Game Design   Children’s Technology Workshop will give a 2 hour workshop on the fundamentals of programming a video game design. Ages 10 to 12. Tuesday, November 27 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm Druker Auditorium Registration begins Monday, November 5 Poetry Writing Workshop Mondays at 7:00 pm November 19, 26, December 3, 10 Ages 12+ Registration begins Monday, November 5 Creative Writing Workshop for Ages 10 & 11 Read new books, talk about your favorite books and authors, and explore different writing techniques for your own stories! Wednesdays at 7:00 pm November 7, 21, 28 Registration begins Thursday, November 1. World Cultures - Divali Learn how Divali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated in India. We’ll have stories, a craft and a delicious treat. Ages 5 and up. Friday, November 9 at 4:00 pm Registration begins Thursday, November 1. Reading is Magic! We’re celebrating Children’s Book Week with a program of magical stories, a charmed craft, and an enchanting tea. Come dressed as your favorite book character! Ages 4 and up. Tuesday, November 13, at 4:00 pm – Druker Auditorium Registration begins Monday, November 5 Caldecott Kids: Look at the Art! Read Caldecott Award-winning picture books, talk about illustrations, and create art projects. Vote for the 2008 Caldecott winner! Ages 7+. Wednesdays at 4:15 pm November 7, 14, 21, 28. Registration begins Thursday, November 1 Lego Club Use your imagination to create cool constructions with Legos! Club meets once a month with a different theme each time. November’s theme: Things that Fly. Monday, November 19 at 4:00 pm Ages 6 – 9 Registration begins Monday, November 5 Fun with Folktales: Cooking Pots Listen to delightful folktales about cooking pots, create a craft, and talk about your favorite cooking pot tales! Ages 7 and up. Thursday, November 15 at 4:15 pm Registration begins Thursday, November 1 Play Reading Ages 10 and 11: Thursdays at 7:30 pm November 8 &15 Ages 12 and up: Thursdays at 7:30 pm November 29, Dec. 6 Registration begins Thursday, November 1 Annual Puppet Sale Just in time for the holidays Fred Reidy brings his amazing assortment of puppets for an all day fundraiser for the Library. Monday, November 26 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Druker Auditorium   Save the date! Betsy Diamant-Cohen, found of Mother Goose on the Loose, will offer a two-part emergent literacy program on Saturday, December 1 at 10:30 am.  For more information call the Children's Room 617-796-1370.

Branch Activities Nonantum Branch 144 Bridge Street (617) 552-7163 Hours: Mon/Wed/Thu - 1:00pm - 6:00pm Songs, Rhymes and Stories for 2 and 3 year olds - Once a month. Storytime and reading help on the first and second Thursdays of each month at 4 pm. All welcome. Newton Corner Branch 126 Vernon Street (617) 552-7157 Hours: Tue/Thu/Fri - 1:00 - 6:00pm Storytimes for 2-4 year olds, Tuesdays, 1:30 pm. Auburndale Branch 375 Auburn Street (617) 552-7158 Hours: Mon/Tue/Wed - 1:00pm - 6:00pm Sat - 9:00am - 12:00pm Finger rhymes, stories and songs for toddlers, Thursdays 11:00 am, all welcome. Waban Branch 1608 Beacon Street (617) 552-7166 Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri - 1:00pm - 6:00pm Storytimes for 2-4 year olds, Fridays, 10:30 am. To register call: 617-552-7166.