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DECEMBER 2007   1 Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 10:30am Emergent Literacy Program, 11:15am 2 3 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am 3 to 4 Year Old Storytime, 1:30pm Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 12+), 7pm R 4 5 Creative Writing (Ages 10+), 7pm R 6 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am 4 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm Play Reading (Ages 12+), 7:30pm R 7 Preschool films, 10:30am Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 3pm 8 9 10 Lego Club (Ages 6-9), 4pm R Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 12+), 7pm R 11 Preschool Singalong, 10:30am World Cultures - Lights, 4pm (Ages 5+) R 12 Creative Writing (Ages 10+), 7pm R 13   14 Preschool films, 10:30am Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 3pm 15 Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 10:30am 16 17 18 Science Tuesday - Wingmasters (Ages 6+) 3:30pm R Music Together Singalong, 10:30am 19 Creative Writing (Ages 10+), 7pm R 20 Fun with Folktales - Gifts (Ages7+), 4:15pm R 21 Preschool films, 10:30am 22 23 24 25 26 27 Puppet Show (Ages 4+), 2pm 28 Preschool films, 10:30am Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 3pm 29 30 31

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Programs Drop In Storytimes Call 617-796-1370 for more info. 2 year olds: Mondays at 9:45 am - December 3 2 ½ to 3 year olds: Thursdays at 9:45 am - December 6 3 to 4 year olds: Mondays at 1:30 pm - December 3 4 to 5 year olds: Thursdays at 3:30 pm - 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, December 1 and 15 at 10:30 am. Fridays, December 7, 14 and 28 at 3:00 pm 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 Monday, December 17. Prewalkers: Mondays at 11:15 am - January 7, 14, 28 & February 4 Fridays at 11:15 am - January 11, 18, 25 & February 1 Walkers: Tuesdays at 9:45 am - January 8, 15, 22 and 29 Thursdays at 10:45 am - January 10, 17, 24 and 31 Preschool Films Fridays at 10:30 am. December 7, 14, 21 and 28 Druker Auditorium. Preschool Singalong Join the children’s librarians for some fun songs and movement. Tuesday, December 11 at 10:30 am Druker Auditorium Pajama Storytimes Ages 4 and up Thursdays at 7pm December 6 Science Tuesday - Wingmasters: The World of Owls   Educators from Wingmasters return for a thrilling look at these remarkable birds. Ages 6 and up. Tuesday, December 18 at 3:30 pm Druker Auditorium Poetry Writing Workshop For ages 12 and up Mondays at 7:00 pm, December 3, 10 Registration required. For ages 8 and 9 Mondays at 7:00 pm January 7, 14, 28 and February 4 Registration starts Monday, December17 Creative Writing Workshop for Ages 10 & Up Read new books, talk about your favorite books and authors, and explore different writing techniques for your own stories! Wednesdays at 7:00 pm December 5, 12, and 19. Registration begins Monday, December 3. World Cultures - Lights Children will learn about the Winter Solstice and Light Celebrations from around the world. We’ll have stories, a craft and a delicious treat. Ages 5 and up. Tuesday, December 11 at 4:00 pm Registration begins Monday, December 3 Music Together Singalong Sing along with Julia Priest and friends! Tuesday, December 18 10:30 am Druker Auditorium Lego Club Use your imagination to create cool constructions with Legos! Club meets once a month with a different theme each time. December’s theme: Things in the Water. Monday, December 10 at 4:00 pm Ages 6 – 9 Registration begins Monday, December 3. Fun with Folktales: Gifts Listen to delightful folktales about gifts, create a craft, and talk about your favorite gift tales! Ages 7 and up. Thursday, December 20 at 4:15 pm Registration begins Monday, December 10. Play Reading Ages 12 and up: Thursdays at 7:30 pm December 6 Registration begins Thursday, November 1   Emergent Literacy Program Betsy Diamant-Cohen, found of Mother Goose on the Loose, will offer a two-part emergent literacy program on Saturday, December 1 at 11:15am.  For more information call the Children's Room 617-796-1370. Puppet Show: The Frog Prince Presented by Pumpernickel Puppets Ages 4 and up Thursday, December 27 2:00 pm Druker Auditorium

Branch Activities Nonantum Branch 144 Bridge Street (617) 552-7163 Hours: Mon/Wed/Thu - 1:00pm - 6:00pm Songs, Rhymes, and Storytimes December 10 at 11:15 am. Storytime and reading help for children ages 5 to 8 on the first and second Thursdays of each month at 4:00 pm. All welcome. Call the branch for more information. 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. Winter Crafts for Kids: Children aged 2-4 are invited to the Auburndale library on Thursday, December 20, 2007, at 10:30 am to create a variety winter crafts. Please contact Chris Wangler, the branch librarian, for more information: cwangler@minlib.net or 617-552-7158. Waban Branch 1608 Beacon Street (617) 552-7166 Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri - 1:00pm - 6:00pm Storytimes for 2-4 year olds, Fridays, 10:30 am. To register call the branch.