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JANUARY 2008 1 Library Closed for New Year's Day 2 3 4 Preschool films, 10:30am 5 Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 10:30am 6 7 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 8&9), 7pm R 8 Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:45am 3 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 4pm 9 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Fireside Tales (Grades K-1), 4:15pm R Creative Writing (Ages 10+), 7pm R 10 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Lapsits for Walkers, 10:45am R 4 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm   11 Preschool films, 10:30am Lapsits for Prewalkers, 11:15am R 12 13 14 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 8&9), 7pm R 15 Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:45am 3 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 4pm 16 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Fireside Tales (Grades K-1), 4:15pm R Creative Writing (Ages 10+), 7pm R 17 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Lapsits for Walkers, 10:45am R 4 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm World Cultures - Mexico: Blessing of the Animals, 4:15pm (Ages 5+) R Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm Play Reading (Ages 10+), 7:30pm R 18 Preschool films, 10:30am Lapsits for Prewalkers, 11:15am R 19 Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 10:30am 20 21 Library Closed for MLK Jr. Day 22 Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:45am 3 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 4pm 23 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Fireside Tales (Grades K-1), 4:15pm R Creative Writing (Ages 10+), 7pm R 24 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Lapsits for Walkers, 10:45am R 4 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm Fun with Folktales - Night Sky (Ages 7+) , 4:15pm R Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm Play Reading (Ages 10+), 7:30pm R 25 Preschool films, 10:30am Lapsits for Prewalkers, 11:15am R 26 27 28 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Lapsits for Prewalkers, 10:30am R 3 to 4 Year Old Storytime, 1:30pm Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 8&9), 7pm R 29 Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:45am Science Tuesday - Bugworks (Ages 5-6)3pm (Ages 7+)4pm R 3 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 4pm   30 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Fireside Tales (Grades K-1), 4:15pm R Creative Writing (Ages 10+), 7pm R 31 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Lapsits for Walkers, 10:45am R 4 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 3:30pm Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm Play Reading (Ages 10+), 7:30pm R

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Programs Drop In Storytimes Call 617-796-1370 for more info. 2 year olds: Mondays at 9:45 am - January 7, 14, 28 and February 4 Tuesdays at 10:45 am - January 8, 15, 22, and 29 2 ½ to 3 year olds: Wednesdays at 9:45 am - January 9, 16, 23, and 30 Thursdays at 9:45 am - January 10, 17, 24, and 31 3 to 4 year olds: Mondays at 1:30 pm - January 7, 14, 28, and February 4 3 to 5 year olds: Tuesdays at 4:00 pm - January 8, 15, 22, and 29 4 to 5 year olds: Thursday at 3:30 pm - January 10, 17, 24, and 31 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, January 5 and 19 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 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 January 4, 11, 18 and 25 Druker Auditorium. Pajama Storytimes Ages 4 and up Thursdays at 7:00 pm January 10, 17, 24, and 31 Science Tuesday - Bugworks   Educators from Bugworks will provide a close-up look at these creepy, crawly creatures. Ages 5-6 at 3:00 pm Ages 7 and up at 4:00 pm Tuesday, January 29 Registration begins Monday, January 7 Druker Auditorium Poetry Writing Workshop For ages 8 and 9 Mondays at 7:00 pm January 7, 14, 28 and February 4 Registration required 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! Ages 10 and up Wednesdays at 7:00 pm January 9, 16, 23, and 30 Registration begins Wednesday, January 2 World Cultures - Mexico: Blessing of the Animals Children will learn about the “Blessing of the Animals,” a popular festival celebrated in Mexico and Central America, by listening to stories, making a craft, and bringing in a favorite stuffed animal to share. For ages 5 and up Thursday, January 17, at 4:15 pm Registration begins Thursday, January 3 Lego Club: Ages 6-9 Use your imagination to create marvelous constructions with Legos! The club meets once a month with a different theme each time. January’s theme: Bridges and Tunnels. Ages 6-9 Mondays at 4:00 pm January 7 or 14 Registration begins Wednesday, January 2 Fun with Folktales: Night Sky Listen to wonderful folktales about stars and the night sky and make a craft. Ages 7 and up Thursday, January 24 at 4:15 pm Registration begins Monday, January 7 Play Reading Ages 10 and up Thursdays at 7:30 pm January 17, 24, 31, and February 7 Registration begins Thursday, January 3 Auburndale Branch Winter Carnival On Saturday, January 26, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, the Auburndale Branch will host a grand Winter Carnival. Food, games, Legos, balloons, prizes and a visit from a noted children's entertainer are sure to warm winter-weary souls, old and young. For information call 617-552-7158 or email Chris Wangler at cwangler@minlib.net. Fireside Tales Stories and crafts from around the world for children in kindergarten and first grade. Wednesdays at 4:15 pm January 9, 16, 23, and 30 Registration begins Wednesday, January 2 Druker Auditorium

Branch Activities Nonantum Branch 144 Bridge Street (617) 552-7163 Hours: Mon/Wed/Thu - 1:00pm - 6:00pm Songs, Rhymes, and Storytimes for 2-3 year olds Wednesday, January 23 at 10:30 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. 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.