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FEBRUARY 2008 1 Preschool films, 10:30am 2 Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 10:30am 3 4 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am 3 to 4 Year Old Storytime, 1:30pm 5 World Cultures - Chinese New Year, 4pm (Ages 5+) R 6 Mother Goose Asks “Why?” (Ages 3-4) 4:15pm R Creative Writing (Ages 10+), 7pm R 7 Play Reading (Ages 10+), 7:30pm R     8 Preschool films, 10:30am Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 3pm   9 10 11 Lego Club (Ages 6-9), 4pm R 12 Preschool Sing-a-longs, 10:30am Fun with Folktales - Music (Ages 7+) , 4pm R 13 Mother Goose Asks “Why?” (Ages 3-4) 4:15pm R Creative Writing (Ages 10+), 7pm R 14 15 Preschool films, 10:30am Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 3pm   16 Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 10:30am 17 18 Library Closed for Presidents' Day 19 Science Tuesday - Animal Invaders (Ages 5+) 20 21     22 Preschool films, 10:30am Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 3pm   23 24 Opera: Hansel and Gretel (Ages 6+), 2:30pm 25 Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 8&9), 7pm R Lego Club (Ages 6-9), 4pm R 26 Preschool Sing-a-longs, 10:30am   27 Mother Goose Asks “Why?” (Ages 3-4) 4:15pm R Creative Writing (Ages 10+), 7pm R 28   29 Preschool films, 10:30am Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 3pm

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Programs Drop In Storytimes Call 617-796-1370 for more info. 2 year olds: Mondays at 9:45 am - February 4 3 to 4 year olds: Mondays at 1:30 pm - February 4 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 on four Fridays and the first and third Saturday of the month for children ages 0-23 months, with their caregivers. Fridays, February 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 3:00 pm Saturdays, February 2 and 16 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 Tuesday, February 19. Prewalkers: Fridays at 11:15 am - March 7, 14, 21, and 28 Walkers: Tuesdays at 9:45 am - March 4, 11, 18, and 25 Thursdays at 10:45 am - March 6, 13, 20, and 27 Mother Goose Asks “Why?” This is a family literacy program for children and their caregivers, that uses fantastic picture books and fun hands-on activities to introduce and emphasize science concepts to children. In this three-week session, we will learn about Weather, Seasons, and Space. For ages 3-5 with caregivers. Wednesdays at 4:15 pm. February 6, 13, and 27. Registration begins Friday, February 1. The Mother Goose on the Loose Lapsit programs are federally funded with LSTA funds through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Preschool Films Fridays at 10:30 am February 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Druker Auditorium. Preschool Singalong Join the children’s librarians for some fun songs and movement. Tuesday, February 12 and 26 at 10:30 am in Druker Auditorium Science Tuesday - Animal Invaders   How do some animals walk upside down or squeeze themselves into tiny spaces? What animal needs to eat one tenth of its body weight everyday? Learn the answers to these and other questions as Museum of Science educators introduce you to live species of animal invaders. Ages 5 and up Tuesday, February 19 at 2:00 pm Druker Auditorium Poetry Writing Workshop Mondays at 7:00 pm February 25 March 3, 10, and 17. Registration begins Monday, February 11 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 February 6, 13, and 27 Registration begins Friday, February 1 World Cultures - Chinese New Year Children will learn about the Chinese New Year celebration by listening to stories, making a craft, and tasting a delicious treat. For ages 5 and up Tuesday, February 5, at 4:00 pm Registration begins Friday, February 1 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. February’s theme: Things in the Snow. Ages 6-9 Mondays at 4:00 pm February 11 or 25 Registration begins Monday, February 4 Fun with Folktales: Music Listen to wonderful folktales about music and make a craft. Ages 7 and up Tuesday, February 12 at 4:00 pm Registration begins Monday, February 4 Play Reading Ages 10 and up Thursdays at 7:30 pm January 17, 24, 31, and February 7 Registration begins Thursday, January 3 Opera: Hansel and Gretel Boston Lyric Opera presents “Hansel and Gretel,” based on the classic fairy tale. A singer and pianist from Boston Lyric Opera will perform highlights and get your kids singing and acting too! Ages 6 and up Sunday, February 24 at 2:30 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 for 2-3 year olds on Wednesday, Februry 20 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. Please contact Chris Wangler, the branch librarian, for more informationcwangler@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.