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MARCH 2008 1 Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 10:30am & 11:30am 2 3 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 11:15am 3 to 4 Year Old Storytime, 1:30pm Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 10&11), 7pm R 4 Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:45am 3 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 4pm 5 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Magic Show (Ages 5+), 4pm Young Explorers (Grades K&1), 4:15pm R Creative Writing (Ages 10+), 7pm R 6 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   7 Preschool films, 10:30am Lapsits for Prewalkers, 11:15am R 8 9 10 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 11:15am 3 to 4 Year Old Storytime, 1:30pm Lego Club (Ages 6-9), 4pm R Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 10&11), 7pm R 11 Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:45am 3 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 4pm 12 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Young Explorers (Grades K&1), 4:15pm R Creative Writing (Ages 10+), 7pm R 13 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 - Russia, 4:15pm (Ages 5+) R Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm 14 Preschool films, 10:30am Lapsits for Prewalkers, 11:15am R 15 Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 10:30am & 11:30am 16 17 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 11:15am 3 to 4 Year Old Storytime, 1:30pm Poetry Writing Workshop (Ages 10&11), 7pm R 18 Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:45am 3 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 4pm 19 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Bilingual Storytime (Ages 2 1/2+), 9:45 Young Explorers (Grades K&1), 4:15pm R Creative Writing (Ages 10+), 7pm R 20 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 - Wind (Ages 7+) , 4:15pm R Pajama Storytime (Ages 4+), 7pm Play Reading (Ages 10+), 7:30pm R     21 Preschool films, 10:30am Lapsits for Prewalkers, 11:15am R 22 23 24 2 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Drop-in Lapsits (Ages 0-23 months), 11:15am 3 to 4 Year Old Storytime, 1:30pm Lego Club (Ages 6-9), 4pm R 25 Lapsits for Walkers, 9:45am R 2 Year Old Storytime, 10:45am Science Tuesday - Catch the Science Bug (Grades K-2) 3pm (Grades 3-5) 4pm R 3 to 5 Year Old Storytime, 4pm   26 2 1/2-3 Year Old Storytime, 9:45am Young Explorers (Grades K&1), 4:15pm R Creative Writing (Ages 10+), 7pm R 27 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 28 Preschool films, 10:30am Lapsits for Prewalkers, 11:15am R 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 March 3, 10, 17, and 24 Tuesdays at 10:45 am March 4, 11, 18, and 25 2 ½ to 3 year olds: Wednesdays at 9:45 am March 5, 12, 19 and 26 Thursdays at 9:45 am March 6, 13, 20, and 27 3 to 4 year olds: Mondays at 1:30 pm March 3, 10, 17, and 24 3 to 5 year olds: Tuesdays at 4:00 pm March 4, 11, 18, and 25 4 to 5 year olds: Thursdays at 3:30 pm March 6, 13, 20, and 27   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. Mondays, March 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 11:15 am Saturdays, March 1 and 15 at 10:30 am & 11:30am 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 Pajama Storytimes Ages 4 and up Thursday at 7:00 pm March 6, 13, 20, and 27 Spanish Bilingual Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos Bilingues Come listen to some fun stories in English and Spanish. Wednesday, March 19, at 9:45 am Ages 2 ½ and up Preschool Films Fridays at 10:30 am March 7, 14, 21, and 28 Druker Auditorium Science Tuesday - Catch The Science Bug   Learn all about the five senses and how we use them. Grades K-2 at 3:00 pm Grades 3-5 at 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 25 Druker Auditorium Registration is required and begins Monday, March 10 Poetry Writing Workshop - Ages 10 & 11 Mondays at 7:00 pm March 3, 10, and 17 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 March 5, 12, 19 and 26 Registration begins Saturday, March 1 World Cultures - Russia Children will learn about Russian culture and traditions by listening to stories, making a craft, and tasting a delicious treat. For ages 5 and up Thursday, March 13 at 4:15 pm Registration begins Monday, March 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. March’s theme: Amazing Animals. Ages 6-9 Mondays at 4:00 pm March 10 or 24 Registration begins Monday, March 3 Fun with Folktales: Wind Children will listen to tales about the wind and make a kite that really flies! Ages 7 and up Thursday, March 20 at 4:15 pm Registration begins Monday, March 10 Play Reading Thursdays at 7:30 pm March 6, 20, 27 and April 3 Registration begins Monday, March 3 Young Explorers Explore nature in stories and activities. Grades K-1 Wednesdays at 4:15 pm March 5, 12, 19, and 26 Registration begins Saturday, March 1 Magic Show Newton North student and magician extraordinaire Bill Panaggio performs his tricks of magic and illusion. Ages 5 and up Wednesday, March 5 at 4:00 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 for 2-3 year olds March 24 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.