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 2008
Summer Reading Program
July 6 to August16
Monday night is … Family Night at the Movies Join us for a movie and popcorn. All movies begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is NOT required. July 7 - The Water Horse - PG/111 mins. July 14 - Enchanted - PG/107 mins. July 21 - High School Musical 2 - TVG/111 mins. July 28 - Ratatouille - G/110 mins. August 4 - Bee Movie - PG/84 mins. August 11 - The Spiderwick Chronicles - PG/97 mins. |
Calling all Princesses! For princess want-to-be’s, ages 3 to 5. Princess stories, princess crafts, and a royal princess tea party. Registration is required. Program Filled Tuesday - July 8 - 1:30-2:15 |
Where ARE the wild things? Why at the Monster Bash - of course. For little monsters 3 to 5 yrs. Monster stories, craft, and snack . Registration is required. Program Filled Tuesday, July 22, 1:30-2:15 |
“Purplicious” For all those 3 to 5 year olds who love , love, love the color purple. Join Mrs. Durand for a reading of Purplicious by Victoria Kahn and a celebration of all things purple. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Program Filled Tuesday - July 29 - 1:30-2:15 |
Ahoy there, Matey! 3 to 5 year olds are invited to join Mrs. Durand and her motley crew for pirate stories, pirate crafts, and pirate shenanigans. Pirate grub will be served. Registration is required. Program Filled Tuesday, August
12 - 1:30-2:15 |
Go Wild! A scientific look at the magic in your own backyard and beyond... For children entering grades 1-3 Thursdays, 1:30-2:15
A story, hands on learning, and a craft/activity with Mrs. Durand and Tara Henrichon from Stony Brook. Registration is required. Class limited to 15. Register for individual programs. July 10 - Fields Program Filled July 17 -
Forests Program Filled July 24 - Ponds Program Filled July 31 - Oceans Program Filled August 7 - Jungles Program Filled August 14 - Skies Program Filled |
Drop In Crafts - For ages 4 and up. Stop by at your convenience for a quick make & take project  and some craft fun. Registration is not required.
Wednesdays |
2:00-4:00 |
7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 |
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Twilight Tales - For children ages 3 & up . Stories, songs, and fingerplays. Registration is not  required.
Tuesdays |
6:30-7:00 |
7/8, 7/15, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 |
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On My Own Storytime - A drop-in story hour for children ages 3 & up. Designed to be an  independent experience for the child. Parents/caregivers are asked to remain in the building, but encouraged to let the child attend the program alone. Registration is not required.
Wednesdays |
10:15-10:45 |
7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 |
Thursdays |
10:15-10:45 |
7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 |
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Multi-Age Story Hour - A drop-in story hour for children ages 2 & up with a parent/caregiver.  Registration is not required.
Wednesdays |
11:00-11:30 |
7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 |
Thursdays |
11:00-11:30 |
7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 |
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Performances
The Funtastic Fable Maker A musical play designed for ages 4 to 12 performed by Central Mass Repertory Theatre Wednesday, July 9 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Local Cultural Council
Big Ryan’s Tall Tales Original stories, puppet play, a bit of music and movement and a whole lot of
fun! Thursday, July 17 3:00 p.m.Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Johnny the K Award winning family performer - music, movement, humor, and hats! Tuesday, July 22 6:30 p.m. On Town Hill Co-sponsored by Norfolk Recreation & the Friends of Library 
Rainforest ReptilesExperience direct contact with live animals, artifacts, and fascinating stories about the animals and their natural habitats. Tuesday, August 5 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Preschool MAGICpalooza Magic for 3 to 6 year olds with Lon Cerel Tuesday, August 12 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library |
READ and be a winner!
Your goal: Read, or be read to, 100 minutes each week from July 6 to August16. Win: For each week that you reach your goal of 100 minutes you will receive a
prize and a chance to enter the drawing for the grand prize for your age |
Bookmark Contest
Children and adults are invited to enter our 5th Annual Bookmark Contest. A team of judges will select the best design from four different age groups; Up to 5 years 6 to 9 years 10 to 12 years Teens & Adults The winner and an honorable mention from each age group will receive a laminated bookmark of their design. The winning bookmark designs will be printed for distribution in the library throughout the year and will be posted on the library homepage. A grand prize will be given to the winner from each age group. Blank bookmarks may be picked up at the library. All entries must be submitted by Friday, August 1. |
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, The Jr. Friends of the Library, Massachusetts Regional Library Systems,, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. |
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Last Updated: Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008
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