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Our Summer Reading Program is here!

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at your library!
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July 5th through August 15th
READ and be a winner!
YOUR GOAL: Read, or be read to, 100 minutes each week from July 5 to August 15
HOW: Register and track your reading online at readsinma.org/norfolk
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 group.


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WHAT WE'VE GOT GOING ON THIS SUMMER:
(click on any of the links below to learn more about the activities)

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Fiesta Fridayshttp://library.virtualnorfolk.org/public_documents/NPL_Childrens/summer2009/S0245CD8C.6/5272009_123219_0.png
Miss Andrea is cooking up a storm in the
library with new recipes and fun each week. This is a basic food class (no stove or oven); but a lot of mixing it up!  
Fridays, 1:00—1:45pm
Registration is required.  
Limited to 12 children entering grade 1 and up.

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Multi-Age Storyhour
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11:00—11:30
A drop-in program consisting of stories, songs, action rhymes, games, an occasional craft. For children ages 2 and up with a parent/caregiver. Registration is NOT required, so stop by!

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Drop-In Crafts
Tuesdays 2:00—4:00
Ages 3 and up. Stop by at your convenience for a quick make and take project and some crafty fun. Registration is NOT required, so stop by!

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On My Own
Wednesdays and Thursdays , 10:15—10:45
A drop-in story hour designed to be an independent experience for the child. /caregivers are asked to remain in the building, but encouraged to let child attend the program alone. For children ages 3 and up. Registration is NOT required, so stop by!

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Picnic Playgroup
Fridays, 11:30—12:15
Bring a lunch and enjoy activities, music and friendship. Funded by the MA Dept. of Early Education and Care. This program is for parents, caregivers, and infants through age 5. Registration IS required, so please call or email or come in to the library to sign up.

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Twilight Tales
Tuesdays, 6:30—7:00 (NO program July 21 or August 11)
Join us while we read some of our favorite tales. There will be songs, rhymes and stories. You are invited to dress comfortably and snuggly in your jammies and slippers if you like.  For children ages 3 and up. Registration is NOT required, so stop by!

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Wednesday,  August 12, 1:30—2:15
Join us for Mexican stories, crafts and snacks.  A fiesta for sure! For amigos 3 to 5 years old. Registration IS required.  Limited to 12.
PROGRAM FILLED
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 TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER!http://library.virtualnorfolk.org/public_documents/NPL_Childrens/summer2009/S0245CD8C.3/5262009_52917_1.png
Wednesday, July 15, 1:30—2:15
Join us for everything martian! Read about earthlings’ neighbors and life on other planets and enjoy snacks and a craft and other fun! For mini-martians 3 to 5 years old. Registration IS required. Limited to 12.
PROGRAM FILLED
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Wednesday, July 29, 1:30—2:15
Calling all cowboys and cowgirls!  We are having a
hootenanny! We will be wrangling up some stories about all the best cowboys and cowgirls, along with snacks, games and other fun.  Feel free to put on your best boots and hat! This is for children age 3 to 5.  Registration IS required.  Limited to 12.
PROGRAM FILLED
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“Faerie” Taleshttp://library.virtualnorfolk.org/public_documents/NPL_Childrens/summer2009/S0245CD8C.5/5262009_53247_3.jpg
Wednesday, July 22, 1:30—2:15
Join us in faerie land! We will be hosting a little pixie party full of stories, games, snacks and fun.  For faeries ages 3 to 5. Registration IS required. Limited to 12.  
PROGRAM FILLED
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Family Bingo Night!
Wednesday, July 8, 6:30 pm
Join us for an awesome game! We will be playing BINGO all night in the Community Room.  There is no registration and ALL ages are welcome, so bring along Mom and Grandma! Small prizes will be awarded. Dabbers will be available, if needed.  Feel free to bring snacks.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!




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