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1 South Main Street
Middleton, MA 01949
978-774-8132
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An exciting new program has just been added
at the Flint Public Library.
Laughter Yoga
Mon. March 26, at 1:30pm
Come laugh with us and enjoy the healing benefits of
Laughter Yoga.
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Flint Public Library
Adult Programs
Please join us!
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The Flint Library
Book Group will meet
on Thurs. March 1
at 7pm.
The book this month is:
This book discussion is part
of our Community Read.
There's also an
online book club.
You can join by going to
Facebook and searching
Flint Public Library
Online Book Club.
This is a great way to keep
in touch, share your thoughts
about the book you
are reading, recommend
favorite authors and hear
about authors who are
visiting this area. Ask to join
and you can begin posting
to the group today.
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The Chess Club
We have chess
games at the circulation
desk. Ask for one and play
chess with a friend any time
the library is open!
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Mahjongg
Every Thurs. 10am
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"Just think...Write Now!"
Fri. March 2, 10:30am
Lively book discussion on
achieving goals, health, and
prosperity. This month
we will be discussing Eleanor
Roosevelt and her Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and listen to a recording of
Eleanor Roosevelt reading
The Great Invocation
at the United Nations.
This program is part of
the Community Read.
All are welcome.
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The Literary Cafe
Coffee, tea, and
philosophy,
a conversation circle
for adults. Join us on
Tues. March 13, 1pm
and meet local author,
Maura O'Leary. We will
be discussing her book
When Angels Play Poker
This program is part of our
community read.
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Socrates Cafe
Thurs. March 22, 10:30am
Join our adult discussion
group created for those who
like to ponder the deep
issues in contemporary life.
This month we will discuss
current events and American
values and social justice.
This program is part of our
community read.
All are welcome!
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Flint Public Library
Writing Group
Tues. March 6, 6pm
Wed. March 21, 6pm
If you like to write, come
join the Writing Group!
Supportive, fun, and helpful
for
focusing on your writing
goals. Bring a sample of 2-3
pages of your writing to share.
No experience necessary.
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Thurs. March 8,
6:30 - 7:30 pm
This group is an engaging
forum for nonfiction readers to
discuss what they are reading.
Each participant will read what
they wish and then share a
bit about the book in the group.
The group will meet each month
on the second Thursday of the
month. Please join us!
This month Stephanie will do
a presentation on books
relating to our community
read on social justice.
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 Back by Popular Demand!
BollyX with Swasti
Burn calories with this
Bollywood-inspired
dance-fitness program.
No experience necessary!
Wear comfortable clothes and
bring a bottle of water.
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Fax: 978 777-3270
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Library Trustees
Mon. March 12, 7pm
Open to the public.
Current Board:
Melissa Stankus, Chr.
Gretchen Moreschi
Shirley Raynard
Donna Bambury
Ann Noyes
Friends Group
Monthly meeting is on
Wed. March 14, 7pm
New members welcome!
Thank you, Friends,
for sponsoring the eNewsletter!
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eBook and Tech
Help Sessions
are available at the library.
You may call
978-774-8132
or just drop by the
library with your
eReader, ipad, smartphone
or other device and
someone
will help you.
Kindle users bring your Amazon log-in information.
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Ukulele Fusion
will meet on
Sun. March 18,
1 - 3pm
Open to Ukulele players
and listeners.
Old Time Jam
will not meet this month.
Bring your folk instruments and
join the jam!
All ages and ability levels
welcome as well as those who
would just enjoy listening.
FMI and sheet music for
50 starter tunes go to:
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Town of Middleton
Open Budget Hearing
and
Reading of the Warrant
Thurs. March 22,
7pm
at the Flint Public Library
This is a public meeting designed to let the citizens of
Middleton hear a reading of
the town's FY19 budget before
it is voted on at Town Meeting on May 8. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
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New Online Resource:
A to Z World Food!
Find fascinating recipes from around
the world. All you need is your
library card number.
You can access the site
by going to the library website and
clicking on Books & More. Then
choose Online Resources.
Then A to Z World Food or
click on the link below.
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Library Hours
Sun: 1pm-5pm
Mon - Thurs: 10am-8pm
Fri: 10am-5pm
Don't forget to move your clocks ahead on 3/11!
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Tri-Town Community Read
on Social Justice
The Boxford, Topsfield, and Middleton Public Libraries are offering a month-long community
read on social justice. Read one of the
books on this list, or read any book you
wish relating to social justice,
and join us for a Social Justice
Book Share on
Wed. March 21, at 1pm in Topsfield or
Thurs. March 29, from 2pm to 3:30pm
at the Flint Public Library in Middleton.
Our regularly scheduled programs
will also relate to themes of social justice
including:
March 1, 7pm Book Group
March 2, 10:30 Just Think...Write Now!
March 8, 6:30 pm Fans of Nonfiction
March 13, 1pm Literary Cafe
March 22, 10:30am Socrates Cafe
And don't forget our special program:
March 29, 1pm Social Justice Book Share
See further details in this enewsletter and
online at
www.flintlibrary.org
Sponsored by the
Friends of the Flint Public Library
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Mind to Mind with
Preston Heller
Preston Heller will not tell you what a mentalist is. He will show you! And in so doing, every audience member will have a unique, personal experience with the "unseen,"
including thought implantation, influence, the
revealing of information known only to the spectator, the reading of body language and voice patterns, psychometry, and much more.
Sponsored by the
Friends of the Flint Public Library
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Friday Flicks at the Flint!
1 pm
Come enjoy a recently released
video in the comfort of the library.
Free popcorn!
March 9, The Greatest Showman (PG)
March 16, I Tonya (R)
March 23, Murder on the Orient Express
(PG 13)
Sponsored by the Friends of the Flint
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Tai Chi for Adults
Wed. March 7, 14, 21 & 28 10:30am
Enjoy the healing benefits of Tai Chi.
This is a drop-in session and you may join
at any time. No registration necessary.
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Thurs. March 27, 6:30-7:45pm
Learn the art of painting cookies
with instructor Kate Sussman.
Each participant will be supplied with
paintbrush, painting gel, plastic palette
and 6 shortbread cookies.
Sign-up is required and there is a
$10 materials fee due at time of sign up.
Sign-up begins March 1
Sponsored by the Friends of the Flint.
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Attention Teens: Grades 7 & up
Anime and Manga Club
Tues. March 13, 6:30-7:30pm
Tues. March 27, 6:30-7:30pm
Join the Anime and Manga Club, a place
to discuss your favorite manga and watch
anime. New members always welcome.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Flint
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Children's Programs
Grand Times @ The Flint
Sun. March 4, 1pm - 3pm
Phone Photography
Hands-on workshop on operating
digital/smart phones for all ages.
grandparents and grandchildren, but
My Mandala Yoga with Briana
Mon. March 5,
10:30am Ages 1 - 4
Gentle Yoga and Fun!
Sponsored by the Curvey Family
Creative Kids @ the Flint
Mon. March 12, 10:30am
Ages 1 - 4
Crafts and music.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Flint
Rockabye Beats with Marcos
Mon. March 19, 10:30am
Ages 1 - 4
Music in English and Spanish
Sponsored by the Friends of the Flint
Get Moving with Ms. Jessica
Mon. March 26, 10:30am
Ages 1 - 4
Music and creative movement in a
fun environment.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Flint
CFCE Parent/Child Playgroup
Tues. March 6, 13, 20 & 27 10:15 am
Songs, fingerplays and a story
Ages newborn to 4 yrs. old
Sponsored by Coordinated Family
and Community Engagement.
Drop in Toddler Time and Craft
Wed. March 7, 14 , 21 & 28 10:30 am
or
Thurs. March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 10:30 am
Please attend either Wed. or Thurs.
but not both. Programs are the same.
Ages 3 & younger
Music, finger plays, rhymes and fun!
Drop in Story Hour and Craft,
Wed. March 7, 14, 21 & 28 12:30pm
Ages 4 to 6
Enjoy some entertaining stories and
make a craft to take home!
Toddler Times and Story Hours are
sponsored by the Friends of the Flint
Fun Fridays at 10:30am!
Fun with Finger Paints
Fri. March 2, 10:30am
Dress for a mess. Ages 1 to 4yrs.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Flint
Grand Times @ The Flint
Fri. March 9, 10:30am
Healthy Eating
with Health Officer, Derek Fullerton
Ages 1 to 5yrs.
Healthy Eating
Story Times especially tailored for
grandparents and grandchildren, but
all are welcome.
Imajine That Story and Craft
Fri. March 16, 10:30am
Ages 1 to 4yrs
Grand Times @ The Flint
Fri. March 23, 10:30am
Ages 1 to 5yrs.
Qualified experts will talk about
car seat safety and do safety checks for
those that would like them.
Grand Times are especially tailored for
grandparents and grandchildren, but
all are welcome.
All Grand Times are sponsored by the
Senior Center and the Friends of the Flint.
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Some exciting new programs and services
at the Flint Public Library!
1. A new way to reserve meeting room space at the Flint.
We now have an email address solely dedicated to requesting meeting room space. Just email your request to
[email protected] and your request will
be answered within 2 business days.
We hope this will streamline the process for everyone. Thank you!
2. Patrons must present their library card in order to check out items. Beginning in January, please always bring your library card with you
if you wish to check out items. We will also accept a picture ID if you
have a library card but do not have it with you.
We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
3. Wowbrary--Weekly Alerts about what's new at the Flint Public Library
You can easily see the newest items that have been added to the library collection
from the convenience of your home computer or mobile device by signing up for
weekly email alerts. Just go to our website and add your email address. Look under the heading "Books and More!" Then Wowbrary. If you see a book or DVD you wish to request, you can click on it and the link will bring you directly to the catalog so you can request it.
4. Grand Times--Story times tailored for grandparents and grandkids.
The Middleton Senior Center and Library are collaborating on this new
early literacy program for preschoolers. It will be a special time of stories, crafts and music. Although the program was inspired by the many grandparents who bring
their grandchildren to the library, all are welcome.
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The library offers many wonderful passes to local museums and other attractions!
THE
CHILDRENS MUSEUM
Coupon admits 4 people
Cost with coupon: ½ price ($8.00 per person.)
Under 1 yr. admitted free.
Visit museum website for hours, updates.
BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS FERRY (Weekdays May 12-Oct. 10th, excluding holidays and some other days) CHECK WITH THE LIBRARY FOR DETAILS 617-770-0040 www.Bostonharborislands.org
2 for 1 Ferry Tickets
IMAJINE THAT, Lawrence 978-682-5338 www.imajinethat.com RETURNABLE PASS
Admits 4 children & 2 adults for free.
ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER ART MUSEUM
617-566-1401
Pass admits 4 visitors @ $5 per person.
Under 18 admitted free.
Museum closed Tuesdays.
See website for latest hours, holidays, closings.
JOHN F. KENNEDY
PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
1-800-JFK-1960
www.jfklibrary.org
Pass admits 2 with copay of $3 each
Under 12 admitted free
Museum is open 7 days a week
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day,
MASSACHUSETTS STATE PARKS PASS www.massparks.org RETURNABLE PASS
Free parking for 1 vehicle at Mass. State Parks.
Available March through December.
MERRIMACK REPERTORY THEATRE www.MerrimackRep.org COUPON
Good for $10 off each ticket, limit 6 per performance.
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
Number of admissions with coupon: 2
Cost with coupon: $10.00 per person.
Under 7 admitted free.
See MFA website for most current information
regarding hours, fees, exhibits and more!
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
617-723-2500
Number of Admissions with coupon: 4
Cost with coupon: $10.00 per person
Under 3 admitted free.
Visit MOS website for hours and updates.
MYSTIC AQUARIUM
55 Coogan Boulevard
Mystic, CT 06355
860-572-5955
www.mysticaquarium.org
(Available year round/no black out dates!)
Number of Admissions with coupon: 4
Coupon gives $5 off regular price of:
NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM (Available Sept - June only)
617.973.5200
Number of Admissions with Coupon: 4
Cost with coupon: $10.00 per person
Under 3 admitted free.
Visit NEAQ website for hours, updates.
PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM
978.745.9500
Number of Admissions with Pass: 2
Cost with Pass: $6.00 per person weekdays
$12.00 per person weekends & holidays
Under 17 admitted free.
Visit PEM website for hours, updates.
SALEM WITCH MUSEUM
978-744-1692
RETURNABLE PASS
Number of admissions with coupon: 6
Cost with coupon:
$6.50/Adults, $5.00/child (6-18)
USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM
617-426-1812
www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org
RETURNABLE PASS
Pass admits up to 9 free.
2 passes available
WHEELOCK FAMILY THEATRE
617-879-2300
www.wheelockfamilytheatre.org
LIBRARY CARD NEEDED
Evening Performances Only
Buy one ticket, get one free.
Visit Wheelock's website for current listing of shows.
ZOO NEW ENGLAND Franklin Park, Boston Stone Zoo, Stoneham
617-541-5466
www.zoonewengland.com
Pass admits 2 adults & 4 children.
Cost with pass: $9/adult, $6/child
Under 2 admitted free.
Visit Zoo New England website for hours, updates.
Museums passes may be reserved for a specific day by Middleton residents and/or members of
the Friends of the Flint.
Many thanks to the Friends of the Flint
for their sponsorship of the museum passes.
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