August Virtual Programs & News at Flint Public Library
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1 South Main Street
Middleton, MA 01949
tel:
978-774-8132
fax:
978-777-3270
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Flint Public Library will remain closed to the public until further notice, but staff will be in the building and available to provide virtual services via phone or email.
Summer Library Hours:
Tu
esday-Thursday:
10:00AM-6:00PM
Friday:
10:00AM-2:00PM
Saturday-Monday:
CLOSED
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In this Issue:
- Updates from the Flint
- Updates to our Curbside Pick-Up service
- At-Home with the Flint
- "Imagine Your Story" Online Summer Reading Programs for All Ages coming to an end
- Virtual Programs for:
- Children
- Tweens & Teens
- Adults
- All Ages
- Trustees & Friends Information
- Museum & Attraction Pass Information
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Flint Public Library’s highest priority is the health and well-being of library users, staff and volunteers as we continue to take precautionary measures in order to help slow the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
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In addition, we are offering curbside pick-up of library books, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines. Librarians are available by phone (978.774.8132) or email ( [email protected]) to take your requests or answer any questions.
Miss browsing our shelves? Stay up-to-date with weekly emails featuring new titles available at The Flint by
signing up for Wowbrary.
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If you have any questions about about due dates, please log in to your account
via our catalog
or call the library, and a librarian will assist you.
At this time,
our outdoor book drops are available for returns
; if you find that our book drop is full or overflowing, we ask that you
do not force library materials into our book drop and do not leave library materials outside of the book drop or on the ground.
Instead, please consider returning your items at a later time. Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated!
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Although our library will still remain closed to the public for the time being, we hope that patrons will take advantage of the online resources that can be accessed with an active library card.
Overdrive
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Libby
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Freading
are only a few examples of the online services that our library is able to provide, and these applications offer e-books, audiobooks, and more downloadable content which can be accessed by most smart phones, computers, e-readers or Apple and Android devices.
Please continue to visit our website and social media pages for more information on the wide variety of resources that can be accessed from the comfort of your own home!
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What have your librarians been working on while the library is closed?
The staff of the Flint has been back in the building as well as meeting virtually to discuss ways of best serving our patrons throughout this time.
Meanwhile, we have been planning and implementing virtual programs, attending webinars and online-trainings, ordering and preparing new library materials for our collections, and researching other ways to provide services and resources to patrons from the comfort of their own home.
Have any recommendations or requests for a particular online/virtual program or service? Share your ideas with us by
emailing a member of the staff or by calling the library (978.774.8132) to let us know!
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Interested in accessing online resources from home, but you don't have a library card? Register for an eCard today!
Are you having trouble accessing online titles that require the barcode number from your library card (like the e-Books and audiobooks available at
MVLC.Overdrive.com
or on the Libby app)? Are you interested in reserving materials for Curbside Pick Up, but don't have an active library card? We're here to help!
If you're a Middleton resident and would like to sign up for a library card, email our Circulation and Outreach Librarian, Stacey Zubiel at
[email protected]
and register for an eCard. eCards will work on all of our electronic materials and materials that you request via curbside pick-up while we're closed, and you can pick up and use the physical card at the library once we reopen!
If you've just forgotten or lost your card number, we can look it up. Send us an email and we'll get it sorted out. Happy reading!
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Looking for someone to chat with? Your librarians are here for you!
If you are feeling isolated during social distancing, reach out to a librarian! We are happy to be your email pen pal, or you can request a "phone a friend" conversation, and a librarian will call to brighten your day.
We encourage patrons to tell us about books you are reading, ask questions about eResources, or even just reach out to say "hello." See contact information for our staff on our website by
clicking here
, or call (978.774.8132) to leave a message and request a phone call.
If you know an individual who does not use the internet and would benefit from this resource, please let them know to give us a call so that we can get in touch with them!
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Online Summer Reading Programs
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Imagine Your Story
Summer reading program deadlines approaching!
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Children's Program
(Ages: 0-12 yrs)
Complete 20 hours of reading for a certificate of completion and to be entered in weekly raffles! Learn more about the program on ReadSquared.
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Teen Program
(Ages: 13-17 yrs)
Read your way to prizes! For this program, every two books that you read increases your chance for a prize in our weekly raffles! Learn more about the program on ReadSquared.
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Adult Program
(Ages: 18+ yrs)
Read your way to prizes! Log your reads for your chance at prizes, and complete nine books to earn a certificate of completion! Learn more about the program on ReadSquared.
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Does your child in grades K-6 prefer our traditional paper reading log?
Not a problem!
Click here
to download a printable reading log. These sheets are also available upon request with your Curbside Pick-Up orders.
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Virtual Programs for Children
(Suggested Ages: 0-8 yrs)
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*Please note: Children's programming will be on a short hiatus beginning the last week of August as we prepare for our back-to-school programming schedule!
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(Virtual) Story Time
with Miss Jessica
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Tuesdays @ 11:00AM
until August 18
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Join Miss Jessica on Tuesday mornings throughout the month of August for stories, music, and crafts via Facebook Live.
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(Virtual) Ready Readers
*Suggested for children in grades 3-5
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Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 1:00PM
until August 20
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Join Felicia and friends for "Ready Readers," a reading group where children will get to read together, discuss books, and play games! Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom.
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(Virtual) Music Class
with Rockabye Beats
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Wednesdays @ 11:00AM
until August 19
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Join Rockabye Beats on Wednesday mornings throughout the month of August for a musical morning via Facebook Live. This program is geared towards children, but all music-lovers are encouraged to join!
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(Virtual) Stay-at-Home
STEM with Miss Stacey
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Wednesdays @ 3:00PM
until August 19
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Check out Miss Stacey's weekly series of at-home STEM activities; if you try out an experiment for yourself, share your results in the comments! A new video will be posted on the library's Facebook page on Wednesday afternoons.
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Fridays @ 11:00AM
until August 21
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Check out our weekly craft tutorials for kids, and share your own creations in the comments! A new video will be posted to the library's Facebook page on Friday mornings.
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Please see our
Facebook page
for the latest updates regarding our virtual programs as new programs are added that may not have made it into our eNewsletter!
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Virtual Programs for Tweens & Teens
(Suggested Ages: 10-17 yrs)
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(Virtual) Anime & Manga Club
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Join Nicole, our Teen Librarian, to watch and discuss anime from home with other enthusiasts! Virtual sessions will be held via Discord.
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(Virtual) Forever Young Book Club
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Last Saturday of the month @ 1:00PM
This month's session:
August 29
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For the young-at-heart who enjoy reading middle grade and young adult books, tune in and join Felicia and Nicole on the last Saturday of each month! Discussions will be held on Instagram Live.
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Please see our
Facebook page
for the latest updates regarding our virtual programs as new programs are added that may not have made it into our eNewsletter!
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Virtual Programs for Adults
(Suggested Ages: 18+ yrs)
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(Virtual) Discover the Magic
in Gratitude
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A weekly email series; emails will be sent on Mondays @ 10:00AM
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Join Library Director, Melissa Gaspar, and participate in this virtual program that will take place via email based on Rhonda Byrne's book
The Magic
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(Virtual) Cooking with Kelly & Ansel
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Check out Kelly's weekly cooking series featuring her feline friend, Ansel! A new video will be posted on the library's Facebook page on Monday afternoons.
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First and third Tuesday of
the month @ 6:00PM
This month's sessions:
August 4 & 18
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Do you enjoy writing? Bring a sample of your work to share, and support other writers! Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom.
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(Virtual) Meditation Group
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Missing our weekly meditation group? Check out our eCalendar or Facebook page for links to guided meditations that you can access from home.
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(Virtual & *In-Person) Taiji Qigong Lessons
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Missing our weekly Taiji Qigong classes? Check out our eCalendar or Facebook page for a link to virtual guided lesson that you can access from home.
*Click the "learn more" link for information about in-person lessons!
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(Virtual) Flint Library Book Club
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First *Thursday of every
month @ 6:30PM
*Please note that this month's session will be taking place on the first Wednesday of the month.
This month's session:
Wednesday, August 5
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Join Kelly, our ILL and Circulation Librarian, for our monthly book club. Participants are welcome to socialize with others and discuss this month's read. Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom.
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This month's title to be discussed:
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The Zookeeper's Wife
by Diane Ackerman
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Next month's title to be discussed:
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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(Virtual) Just Think... Write Now!
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First Friday of every month @ 10:30AM
This month's session:
August 7
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Create the life you want through setting goals, positive thinking and purposeful journaling. Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom.
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(Virtual) Current Events
Discussion Group
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Second and fourth Friday of
every month @ 10:30AM
This month's sessions:
August 14 & 28
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Discuss current events with others who are interested in sharing their viewpoints on the latest news. Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom.
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(Virtual) Tales of a Reluctant Traveler with Randy Ross
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Thursday, August 20 @ 7:00PM
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"Sixteen weeks, four continents, three bungee jumps, and I couldn't come home soon enough." This is the story of how a Boston homebody turned a solo trip around the globe into a comedy novel and an acclaimed one-man show. This program will be held on Zoom.
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(Virtual) Bridging the Gap: Mediation Group
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Third Friday of every month @ 10:30AM
This month's session:
August 21
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Join us in a discussion on the third Friday of every month to explore ways of finding common ground.Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom.
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Please see our
Facebook page
for the latest updates regarding our virtual programs as new programs are added that may not have made it into our eNewsletter!
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Virtual Programs for All Ages
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(Virtual) Crafty Conversations
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*NEW DATE & TIME*
Thursdays @ 3:00PM
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Join Felicia for a virtual social-hour dedicated to crafting of all kinds. Discuss your latest creative projects, and mingle with others while working on projects! Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom.
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Trustees & Friends Information
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Next Meeting:
Monday, August 10 @ 7:00PM
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The Trustees of Flint Public Library will be hosting their meetings virtually while the library is closed.
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The Friends of the Flint are not currently scheduled to meet while the library is closed to the public. In the meantime, please consider clicking the link below for more information about the Friends as they sponsor many programs and resources that our library is able to provide.
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Museum & Attraction Pass Information
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At this time, several museums and attractions have reopened and are welcoming back visitors. To learn about our most up-to-date available passes that can be requested, please call the library (978.774.8132) to speak with a member of the staff.
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Thank you to the Friends of the Flint for sponsoring our eNewsletter, museum and attraction passes, and many library programs!
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