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One South Main Street
Middleton, MA 01949
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Thank you so much!
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Flint Public Library
Adult Programs
Please join us!
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The Flint Library
Book Group
will meet Dec. 6, 7pm
The book this month:
Need to Know by
Karen Cleveland.
Dede will facilitate
the discussion.
All are welcome.
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Mahjongg
Thurs. 10:00am
Dec. 6 only.
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"Just think...Write Now!"
Fri. Dec. 2, 10:30am
Lively book discussion on
achieving goals, health, and
prosperity. This month
we discuss ideas about
this special time of year
and miracles.
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The Literary Cafe
Coffee, tea and philosophy:
a conversation circle
for adults will not meet
this month.
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Laughter Yoga
Mon. Dec. 3,
1:30-2:30pm
If you can laugh, you can
do laughter yoga. No
difficult poses
. Enjoy the
healing benefits of
laughter yoga.
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Current Events
Discussion Group
Fri. Dec. 14, 10:30am
The current events discussion
group is an informal
gathering to discuss
the latest news.
Please join us!
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Fans of Nonfiction
Fri. Dec. 21, 11am
Read any non-fiction book
and come to discuss and
share with other
non-fiction readers.
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Socrates Cafe
Thurs. Dec. 28, 10:30am
This group is for those who
like to ponder the deeper
issues of life. This month we
will discuss US policies and current events.
All are welcome.
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Poetry & Writing Group
Teens and Adults
Tues. Dec. 4, 6-7pm
Wed. Dec. 19, 6-7pm
If you like to write, come
join the Writing Group!
It's fun and will help
you focus on your writing
goals. Bring a sample of 2-3
pages of your writing to share.
No experience necessary.
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Spiritual Readings by
Betty Leone
Tues. Dec. 4,
5-7:45pm
&
Wed. Dec. 5,
5-7:45pm
Betty Leone is
a spiritual medium. This is her invitation for a spiritual reading. "It is my absolute honor to communicate with your deceased loved ones in spirit and bring through their messages to you. Throughout my journey, each spirit I connect with on the other side of the veil is of the most loving vibration.
My clients have expressed that after their reading it leaves them feeling like they just had a personal visit with their loved one(s)."
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday,
November 13.
Call the library at 978-774-8132, email Stephanie at [email protected], or visit in person to sign up for an in-person reading from 5:00-7:30 p.m. (last reading ends at 7:45).
Special Library Rates! 15 minute reading for $30.00 OR 30 minute reading for $50.00.
Payments in cash only are due at the time of your appointment.
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Library Trustees
Mon. Dec. 10, 7pm
Monthly meeting
Current Board:
Melissa Stankus, chr.
Gretchen Moreschi
Shirley Raynard
Donna Bambury
Ann Noyes
, treas.
Friends Group
Wed. Dec. 12, 7pm
Thank you, Friends
for sponsoring the eNewsletter!
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iPhone and iPad
Classes!
Registration for a
free 3-week class
begins Dec. 26.
Classes will be held
Jan. 10, 17 and 24
2 - 3pm
eBook Help Session
You may call to
978-774-8132
Kindle users bring your Amazon log-in information.
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Holiday Gift
Giving for
Neighbors-in-Need
The Friends of the Flint
"Santa" is asking for donations to help our
Middleton neighbors
facing
difficult
times
this holiday season.
Suggested items:
Gift cards for tweens
such as Best Buy,
iTunes, Old Navy
Target, movie tickets,
or cash donations.
Please make
checks payable to
Friends of the Flint Santa
Please drop off
donations to the library
by
5pm Thurs. Dec. 13.
Thank you so much!!!!
For questions call
Judy at 978 777-7563
or email her at
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To all our patrons.......
We wish you the happiest of holidays and a New Year full
of health, love, joy, and prosperity!
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Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 10am-8pm;
Fri. 10am - 5pm; and Sun. 1pm-5pm.
The Library will be closed
Sun. Mon. & Tues. Dec. 23, 24 & 25 for Christmas
and Tues. Jan. 1 for New Year's Day.
The library will close at 2pm on Mon. Dec. 31.
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Holiday Festivities
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Sat. Dec. 1, 4 pm
(the cartoon version)
at the Flint Public Library.
Enjoy this family favorite at the
Flint Public Library followed by the
Jingle Bell Parade to the Winter Festival
with a Middleton Fire Dept. escort.
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus,
the Grinch and Little Cindy Lou Who.
Enjoy hot cocoa and other refreshments,
decorate a cookie, warm your hands by
the bonfire. Students from Howe-Manning
will sing songs of the season at 5:40 and
the lighting of the Christmas Tree will
be at 6pm. All are invited!
(Rain date is Sun. Dec. 2, 4pm)
Gingerbread House Workshop
Monday, Dec. 3
6-8pm
For adults and teens
Join us at the Flint for a festive evening
making a gingerbread house.
Sign-up is required and begins Tuesday, November 13. Please visit the library to
register as there is a $10 materials
fee due upon registration.
Holiday Ballet Suite
Sunday, Dec. 9, 3pm
Enjoy music and dancing with an afternoon performance of holiday ballet suites performed by the Hamilton-Wenham School of Dance.
This program is free and open to the public.
Toy Drive with Senator Bruce Tarr
and
North Shore Radio 104.9 FM
Join Senator Bruce Tarr, North Shore
Radio 104.9 and the whole community
for this Middleton tradition.
Donate an unwrapped gift or gift card
and enjoy music performed by local students broadcasted live on North Shore Radio 104.9.
The public is invited to this community
event which is organized by the
Richardson Family and hosted by
The Flint Public Library.
All gifts will go to
Middleton families in need.
We would like to thank the Middleton
Garden Club for the holiday decorations
and flowers which add such a warm
and cheerful spirit to the library.
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Make Your own Bath Bomb
and Sugar Scrubs
for Teens and Adults
Wed. Dec. 5, 6:30-7:30pm
This program is free but registration
is required. Please sign up at the
circulation desk, call the library
at 978-774-8132, or email Stephanie
This is a great gift idea for someone
on your list!!!
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Tai Chi Classes
Wed. Dec. 5 & 26 10:30-11:30am
Enjoy the healing benefits of Tai Chi.
No registration necessary. This is a drop-in
class and you can join at any time.
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Mary Poppins visits
the Flint!
Fri. Dec. 7, 10:30am
Mary Poppins is flying to the Flint for a visit! Join us for stories and songs with the world's favorite nanny. Mary Poppins will pose for photos after the story time. Children of all ages are welcome, no registration is required.
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Attention Teens: Grades 7 & up
Anime and Manga Club
Tues. Dec. 11, 6:30-7:30pm
Holiday Party!
Anime and manga enthusiasts will
enjoy Asian snacks and goodies to
celebrate the holiday season.
Make and Take Craft:
Snowflake Ornaments
Drop by the Teen area and make one!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Flint
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Children's Programs
Get Moving with Miss Jessica
Mon. Dec. 3, 10:30am
Ages 1 to 5 years
Creative movement and music in a
fun environment!
CFCE Friends at the Flint Playgroup
Tues. Dec. 4, 11 & 18
10:15am-ages 0 to 23 months
11am-ages 24 months & up
Music, chants, and books in a welcoming
playgroup for our youngest patrons.
After school Maker Space
Tues. Dec. 4, 3-4:30pm
All ages
7 and younger must be
accompanied by an adult
Toddler Time and Craft
Wed. Dec. 5 & 12, 10:30am OR
Thurs. Dec. 6 & 13 10:30am
Ages 3 & younger
Music, finger plays, rhymes and fun!
Story Hour and Craft
Wed. Dec. 5 & 12, 12:30pm
Ages 3 & up
Stories, music and a craft!
Mon. Dec. 10, 10:30am
Ages 2 & up
Dance with Miss Helene Joy from
Helene Joy School of Dance!
After School Lego Club
Tues. Dec. 11, 3-4:30pm
All ages
7 & younger must be
accompanied by an adult.
Ages 5 & younger
An art and sensory exploration
program for our youngest patrons.
Drop-in Card-making Craft
All ages
Wed. Dec. 19 at 10:30 & 12:30pm
and Thurs. Dec. 20 at 10:30am
Make a beautiful card for someone on
your holiday list. Hand-made cards
are the best!
Grand Times at the Flint
Fri. Dec. 28 10:30am
Ages 5 & under
Noon Year's Eve Party!!!
Mon. Dec. 31, 11am - 12:30pm
Join us for refreshments, crafts, and a
countdown to noon with your community!
This party is for kids of all ages.
December Children's Programs are sponsored
by the Friends of the Flint with the exception of
Dance with Joy which is sponsored by
Helene Joy's School of Dance
and CFCE which is sponsored by a grant.
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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
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.
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.
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: $12.00 per person weekdays
Under 16 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)
not valid Oct. weekends and Halloween
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 Members of The Friends of the Flint.
Many thanks to the Friends of the Flint
for their sponsorships of the Museum Passes
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