One South Main Street
Middleton, MA 01949

In This Issue

Flint Public Library
Adult Programs
Please join us!  
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 The Flint Library
Book Group
The next meeting
will be in September.

 There's also a new
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
will not meet
during the summer.
However, we have chess
games at the circulation
desk. Ask for one and play
chess with a friend anytime
the library is open!
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Mahjongg
  Every Thurs. 10:00am
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"Just think...Write Now!"
  Fri. July 7,  10:30am
Lively book discussion on
achieving goals, health, and
prosperity. This month
we will talk about books
by Lorna Byrne and her
vision for America.
 
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The Literary Cafe
Coffee, tea, and
philosophy,
a conversation circle
for adults. Join us on
Tues. July 11,  1pm
Our topic this month is:
Build a Better World
and Fireflies.
We will discuss the lives of
people who have made
remarkable contributions
to humanity. Who is your
humanitarian hero? We will
also make a firefly lantern.
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Socrates Cafe
Thurs. July 13, 10:30am
Join our new adult discussion
group created  for those who
like to ponder the deep
issues in contemporary life.
This month we will discuss
current events and how the
US Constitution and Bill of
Rights have laid a foundation
for American thought.
All are welcome!
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Flint Public Library
Writing Group
Tues. July 11, 6pm
Wed. July 19, 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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Flint Public Library

P.O. Box 98

One South Main Street

Middleton, MA 01949

Phone: 978 774-8132 

Fax: 978 777-3270

email: flint3@comcast.net

www.flintlibrary.org

 

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Library Trustees 
Tues. July 11, 7pm
Monthly meeting 

Current Board:
 
Melissa Stankus, Chr.    
Gretchen Moreschi 
Shirley Raynard
Donna Bambury  
Ann Noyes     
 
Friends Group
The Friends will next meet
on Wed. Sept. 13 at 7pm
New Members welcome! 

The Friends Group is  
sponsoring a food drive  
for the Middleton Food Pantry. 
You may drop off donations 
at the Flint Public Library. 
Thank you! 
 
 Thank you Friends
for sponsoring the eNewsletter! 
Flint Public Library
Long Range Plan
FY18-FY22  
 
Many thanks to the
members of the Long
Range Plan Committee
who met over the past
10 months to create
a forward-thinking strategic
plan to meet the evolving
needs of the Middleton
Community.

Melissa Stankus
Gretchen Moreschi
Shirley Raynard
Donna Bambury
Peter Vantine
Kosta Prentakis,
Larry and Molly Curran,
Annie Wilton
Alyce Forlani,
Leslie Musiak,
Roger Talbot,
Beth Sullivan,
Karen Farley,
Susan Rubin,

I would also like to thank
the library staff, and
all those who filled out a
survey or put a suggestion
in our suggestion box.
Your thoughts and ideas
were much appreciated!


   You may view the

Long Range Plan
on our website
or click here:
Long Range Plan FY18-FY22

eBook Help Sessions
 
 
  Are available at the library.        
You may call
978-774-8132
to schedule a session  
or just drop by the
library with your
eReader and someone
will help you.

Kindle users bring your

Amazon log-in information.

Ukulele Fusion
at the Flint Public Library
Sunday, July 16, 2017
1 - 3pm 

Open to Ukulele players
and listeners.  

Old Time Jam
at the Flint Public Library
will not meet in July.
Their next jam is:   
Sunday, Aug. 27,
2 - 4 pm
 
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:


Our summer hours:
Sun: 1pm - 5pm 
Tues - Thurs: 10am-8pm 
Fri: 10am - 2pm.
In the summer the library is closed on Mon & Sat

 

Summer Reading Program  
for  Adults 

The theme this year is
"Build a Better World".
The Adult Summer Reading Program
is a great way to support the library,
try something new, and have fun!
Stop by the library and pick up your
"Tic Tac Toe" Game Card.
Read 3 books of your choice and win
a prize. It is that simple!
or
You can download your game card here:
Tic Tac Toe Game Card 
Attention Teens: Grades 7 & up  
  
     
Anime and Manga Club
Tues. July 11,  6:30-7:30pm 
Tues. July 25, 6:30-7:30pm

Join the Anime and Manga Club, a place 
to discuss your favorite manga and watch 
anime. New members always welcome. 

Summer Reading Program 

"Read for a Reason"

this summer 
and help Build a Better World! 
For every page you read, you will 
earn a penny of support for the  
Service Dog Project, Great Danes 
for the Mobility Disabled,  
Click on the link below to watch 
the Great Dane puppies playing.
 
Help support this worthy project by 
reading all summer. Pick up your  
reading log at the library! 

New Teen Art Program 
Thurs. July 13 & 20, at 2:30 pm
Do you like to draw?
Would you like to learn some
new techniques?
Join the Teen Art Program! 

New Teen Book Group 
Wed. July 26,  6:00pm
 
What do you like to read?
What are you reading now?
What would you recommend to others? 
Join the new Teen Book Club,
have fun discussing good reads,
& make your own ice cream sundae!   
Teen programs are sponsored by 
The Friends of the Flint
  Children's Programs 
 
My Mandala Yoga for Kids
Wed. July 5, at 10:30 am
Fri. July 28, at 10:30 am 

(formerly Itsy Bitsy Yoga)
For toddlers age 1 yr old & up 
Gentle yoga for our youngest
patrons with Briana Greico!
Sponsored by the Curvey Family. 
        
     
Disney Dance Party! 
Tues. July 11,  at 11am 
All ages

Put on your favorite Disney
costume and be our guest at the
Flint's first-ever
Disney Dance party!
We will have an enchanting time
with a visit from Belle of Beauty &
The Beast! Music, games, & fun!  

 
Build Build Build 
Legos with Noah
Tues. July 11, 18, 25 at 6:15pm
Ages 6 & up

Creative building fun with legos

Craftastic-- Crafts & Creativity  
Thurs. July 13, 20, 27
1 - 2 pm
 
 
Creative crafts for ages 2 to 8 yrs.
 
Sound Play
Fri. July 14, 10:30 am 
ages 4 and younger
Amy Chin of Sound Play will have you
dancing, drumming, singing and more!
Sponsored by the Curvey Family 

Drop in Toddler Time
and Craft
Wed. July 12, 19, 26 at 10:30 am 
Ages 3 & younger 
Music, finger plays, rhymes and fun!

Drop in Story Hour and Craft,
Wed. July 12, 19, &  26 11:30pm 
Ages 4 to 6
Enjoy some entertaining stories and
make a craft to take home!   

Teddy Bear Picnic!
Tues. July 18,  11am   All ages

Bring your favorite stuffed animal,
blanket, and picnic lunch, and join us
for a fun-filled day at the Flint!
sidewalk chalk, bubbles, & games!

Afternoon at the Movies!
Wed. July 19  1 pm
Lego Batman Movie
Rated PG

Vicki & Sticks Music Show
Tues. July 25   at 11am

A wonderful interactive music show
for the whole family.  All ages
Sponsored by The Friends of the Flint  

Programs with Sign - ups 
Forensic Fun:
With High Touch High Tech
Thurs. July 13,   6:15 pm
Ages 6 & up
Sign-up begins 6/29

Become a CSI technician as we look for
clues, discover a mystery powder, learn
all about DNA, dust for fingerprints & more.
Sponsored by the Curvey Family

Chem Fun:
With High Touch High Tech
Thurs. July 20,   6:15 pm
Ages 6 & up
Sign-up begins 7/6   

Find out how much fun chemistry can be!
Explore chromatography as you watch
colors separate. Make a chemical reaction
between a solid and a liquid to produce
a gas and more!

Kids in the Kitchen Ages 4 - 6 yrs.
 Fri. July 21,  10:30 - 11:30 am  Pizza
Sign-up begins 7/21

Kids in the Kitchen Ages 7 - 10 yrs.
Fri. July 21,  11:45 am - Stuffed Shells
Sign-up begins 7/21

Up Up and Away:
With High Touch High Tech
Thurs. July 27,  at 6:15 pm
Ages 6 & up
Sign-up begins 7/14   

Learn about aerodynamics and
what makes things fly as we launch
a rocket and make a helicopter.
Sponsored by the Curvey Family

Read to Zoey, the library lab
Fri. July 28, 11am - noon
call the library at 978-774-8132
to sign up for your 15 minute
reading session.


   It's not too late to sign up for
the Summer Reading Program!  

Pick up your summer reading packet and
start reading!
This year the theme is:
"Build a Better World"
The artwork is by David Macaulay
 
 
The Library offers many wonderful passes to local museums and other attractions!
Check out a museum or state park pass this summer!  


THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM 
617-426-6500  
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 2 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

     617-267-9300
www.mfa.org

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: $5.00 per person weekdays

$10.00 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 
    tickets@wheelock.edu

 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