Books & Beyond @
The Flint Memorial Library 
               
Books & Beyond, 
May 2013 
Volume 11, Issue No.5
In This Issue
Welcome
Happenings for Adults
Children and Teens
Check out our new
e-board near the Circulation Desk.
  
The library now serves coffee.  Part of the $1.00 a cup goes to support the Friends.
 
Helena Minton
Library Director
  

  
Sign up for Wowbrary  

Enjoy Staff Picks 

   

 

Reserve a Museum Pass
through TixKeeper 

 

Borrow an e or audiobook
through OverDrive

 -New! Check out

OverDrive  
Visit the Reading Room to see the current Exhibits.

 

facebook logo

 

View our photos on flickr 

 

 

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring Books & Beyond, as well as most of our programs.  
 

 

Flint Memorial Library
147 Park St.

North Reading, MA 01864

978-664-4942

www.flintmemoriallibrary.org

Happenings for Adults 

  
Researching the History of Your House, with Marian Pierre-Louis, of Fieldstone Historic Research,this Thursday, May 9, 7PM. Sponsored by the Mary Rubenstein Legacy Fund and the Friends. 

Join us for a Photo Walk, Saturday, May 11 at 10, starting from the Library. Please call Helena Minton at 978-664-4942 to find out more.

Boston Bronze & Stone Speak to Us, with Joseph Gallo, Tuesday, May 14, 7PM. Find out more about Boston's famous statues and monuments.Sponsored by the Friends.
  
Save the Dates!

Monday, June 10, 7PM Galapagos: Land of Enchantment,
presented by Carol Decker, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Audubon Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary.

Tuesday, June 18; Author Kathryn Guare will read from her new novel, Deceptive Cadence. Refreshments will be provided by Janet Krol, The Traveling Chef, of North Reading, Janetthetravelingchef@gmail.com  

 

Please visit EventKeeper to keep up-to-date with all library events, including monthly book discussions and craft group meetings. 

  
Children and Teens
Happening this month:

Spring Drop In Story Time Series: 
Join us for a series of four drop in story times suitable for families with children 5 and under.

Thursday, May 2nd at 10:00
Thursday, May 9th at 10:00
Friday, May 17th at 10:00
Friday, May 24th at 10:00 

___________________________________

LEGO CLUB - Tuesday, May 7th at 4:00 pm.  For grades 3 - 6.  Registration required. 
  
DROP-IN CRAFTS - 3rd Wednesday of the Month.   Wednesday, May 15th from 3:00 - 4:45 pm.  Father's Day Cards

WOODLAND FAIRY TEA - Saturday, May 18th from 3:00 - 4:45.  Come join us for a woodland fairy themed tea featuring:  dress up (gnome hats and fairy wings),
face painting, tea served in tea cups and other snacks,

decorate a clay pot and plant a seedling,

book reading.  

 

Children are welcome to come dressed in a themed costume. Participation is limited, please call the Children's Room at 978-664-4942 to  register for this event. Co-sponsored by Moms & Tots of North Reading and the Friends. 

 

Y.A.B. CRAFT EVENT - Cake Decorating
Thursday, May 23rd at 4:00pm. Join members of the Youth Advisory Board and other kids and learn how to decorate a cake.  Each participant will decorate and bring home a personal 4" cake.    
   
_______________________________________

SUMMER READING IS COMING!
We are currently gearing up for a great summer reading program.  The 2013 theme is "Dig into Reading" .
We will be having our Summer Reading Kick off on the evening of June 24th.
We have so many wonderful programs planned: Hampstead Stage will be performing"
Garden",John Porcino will be back with his wonderful singing and storytelling, the Museum of Science will help us Dig into Science, our Teen Movie Series will be back, as well as much more!

Watch this space for more details!


About Us
For over one hundred years we have been the place for you to get the latest books, find information and gather as a community.
Come join us today!