Flint Memorial Library Youth Services Newsletter
Wise Owls
It's time to get excited about the library!

October
2015



In This Issue
New Books for Children & Teens
Hours of Operation
Happy Halloween
CSI: Flint Memorial Library
Ginormous Games Are Coming!
Crazy 8's Club Makes Math FUN!
Free Music!
Children's Room
Fall Storytimes
New Teen Clubs
Youth Services Newsletter

 
It's cold and we've even seen a few snowflakes in North Reading! We have just the place for you to do your homework, read or relax in a comfortable chair - our browsing cafe on the first floor. 
 
Grab a cup of  coffee or hot chocolate for only $1.  A portion of each purchase goes to support the Friends of the Library.
New Books for Children & Teens!
 
Take a look at these brand new books hitting the shelves in Youth Services!








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When Are We Open?

Mondays: 
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday: 
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturdays (September - May): 
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Sundays: Closed
Our Sponsors:

This newsletter and many of our events are funded by the generosity of our patrons. Please join the 
Friends of the Flint Memorial Library!
 
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Wise Owl artwork in our header provided by artist Enokson.
Happy Halloween! 
 
Our Halloween party will be held
Friday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m.
 Join us for Halloween-themed poems, snacks and fun! 

There will be a costume parade throughout the library!

We look forward to seeing you at the library!
CSI: Flint Memorial Library
What's happening to the LEGOs in the Children's Room?! Are pieces suddenly disappearing? How can we solve this mystery?! 
 
Stop by the Children's Room and take a look at the LEGO creations. Then help us solve this mystery on Nov. 10 using science and math! Put your skills to the test! 
 
Come learn about the forensic scientists who use science and math to help police detectives solve mysteries.
 
Drop in to the library on November 10th between 5-8 p.m. and stop in at the first floor reading room to check out a re-creation of the scene. Then come downstairs to the activity room to the Forensic Laboratory and work with our Science Experts to try some scientific tests, including fingerprint & hair analysis.
 
Help us solve the mystery!
 
Any children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
 
This event is organized by Science Educator Mary Hatton and is presented in conjunction with the North Reading High School Science Club. CSI: Flint Memorial Library is sponsored by Teradyne and Friends of the Flint Memorial Library.
 
Ginormous Games Are Coming!
Join us for a fun day of gaming Thursday, Nov. 19.

We will have giant versions of Jenga, Scrabble, Checkers, Connect Four and Snakes & Ladders in the Activity Room all day.

11:30 a.m. -- Games are reserved specifically for middle school students.

2:30 p.m. -- Drop-in games for pre-school and elementary students.
 
Crazy 8's Club Makes Math FUN!
Miss Janice will start her popular Crazy 8s Math Club on Oct. 26. 

This fun math group meets once a week on Mondays at 6 p.m. for eight weeks. Curriculum is geared toward students in grades 3 through 5. We've already seen all the awesome activities planned for this club, and it's fabulous. Four words for one of the lessons: Glow in the dark. 

 
The Library Comes Home With You 
The library is not just held within these four walls at 147 Park St. We have several online programs to help you take the library home with you.  


You can download and stream music with our freegal program, as well as checkout an unlimited number of magazines with Zinio. 
Download the freegal music app on your iPhone or Android. If you'd rather use your computer, click  here. You'll be asked to enter your zip code and choose your library. Then enter the barcode number from the back of your library card.  

From there, you're good to go! You'll be able to download five songs per week, and stream three hours of music a day. For help using freegal, click here.

Top 5 Albums at Flint Memorial Library: 


To take advantage of our new magazine program, you'll need a web browser and your library card handy. Browse the library's selection of e-magazines here, create your Zinio account linked to your library card, and start checking out magazines. 

If you need help, just visit our site for hints or see us at the library.   



Children's Room Events
 
Drop-in Craft:
 
Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 to create your own cheesecloth ghost. Registration is not required. This event will be held in the Activity Room.

Children may need assistance. Ghosts will need to dry & harden to take shape. Warning: This craft contains a choking hazard. Keep out of reach of unattended children. 

Our next drop-in craft will be Nov. 18 between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. We'll be making pumpkin centerpieces for Thanksgiving!
 
Music with Dara:
Select Fridays at 10:30 a.m. - next sessions are Oct. 23 and Dec. 11 in the Activity Room. Dara's events are sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Read to a Dog: 
Lydia the Listening Dog will be at the library on Oct. 20 and Nov. 17 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. If you have a reluctant reader at home, this is a great opportunity to have them read aloud! Dogs are wonderful listeners and cuddlers.



Please register online, in the Children's Room or by calling 978-664-4942. Children will be able to sit with Lydia one-on-one for a reading session, while others wait their turn and take part in a quiet activity.  
 
 
Lego Club: 
Our popular Lego Club will be Monday, Oct. 26 and Nov. 30 from 4 to 5 p.m. 

All ages welcome, no registration necessary!

This club will be held on the last Monday of every month during the school year. Please check our online calendar for any changes to dates.

Fall Storytime Session II

Our fall storytime second session has been announced! 

Join us for the remainder of our fun-filled first seven-week session of stories, crafts and more. Then carve out space in your calendar for Session II!
 
Session I:

Afternoon Preschool Storytimes will be held on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 15, Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20 and Oct. 27. 

Morning Preschool Storytimes will be held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. on Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Oct. 7, Oct. 14 and Oct. 21. 

Toddler Storytimes will be held on Thursdays at 10 a.m. on Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 22 and Oct. 29.

Session II:
STEAM Preschool Storytimes will be held on
Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 17, Nov. 24, Dec. 1, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15.

Morning Preschool Storytimes will be held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. on Nov. 25, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9.

Toddler Storytimes will be held on Thursdays at 10 a.m. on Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17.
  

The Family Resource Network will be conducting the Morning Preschool Storytimes on Nov. 4 and Dec. 2! Thank you, FRN! 

To register for storytimes, please go to our website: www.flintmemoriallibrary.org and visit the calendar. Click the "register" button on the storytime you'd like to attend! Forgot to register? Don't worry, you can still attend! Registration is used to give us an idea of how many supplies to have on hand for crafts. 
Just for Teens 

Our Teen Room has several new clubs just for middle and high school students. 

Teen Book Club
 
We wanted to make sure you were all settled into school and your new routines. Now that you are, we're ready for our first Teen Book Club session.

We'll meet Thursday, Oct. 29 at 3:30 p.m. to discuss Gail Carriger's steampunk favorite Etiquette & Espionage. 

A Victorian-era finishing school is not all that it seems, as the students are taught how to be spies and some lessons are taught by a vampire and a werewolf. 

As you can see, the author approves of our book club choice: 



Doctor Who Club

 
Several Doctor Who books are available at the library in the Teen Room next to our life-sized TARDIS. 

Our Doctor Who Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month. Our next meeting is Nov. 3 at 3:30 p.m. 

Teen Lego Club 
This all new Lego Club is for older kids only - grades 5, 6, 7 and 8. There's no registration, just walk over after school! Build in teams or individually, all you need is yourself. We provide the Legos. No younger siblings, please. 

Our Teen Lego Club will meet on first Thursday of the month. The next session is Nov. 5 at 3:30 p.m.

Teen Coloring Club
De-stress after school and sports. Take a break from homework and studying with our new Teen Coloring Club. Coloring for teens is taking the world by storm and we're happy to give teens a place to meet, color and relax! 

Our Teen Coloring Club will meet on second Tuesday of the month. The next session is Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m.  

Magic: The Gathering Card Club
Learn the ins and outs of Magic: The Gathering in our monthly card club. Already a player? Then play with others and compete. This monthly club is run by a teenage expert.  

Our Magic: The Gathering Club will meet on 
Wednesdays monthly. The first session is 
Nov. 4 at 3:30 p.m.

Youth Services Newsletter 

Did you receive this as a forward from a friend? Click the link below to sign up and become a member of the Youth Services newsletter list. 

Our new newsletter will highlight events, new books and other information specifically for our children and teen patrons. 
Looking forward to seeing you at the library,

Danielle Masterson 
dmasterson@northreadingma.gov
Youth Services Librarian
Flint Memorial Library

Halloween Party

Friday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m.
Wear your costume and join the Youth Services Department for a Halloween Party!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library