Flint Memorial Library Newsletter
Books & Beyond
It's time to get excited about the library!
November
 2015
In This Issue
Celebrating Native American Heritage
Hours of Operation
Save the Date!
Book Sale!
CSI: Flint Memorial Library
Ginormous Games Are Coming!
Win a Snowblower or Apple Watch!
Library Comes Home With You
Reserve Our Meeting Room Online
Events
Children's Room
Just for Teens
Youth Services Newsletter

As we move into fall and the days get cooler, come work, read or just relax in a comfortable chair in our browsing cafe. Grab a cup of  coffee or hot chocolate for only $1.  A portion of each purchase goes to support the Friends of the Library.
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Celebrating Native American Heritage 

November is Native American Heritage Month. From children's to adult titles, the library stacks have just the right book for you this season. 








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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
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Friends of the Flint Memorial Library

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Save the Date! 

Despite the busy holiday season, you will want to make room in your calendar for the 15 in '15 grand finale! 

On Dec. 15 at 7 p.m., we'll be celebrating our year-long reading challenge with a final event in the library activity room. The grand prize drawing is valued at $400! The winner is drawn from all the tickets submitted this year. Increase your chances of winning by getting those tickets in!

Participants have already read 2,185 books in 2015! But we can do better than that. Make sure to be adding your books by going to flintmemoriallibrary.org and clicking on the 15 in '15 tab.  

Please be sure to log your books online. We want to see how many books have been read! Visit the library and pick up your raffle tickets. That's right - you can win just by reading!  

You'll be eligible for every monthly raffle all year, including our grand prize!  
   
15 in '15 Patron Recommendation
   
Not sure what to read next? Here's a patron recommendation!

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel: 
An excellent novel far outside the range of what I typically read. Station Eleven is set in the future after a pandemic has decimated the world's population. The author reminds me of a Margaret Atwood novel. It's well written, fast paced, and though-provoking. Definitely worth a read.
Book Sale!
Support the Flint Memorial Library and buy books at our annual fall book sale! 

A special Friends of the Library night will be Thursday, Nov. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. If you are not a member of the Friends, you can join at the door and purchase books that night. 

The sale will be open to the public Friday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

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. 

Win a Snowblower or Apple Watch!

Stop by the library and enter one or both of our holiday season raffles. 

You can enter to win a Ariens Deluxe 28 2015 model snowblower ($1,200 value) by purchasing a $10 raffle ticket, 

or 

Enter to win a $425 Apple gift card, enough money to purchase an Apple Watch, by buying a $5 raffle ticket.

Winners of each raffle will be announced at the Dec. 15 celebration event for the 15 in '15 Reading Challenge. 
  
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.   





Reserve Our Meeting Room Online
Do you want to use the Flint Memorial Library activity room for a group meeting or event? 

It's easier than ever to book! Just click here to request use of the room. You'll receive an email confirmation and one of our staff members will reply with a response to your request.  
Holiday Hours

The Flint Memorial Library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11. 

The library will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. We will be open regular hours Saturday, November 28 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Happening At The Library 

Please visit EventKeeper to keep up-to-date with all library events, including monthly book discussions and craft group meetings.  
Children's Room
Fall Storytime II: 
Join us for Fall Storytime Session II in November and December!

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 conduct the Morning Preschool Storytime on 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. 



Crazy 8s Math Club: 
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. Please register at flintmemoriallibrary.org. 

Drop-in Craft: 
Drop in anytime between 3 and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 to create your own paper pumpkin centerpiece for Thanksgiving. 

Registration is not required. 

Warning: Some crafts may contain small parts. Please do not leave children unattended.  

Music with Dara: 
Select Fridays at 10:30 a.m. - next session is 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 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, 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.
  
Just for Teens 

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

Teen Book Club
  
Thank you to those who attended our first Teen Book Club in October! Our next session will be held in December, after the Thanksgiving holidays. That gives you plenty of time to read the next book. 

Our next title is: Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon. 

Our discussion and activity session will be held on Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. 

Doctor Who Club
 
Our Doctor Who Club is in full swing, with several Whovians attending each month. Join us for our next session in the Teen Room, you'll find us by the life-sized TARDIS. 

Tuesday, Dec. 1 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 Thursday, Dec. 3 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 normally meet on second Tuesday of the month. The next sessions are Tuesday, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8 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 next session is Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 3:30 p.m. 
  
Changes or updates to times and dates of our new teen clubs will be announced on flintmemoriallibrary.org and in our Youth Services e-newsletter. 

Youth Services Newsletter 

Stay up to date with everything happening in the Youth Services Department. 

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

Sharon Kelleher
skelleher@northreadingma.gov
Library Director
Flint Memorial Library

Save the Date!

Our final 15 in '15 event will take place on Dec. 15! Be there to celebrate our year-long reading challenge and find out who will win our grand prize! 
www.FlintMemorialLibrary.org