Flint Memorial Library Newsletter
Books & Beyond
It's time to get excited about the library!
December 2015 /
January  2016
In This Issue
Sparking Creativity
Hours of Operation
Weekend Getaway For One Lucky Reader
Digital NRHS Yearbooks
Win a Snowblower or Apple Watch!
Make Holiday Shopping Easier & Charitable
Happy Noon Year
Library Comes Home With You
Reserve Our Meeting Room Online
Holiday Hours
Events
Children's Room
Just for Teens
Youth Services Newsletter

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Sparking Creativity 

As we move into winter, we don't want you to feel any kind of blah! January is Creativity Month and we have plenty of books to help you spark your creative genes. 








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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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Weekend Getaway Is Within Reader's Grasp!  
 
On Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m., our year-long reading challenge 15 in '15 comes to an end and one lucky reader will win the spectacular grand prize.

After a year of reading, our winner will receive a $350 gift card to be spent at Wentworth by the Sea, a luxury hotel by the ocean in Portsmouth, NH. 

However in order to win, you must turn in your tickets!

Even if you log your books online, you must visit the library in person to get your raffle tickets to be entered in the grand prize drawing. All your tickets must be submitted by Saturday, Dec. 12. 

We will draw the winner at our celebration event on Dec. 15. Join us in the Activity Room at 7 p.m. to celebrate a year's worth of reading. The first 30 people to register will make a festive winter votive! There will also be a book swap table available, for those interested in sharing books. 

If you enjoyed participating in 15 in '15, wait until you hear what we have planned for 16 in '16!  

Participants have already read 2,312 books in 2015! But we can do better than that. Make sure to be adding your books by going to flintmemoriallibrary.org before the end of 15 in '15.


Digitized NRHS Yearbooks 

The library has digitized North Reading High School yearbooks from 1958 to 2012, as well as other items.

Take a look at all your old photos and those of your friends.

But, please, don't blame us for your high school hairstyle, OK?

Visit  flintmemoriallibrary.org
to see them!   
 

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 an 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. 
  
Make Holiday Shopping Easier & Charitable! 

bright_wrapped_presents.jpg Did you know that when you shop on Amazon, you can help the library raise money for programs and events? 

Click here to search for items at Amazon. When you use this link to search and purchase, a portion of your purchase total will go to the Friends of the Library fundraising efforts. 

Not sure what to buy? Then use our Consumer Reports database online to help you decide.   
Happy Noon Year!

Get ready to ring in the noon year on Dec. 31 with our Youth Services Happy Noon Year Party!

Tuesday, Dec. 31 @ 11 a.m. to noon
Activity Room



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 have altered hours in observance of the winter holidays:

Thursday, Dec. 24 - open 10 a.m. to noon
Friday, Dec. 25 - closed
Saturday, Dec. 26 - open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 31 - open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 1 - closed
Saturday, Jan. 2 - open 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 the remaining of Fall Storytime Session II in December!
 
Session II:

STEAM Preschool Storytime will be held on
Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 15. 

Toddler Storytime will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. on Dec. 17.

Winter Storytime Session I dates will be announced soon.
   
The Family Resource Network will be conduct a Morning Preschool Storytime on Jan. 6! 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. 
 
Drop-in Craft: 
Drop in anytime between 3 and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 to create your own CD snowman ornament for winter. 
 
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 Jan. 15 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 Dec. 15  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. 

Lydia would love to continue visiting us in the new year. We will have a schedule of her new dates soon. 
 
Lego Club: 
Our popular Lego Club will be Monday, Dec. 28 and Jan. 25 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
  
Have you ever met someone who can't leave their house or they will die? That's the plight facing the main character in this month's Teen Book Club choice - Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon. 

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

The next book club date is January 28. The title has not been determined yet. 

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, Jan. 5 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, Jan. 7 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 session is Tuesday, Jan. 12 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 twice a month. The next sessions are Wednesday, Dec. 23, Jan. 13 and Jan. 27 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

Register Now!

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