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

February
2016



In This Issue
New Books for Children & Teens
Hours of Operation
Winter Storytimes
Candy Sushi
Holiday Hours
February Vacation Events
Free Music & Magazines!
Children's Room
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.
Winter Storytime Session I
 
Join us for our Winter Storytime Session I!
 
Session I:

Afternoon Preschool Storytime will be held on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 19, Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and Feb. 9. 

Morning Preschool Storytime 
will be held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. on Jan. 20, Feb. 3 and Feb. 10. (There is no storytime on Jan. 27.)

Toddler Storytime will be held on Thursdays at 10 a.m. on Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11.

The Family Resource Network will be conducting the Morning Preschool Storytimes on Feb. 3 and March 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. 
Candy Sushi - Just For Teens!
Make candy sushi with your friends after school on 
Friday, Jan. 29!

Walk over to the library after the half-day and create yummy goodness. This Grade 6+ event begins at 11:30 a.m.
 
Holiday Hours

The Flint Memorial Library will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day on Monday, Feb. 15.  
 
February Vacation Events
Join the Youth Services department and the North Reading Youth Services department for two events during February school vacation: 

Wednesday, Feb. 17 - Teen "Pub" Trivia at noon
Thursday, Feb. 18 - Teen Movie Night at 7 p.m.  

Note: These are Grade 6+ events.
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 3 and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 to create your own clay polar bear for winter. 
 
Registration is not required. This craft is for children aged 4 and up. Materials are limited!
 
Warning: Some crafts may contain small parts. Please do not leave children unattended.  

Our next drop-in craft will be Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. 
 
Music with Dara:
Select Fridays - next session is Jan. 29 in the Activity Room at a special time - 10 a.m.! Dara will be back in February on Friday, Feb. 12 at her regular time, 10:30 a.m. 
 
Dara's events are sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

 
Lego Club: 
Our popular Lego Club will be Monday, Jan. 25 and Monday, Feb. 29 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 clubs just for middle and high school students. 

Teen Book Club
 
Do you love to read? Do you love to talk about books and what you're reading? 

Our new Teen Book Club and discussion group is just for you! Our next meeting will be held on Jan. 28 at 3:30 p.m.

Doctor Who Club

 
Our popular Doctor Who Club is currently in hiatus! We will be back soon - check this space and our website for new dates. 

In the meantime, check out one of the Doctor Who novelizations or encyclopedias available in the Teen Room, located next to the life-sized TARDIS. 
 
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, Feb. 9 and will focus on creating Heart Zentangles 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 session is Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 3:30 p.m. February dates to be added soon!

Changes or updates to times and dates of our new teen clubs will be announced on flintmemoriallibrary.org.

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
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Heart Zentangles

Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
The Teen Coloring Club tries its hand at Heart Zentangles in time for 
Valentine's Day!
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