Flint Memorial Library Newsletter
Books & Beyond
It's time to get excited about the library!
March  2016
In This Issue


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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April is Poetry Month! 

Celebrate the lyrical word this month, as the nation marks Poetry Month. We have books on all of our shelves to help you!  








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Tuesday: 
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday: 
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Friday: 
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Sundays: Closed
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16 in '16 Rolls On
 

Just two months into the 16 in '16 reading challenge, almost 100 patrons have signed up. We've read 511 books so far! 

But we can do much better than that. Take a minute to join today

All year, you earn raffle tickets for each book read. You can also earn raffle tickets for reading books in certain challenge topics. For complete rules and instructions, click here!

Once a month, we will choose a winner from the box of raffle tickets. The more you read, the greater your chances of winning! 
  


Community Coffeehouse

Do you sing, play music, tell jokes, read poetry or perhaps do something
else you would like to share with others?  

All members of the community
are welcome and encouraged to display their talents in what is sure to be a fun and receptive audience.  If you would like to participate in any way, please contact Art Grossman at 617-592-4398 or [email protected]

North Reading
Community Coffeehouse
Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m.
 
 

Join us for the spring Friends of the Library book sale this May. 

Friends members have a special preview night on Thursday, May 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. 

The sale is then open to the public: 

Friday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
*Sunday Special* May 15 - Fill a bag with books for only $5 from 12 to 3 p.m.  
Nancy Thayer Visits North Reading

Celebrated author Nancy Thayer's latest book - The Island House - will be released on Tuesday, May 31. And she'll be celebrating the book's release at the Flint Memorial Library! 

If you love Kristin Hannah, you'll love Nancy Thayer! 

Nancy has written 23 novels, including Summer House, The Hot Flash Club, Beachcombers, Heat Wave, Summer Breeze, and Island Girls. 

Come by for an evening with Nancy Thayer on Tuesday, May 31 at 7 p.m.
Our New Assistant Director 

Please welcome our new Assistant Director Dan Tremblay to the Flint Memorial Library!

Dan joins us from the Newburyport Public Library where he worked as the Head of Tech Services and the Head of the Reference Department. 

We are thrilled to have Dan on our team! Stop by and say "Hi!" next time you are in the library.  
The Lowell Spinners are Back!

It's spring and that means baseball is back in season! 

The library has tickets to all Lowell Spinners home games, which allow patrons to reserve and receive a voucher for half-price tickets. 

After you've reserved your tickets, pick up your voucher at the main circulation desk at the library.

Friends of the Library Needs You! 

The Friends of the Library is looking for a few good volunteers! The group is looking for new board members to help organize events, fundraisers and other items.

Unable to give time for the board? Any time would be appreciated! Contact the Friends today and help your library's volunteer organization.

Friends President Karen Vitale can be reached at [email protected].
 
Holiday Hours 

The Flint Memorial Library will be closed in observance of Patriots' Day on Monday, April 18.  
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 

*Special April Vacation Event*

Celebrate Earth Day on Thursday, April 21 by creating your very own clay turtle. 

Artist Ann McCrea will join us at 2 p.m. in the Activity Room for a story and creation session about the turtle. This activity is limited to 25 children between the ages of 5 and 10. Register today

Spring Storytime I: 
Join us for the rest of Spring Storytime Session I!
 
Session I:

Afternoon Preschool Storytime will be held on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. on April 5 and 12

Morning Preschool Storytime
will be held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. on April 6 and 13. 
 
Toddler Storytime will be held on Thursdays at 10 a.m. on April 7 and 14.
   
The Family Resource Network will conduct the Morning Preschool Storytime on April 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 2:45 & 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 to create your own upcycled containers. 
 
Registration is not required. 
 
Warning: Some crafts may contain small parts.  
 
Our next drop-in craft will be Wednesday, May 18 from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. 
 
Music with Dara: 
Select Fridays - next session is April 8 at 10:30 a.m
 
Dara's events are sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
 
Read to a Dog: 
Read to Listening Lydia, our friendly listening pup! Lydia visits with us once a month, on the third Tuesday of the month, and loves hearing children read to her. 

Please register for a time slot by clicking on Events at www.flintmemoriallibrary.org. While children are taking turns reading to Lydia, other kids will wait patiently for their turn by taking part in a quiet activity. 

Reading to animals is an excellent way to bring young or struggling readers out of their shell. 

Lego Club: 
Our popular Lego Club will be Monday, April 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 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? 

We will meet in the teen room to discuss Meg Medina's new book Burn Baby Burn, a 20th century U.S. historical fiction novel. 

The book centers on the summer of 1977 in New York City, when the serial killer The Son of Sam is hunting teenage couples and there are arson fires cropping up all over the city. 

Monday, April 11 from 3:30 to 4:30 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 the second Tuesday of the month. The next session is Tuesday, April 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, April 13 and 27 at 3:30 p.m.

Half-Day Event

Join the Youth Services department and the North Reading Youth Services department for a special half-day event in April: 

Friday, April 15 - Teen Wii / Board Games at 11:30 a.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. 

My Little Dumplings 

Bring your "little dumplings" to a special Saturday storytime on April 9 and May 21. Designed for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, this storytime also gives parents a chance to socialize while the kids play. Older siblings are also welcome. 

Saturday, April 9 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 21 from 3 to 4 p.m.  
Free Music!

Did you know that your library card can get you free music? 

The Flint Memorial Library is connected to Freegal, a free, legal music service that allows all patrons to stream three hours of commercial-free music a day, seven days a week. You can also download five DRM-free songs a week, which are then yours to keep on the device of your choice! 

For help with Freegal, click here.

The Top 4 Downloads at the Flint Memorial Library:
Free Magazines! 
 
Take advantage of our new magazine program and download current and back issues of your favorite magazines. 

All you'll need is 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.   

Magazines of the Month - 
Cosmopolitan & Golf Digest


Want to learn about the latest in fashion, celebrities and relationships? Then look no further than our electronic copy of Cosmo! You can't get this magazine in the library, you can only get this via Zinio.  




Interested in upping your golf game? Need a tip while you're on the golf course? Download a copy of Golf Digest while you're on the links or getting ready! 
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.  
Looking forward to seeing you at the library,

Sharon Kelleher
[email protected]
Library Director
Flint Memorial Library

Author Visit - Nancy Thayer

Join celebrated author Nancy Thayer at the Flint Memorial Library as she releases her latest book - The Island House. 

Tuesday, May 31 @ 7 p.m. 
www.FlintMemorialLibrary.org