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NEW

PROGRAM

GUIDELINES

Pre-registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. No exceptions.

Many programs have limited spaces. Once a program is full you may put your name on the wait list. Being on the wait list does not guarantee entrance to a program.

If you are more than 10 minutes late to a program your space will be given to someone on the wait list and you will not be allowed admittance.

If you are unable to attend a program for which you have registered, you MUST cancel your registration. If you are a “no show” without a cancellation, librarians reserve the right to remove your name from future program registrations

Upcoming Events

For

Children

July Events

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JULY

This summer we are excited to offer a jam-packed calendar full of fun, fabulous programs. In order to ensure that the maximum number of children are able to attend these programs, we are instituting new program guidelines.

Admittedly these guidelines are more strict than those in the past, but we need to eliminate the time and money spent on programs for which people register but do not show. The Children’s Department has a limited program budget solely comprised of grants and funds raised by the Friends of the Library. When a family is a “no show” money is wasted. Not showing for a program also prevents another family from enjoying the program.

Thank you for your patience and for respecting library staff as they enforce these guidelines. If you have any questions please see Children’s Librarian Danielle Margarida.

7/8

Space….the Final Frontier

This Mad Science(R) of Greater Boston workshop is a fun way to learn the science of astronomy and the vastness of the Universe. Participants will use simple materials to quickly learn their way around the skies and have opportunity to see what happens when asteroids strike the earth or other planets.
2pm-3pm.
Ages 5 & up.
Pre-registration required.
Limited to 30 participants.

7/14

Rocket Building and Launch

Jim Flis from “Flis Kits” will be coming with his rocket-building kits for kids ages 7 & up. Children will build a rocket, paint it, and then Jim will take those who have transportation to Sampson field to see him launch his own rockets.
From 12 pm to approx. 3:30.

Ages 7 & up
Pre-registration required.
Limited to 15.

Age limit strictly enforced.

7/16

Storytelling Art and Adventures Workshop

Jessie Kravette is back to work her storytelling magic and share a hands-on art project.
2pm-3pm.
Ages 4 & up.
Pre-registration required.

7/18

Star Wars Movie Marathon

Drop by and cool off with a Star Wars movie Marathon. Bring your own snacks. Come and go when you want. We’ll be showing some of your favorite Star Wars classics.

11:00-4:30
Ages 7 & up.

7/20

Rocket Science

Presented by the Boston Museum of Science.

Participants will plan, build and test their own designs while exploring the science behind rockets and space.

Session 1: 1pm-1:40pm.

Session 2: 2pm-2:40pm.

Ages 6 & up. Participants younger than 9 yrs. must have a parent present throughout the program.

Pre-registration required.

Each session limited to 25 participants including parents.

7/21

Hampstead Theater Presents “Pinocchio”

2pm

Ages 5 & up ( or younger with parent) .

Pre-registration required.

7/22

Music, Movement and Me:Session 1

Sing and dance with local musician Sara Epstein.

10:30am - 11am.

Ages 5 and under.

Pre-registration required.

Limited to 25 participants.

You may either register for EITHER Session 1 on 7/22 or Session 2 on 7/31. YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR BOTH SESSIONS.

7/31

Music, Movement and Me: Session 2

Sing and dance with local musician Sara Epstein.

10:30am - 11am.

Ages 5 and under.

Pre-registration required.

Limited to 25 participants.

You may either register for EITHER Session 1 on 7/22 or Session 2 on 7/31. YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR BOTH SESSIONS.

Weekly Programs

Toddler Art : Simple art projects for ages 18 mo.– 3 years. Please bring a smock or large t-shirt to protect your child’s clothing.

Tuesdays @ 10:30am.

Pre-registration required for each individual program.

Out of the This World Crafts: Space themed story & craft for ages 5 and up.

Tuesdays @ 3:30pm.

Pre-registration required for each individual program.

Story Time at the Lake: Story time at the Lake Massapoag bandstand. All ages.

Wednesdays @ 12:30pm.

No registration required.

Tot Time: 20-30 minute story time for children ages 3 and under.

Fridays @ 11:00am.

Rolling registration - please sign-up only once for this summer story time.