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One South Main Street
Middleton, MA 01949
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Flint Public Library
Adult Programs
Please join us!
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The Flint Library
Book Group
will meet Dec. 1, 7pm
The book this month:
"Folly Cove" by
Holly Robinson.
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Chess Club
For Teens and Adults
Sundays 2 - 4pm
(New day and time!)
Drop in session.
Bring your own game
or use ours.
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Mahjongg
Thurs. 10:00am
Dec. 1 and 29 only.
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"Just think...Write Now!"
Fri. Dec. 2, 10:30am
Lively book discussion on
achieving goals, health, and
prosperity. This month
we discuss ideas about
healing and healers,
including the Brazilian
healer known as
John of God.
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The Literary Cafe
Coffee, tea and philosophy:
a conversation circle
for adults. Join us on
Tues. Dec. 13, 1pm.
Join us to talk about
Sugar and Spice
and everything nice.
What are your favorite
holiday desserts? We will
also visit the
Gingerbread Village!
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Socrates Cafe
Teens and Adults
Thurs. Dec. 8, 10:30am
This group is for those who
like to ponder the deeper
issues of life. This month we
will discuss the US
Constitution-- who wrote it
and what's in it. Members
are encouraged to read
about the subject and
share their ideas at the
group. All are welcome.
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Poetry & Writing Group
Teens and Adults
Tues. Dec. 6, 6-7pm
Wed. Dec. 21, 6-7pm
If you like to write, come
join the Writing Group!
It's fun and will help
you focus on your writing
goals. Bring a sample of 2-3
pages of your writing to share.
No experience necessary.
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Fax: 978 777-3270
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Library Trustees
Mon. Dec. 12, 7pm
Monthly meeting
Current Board:
Melissa Stankus, chr.
Gretchen Moreschi
Shirley Raynard
Peter Vantine
, treas.
Donna Bambury
Friends Group
Wed. Dec. 14, 7pm
Thank you Friends
for sponsoring the eNewsletter!
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eBook Help Session
You may call to
978-774-8132
Kindle users bring your Amazon log-in information.
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Holiday Gift
Giving for
Neighbors-in-Need
The Friends of the Flint
"Santa" is asking for donations to help our
Middleton neighbors
facing
difficult
times
this holiday season.
Suggested items:
Gift cards for tweens
such as Best Buy,
itunes, Old Navy
Target, movie tickets,
or cash donations.
Please make
checks payable to
Friends of the Flint Santa
Please drop off
donations to the library
by
5pm Fri. Dec. 16.
Thank you so much!!!!
For questions call:
Judy at the library
978 774-8132
or
Gimmie Sue at
978 884-1770
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To all our patrons.......
We wish you the happiest of holidays and a New Year full
of health, love, joy, and prosperity!
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Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 10am-8pm;
Fri. 10am - 5pm; and Sun. 1pm-5pm.
The Library will be closed
Sun. Dec. 25 and Mon. Dec. 26 for Christmas and
Sun. Jan.1 and Mon. Jan. 2 for New Year's.
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Growing Up Mindful
Tues. Dec. 6, at 7pm
Author Christopher Willard will present
a program on Mindfulness called:
Growing Up Mindful:
Essential Practices to Help Children,
Teens, and Families Find Balance,
Calm, and Resilience.
This program is sponsored by the Tri-town Union
and is part of the Tri-Town Community Reads!
This event will be held at the
MASCONOMET auditorium
No Sign-Up Required
The Super power of Optimism this
month is Compassion.
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Attention Teens: Grades 7 & up
Anime and Manga Club
Tues. Dec. 13, 6:30-7:30pm
Tues. Dec. 27, 6:30-7:30pm
Holiday Party!
Anime and manga enthusiasts will
enjoy Asian snacks and goodies to
celebrate the holiday season.
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Toddler Time and Craft
Wed. Dec. 7, & 14, 10:30am OR
Thurs. Dec. 1, 8, & 15,
Ages 3 & younger
Music, finger plays, rhymes and fun!
Story Hour and Craft
Wed. Dec. 7, & 14, 12:30pm
Ages 3 & up
Sharing the love of books with
children and a craft time too.
New Chess Club for Kids!
Grades 1 - 6th
Sundays 2 - 4pm
Drop in session in the
Children's Room
Bring your own game or
use one of ours.
Itsy Bitsy Yoga with
Barefoot Yoga Shala of Middleton
Ages 1 & up
Yoga for our youngest patrons and
their caregivers.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Flint
Mon. Dec. 12, 10:30am
Ages 2 & up
Dance with Miss Helene Joy from
Helene Joy School of Dance!
Creative Kids @ the Flint
Ages 18 mos. to 3 yrs.
An art and sensory exploration
program for our youngest patrons.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Flint.
Sound Play
Wed. Dec. 28, 10:30am
Ages 3 & younger
Teaching music to toddlers and
preschoolers.
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Holiday Festivities
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
Sat. Dec. 3, 4 pm
(the cartoon version)
at the Flint Public Library
Enjoy this family favorite at the
Flint Public Library followed by the
Jingle Bell Parade to the Winter Festival
with a Middleton Fire Dept. escort.
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus,
the Grinch and Little Cindy Lou Who.
Enjoy hot cocoa and other refreshments,
decorate a cookie, warm your hands by
the bonfire. Students from Howe-Manning
will sing songs of the season at 5:40 and
the lighting of the Christmas Tree will
be at 6pm. All are invited!
Toy Drive with Bruce Tarr and
North Shore Radio 104.9 FM
Thurs. Dec. 8, 9 - 10am
Donate an unwrapped gift or gift card
and enjoy music performed by local students broadcasted live on North Shore Radio 104.9.
The public is invited to this community
event which is organized by the
Richardson Family and hosted by
The Flint Public Library.
All gifts will go to
Middleton families in need.
Gift-giving Party
at Teresa's Restaurant
Thurs. Dec. 8, from 6pm - 10pm
The Friends of the Flint and Gimmie
Sue Valacer would like to invite you
to the annual Neighbors in Need
gift-giving party to benefit Middleton
families with children who are in
need during this holiday season.
Drop by for music, refreshments
and holiday cheer. Gi
fts for children
10 years old and up, gift cards or cash
donations are gratefully accepted.
Gingerbread House Contest
Celebrate Community and Family
this holiday season and enter
the Flint's Gingerbread House
contest for all ages.
1. Make a gingerbread house at home
with your family or friends.
2. Drop it off at the library on Mon. 12/12
between noon and 7pm
3. It will be on display from Tues. to Fri.
in the Children's Room.
4. Vote for your favorite house.
The winner will be announced on Fri.
Dec. 16, at 4pm.
5. Grand prize is a $50 gift card to
Maggie's Farm!
Library Open House
Tues. Dec. 13, 10am - 8pm
Browse our holiday books, music, and
videos
while enjoying some refreshments.
Be sure to vote for your favorite
gingerbread house in the
Gingerbread House Contest!
The houses will be on display from
Tues, Dec. 13, to Friday, Dec. 16.
Sponsored by The Friends
of the Flint.
Hanukkah Lights
Tues. Dec. 27, 5 - 8pm
We will gather to light the menorah
in Middleton Square, then return to
the meeting room of the
Flint Public Library for a
Hanukkah celebration.
Please join us!
We would like to thank the Middleton
Garden Club for the holiday decorations
and flowers which add such a warm
and cheerful spirit to the library.
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The Library offers many wonderful passes to
local museums and other attractions!
THE
CHILDRENS MUSEUM
Coupon admits 4 people
Cost with coupon: ½ price ($8.00 per person.)
Under 1 yr. admitted free.
Visit museum website for hours, updates.
BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS FERRY (Weekdays May 12-Oct. 10th, excluding holidays and some other days) CHECK WITH THE LIBRARY FOR DETAILS 617.770.0040 www.Bostonharborislands.org
2 for 1 Ferry Tickets
IMAJINE THAT, Lawrence 978.682.5338 www.imajinethat.com RETURNABLE PASS
Admits 2 children & 2 adults for free.
ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER ART MUSEUM
617.566.1401
Pass admits 4 visitors @ $5 per person.
Under 18 admitted free.
Museum closed Tuesdays.
See website for latest hours, holidays, closings.
MASSACHUSETTS STATE PARKS PASS www.massparks.org RETURNABLE PASS
Free parking for 1 vehicle at Mass. State Parks.
Available March through December.
MERRIMACK REPERTORY THEATRE www.MerrimackRep.org COUPON
Good for $10 off each ticket, limit 6 per performance.
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
Number of admissions with coupon: 2
Cost with coupon: $10.00 per person.
Under 7 admitted free.
See MFA website for most current information
regarding hours, fees, exhibits and more!
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
617.723.2500
Number of Admissions with coupon: 4
Cost with coupon: $10.00 per person
Under 3 admitted free.
Visit MOS website for hours and updates.
MYSTIC AQUARIUM
55 Coogan Boulevard
Mystic, CT 06355
860.572.5955
www.mysticaquarium.org
(Available year round/no black out dates!)
Number of Admissions with coupon: 4
Coupon gives $5 off regular price.
NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM (Available Sept - June only)
617.973.5200
Number of Admissions with Coupon: 4
Cost with coupon: $10.00 per person
Under 3 admitted free.
Visit NEAQ website for hours, updates.
PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM
978.745.9500
Number of Admissions with Pass: 2
Cost with Pass: $6.00 per person weekdays
$12.00 per person weekends & holidays
Under 17 admitted free.
Visit PEM website for hours, updates.
SALEM WITCH MUSEUM
978.744.1692
RETURNABLE PASS
Number of admissions with coupon: 6
Cost with coupon:
$6.50/Adults, $5.00/child (6-18)
not valid Oct. weekends and Halloween
USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM
617.426.1812
www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org
RETURNABLE PASS
Pass admits up to 9 free.
2 passes available
WHEELOCK FAMILY THEATRE
617.879.2300
www.wheelockfamilytheatre.org
LIBRARY CARD NEEDED
Evening Performances Only
Buy one ticket, get one free.
Visit Wheelock's website for current listing of shows.
ZOO NEW ENGLAND Franklin Park, Boston Stone Zoo, Stoneham
617.541.5466
www.zoonewengland.com
Pass admits 2 adults & 4 children.
Cost with pass: $9/adult, $6/child
Under 2 admitted free.
Visit Zoo New England website for hours, updates.
Museums Passes may be reserved for a specific day by Middleton Residents and Members of The Friends of the Flint.
Many thanks to the Friends of the Flint
for their sponsorships of the Museum Passes
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