Flint Public Library
1 South Main Street
Middleton, MA 01949
tel: 978-774-8132
fax: 978-777-3270
email: flint3@comcast.net
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Library Summer Hours:
*Beginning Thursday, July 1
Sun: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mon: CLOSED
Tue-Thu: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sat: CLOSED
Holiday Closings:
Sunday, July 4
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In this Issue:
- News from The Flint
- Browsing at The Flint
- Summer Reading Challenges
- Children
- Teens
- Adults
- Programs/Events
- Children
- Tweens & Teens
- Adults
- Various Ages
- Trustees & Friends Information
- Museum & Attraction Pass Information
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Browsing at The Flint
We are excited to welcome our patrons back to the library as we resume our full summer schedule!
Please note that The Flint Public Library is maintained by a small staff and group of volunteers, and our services are offered to communities that include vulnerable populations that may be unvaccinated or immunocompromised. Flint Public Library’s highest priority is the health and well-being of library users, staff, and volunteers as we continue to take precautionary measures in order to keep our community safe.
We kindly ask that patrons ages 2+ continue to wear a mask covering both their mouth and nose at all times while visiting and utilizing the services of The Flint Public Library.
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Summer Reading Challenges |
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Children's Summer Reading Challenge
Registration begins: July 9
Program ends: August 20
Roar! Chirp! Meow! Woof!
It's going to be a wild summer for kids when it comes to Flint Public Library's 2021 Children's Summer Reading Challenge: Tails and Tales!
Our summer reading program for children will run from July 9 to August 20 with the option of participating online or in-person. Registration will kick-off on July 9 with a special *outdoor registration party featuring DJ Hermanium! You can learn more about this event under "Programs for Children" or by clicking here.
To register for the Children's Summer Reading Challenge or to learn more about how it works, please visit our Summer Reading webpage.
*In the event of inclement weather, our outdoor event will be rescheduled
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Teen Summer Reading Challenge
Registration begins: June 21
Program ends: August 13
Calling all teen readers! We are excited to share Flint Public Library's 2021 Teen Summer Reading Challenge: Tails and Tales!
This hybrid in-person/online program will run from June 21st to August 13th with several weeks' worth of opportunities to be entered into our summer reading prize raffles. Prizes will include free books and candy, a Worlds of Wonder coloring package, and gift cards to Richardson's Ice Cream and Sol Bean.
To register for the Teen Summer Reading Challenge or to learn more about how it works, please visit our Summer Reading webpage.
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Adult Summer Reading Challenge
Registration begins: June 21
Program ends: August 13
The Flint Public Library's 2021 Adult Summer Reading Challenge is a great way to diversify your reading and get out of your comfort zone!
This program will run from June 21st to August 13th, concluding with our summer reading raffle where we'll be giving away three incredible prizes (including gift cards to Maggie's Farm, Richardson's Ice Cream, and Winfrey's Fudge & Chocolates).
To register for the Adult Summer Reading Challenge or to learn more about how it works, please visit our Summer Reading webpage.
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Programs for Children
(Suggested Ages: 0-8 yrs)
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Please note: Virtual programs are still library programs.
Participants are expected to be respectful of each other and the host.
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(Virtual) Music with MaryBeth Maes |
Thursday, July 1 & 15 @ 11:00 AM |
Join MaryBeth Maes for music and movement during this pre-recorded event that will be shared on Flint Public Library's Facebook page! Please note that this is not a live performance, but this pre-recorded performance can be enjoyed again and again. This program is brought to you by CFCE of the North Shore.
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(In-Person) Children's Summer Reading Program Registration Party with DJ Hermanium |
Friday, July 9 @ 11:00 AM |
Drop by to register for the summer program on Friday July 9th from 11AM to 1PM, and enjoy dancing to music with DJ Hermanium! This event will take place on the library lawn outside of the Historical Society. |
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(Virtual) Music Class
with Rockabye Beats
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Wednesday, July 14, 21, 28 @ 11:00 AM |
Get those mid-week wiggles out with Rockabye Beats! This program is geared towards children, but all music-lovers are encouraged to join. Virtual sessions are held on Facebook Live via Flint Public Library's Facebook page.
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(Virtual) Animal Meet & Greet with Roger Williams Park Zoo |
Friday, July 16 @ 11:00 AM
Friday, July 16 @ 12:00 PM
*Registration begins July 6
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Meet some of the animal ambassadors from Roger Williams Park Zoo during this virtual event! Learn about a surprise group of wild wonders from an experienced animal handler, who will be happy to answer your questions about the animals that we meet. This program will be hosted on Zoom. |
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(Virtual) Magic with Scott Jameson |
Thursday, July 29 @ 11:00 AM
Performance available to watch online through August 1
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Watch amazing magic tricks! Learn to juggle! Discover how to make objects disappear! Travel halfway around the world for a magic show with Buddhist monks! Join magician and juggler Scott Jameson for a pre-recorded video performance and workshop unlike any other. |
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Programs for Tweens & Teens
(Suggested Ages: 10-17 yrs)
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Please note: Virtual programs are still library programs.
Participants are expected to be respectful of each other and the host.
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(Virtual) Virtual Escape Room - Available Anytime! |
Do you enjoy solving puzzles, rhymes, or brain-teasers? Want to put your escape-artist skills to the test? Give The Flint's very own Virtual Escape Room a try! |
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(Virtual) Anime & Manga Club for Teens |
Tuesdays @ 8:00 PM
*Registration is required for virtual sessions
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Join Nicole, our Teen Librarian, to watch and discuss anime from home with other enthusiasts! Virtual sessions will be held via Discord. |
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Check out more teen-friendly events under 'Virtual Programs for Various Ages' |
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Programs for Adults
(Suggested Ages: 18+ yrs)
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Please note: Virtual programs are still library programs.
Participants are expected to be respectful of each other and the host.
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(Virtual) Novels & Nonfiction Book Club |
First Thursday of the
month @ 6:30 PM
*Registration is required for virtual sessions
This month's session:
July 1
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Join us to discuss My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman (author of A Man Called Ove and Anxious People) and help pick our book club book for August! Copies of the book in large print, regular print, and audiobook format are available at the library circulation desk. Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom.
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This month's title to be discussed: |
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman
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Next month's title to be discussed: |
Be Frank With Me by Julia Claiborne Johnson
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(Virtual) Guided Meditations |
New meditations on Tuesdays |
Missing our weekly meditation group? Check out these links to guided meditations that you can follow along at home via Youtube! |
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(In-Person) Writing Group |
First and third Tuesday of the
month @ 6:00 PM
*Registration is required for virtual sessions
This month's sessions:
July 6 & 20
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Do you enjoy writing? Bring a sample of your work to share and support other writers! Summer sessions will be held outdoors on the library lawn; in the event of inclement weather, virtual sessions will be held on Zoom. |
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(Virtual) Author Talk: Tess Gerritsen & Gary Braver |
Tuesday, July 6 @ 7:00 PM
*Registration is required
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Join bestselling authors Tess Gerritsen and Gary Braver for a discussion of their new suspenseful thriller novel, Choose Me, in conversation with bestselling author B.A. Shapiro! This event will be held on Zoom.
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(In-Person) Taiji Qigong Lessons |
Taiji Qigong is an easy-to-learn system of energy-enhancing exercises, which coordinates movement with breathing and inner concentration. If practiced regularly, it can boost your energy, improve health, and help prevent illness. Sessions will be hosted on the library lawn (weather permitting) by Larry Greenberg. |
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(Virtual) Just Think... Write Now! |
(Typically) First Friday of the
month @ 10:30 AM
*Registration is required for virtual sessions
This month's session:
July 9
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Create the life you want through setting goals, positive thinking and purposeful journaling. Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom. |
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(In-Person) Edible Wild Plants Walk with Russ Cohen |
Tuesday, July 13 @ 6:00 PM
*Registration is required
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Join edible wild plants expert Russ Cohen for a 2-hour foraging walk along the Middleton Rail Trail, where you'll learn about dozens of edible plant species and how to identify them! Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water. We hope you'll join us! This program will take place on The Middleton Rail Trail. |
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(Virtual) Mystery Book Club |
Tuesday, July 20 @ 6:30 PM
*Registration is required for virtual sessions
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Calling all film enthusiasts! Come and engage in lively discussions of wonderful, award-winning films during our Flint Public Library Film Discussion Club! Bring along yourselves, your friends, your relatives, your pets – whoever is interested! Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom.
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This month's film to be discussed: |
Promising Young Woman (2020) |
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(Virtual) Mystery Book Club |
Wednesday, July 21 @ 6:30 PM
*Registration is required for virtual sessions
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Calling all armchair detectives! You're invited to join us to discuss The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman and help pick our book club book for August! Copies of the book in large print and regular print are available at the library circulation desk. We hope to see you there! Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom.
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This month's title to be discussed: |
The Thursday Murder Club
by Richard Osman
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(In-Person) Current Events
Discussion Group
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Fourth Friday of the
month @ 10:30 AM
*Registration is required for virtual sessions
This month's session:
July 23
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Discuss current events with others who are interested in sharing their viewpoints on the latest news. Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom. |
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(Virtual) Forever Young Adult Book Club |
Saturday, July 24 @ 8:00 PM
*Registration is required for virtual sessions
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Join Nicole, our Teen Librarian, for this monthly book club welcoming adults that love to read Young Adult fiction. Participants are invited to socialize with others and discuss this month's read. Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom. |
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This month's title to be discussed: |
Heartless
by Marissa Meyer
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(Virtual) Cook Along with Teresa's Italian Eatery |
Tuesday, July 27 @ 5:30 PM
*Registration is required
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Calling all beginner cooks, home chefs, and foodies of every kind! You're invited to cook along with none other than executive chef Nick Yebba, Jr. from Teresa's Italian Eatery. This virtual program will be held on Zoom. |
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Programs for Various Ages |
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Please note: Virtual programs are still library programs.
Participants are expected to be respectful of each other and the host.
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(In-Person) Ukulele Fusion |
Sunday, July 18 @ 1:00 PM |
Calling all ukulele players - grab your ukulele and come join the Ukulele Jam! Or come as a listener and enjoy the energy and fun of ukulele strumming.
In need of a ukulele? Find out how you can borrow one by checking out the "Click here to learn more!" link.
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Trustees & Friends Information |
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Next Meeting:
Tuesday, July 13 @ 7:00 PM
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The Trustees of Flint Public Library will be hosting a hybrid meetings from the library and attendees are welcome to tune in virtually. |
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Next Meeting:
No meeting will be held this month.
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The Friends of the Flint will be hosting their meetings virtually while the library is closed. |
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Museum & Attraction Pass Information |
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At this time, several museums and attractions have reopened and are welcoming back visitors. For the most up-to-date information on passes currently available, please check our website (www.flintlibrary.org) or call the library (978-774-8132) to speak with a member of the staff.
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Thank you to the Friends of the Flint for sponsoring our eNewsletter, museum and attraction passes, and many library programs! |
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