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Middleton, MA 01949

tel 978-774-8132
fax: 978-777-3270
email: flint3@comcast.net


 
In This Issue
Adult  Programs
(18+)
Tuesday, September 3 & 17 @ 6:00 PM
Writing Group
(Adults; teens welcome)

Do you like to write? Come join the poetry and writing group on the first and third Tuesdays of the month! We will support each other in our writing goals. Bring a sample of your work to share.

Wednesdays @ 10:30 A M
Tai Chi
(Adults)

Tai Chi lessons for adults will be taught by Larry Greenberg.  Come every week or once in a while-this is for all levels!
Thursdays @ 10:00 AM
Mahjongg
(Adults)

Drop in to play Mahjongg with others who love the game!

Thursday, September 5 @ 7:00 PM
Flint Library Book Club
(Adults)

Come and engage in a lively discussions of wonderful books! We meet the first Thursday of every month, and new members are always welcome and encouraged to join. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk the month prior.

This month's title:
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
by J.D. Vance

The Vance family story begins hopefully in postwar America. J. D.'s grandparents were "dirt poor and in love," and moved north from Kentucky's Appalachia region to Ohio in the hopes of escaping the dreadful poverty around them. They raised a middle-class family, and eventually their grandchild (the author) would graduate from Yale Law School, a conventional marker of their success in achieving generational upward mobility. But as the family saga of Hillbilly Elegy plays out, we learn that this is only the short, superficial version. Vance's grandparents, aunt, uncle, sister, and, most of all, his mother, struggled profoundly with the demands of their new middle-class life, and were never able to fully escape the legacy of abuse, alcoholism, poverty, and trauma so characteristic of their part of America. Vance piercingly shows how he himself still carries around the demons of their chaotic family history.
Friday, September 6 @ 10:30AM
Just Think... Write Now!
(Adults)
 
Create the life you want through setting goals, positive thinking and purposeful journaling.  This group explores the latest scientific discoveries about the brain and how it works, emotional well-being, and health as well as ancient philosophies about the nature of consciousness and the human experience.  Self reflection and journal work enhance the group discussions. New members welcome!
 
Monday, September 9 @ 6:30PM
The Maxwell DISC Method with Srdjan Perisic
(Adults)

Join Srdjan Perisic and learn how to improve your personal and professional relationships and accelerate your results.
Friday, September 13 & 27 @ 10:30AM
Current Events Group
(Adults)
 
Drop in on the second and fourth Friday of each month to discuss current events with others who are interested in sharing their viewpoints on the latest news!
Friday, September 13 & 27 @ 1:00PM
Friday Flicks at the Flint
(Adults; teens welcome)

Looking for something to do on a Friday? Grab your friends, your popcorn, and come check out Friday Flicks at the Flint!

On September 13,
we will be watching:

Rocketman
(2019) (R) (2hr 1m)

A musical fantasy about the fantastical human story of Elton John's breakthrough years.


On September 27,
we will be watching:

Echo in the Canyon
(2019) (PG-13)
(1hr 22m)

A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas.

* Movie selection for Friday Flicks may be subject to change without notice.
Tuesday, September 17 & 24 @ 6:45PM
Mediation Group
(Adults; teens welcome)

Find your inner peace in a guided meditation session.
Friday, September 20 @ 11:00AM
Fans of Non-fiction
Book Group
(Adults)
 
Read your favorite non-fiction book and come to discuss and share with other like-minded readers on the third Friday of each month.
Wednesday, September 25 @ 1:00PM
Memory Cafe
(Adults)
 
Join Connie from the Senior Center for memory exercises and chair yoga.
All Ages Programs
Sunday, September 15 @ 1:00PM
Ukulele Fusion
 
Calling all ukulele players!
Come join the ukulele jam, or come as a listener and e njoy the energy and fun of ukulele strumming.
Tuesday, September 17 @ 6:30PM
Japanese Culture Experience

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with Haruka Komori, a Showa Women's University student who studied abroad in Boston. Enjoy different stations with activities such as eating Japanese snacks, making Japanese Bento (lunch box), learning Japanese phrases, and making calligraphy, followed by a short presentation about Japan.
Sunday, September 29 @ 1:30PM
Trails & Sails Historic Walk

Join Flint Public Library's Director, Melissa Gaspar, for a short urban walk (1/2 mile total) beginning at the Flint Public Library. The walk will consist of visits to the Flint Public Library, the Tramp House, Estey Tavern, and will end at the Watkins Museum.

For more details about this walk, click here or visit Trails & Sails main website for more information about other local walks!

This event is sponsored by the Middleton Historical Society and The Friends of the Flint Public Library. It is part of the Essex National HeritageTrails and Sails Events 2019.
Sunday, September 29 @ 2:00
PM
Old Time Jam
 
Bring your folk instruments and join the jam, or come as a listener and enjoy the tunes. 

For more information and sheet music for 50 starter tunes,  click here !
Library Hours
 
Sun:  1 PM -  5 PM
Mon  - Thurs:  10 AM - 8 PM  
Fri:  10 AM - 5 PM
Sat:  Closed
Kids' Prog rams
(Ages 0-8)
 
Friday, September 6 @ 10:30AM
Grand Times
(Suggested ages 1-5 yrs)

Volunteers from The Middleton Senior Center present Grand Times at The Flint!  This program is tailored for grandparents (or any caregivers) and their grandchildren and includes stories, crafts, and activities.
Monday, September 9 @ 10:30 AM
Get Moving with Miss Jessica
(Suggested ages 18 mo-5 yrs)

Get Moving with Miss Jessica is a creative movement, music, and play program.  Miss Jessica will lead families through guided stretches and freestyle dances, and children will also be welcome to enjoy free play in our tunnels and mini ball bit. 
Friday, September 13 @ 10:30 AM
Yoga for Children & Caregivers with Mandala Garden Farms
(Ages 0-5 yrs)

Join us for My Mandala Yoga with Briana Grieco of Mandala Garden Farms!  Drop in for a morning of stretching and relaxation with your little one. Please bring water to keep yourself hydrated. Yoga mats will be provided; n o sign-up required.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Flint.
Monday, September 16 @ 10:30 AM
Dance with Joy
(Ages 2-5 yrs)

Join Ms. Helene from Helene Joy School of Dance for a top-tapping morning! This introduction to dance for toddlers and their families is a fun way to strengthen balance and motor skills.
Friday, September 20 @ 10:30AM
Mini Makerspace
(Suggested ages 1-5 yrs)

Practice using your imagination and fine motor skills at our Mini Makerspace program! We'll provide a variety of different materials for children to explore and create projects with. Rather than giving children a guided project, little ones will be encouraged to create their own unique masterpieces with the materials at hand. This is also an opportunity for bonding time where parents and caregivers can encourage creative thinking in their children. 
Sunday, September 22 @ 1:30PM
Kids' Movie Matinee
(Children of all ages & caregivers)

Looking for something to do on a Friday? Grab your friends, your popcorn, and come check out Friday Flicks at the Flint!

On this date, we will be watching: 

Aladdin 
(2019) (PG) (2hr 8m)

A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.


* Movie selection for the Kids' Movie Matinee may be subject to change without notice.
Monday, September 23 @ 10:30AM
Nature Crafts & Stories 
with Hands on Nature
(Ages 2-5 yrs)

Join Heather from Hands on Nature for engaging nature stories and poems, and then make a nature craft to bring home! This program will inspire young children to explore and respect the natural world around us. 

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Flint.
Tuesday, September 24
Kids' Playgroups
(Ages 0-23 mo) @ 10:15AM
(Ages 2+ yrs) @ 11:00AM

Join the CFCE of the North Shore for a fun-filled morning of play and socialization!
Friday, September 27 @ 10:30AM
Free Play Friday
(Suggested ages 0-5 yrs)

Drop in for free play in our welcoming social space. We'll provide tunnels, a mini ball pit, and a family-friendly playlist to start your morning off with interaction and activity. This unstructured program is a wonderful opportunity for parents and caregivers to bond with their children while encouraging social interaction with peers.
Monday, September 30 @ 10:30AM
Sound Play with Amy Chin
(Children & caregivers)

Enjoy an action-packed, joy-filled music and movement program with Amy Chin! Sound Play offers a musical foundation through singing, dancing, playing instruments, making friends, and having fun!
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To register for children's programs, please call or speak to a librarian in the Children's Room.
Tween & Teen Prog rams
(Ages 8-10) (Ages 13-18)
Tuesday, September 10 & 24 @ 6:30 PM
Anime & Manga Club
(Teens)

Enjoy manga and watch anime with other enthusiasts.  We typically meet two evenings per month on the second and fourth Tuesdays.
Thursday, September 19 & 26 @ 4:00PM
GeoBee Workshop
(Ages 8-15)
Registration is required and will begin on September 5

Do you have an interest in geography? Join Geography-enthusiast Anish Deshpande for a four-week series of GeoBee workshops where he will share information and insight about geography and his experience in the National GeoBee. Participants should bring a laptop or other smart-device that can connect to the internet to each workshop.

Anish recently competed in this year's National Geographic Bee and came in 18th place, qualifying him for the International Geographic Bee taking place in Germany next summer.

❖  To register for this program, please call or speak to a librarian in the Children's Room.
ESL tutoring now available upon request!
If interested in learning English as a second language, please contact library director Melissa Gaspar to schedule a meeting with a volunteer tutor.
Library Trustees
Meeting

Monday, September 9 @ 7:00PM

Monthly meetings are  open to the public.

Current Board:  
Melissa Stankus, Chair     
Gretchen Moreschi 
Shirley Raynard
Donna Bambury  
Ann Noyes , Treasurer  

Friends of the Flint
Meeting

Wednesday, September 11 @ 7:00PM

Monthly meetings are  open to the public.


Thank you to the Friends of the Flint for sponsoring our eNewsletter!
The Flint Public Library would like to thank the following businesses that have donated items or money to the library for our 2019 summer reading program, "A Universe of Stories" and "The Great Middleton Read."
  
Angelica's
Applebee's
Arizzi Chiropractic
Art's Cool
Axess Medical
Breakaway
Captain Pizza
Chipotle
Curvey Family
Freedman Financial
Fred Gilfeather
Global Beer Network
Jody's Quik Print
Jump Timez
Laser Quest
Launch Trampoline Park
The Little Gym of Danvers
McInnis Electric
Middleton House of Pizza
Monkey Joe's
Panini Pizza
Paradise Family Golf
Skyzone
Sol Bean Cafe
Texas Roadhouse
XtremeCraze

Please consider supporting these local businesses which have so graciously supported our community.

 
The Flint Public Library offers many wonderful passes to local museums 
and other attractions!
 
See our list of passes that we have to offer 
and the general rules about borrowing a pass below.


The Boston Children's Museum
tel: 617-426-6500

Coupon admits 4 people; cost with coupon is $8.00/person.
Children under 1 yrs. admitted free.

Visit the museum website for latest hours, holidays, and closings.


Boston Harbor Islands Ferry
tel: 617-770-0040
 
2-for-1 Ferry Tickets
 
Weekdays, May 12 - Oct. 10
Excludes weekends, holidays, and other days.
Visit their website for latest hours, holidays, and closings.
 
Check with the library for the code needed to make your reservations online!


Isabella Stewart Gardner Art Museum
tel: 617-566-1401

Coupon admits 4 people; cost with coupon is $5.00/person.
Visitors under 18 yrs. admitted free.

Museum is closed Tuesdays.
Visit the museum website for latest hours, holidays, and closings.


Massachusetts State Parks Pass

*** Returnable pass!
*** Free parking for 1 vehicle at MA State Parks.

Available March - December only.


 
 
 
Merrimack Repertory Theatre

Coupon admits 6 people; discount with coupon is $10.00 off each ticket.

Visit the museum website for latest hours, holidays, and closings.



Museum of Fine Arts
tel: 617-267-9300

Coupon admits 2 people; cost with coupon is $10.00/person. 
Children under 7 yrs. admitted free.

Visit the museum website for latest exhibits, hours, holidays, and closings.




Museum of Science
tel: 617-723-2500

Coupon admits 4 people; cost with coupon is $10.00/person.
Children under 3 yrs. admitted free.

Visit the museum website for latest hours, holidays, and closings.




Mystic Aquarium
tel: 860-572-5955

Coupon admits 4 people; cost with coupon is $5.00/person.
Children under 3 yrs. admitted free.

This coupon is available year-round with no black-out dates!
Visit the aquarium's website for latest hours, holidays, and closings.
 


New England Aquarium
tel: 617-973-5200

Coupon admits 4 people; cost with coupon is $10.00/person.
Children under 3 yrs. admitted free.

Available Sept - June only.
Visit the aquarium's website for latest hours, holidays, and closings.



Peabody Essex Museum
tel: 978-745-9500

* Summer Special *

Starting immediately, and running through the summer until 
Saturday, September 21, 2019 regular adult (16+) admission to the museum is being reduced to $15.

Library pass admission will be reduced to $6 per adult (16+) 
from now until September 21, 2019.

Coupon admits 2 people; cost with coupon is $6.00/person during this summer-promotion. Otherwise, cost with coupon is $12.00/person.
Visitors ages 16 yrs. and younger admitted free.

Visit the museum website for latest hours, holidays, and closings.


Salem Witch Museum
tel: 978-744-1692

*** Returnable pass!

Coupon admits 6 people; cost with coupon is $9.00/adult & $6.75/child ages 6-18.

Visit the museum website for latest hours, holidays, and closings.



USS Constitution Museum
tel: 617-426-1812

*** Returnable pass!

Coupon admits 9 people; cost is free with coupon.

Visit the museum website for latest hours, holidays, and closings.



W heelock Family Theatre
tel: 617-879-2300
tickets@wheelock.edu

*** Library card needed at box office!
*** Evening performances only.

Buy one ticket, get one free.

Visit Wheelock's website for current show listings.
 

Zoo New England
Franklin Park Zoo, Boston
Stone Zoo, Stoneham
tel: 617-541-5466

Coupon admits 6 people; cost with coupon is $9.00/adults & $6.00/child.
Children under 2 yrs. admitted free.

Visit the Zoo New England website for latest hours, holidays, and closings.

General Rules and Regulations:
  • Middleton residents, and residents of other towns who are current members of the Friends of the Flint, may reserve museum passes in advance by calling 978-774-8132 or in person at the library. Please call to cancel your reservation if your plans change.
  • Passes may be picked up the day of or the day before use.
  • Be sure to bring your library card or photo ID when picking up passes.
  • Some passes must be returned to the Main Desk the day following use. Patrons will be notified which passes must be returned upon pickup.
  • The borrower assumes complete responsibility for the return of the museum passes.
  • There is a $5.00 fine if the pass is not returned within 24 hours of the due date.
  • A replacement fee will be levied if the pass is lost.
 
Many thanks to the Friends of the Flint for sponsoring our museum and attraction passes!