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:
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
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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
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
Topsfield Fair "Read and Win" Deadline: Friday, August 13 @ 12PM/noon
FPL "Tails and Tales" Program Deadline: Friday, August 20
Roar! Chirp! Meow! Woof!
Flint Public Library's 2021 Children's Summer Reading Challenge: "Tails and Tales" will be coming to an end soon, but there is still time to log your hours and earn your chance at prizes in our weekly raffles! Prizes include "Tails and Tales" coloring posters as well as gift certificates to Middleton's Used Book Superstore and Art's Cool.
Readers ages 8 and older that log 20 hours of completed reading either online or in-person by Friday, August 13th at 12PM/noon are eligible for a Topsfield Fair “Read and Win” prize-pack. “Read and Win” prize-packs include a free ticket to the Topsfield Fair, a voucher for one free hot dog and drink at the fair, two ride tickets, a “Read and Win” ribbon, and a “Read and Win” certificate. Please note: Readers under age 8 receive free entry to the fair and are ineligible for this prize.
DON’T FORGET! The Topsfield Fair “Read and Win” deadline is Friday, August 13th at 12PM/noon. Flint Public Library’s “Tails and Tales” Children’s Summer Reading Program deadline is Friday, August 20th.
To log your reading online or to learn more about how the program works please visit our Summer Reading webpage. |
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Teen Summer Reading Challenge
Registration begins: Monday, June 21
Program ends: Friday, 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 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: Monday, June 21
Program ends: Friday, 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) Magic with Scott Jameson |
Performance available to watch online through August 31 |
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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(Virtual) Music Class
with Rockabye Beats
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Wednesday, Aug. 4, 11, 18 @ 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) Music with MaryBeth Maes |
Thursday, Aug. 5 & 19 @ 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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(Virtual) Storytime with Roger Williams Park Zoo: Don't Let the Pigeon Ride the Bus
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Friday, Aug. 6 @ 11:00 AM
*Registration is required
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Join us for virtual storytime with Roger Williams Park Zoo! Meet one of the zoo’s animal ambassadors, and enjoy a reading of the book "Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus." This program will be hosted on Zoom.
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(Virtual) Storytime with Roger Williams Park Zoo: Verdi
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Friday, Aug. 6 @ 12:00 PM
*Registration is required
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Join us for virtual storytime with Roger Williams Park Zoo! Meet one of the zoo’s animal ambassadors, and enjoy a reading of the book "Verdi". This program will be hosted on Zoom.
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(Take-and-Make) Stay-at-Home STEM with Miss Stacey |
Available beginning Tuesday, Aug. 17 |
This STEM Take-and-Make Kit includes everything you need to make your very own jiggly jellyfish craft, along with a jellyfish anatomy coloring page, some jellyfish fun facts, and related reading recommendations. |
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(In-Person) Children's Summer Reading Program ... Party with DJ Hermanium |
Friday, Aug. 20 @ 11:00 AM
*Registration is requested; registration begins Friday, August 6
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Drop by to log any last-minute reading and celebrate the end of our "Tails and Tales" summer program! Readers are welcome to dress up as their favorite animal or show off their favorite animal with an animal-themed outfit and enjoy dancing to music with DJ Hermanium. This event will be held outdoors with a rain date in the case of inclement weather. |
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(In-Person) Rockabye Beats Outdoor Concert |
Wednesday, Aug. 25 @ 11:00 AM
*Registration is requested; registration begins Friday, August 6
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Celebrate the end of summer by joining us for an outdoor performance by Marcos Valles and Shaun Gordon of Rockabye Beats! This event will be held outdoors with a rain date in the case of inclement weather. |
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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) Teen Kahoot! Trivia: Shadow and Bone (Netflix Series) |
Test your trivia skills with a special Teen Kahoot! Trivia Challenge from the Flint! This challenge will be based on the Netflix series Shadow and Bone, an adaptation of the book series by Leigh Bardugo.
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(Virtual) Jackbox Game Night |
Wednesday, Aug. 11 & 25
@ 12:30-2:00 PM
*Registration is required for virtual sessions
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Join Teen Librarian, Nicole Dow, for some friendly competition and test your wits with Jackbox Games! Teens are welcome to play virtual Jackbox Games with friends for these online events. This event will be held on Zoom. |
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Saturday, Aug. 21 @ 8:00 PM
*Registration is required for virtual sessions
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Join Nicole, our Teen Librarian, for this monthly book club for lovers of 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: |
The Raven Boys
by Maggie Stillwater
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(Take-and-Make) No-Sew Pet Toys |
Available beginning Tuesday, Aug. 24 |
Looking for a toy to keep your pet's attention? Try making one of your own! Teens are welcome to enjoy making their own no-sew pet toy with our take and make kits, available to pick up at the library circulation desk beginning Tuesday, August 24th while supplies last. |
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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) 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
This month's sessions:
Aug. 3 & 17
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Do you enjoy writing? Bring a sample of your work to share and support other writers! This program will be held in the library's meeting room. |
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(Virtual) Film Discussion Club |
Tuesday, Aug. 3 @ 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) Anime Club for Adults |
Tuesdays @ 8:00 PM
*Registration is required for virtual sessions
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Join Teen Librarian, Nicole Dow, to watch and discuss anime from home with other enthusiasts! Virtual sessions will be held via Discord. |
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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 by Larry Greenberg in the library meeting room. |
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(In-Person) Mahjong Meet-Up |
Accomplished players and interested participants alike are invited to rattle the tiles and join the fun on Thursdays between 10AM - 1PM in Flint Public Library's meeting rooms! |
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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:
Aug. 5
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Join us to discuss "Be Frank With Me" by Julia Claiborne Johnson and help pick our book club book for September!
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: |
Be Frank With Me by Julia Claiborne Johnson
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(Virtual) Just Think... Write Now! |
First Friday of the month @ 10:30 AM
This month's session:
Aug. 6
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Create the life you want through setting goals, positive thinking and purposeful journaling. This program will be held in the library's meeting room. |
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(In-Person) Sea Songs & Stories with Davis Bates |
Tuesday, Aug. 10 @ 6:30 PM |
Join singer and storyteller Davis Bates for an evening of sea shanties, ballads, fish tales, and more! Hear how foam came to be in the ocean and sing songs to raise the anchor and set sail to the past and the present. This program will be held outside on the library lawn. In the case of inclement weather, the program will take place inside the library meeting room. |
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(In-Person) Bridging the Gap: Mediation Practice Group |
Friday, Aug. 13 @ 10:30 AM |
Do you want to improve your conversational skills when it comes to controversial topics? Join us in a discussion to explore ways of finding common ground. This program will be held in the library's meeting room. |
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(Virtual) Restorative Yoga at Home with Caitlin Borsini |
Wednesday, Aug. 18 @ 7:30 PM
*Registration is required
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Take a moment for yourself and enjoy an evening of deeply relaxing yoga with instructor Caitlin Borsini! Open to beginners as well as those with more experience, this free class will use props from home to support your body for restorative yoga postures. This program will be held on Zoom.
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(In-Person) Current Events
Discussion Group
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Fourth Friday of the month @ 10:30 AM
This month's session:
Aug. 27
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Discuss current events with others who are interested in sharing their viewpoints on the latest news. This program will be held in the library's meeting room. |
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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, Aug. 1 & 15 @ 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. This program will be held in the library's meeting room.
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, August 10 @ 7:00 PM
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The Trustees of Flint Public Library will be hosting 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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