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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In this Issue:
- News from The Flint
- Lobby Pick-Up Hours
- Browsing Hours
- Personalized Book+ Bundles
- Returned materials
- 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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Lobby Pick-Up Hours:
*Please refer to our website for our most up-to-date Lobby Pick-Up procedure prior to your visit. To learn about Lobby Pick-Up hours, continue reading under "News from The Flint."
Browsing Hours:
*Please refer to our website for our most up-to-date Browsing Guidelines prior to your visit. To learn more about browsing hours, continue reading under "News from The Flint."
Library Hours:
*Staff will be available for assistance via phone/email
Sun: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mon: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue & Wed: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: CLOSED
Holiday Closings:
Friday, June 18
Sunday, June 20
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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. 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.
Please note that patrons ages 2+ are required 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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Lobby Pick-Up Hours
At this time, we are currently offering lobby pick-up of library books, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines. Librarians are available by phone (978-774-8132) or email (flint3@comcast.net) to take your requests or answer any questions. Patrons are also able to place their own hold requests via our online catalog.
Please see Flint Public Library's website for our most up-to-date Lobby Pick-Up Procedure before your next pick-up at the library. Patrons are required to wear a mask at all times while visiting the library.
Sunday, June 13 will be the last day that we are offering our Lobby Pick-Up service.
Going forward, we will be allowing patrons to pick up their holds from the Circulation desk during our Adult Browsing hours (please continue reading under 'Browsing at The Flint' to learn more.)
Patrons that are unable to pick up their holds within the building can call the library upon arrival (978.774.8132) and a librarian can bring your holds out to you.
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Browsing at The Flint
At this time, we are excited to offer browsing and limited computer use at our library!
As always, the safety of our library patrons and the safety of our staff are of the utmost importance to us. Please note that patrons ages 2+ are required to wear a mask covering both their mouth and nose at all times while visiting and utilizing the services of The Flint Public Library.
From June 1-June 11, walk-in browsing hours of Adult and Young Adult materials will be offered on:
Fridays 1:00-4:30 PM
Walk-in browsing is available in the Adult and Young Adult sections of the library (the Children's Room will be unavailable to browse at this time), and we ask that patrons limit their visits to 30 minutes. Computers are available in our meeting room for a limited amount of time on a first-come, first-served basis. We ask that patrons review our Browsing Guidelines prior to their visit so that they can resume the joy of browsing in a safe and organized way. Please see Flint Public Library's website for our most up-to-date Browsing Guidelines prior to visiting the library.
Beginning June 15, we are extending our walk-in browsing hours of Adult and Young Adult materials. Walk-in browsing hours of Adult and Young Adult materials will be offered on:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursdays 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fridays 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sundays 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Walk-in browsing is available in the Adult and Young Adult sections of the library (the Children's Room will be unavailable to browse at this time), and we ask that patrons limit their visits to 30 minutes. A limited amount of computers are available in the Adult area; we ask that patrons sanitize their stations before/after use and limit their computer usage to 1 hour. We ask that patrons review our Browsing Guidelines prior to their visit so that they can resume the joy of browsing in a safe and organized way. Please see Flint Public Library's website for our most up-to-date Browsing Guidelines prior to visiting the library.
Beginning June 29, we are offering browsing of Children materials by appointment only. Children's browsing appointments will be offered on:
Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Please see our website or online calendar to learn more about reserving your appointment for browsing of Children's materials. Please note that during in-person visits, masks are required for all patrons ages 2 and up. Younger children without masks must be in a stroller, carrier, or held by their adult at all times. There are no toys or art supplies available in the Children's Room. Visits are restricted to browsing materials and participating in the summer reading program. Thank you for your understanding as we work to happily and safely serve your family.
We ask that patrons review our Browsing Guidelines prior to scheduling their appointment so that they can resume the joy of browsing in a safe and organized way. Please see Flint Public Library's website for our most up-to-date Browsing Guidelines prior to visiting the library.
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Personalized Book+ Bundles Available for All Ages
Interested in checking out materials from the library, but unsure of where to start? Let your librarians help you by creating personalized book+ bundles! Request a bundle for your desired age group and pick up your materials through our Lobby Pick-Up service or during our Adult Browsing Hours!
- Teen Book Bundles can be requested by emailing Nicole (ncardarelli@flintpublib.org) or by calling the library (978.774.8132)
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Adult Book/DVD bundles Adults can be requested by emailing Justin (jliberti@flintpublib.org) or by calling the library (978.774.8132)
Please note that you must have a valid library card in order to request a bundle. If you do not have a card, please call the library (978.774.8132) for further assistance.
Book/DVD bundles will be available for pick-up in our lobby pick-up program or during our Adult Browsing hours. Please wait for a notification that your items are ready before visiting to pick them up. You will be notified by email, phone, or text, depending upon your account preferences.
Please see Flint Public Library's website for our most up-to-date Lobby Pick-Up Procedure and Browsing Guidelines before your next pick-up at the library!
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Outdoor Book Drops
At this time, our outdoor book drops are available for returns. Please note that items returned in our book drops will remain in quarantine for 24 hours before being checked in and removed from patron accounts. If you have any questions about due dates please log in to your account via our catalog, or call the library and a librarian will assist you.
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Children's Summer Reading Challenge
Registration begins: July 8
Program ends: August 20
Roar! Chirp! Meow! Woof!
It's going to be quite the 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 8 to August 20 with the option of participating online or in-person. Registration begins in July with a special *outdoor event to kick off our program! Keep an eye on Flint Public Library's website, Facebook page, and our July newsletter for more information.
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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(Lobby Pick-Up) Suncatcher Kite Take & Make Craft for Children |
Available via Lobby Pick-Up beginning Tuesday, June 1 while supplies last |
Catch some rays in your own kite suncatcher! Children are welcome to enjoy making their own suncatcher kite craft with our take and make kits available via lobby pick-up beginning Tuesday, June 1 while supplies last.
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(Virtual) Morning Storytime with Miss Jessica |
Tuesday, June 1 @ 11:00 AM |
Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft during virtual storytime with Miss Jessica! Participants will need to join the group Flint Public Library Storytime Online to see sessions held on Facebook Live.
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(Virtual) Music Class
with Rockabye Beats
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Wednesday, June 2, 9, 16 @ 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, June 3 & 17 @ 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) Evening Storytime with Miss Felicia |
Thursday, June 3 @ 7:00 PM |
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities during virtual storytime with Miss Felicia! Participants will need to join the group Flint Public Library Storytime Online to see sessions held on Facebook Live.
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(Virtual) Stay-at-Home
STEM with Miss Stacey
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Thursday, June 10 @ 11:00 AM |
Join Miss Stacey for a new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) video featuring lessons and activities that you can view and do at home with your children using materials you probably already have around your home.
Look out below! In this month's Stay-at-Home STEM video, Miss Stacey talks a little about gravity and air resistance while showing us how to make toy parachutes! All of the materials you need for this take-and-make activity will be available at the holds pick-up desk. A materials list will be posted to our Facebook page for those who may not be able to get to the library to pick up a take-and-make kit.
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(Lobby Pick-Up) Stay-at-Home
STEM Take & Make Activity Kits
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Available via Lobby Pick-Up beginning Thursday, June 10 while supplies last |
Whether you want to experiment along with Miss Stacey's step-by-step video or complete this activity on your own time using the included instructions, our STEM Take-and-Make Kits include everything you need to make your very own toy parachutes. |
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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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(Lobby Pick-Up) Woven Llama Take & Make Craft for Tweens & Teens |
Available via Lobby Pick-Up beginning Tuesday, June 15 while supplies last |
Looking for a craft to keep you busy? No prob-llama! Stop by The Flint to take one of our woven llama craft kits! Tweens & teens are welcome to enjoy making their own woven llama craft with our take and make kits available via lobby pick-up beginning Tuesday, June 15 while supplies last. |
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(Virtual) Anime & Manga Club for Teens |
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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(Virtual) Afternoon Activities
for Tweens & Teens
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Join Felicia in this virtual space for tweens and teens between the ages of 10-15 to hangout and socialize, work on homework together, play virtual games, or participate in activities, with occasional special events! Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom. |
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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:
June 1 & 15
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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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(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) FPL Book Club:
Novels & Nonfiction
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First Thursday of the
month @ 6:30 PM
This month's session:
June 3
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Join Charlie for our monthly book club. Participants are welcome 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 Beantown Girls
by Jane Healey
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(Virtual) Just Think... Write Now! |
First Friday of the month @ 10:30 AM
This month's session:
June 4
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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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(Virtual) Bridging the Gap: Mediation Group |
Third Friday of the month
@ 10:30 AM
This month's session:
This month's session has been cancelled due to the holiday. Please join us for next month's session on July 16.
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Join us in a discussion on the third Friday of every month to explore ways of finding common ground. Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom. |
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(Virtual) Kahoot! Trivia: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) |
Thursday, June 17 @ 12:00 PM |
Oompa-Loompa Doopity-Doo, we have another puzzle for you! Oompa-Loompa Doopity-Dize, if you do well you could win a prize!
We invite you to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original theatrical release of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) with a special Kahoot! Trivia Challenge from the Flint! The link to this challenge will be posted on the Flint Public Library Facebook page at noon on Thursday, June 17th and will remain active until noon on Wednesday, June 30th!
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(Virtual) Mystery Book Club |
Tuesday, June 15 @ 1:00 PM |
Calling all armchair detectives! The Flint Public Library is so excited to announce our new Mystery Book Club, which will meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30PM to discuss mystery, suspense, and thriller novels. Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom. |
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This month's title to be discussed: |
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
by Agatha Christie
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(Virtual) Forever Young Adult Book Club |
Saturday, June 19 @ 8:00 PM |
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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(Virtual) 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's |
Thursday, June 24 @ 6:00 PM |
Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. This educational program hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association has been developed to help people recognize common signs of the disease and know what to watch for in themselves and others. This virtual program will be held on Zoom. |
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(Virtual) Current Events
Discussion Group
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Fourth Friday of the month
@ 10:30 AM
This month's session:
June 25
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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) Cook Along with Teresa's Italian Eatery |
Tuesday, June 29 @ 5:30 PM |
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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(Online) Art Exhibition: Pat Watson |
The Flint Public Library is pleased to present our first Online Art Exhibition, featuring the work of local photographer Pat Watson! The exhibition will be able to view on the library's website (click here to check out the exhibit) from June 1st to June 30th.
Interested in having your artwork exhibited through the library? Email cpope@flintpublib.org to inquire about how to do so!
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(Virtual) Crafty Conversations |
Alternating Mondays @ 6:00 PM
June 7 & 21
Alternating Sundays @ 4:00 PM
June 13 & 27
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Do you have a creative hobby that you enjoy? Do you enjoy being a "maker" of crafts in your free time? Join Felicia for a virtual social-group dedicated to crafting of all kinds. Participants are welcome to discuss their latest creative projects and mingle while working on an independent craft or creative activity from the comfort of their own homes. Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom. |
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(In-Person) Ukulele Fusion |
Sunday, June 20 @ 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:
Monday, June 14 @ 7:00 PM
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The Trustees of Flint Public Library will be hosting their meetings virtually while the library is closed. |
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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 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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