| From the Children's Room
Children's
Room Jan. 2008
Children's Room Activities
January 2008
The Homework Center reopens Monday,
Jan. 8. Homework Center schedule is Monday-Thursday, 3-5 PM, following
Memorial School calendar. A computer workstation is reserved for students
through 12th grade. Printing is free. Blank compact discs are available to
save your work. Volunteers are on hand for advice.
Homework Center coaching is a wonderful opportunity for adults
with a little free time or students needing community service. Call
Michael O'Connor, Assistant Director for more information.
978-526-2017.
January is Gaming Month at the Library
We will be featuring
games of all kinds for all ages, board games, card games, video games,
for students through senior citizens. Choose an activity for your
family.
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Mother Goose Story Time
January 2, 2008, 10:30 AM
A 20 minute
program for infants through twos with simple books, rhymes, and
musical instruments.
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Unseen Borders: Stories
in Sign and Voice
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, 10:30 AM
An earful of
stories and an eyeful of ASL with deaf storyteller Karen Glickman and
hearing teller/interpreter Tony
Toledo. Meet Karen's hearing dog and learn about his
responsibilities. Sponsored by the Hooper Grant to the Children's
Room.
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Preschool Story Time
January 8, 1:30 PM
A 40 minute
program for 3-5 year olds with stories and a simple craft.
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Mother Goose Story Time
January 9, 2008, 10:30 AM
A 20 minute
program for infants through twos with simple books, rhymes, and
musical instruments.
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Chess Classes
January 10, 2008, 3:30-4:30 PM
Sandra Stolle will conduct a series of four chess
classes
for students in grades 3-5, on Jan. 10, 17, 24, and 31. Please sign up in the Children's Room beginning
Jan. 2.
Call 978-526-2016 for more information.
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Preschool Story Time
January 15, 1:30 PM
A 40 minute
program for 3-5 year olds with stories and a simple craft.
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T@L?K!
January 15, 2008, 6:30 PM
T@L?K! is
the Teen Advisory Board, open to students ages 12-18. T@L?K! members
are participating with the Teens N' Tweens grant, selecting materials,
programs, and furnishings for the teen community in
Manchester. New members are welcome. Call Children's Librarian
Sara Collins for more information.
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Cub Scouts & Seniors Cribbage Club
January 16, 2008, 3:30 PM
The Council
on Aging and the Cub Scouts are getting together to teach a new
generation how to play a classic game,
Cribbage. The Club will meet alternating Wednesdays through
March.
Call the Library (978-526-2017)
or the COA (978-526-7500)
for information.
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Mother Goose Story Time
January 16, 2008, 10:30 AM
A 20 minute
program for infants through twos with simple books, rhymes, and
musical instruments.
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Chess Classes
January 17, 2008, 3:30-4:30 PM
Sandra Stolle will conduct a series of four chess
classes
for students in grades 3-5, on Jan. 10, 17, 24, and 31.
Please sign up in the Children's Room beginning
Jan. 2.
Call 978-526-2016 for more information.
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Early Closing
January 19, 2008
The Library
will close at 2 PM to have the carpets cleaned.
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Dance Revolution,
Guitar Hero, and more...
January 22, 5:30-8 PM
Teens in
grades 6-12 are invited to participate in a Video Game Night featuring
Dance, Dance Revolution, the video game you can dance to,
Guitar Hero, a game to rock out to, and more.
Registration begins Jan. 2. To add your name to the registration list
and pick up a permission slip and fact sheet, please visit the
Library!
The first 24 players to return a signed permission slip will be
eligible to participate.
Note: DDR is a safe and fun game; however, participants play this
game at their own risk. The Library cannot be responsible for
participants' health or fitness.
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Preschool Story Time
January 22, 2008, 1:30 PM
A 40 minute
program for 3-5 year olds with stories and a simple craft.
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Mother Goose Story Time
January 23, 2008, 10:30 AM
A 20 minute
program for infants through twos with simple books, rhymes, and
musical instruments.
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Chess Classes
January 24, 2008, 3:30-4:30 PM
Sandra Stolle will conduct a series of four chess
classes
for students in grades 3-5, on Jan. 10, 17, 24, and 31.
Please sign up in the Children's Room beginning
Jan. 2.
Call 978-526-2016 for more information.
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Preschool Story Time
January 29, 2008, 1:30 PM
A 40 minute
program for 3-5 year olds with stories and a simple craft.
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Cub Scouts & Seniors
Cribbage Club
January 30, 2008, 3:30 PM
The Council
on Aging and the Cub Scouts are getting together to teach a new
generation how to play a classic game,
Cribbage. The Club will meet alternating Wednesdays through
March.
Call the Library (978-526-2017)
or the COA (978-526-7500)
for information.
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Mother Goose Story Time
January 30, 2008, 10:30 AM
A 20 minute
program for infants through twos with simple books, rhymes, and
musical instruments.
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Chess Classes
January 31, 2008, 3:30-4:30 PM
Sandra Stolle will conduct a series of four chess
classes
for students in grades 3-5, on Jan. 10, 17, 24, and 31.
Please sign up in the Children's Room beginning
Jan. 2.
Call 978-526-2016 for more information.
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Dance Revolution,
Guitar Hero, and more...
January 31, 5:30-8 PM
Teens in
grades 6-12 are invited to participate in a Video Game Night featuring
Dance, Dance Revolution, the video game you can dance to,
Guitar Hero, a game to rock out to, and more.
Registration begins Jan. 2. To add your name to the registration list
and pick up a permission slip and fact sheet, please visit the
Library!
The first 24 players to return a signed permission slip will be
eligible to participate.
Note: DDR is a safe and fun game; however, participants play this
game at their own risk. The Library cannot be responsible for
participants' health or fitness.
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