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Monday September 13, 2010
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10:00 AM
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Registration begins for Story Craft
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Contact: Wendy Ward 781-834-5535
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Registration begins today for Story Craft. Story Craft is a weekly 45 minute program consisting of stories and a related craft geared to 5-7 year olds on their own on Thursdays at 2pm.
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Tuesday September 14, 2010
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10:30 AM
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11:30 AM
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Curtain Going Up
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Contact: Wendy Ward 781-834-5535
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Even the youngest performers enjoy developing speaking, listening and social skills through structured dramatic play, in this performing arts program presented by The South Shore Conservatory's Creative Seeds program. This program is geared to children aged 4-7 and requires pre-registration beginning on September 1st in the children's room.
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Location: Program Room
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Thursday September 16, 2010
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10:30 AM
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11:30 AM
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Music Together program
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Contact: Wendy Ward 781-834-5535
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Caregivers and young children aged 0-4 will discover the power of musical play through song, dance and instruments in this program presented by the South Shore Conservatory's Creative Seeds program. This program requires pre-registration beginning Wed. September 1st in the children's room.
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Location: Program Room
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Saturday September 18, 2010
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12:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Reference Department Expo
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Contact: Chris Woods, Reference Librarian 781-834-535
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EVENT: REFERENCE DEPT. EXPO. & OPEN HOUSE
DATE OF EVENT: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 12-3
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The public is invited to a Reference Department Expo & Open House at the Ventress Memorial Library, 15 Library Plaza, in Marshfield on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 12-3. Learn how to find information using the many databases and reference books available within the library and through www.ventresslibrary.org. Be a history sleuth through Ancestry.com and find your ancestors. Need to repair your car? Try out the "Auto Repair" database. What about finding something good to read? A librarian will demonstrate the reader's advisory database "Books and Authors" and the library's ongoing reader's blog. Do your children need to do research for a school paper? Find age-appropriate sources using Infotrac and Brittanica Kids. Curious about property values on your street? A librarian will show you how to tap into the assessed properties database. How about just learning efficient ways to search the library’s electronic catalog, place holds, renew your books and access audiobooks and ebooks free with your library card? Don't miss this educational event featuring a team of professional librarians. Learn how to access valuable information to inform everyday life and to find the best sources for specialized research. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call reference librarian Chris Woods at 781-834-5535 or visit www.ventresslibrary.org.
http://www.ventresslibrary.org/
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Location: Main Library
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Tuesday September 21, 2010
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10:30 AM
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11:30 AM
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Ballerina Storytime
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Contact: Wendy Ward 781-834-5535
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A fully costumed ballerina from the Jose Mateo Ballet Theater will enchant children ages 3-5 with stories of dance and wonder in this program presented by the South Shore Conservatory's Creative Seeds program. Pre-registration beginning on Wednesday September 1st is necessary for children to attend this program.
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Location: Program Room
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4:30 PM
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6:00 PM
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VML Classic Book Group
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Contact: Chris Woods, Reference Librarian 781-834-5535
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VENTRESS LIBRARY CLASSIC BOOK GROUP TO DISCUSS JOSEPH CONRAD'S "HEART OF DARKNESS" ON TUESDAY, SEPT 21, 2010 FROM 4:30-6
The Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield hosts an ongoing book discussion group that seeks to delve into classic literature and find fresh insights while considering modern-day perspectives. The next session will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 from 4:30-6:00 in the library's Historical Room. September's featured classic title is "Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad. First published in 1902, this novella of psychological realism traces the narrator's journey down the Congo River in Africa. The book can be read on many different levels, and plumbs the depths of the human psyche. Contact reference librarian Chris Woods if you need a copy of the book. Sign up in advance to reserve a seat, or just come on the day to listen. The program is free and open to the public. New members are always welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call the library at 781-834-5535 or visit www.ventresslibrary.org
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_of_Darkness
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Location: Historical Room
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Monday September 27, 2010
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10:00 AM
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10:25 AM
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Story Time
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Contact: Wendy Ward 781-834-5535
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Story Time is a 20-25 minute program consisting of picture book stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 3-4 on their own. This is a drop in program; no registration is necessary to attend.
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Location: Program Room
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Tuesday September 28, 2010
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10:00 AM
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11:00 AM
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Tales for Tots
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Contact: Wendy Ward 781-834-5535
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Tales for Tots is a 20 minute program of simple stories, songs and fingerplays, for 0-3 year olds with a caregiver followed by a playgroup. This is a drop in program and requires no pre-registration.
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Location: Program Room
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Wednesday September 29, 2010
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10:00 AM
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11:00 AM
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Tales for Tots
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Contact: Wendy Ward 781-834-5535
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Tales for Tots is a 20 minute program of simple stories, songs and fingerplays, for 0-3 year olds with a caregiver followed by a playgroup. This is a drop in program and requires no pre-registration.
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Location: Program Room
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Thursday September 30, 2010
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10:00 AM
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11:00 AM
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Tales for Tots
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Contact: Wendy Ward 781-834-5535
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Tales for Tots is a 20 minute program of simple stories, songs and fingerplays, for 0-3 year olds with a caregiver followed by a playgroup. This is a drop in program and requires no pre-registration.
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Location: Program Room
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2:00 PM
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2:45 PM
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Story Craft
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Contact: Wendy Ward 781-834-5535
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Story Craft is a 45 minute program consisting of stories and a related craft for 5-7 year olds on their own. Registration for Story Craft is required for each 5 week session offered this Fall and begins on Monday September 13th.
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Location: Program Room
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Monday October 4, 2010
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10:00 AM
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10:25 AM
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Story Time
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Contact: Wendy Ward 781-834-5535
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Story Time is a 20-25 minute program consisting of picture book stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 3-4 on their own. This is a drop in program; no registration is necessary to attend.
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Location: Program Room
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