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Monday June 3, 2013
   7:00 PM Book Discussion Group  
    Contact: Maureen Saltzman   781-438-1324x23   saltzman@noblenet.org
    We discuss "The Fountainhead" by controversial author, Ayn Rand. The Book Discussion Group always welcomes new members. This event is free and open to the public.

Thursday June 6, 2013
   7:00 PM Mysteries Around the World  
    Contact: Reference Department   781-438-1324x23   saltzman@noblenet.org
    Our group discusses "Never Tell a Lie" by popular mystery writer, Hallie Ephron. The Boston Globes says of this work, "Suburban noir has rarely been done with such psychological insight or plot-twisting suspense." We always welcome new members. This event is free and open to the public.

Friday June 14, 2013
   10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM JR ROOM Closed  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
    The Junior Room will be closed to the public on Friday June 14th.   Major Spring and Carpet cleaning will be taking place.

The adult side will be open and the Jr. Room staff will be working.


    Location: Children's Room

Thursday June 27, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM WHALE of a Time  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
    Join us for a WHALE OF A TIME at the Stoneham Library's ~ 1st Day for Summer Reading Events 2013.

 http://www.thewhalemobile.com/About_Cynde.html

Come and meet NILE.
NILE is a 43 Ft.  inflatable whale based on a 25 year old female Humpback whale who often summers off the coast of Massachusetts.

Participants AGES 5+ will have the opportunity to go inside THE WHALE! Younger children may enjoy seeing the 43 Foot whale and posing for pictures. 
 
There will also be an opportunity to touch and feel whale artifacts such as bones and baleen. 
We will also be offering a simple  WHALE craft.
Great photo opportunities....bring a camera and a smile.

Funded by a grant from the Stoneham Business Community Educational Foundation

 

    Location: Marcy Room

Monday July 1, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  7:15 PM Topsfield Fair's GROWUMS program  
    Contact: Junior Room   781-438-1325   
    Join us at the Library. Learn how to grow vegetables and herbs from seed to harvest! Participants will each receive a "Growums Kit" which will include the makings to grow a TACO, PIZZA or HERB garden on their own.
ONE KIT PER FAMILY~ Limit 20. Space is limited to 20...one kit per FAMILY. Registration required. Sign up in the Library's Junior Room.  This program is part of the Summer Reading Program.
Registration will begin Thursday June 27th.

 
    Location: Marcy Room

Friday July 5, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM LEGO DAY  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
    Come build with LEGOs at the library. We supply the LEGOs: YOU supply the creativity! And wait until you see our LEGO collection! WOW. For Ages 5+, Best for Children 8+, Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Let The fun begin.  smiley
    Location: Children's Room
   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM S is for scientist Grades 3~5  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
    Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with light,  sounds and movement while using specially purchased snap circuit boards that require no wires or dangerous tools.
This is a special "HANDS ON" science workshop for students in Grades 3 to 5 
Funded by a federal LSTA Grant.
Registration required. (After June 27th)  Space is limited.
The Library is offering many exciting Hands-on programs for curious minds in 2013.   Don't miss out!
    Location: Marcy Room

Monday July 8, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  7:45 PM Build and fly an airplane  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
    SUMMER 2013 Reading Club Program kickoff is Thursday June 27th.  No Registration for any programs until 6/27/13

Another fantastic Hands On science program for curious minds in GRADES 3~6! 
Make it EXTRA SPECIAL~Bring your parent/guardian along.
Build and fly your own Walkalong Glider!   
 Phil Rossoni and his Walkalong Glider program   "can't recommend him highly enough!"


If you've never heard of Walkalong Gliding, you're not alone, but it's really pretty cool - instead of flying a paper airplane on gusts of wind, participants pilot their own crafts by creating an updraft and walking along behind.  

Check out this video for a better explanation, or for more info.  his book is also available.

While mostly boys register for this program, Phil is committed to the idea of girls & flight, and worked out an excellent plan to include both genders without conflict, or the ick factor common to mixed middle school crowd.

Author and Scientist Phil   Rossoni   will host this one-of--a-kind event.
Funded by a Federal Grant from LSTA   
Space is limited.  Registration Required.  For children in grades 3~6.  Parents and OLDER siblings welcome.  For safety reasons NO Babies or Toddlers will be allowed in Marcy Hall.


    Location: Marcy Room

Tuesday July 9, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  11:15 AM Musical STORYTIME  
    Contact: Junior Room   781-438-1325   
    Weekly Musical StoryTime for the whole family. Music with DARA StoryTime will include familiar songs, nursery rhymes, rhythmic activities and instrument playing. A program for the whole family to enjoy...all ages.
Funded  by a Grant from the Stoneham Cultural Council. 
 Best for ages 2+. 
    Location: Marcy Room

Wednesday July 10, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM What's the Matter? Ages 8~10  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
   
THINK Like a Scientist! 
This is a hands-on STEM program for boys and girls ages 8 to 10
What's the Matter?
Find out what really matters.  Have fun as we explore all different types of matter.  Discover bubbling potions. 
Watch air take up space and solids turn into gasses.
This is as science should be..educational, entertaining, hands on, interactive, FUN and thought provoking. 
High Touch High Tech of New England are sending qualified professional scientists ready to encourage students to explore the many wonders of science.
Space is Limited.  Registration Required.  Wednesday Science Programs are Funded by a Federal Grant.     

    Location: Marcy Room
   1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM Forensic Fun~Ages 9-12  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
   
THINK Like a Scientist! 
This is a hands-on STEM program for boys and girls ages 9 to 12
FORENSIC FUN!
Solve the crime! Become a CSI technician as we dust for fingerprints, discover DNA, a mystery powder, teeth inpressions, lip prints and much more!

 
This is as science should be...educational, entertaining, hands on, interactive, FUN and thought provoking. 
High Touch High Tech of New England are sending qualified professional scientists ready to encourage students to explore the many wonders of science.
Space is Limited.  Registration Required.  Wednesday Science Programs are Funded by a Federal Grant.   

    Location: Marcy Room

Thursday July 11, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Ronald's Dig in, Read and Succeed Show  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
    This is a special, interactive performance led by Ronald McDonald.   Kids and families will enjoy magic, music and lots of Ronald Fun.
Sure to be a crowd pleaser.
There will be PHOTO opportunities, so bring a camera to capture those smiles! And small grab bag door prizes.

The is a FREE performance sponsored by McDonald's Montvale Ave. Woburn.
    Location: Marcy Room

Friday July 12, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM K'NEX Scientists in grades 4~6  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
    Calling all 4th  to 6th  Graders....Think Like a Scientist!    K'Nex Energy, Motion & Aeronautics.
Work in teams to  build and race  a Rocket Launcher,  a Rubber Band Powered Dragster, and/or a Ballon Racer. 

This fun hands on K'NEX program is for launching dreams.   Instructor Hillary Fotino will help you understand the science behind the creations.


Registration is required.  Space is Limited.  Must be in grades 4 to 6. 

Funded by a Federal LSTA Grant.    
    Location: Marcy Room
   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM LEGO DAY  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
    Come build with LEGOs at the library. We supply the LEGOs: YOU supply the creativity! And wait until you see our LEGO collection! WOW. For Ages 5+, Best for Children 8+, Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Let The fun begin.  smiley
    Location: Children's Room

Monday July 15, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  7:20 PM Hot Diggity Dog StoryTelling  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
    Families WELCOME!  Best for ages 5+

Hot Diggity Dog!: Stories to Rattle Your Bones!

Sit back, put your feet up and join Storyteller Rona Leventhal for a journey around the world and back with her back pocket full of multi-cultural stories! Rona is one person, but many voices. Through her, skies talk, turtles sing, and magic happens! She’ll have you dancing, swaying in your seats, making funny noises, singing, and laughing, as she shares stories from the silly to the serious, from the mysterious to the monstrous. So get your travelin’ shoes on and come on board!  

    Location: Marcy Room

Tuesday July 16, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  11:15 AM Musical STORYTIME  
    Contact: Junior Room   781-438-1325   
    Weekly Musical StoryTime for the whole family. Music with DARA StoryTime will include familiar songs, nursery rhymes, rhythmic activities and instrument playing. A program for the whole family to enjoy...all ages.
Sponsored by a Grant from the Stoneham Cultural Council.  
Best for ages 2+. 
    Location: Marcy Room

Wednesday July 17, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM ChemFun? Ages 8~10  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
   
THINK Like a Scientist! 
This is a hands-on STEM program for boys and girls ages 8 to 10
ChemFun@
Find out how much fun chemistry can be!
Explore chromatography as you watch colors separate before your eyes. 
Make your own silly putty and gummy candies as we learn REAL Chemistry.
This is as science should be..educational, entertaining, hands on, interactive, FUN and thought provoking. 
High Touch High Tech of New England are sending qualified professional scientists ready to encourage students to explore the many wonders of science.
Space is Limited.  Registration Required.  All Wednesday Science Programs are Funded by a Federal Grant.    

    Location: Marcy Room
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM ROBO the Friendly Robot  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
   
Summer 2013 program.   No registrations until kick off for the Summer Reading Club on Thursday June 27th.  
 ROBO the Friendly Robot!
 
Go for the Stars!  A Multimedia SPACE Program featuring ROBO the friendly Robot.  This program hopes to inspire tomorrow's generation of scientists, astronauts, engineers and others who will be crucial to technological developments and explorations!
Meet ROBO, "the Friendly Robot", who talks, moves and interacts with the audience.  Learn about living in space and much more. 

FOR AGES Nine to Twelve. Grades 4 to 6.
Space is limited.  Registration required.
Funded  by  a Federal GRANT from the Institute of Museums and Library Services. 
    Location: Marcy Room

Thursday July 18, 2013
   10:00 AM  -  2:00 PM BUS to McAuliffe Planetarium  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
    The Library will run a bus to  the NEW Christa McAuliffe Planetaium, Framingham, MA  
This will be a special event for Summer Reading Club "Science" program participants in grades 4 to 6 along with a parent or guardian.

Space is limited.  Participants will be selected by Lottery.

More details will be posted ASAP.
FUNDED by a Federal Grant from LSTA. 

The BRAND NEW, 30' digital planetarium facility is NOW OPEN!   

Planetarium Program:
 The Oasis In Space, program allows participants to travel through our  universe, galaxy and solar system in search of liquid water - a key
ingredient for life on Earth. The program starts by exploring Earth, with its vast oceans that make life possible. During the program,
participants fly by other planets and moons of our solar system, accompanied by full descriptions of their characteristics, such as 
atmosphere, temperature, and composition. Spectacular pictures invite participants to draw their own conclusions about the other orbiting 
bodies in our solar system: is there water out there? Is there life beyond Earth?
In the second half of the planetarium programs participants will view  the night sky and learn the mythology behind some of today's most
popular constellations. Participants are encouraged to ask questions they may have about astronomy.  

Again, Please note, Space is limited.  Participants will be selected by Lottery.
More details will be posted ASAP.
FUNDED by a Federal Grant from LSTA. 


Friday July 19, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM K'NEX Scientists in grades 4~6  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
    Calling all 4th to 6th Graders....Think Like a Scientist!    K'Nex Energy, Motion & Aeronautics.
Work in teams to  build and race  a Rocket Launcher,  a Rubber Band Powered Dragster, and/or a Ballon Racer. 

This fun hands on K'NEX program is for launching dreams.   Instructor Hillary Fotino will help you understand the science behind the creations.


Registration is required.  Space is Limited.  Must be in grades 4 to 6. 
Funded by a Federal LSTA Grant.         
    Location: Marcy Room
   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM LEGO DAY  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
    Come build with LEGOs at the library. We supply the LEGOs: YOU supply the creativity! And wait until you see our LEGO collection! WOW. For Ages 5+, Best for Children 8+, Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Let The fun begin.  smiley
    Location: Children's Room

Tuesday July 23, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  11:15 AM Musical STORYTIME  
    Contact: Junior Room   781-438-1325   
    Weekly Musical StoryTime for the whole family. Music with DARA.  A crowd pleaser for sure.  StoryTime will include familiar songs, nursery rhymes, rhythmic activities and instrument playing. A program for the whole family to enjoy...all ages.
Sponsored by a Grant from the Stoneham Cultural Council.    
 Best for ages 2+. 
    Location: Marcy Room

Wednesday July 24, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Indicator II pH Day Ages 8~10  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
   
THINK Like a Scientist! 
This is a hands-on STEM program for boys and girls ages 8 to 10
Indicator II pH Day
Find out what an indicator is to chemists.  Discover the pH scale: learn about acids and bases, using common substances. 
MAKE YOUR OWN VOLCANO and find out what happens.

This is as science should be..educational, entertaining, hands on, interactive, FUN and thought provoking. 
High Touch High Tech of New England are sending qualified professional scientists ready to encourage students to explore the many wonders of science.
Space is Limited.  Registration Required.  Wednesday Science Programs are Funded by a Federal Grant.

 
    Location: Marcy Room
   1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM Beams & Bridges~Ages 9-12  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
   
THINK Like a Scientist! 
This is a hands-on STEM program for boys and girls ages 9 to 12
Beams, Bridges and Columns
Find out what makes buildings and bridges stand up and not fall down.  Learn about compression and tension.  Become an engineer, design a bridge that can carry a load test out a prototype.

 
This is as science should be..educational, entertaining, hands on, interactive, FUN and thought provoking. 
High Touch High Tech of New England are sending qualified professional scientists ready to encourage students to explore the many wonders of science.                      


Space is Limited.  Registration Required.  Wednesday Science Programs are Funded by a Federal Grant.
    Location: Stoneham Room

Thursday July 25, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM REPTILES!  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
    Reptiles!    Program for ages 4+
Are snakes slimy?  Why do snapping turtles snap?  What makes a reptile a reptile?
Together we will answer these questions and many more while we become acquainted with some incredible animals from the

Museum of Science's LIVE Animal Center.

Funded by a Grant from the Boston Museum of Science.



    Location: Marcy Room

Friday July 26, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM LEGO DAY  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
    Come build with LEGOs at the library. We supply the LEGOs: YOU supply the creativity! And wait until you see our LEGO collection! WOW. For Ages 5+, Best for Children 8+, Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Let The fun begin.  smiley
    Location: Children's Room
   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM S is for scientist Grades 3~5  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
    Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with light,  sounds and movement while using specially purchased snap circuit boards that require no wires or dangerous tools.
This special "HANDS ON" science workshop for students in Grades 3 to 5 is funded by a federal LSTA Grant
 
Registration required. (After June 27th)  Space is limited.
The Library is  offering many exciting Hands-on programs for curious minds in 2013.  Don't miss out!
    Location: Marcy Room

Tuesday July 30, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  11:15 AM Musical STORYTIME  
    Contact: Junior Room   781-438-1325   
    Weekly Musical StoryTime for the whole family. Music with DARA StoryTime will include familiar songs, nursery rhymes, rhythmic activities and instrument playing. A program for the whole family to enjoy...all ages.
Funded  with a Grant from the Stoneham Cultural Council.   
 Best for ages 2+. 
    Location: Marcy Room

Wednesday July 31, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Wacky Water Workshop! Ages 8~10  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
   
THINK Like a Scientist! 
This is a hands-on STEM program for boys and girls ages 8 to 10
Wacky Water Workshop!

This is as science should be..educational, entertaining, hands on, interactive, FUN and thought provoking. 
High Touch High Tech of New England are sending qualified professional scientists ready to encourage students to explore the many wonders of science.


Space is Limited.  Registration Required.  Wednesday Science Programs are Funded by a Federal Grant. 

 
    Location: Stoneham Room
   1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM LEGO Atoms and Molecules~Ages 9-12  
    Contact: Junior Library   781-438-1325   
   
THINK Like a Scientist! 
This is a hands-on STEM program for boys and girls ages 9 to 12
LEGO Atoms and Molecules
Experience a real chemical reaction and work with LEGO bricks to understand the difference between compounds and mixtures and what happens to atoms and molecules in a chemical reaction. (program developed by MIT's Mind Hand alliance) 

 
This is as science should be..educational, entertaining, hands on, interactive, FUN and thought provoking. 
High Touch High Tech of New England are sending qualified professional scientists ready to encourage students to explore the many wonders of science.
 

Space is Limited.  Registration Required.  Wednesday Science Programs are Funded by a Federal Grant.  
    Location: Stoneham Room

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