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   Monday, September 06, 2010
5:30 AM -
Library Closed for Labor Day
Event Location:
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   Saturday, September 11, 2010
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Library Resumes Saturday Hours
Event Location: Walpole Public Library
Contact:    508-660-7340



   Monday, September 13, 2010
10:30 AM -
Baby Book Time
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. Drop-ins welcome.




   Tuesday, September 14, 2010
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Having Fun with Pyramids and Pharaohs
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342

It’s early release day! If you’ve read Rick Riordan’s The Red Pyramid and want to know more about the ancient Egyptians, then don’t miss this free program! Real-life archeologist Paulette Morin presents this unique educational museum program which provides an integrated, dynamic approach to exploring ancient Egyptian Life. Special focus is given to such items as jewelry, clothing, wigs, and the process of mummification. This fast-paced, lively program has opportunities for audience participation and is a great photo opportunity, so bring your camera! This program is most appropriate for children ages 6 and up. Registration is not required.




4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4th Grade Book Club
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Kara Dean, Youth Services Librarian   508-660-7384
kdean@ocln.org

New this fall! Are you in the fourth grade? Do you like to read and talk about books? Then join our group! This informational meeting will give us a chance to select a book and discuss meeting times going forward. Space is limited to twelve. Sign-up at the Children’s desk.




   Wednesday, September 15, 2010
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Lucy the R.E.A.D. Dog
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342
Come and read with Lucy! Lucy is a specially trained Reading Education Assistant Dog who loves to share stories. She likes it when children read to her, and she likes to read stories to children. Lucy is a registered Therapy Dog with Massachusetts Pet Partners. You can read more about Lucy at http://www.lucythereaddog.com. This program is suitable for ages 3 to 6; registration is limited to 15. Participants can bring their favorite story to read to Lucy!


   Thursday, September 16, 2010
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Preschool Storytime
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342

Suitable for ages 3-5. Help your preschooler get ready to read. They'll enjoy stories and build language skills. Drop-ins welcome.




   Saturday, September 18, 2010
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mystery Program
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342

Fun with Stephanie and Taisha! This story-craft program is suitable for ages 4 and up. Space is limited to 12 participants, so registration is required.




   Monday, September 20, 2010
10:30 AM -
Baby Book Time
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. Drop-ins welcome.




   Wednesday, September 22, 2010
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
6th Grade Book Club
Event Location: Mrs. Dean's office
Contact: Kara Dean. Youth Services Librarian   508-660-7384
kdean@ocln.org

Are you in the sixth grade? Do you like to read and talk about books? Then join our group (now in its third year!) This informational meeting will give us a chance to select a book and discuss meeting times going forward. Space is limited to twelve. Sign-up at the Children’s desk.




   Thursday, September 23, 2010
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Preschool Storytime
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342

Suitable for ages 3-5. Help your preschooler get ready to read. They'll enjoy stories and build language skills. Drop-ins welcome.




   Monday, September 27, 2010
10:30 AM -
Baby Book Time
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. Drop-ins welcome.




   Thursday, September 30, 2010
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Preschool Storytime
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342

Suitable for ages 3-5. Help your preschooler get ready to read. They'll enjoy stories and build language skills. Drop-ins welcome.




   Monday, October 04, 2010
10:30 AM -
Baby Book Time
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. Drop-ins welcome.




   Wednesday, October 06, 2010
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Lucy the R.E.A.D. Dog
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342
Come and read with Lucy! Lucy is a specially trained Reading Education Assistant Dog who loves to share stories. She likes it when children read to her, and she likes to read stories to children. Lucy is a registered Therapy Dog with Massachusetts Pet Partners. You can read more about Lucy at http://www.lucythereaddog.com. This program is suitable for ages 3 to 6; registration is limited to 15. Participants can bring their favorite story to read to Lucy!


   Thursday, October 07, 2010
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Preschool Storytime
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342

Suitable for ages 3-5. Help your preschooler get ready to read. They'll enjoy stories and build language skills. Drop-ins welcome.




   Thursday, October 14, 2010
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Preschool Storytime
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342

Suitable for ages 3-5. Help your preschooler get ready to read. They'll enjoy stories and build language skills. Drop-ins welcome.




   Monday, October 18, 2010
10:30 AM -
Baby Book Time
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. Drop-ins welcome.




   Thursday, October 21, 2010
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Preschool Storytime
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342

Suitable for ages 3-5. Help your preschooler get ready to read. They'll enjoy stories and build language skills. Drop-ins welcome.




   Monday, October 25, 2010
10:30 AM -
Baby Book Time
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342

For ages up to 2 1/2. It's never too early to read to your baby! Introduce your baby to the fun of words and books with simple stories, play rhymes, and songs. Drop-ins welcome.




   Thursday, October 28, 2010
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Preschool Storytime
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342

Suitable for ages 3-5. Help your preschooler get ready to read. They'll enjoy stories and build language skills. Drop-ins welcome.




   Wednesday, November 03, 2010
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Lucy the R.E.A.D. Dog
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342
Come and read with Lucy! Lucy is a specially trained Reading Education Assistant Dog who loves to share stories. She likes it when children read to her, and she likes to read stories to children. Lucy is a registered Therapy Dog with Massachusetts Pet Partners. You can read more about Lucy at http://www.lucythereaddog.com. This program is suitable for ages 3 to 6; registration is limited to 15. Participants can bring their favorite story to read to Lucy!


   Wednesday, December 08, 2010
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Lucy the R.E.A.D. Dog
Event Location: Common Room
Contact: Children's Department   508-660-7342
Come and read with Lucy! Lucy is a specially trained Reading Education Assistant Dog who loves to share stories. She likes it when children read to her, and she likes to read stories to children. Lucy is a registered Therapy Dog with Massachusetts Pet Partners. You can read more about Lucy at http://www.lucythereaddog.com. This program is suitable for ages 3 to 6; registration is limited to 15. Participants can bring their favorite story to read to Lucy!