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South Main Street
Middleton, MA 01949
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Flint Public
Library
Adult
Programs
Please
join us!
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The Flint Library
Book
Group
The next meeting
will be in
September.
There's also a
new
online book club.
You can join by going
to
Facebook and
searching
Flint Public Library
Online Book Club
This is a great way to keep
in
touch, share your thoughts
about the book
you
are reading, recommend
favorite authors
and hear
about authors who are
visiting this area. Ask to join
and you can
begin posting
to the group
today.
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The Chess Club
will not
meet
during the summer.
However,
we have chess
games at the circulation
desk. Ask for one and play
chess with a
friend any time
the library is open!
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Mahjongg
Every Thurs.
10:00am
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"Just think...Write
Now!"
Fri. Aug. 4,
10:30am
Lively book discussion
on
achieving goals, health, and
prosperity. This month we will talk about
books by Lorna Byrne and her vision for
America.  **************************
The Literary
Cafe
Coffee, tea, and
philosophy,
a conversation circle
for
adults. Join us on
Tues. Aug. 8,
1pm
Our topic this month
is:
Health Benefits of
Essential
Oils
with Briana Grieco
Bring your
questions and
learn about a growing field
of
herbal healing.
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Socrates
Cafe
Thurs. Aug. 10, 10:30am
Join
our new adult discussion
group created
for those who
like to ponder the
deep
issues in contemporary life.
This month
we will discuss
current events and how the
US Constitution and Bill of
Rights have
laid a foundation
for American
thought.
This month we will talk
about the
influence of the
freemasons in the
building
of Washington, D. C.
All are
welcome!
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Flint
Public Library
Writing
Group
Tues. Aug. 1, 6pm
Wed. Aug. 16,
6pm
If you
like to write, come
join
the Writing Group!
Supportive,
fun, and helpful
for focusing on your
writing
goals.
Bring a sample of 2-3
pages
of your writing to share. No
experience necessary.
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Flint Public
Library
P.O.
Box 98
One
South Main Street
Middleton,
MA 01949
Phone:
978 774-8132
Fax:
978 777-3270
email:
flint3@comcast.net
www.flintlibrary.org
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Library
Trustees
Mon.
Sept. 11, 7pm
Monthly
meeting
Current Board:
Melissa Stankus,
Chr.
Gretchen Moreschi
Shirley Raynard
Donna Bambury
Ann
Noyes
Friends
Group
The Friends
will next meet
on Wed. Sept. 13 at
7pm
New Members welcome!
The Friends Group
is
sponsoring a food
drive
for the Middleton
Food Pantry.
You may drop off
donations
at the Flint Public
Library.
Thank
you! 
Thank you
Friends
for sponsoring the eNewsletter!
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eBook Help Sessions
Are
available at the
library.
You may call
978-774-8132
or just drop by the
library with your
eReader and someone
will help you.
Kindle users bring your
Amazon log-in
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New
Programs
coming this Fall to the
Flint
Public Library!!!
Nonfiction
Book Group
This group will
be an engaging
forum for nonfiction readers
to
discuss what they are reading.
Each
participant will read what
they wish and then
share a bit
about the book in the group.
The
group will begin
in October.
More details
next month!
Lifelong
Learning
Lecture Series
The new lecture
series will
bring a variety of
speakers
to the Flint to
present
various
interesting topics.
This series will begin
in
September with local resident
Srdjan
Perisic discussing
"Everyone
Communicates,
Few Connect"
Srdjan's
lecture is based on the
books by John Maxwell
which have helped hundreds
of people be
more successful
in business and their
personal
lives. Srdjan has many years
experience as a healthcare
professional,
lecturer, life coach,
trainer, and
inspirational speaker.
This program is free and
open
to the public.
Save
the date!
Thurs. Sept. 21, 6:30 -
8pm
More details on our online
calendar here:
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Ukulele Fusion
at the Flint
Public Library
Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017
1 -
3pm
Open to Ukulele
players
and listeners.
Old Time
Jam
at the Flint Public Library
will not meet
on
Sunday, Aug. 27,
2 - 4
pm 
Bring your folk instruments and
join the jam!
All ages and ability levels
welcome as well as those who
would just enjoy
listening.
FMI and sheet music
for
50 starter tunes go
to:
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Our summer hours:
Sun:
1pm - 5pm
Tues - Thurs: 10am-8pm
Fri: 10am - 2pm.
The library is closed on
Mon &
Sat
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Summer Reading Program
for Adults
The theme this year is
"Build
a Better World."
The Adult Summer Reading
Program
is a great way to support the
library,
try something new, and have
fun!
Stop by the library and pick up
your
"Tic Tac Toe" Game Card.
Read 3 books
of your choice and win
a prize. It is that
simple!
or
You can download your game
card here:
Tic Tac Toe Game
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Attention
Teens: Grades 7 & up
Anime and Manga
Club
Tues. Aug. 8, 6:30-7:30pm
Tues. Aug. 22, 6:30-7:30pm
Join the Anime and Manga Club, a place
to discuss your favorite manga and watch
anime. New members always welcome.
Summer
Reading Program 
"Read for a Reason"
this
summer
and
help Build a Better World!
For
every page you read, you will
earn
a penny of support for the
Service
Dog Project, Great Danes
for
the Mobility Disabled,
Click
on the link below to watch
the
Great Dane puppies playing.
Help
support this worthy project by
reading
all summer. Pick up your
reading
log at the library!
New
Teen Art Program
Thurs.
Aug 10, at 2:30 pm
Thurs. Aug 17, at 2:30
pm
Do you like to draw?
Would you like to
learn some
new techniques?
Join the Teen
Art Program!
New Teen
Book Group
Tues.
Aug. 15, 6:00pm
What
do you like to read?
What are you reading
now?
What would you recommend to others?
Join the new Teen Book Club,
have fun discussing good reads,
& make your own ice cream
sundae!
Teen programs are sponsored
by
The Friends of the
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Children's
Programs
Minecraft
Madness!
Tues. August 1, at 2pm
Age 6 & up
Drop in and
enjoy the adventure.
Big Vehicle Night!
Thurs. August
3, 6 to 8pm All ages
Come out and meet Middleton's
firemen, police officers, DPW, and other
community workers and explore the rescue
vehicles that keep our community safe.
Last year was the
biggest year ever
and this year will
be even bigger!
This event will be
held at the
Transfer
Station on Natsue Way.  Cosponsored by the
Middleton Fire Dept. Police Dept. DPW Dept,
MELD, Essex County Correctional
Facility, and the Friends of the Flint
Public Library
Hoopoe: Mirth, Mime &
Magic!
Tues. August 8, at
11am All
ages
Silent comedy, eye-popping magic
and balloon wizardry.
Sponsored by
the Friends of the
Flint
Build!
Build! Build!
Legos with
Noah
Tues. August 8, at 6:15pm
Ages 6
& up
Creative building
fun with Legos
Sponsored by
the Friends of the
Flint
Craftastic-- Crafts
& Creativity
Thurs. August 3,
10, 17, 2017
1 - 2
pm
Creative
crafts for ages 2 to 8 yrs.
No sign-up. Just
drop by.
Sponsored by the Friends of the
Flint
Reptile
Rainforest Show with
Live
animals
Tues. Aug. 15, 2pm
All
ages!
Sponsored by the
Friends of the Flint
Thurs. August 10, 17, 24,
2017
6:30 -7:30 pm
Drop in and
enjoy
playing an assortment of games
and
puzzles.
Sound Play
Fri. August 11, 10:30 am
ages 4 and younger
Amy Chin of Sound
Play will have you
dancing, drumming, singing
and more!
Sponsored by the Curvey Family
Drop in Toddler Time
and
Craft
Wed. August 2, 9, & 16 at 10:30 am
Ages 3
& younger
Music,
finger plays, rhymes and
fun!
Drop in Story Hour and
Craft,
Wed. August 2, 9, & 16
11:30pm
Ages 4 to 6 Enjoy some entertaining
stories and make a craft to take
home!
Afternoon at the Movies!
Wed.
August 16, 1 pm
Boss Baby
Movie
Rated PG
My Mandala Yoga for Kids
Fri. August 18,
at 10:30 am
(formerly Itsy Bitsy Yoga)
For toddlers
age 1 yr old & up Gentle yoga for our
youngest patrons with Briana Grieco!
Sponsored by the Curvey
Family.
Fun with Finger
Paints!
Tues. Aug. 22, 10:30am
Ages
5 & under Sponsored by
the Friends of the
Flint
Clifford the Big Red
Dog visits
The Flint!
Wed. Aug. 23,
10:30am
Ages 5 & under
Come meet Clifford and
have your picture taken with
him.
Programs
with Sign - ups
Build Your Own Fairy
House!
Fri. August 4, 10:30am
Ages 7 & up Sign-up begins
July 21, Please gather moss, bark, and
leaves. The rest will be
provided. Sponsored by Madeline
Stevens Read to Zoey, the library
lab
Fri. August 18, 11am - noon
call the
library at 978-774-8132
to sign up for your
15 minute
reading session.
Don't
forget to register
your reading
hours by
August 11! If
you read 20 hours you can earn a free ticket
to the Topsfield Fair!
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Learn about Essential Oils
at the Flint Public Library!
Tues. Aug. 8, at 1pm
Briana
Grieco will be our guest speaker
at the
Literary Cafe, sharing her knowledge
of how
essential oils can enhance your
health and
sense of well-being.
Free and open
to the public
 Sponsored by the
Friends of the Flint Public
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The Library offers many
wonderful passes to local museums and other
attractions!
Check out a museum or state park pass this
summer!
THE CHILDRENS
MUSEUM
Coupon admits 4
people
Cost with coupon: ½
price ($8.00 per person.)
Under 1 yr. admitted
free.
Visit museum website
for hours, updates.
BOSTON
HARBOR ISLANDS FERRY
(Weekdays
May 12-Oct. 10th,
excluding
holidays and some other days)
CHECK
WITH THE LIBRARY FOR DETAILS
617-770-0040
www.Bostonharborislands.org
2 for 1 Ferry Tickets
IMAJINE
THAT, Lawrence
978-682-5338
www.imajinethat.com
RETURNABLE
PASS
Admits 2 children
& 2 adults for free.
ISABELLA
STEWART GARDNER
ART
MUSEUM
617-566-1401
Pass admits 4
visitors @ $5 per person.
Under 18 admitted
free.
Museum closed
Tuesdays.
See website for
latest hours, holidays, closings.
JOHN F.
KENNEDY
PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND
MUSEUM
1-800-JFK-1960
www.jfklibrary.org
Pass
admits 2 with copay of $3 each
Under
12 admitted free
Museum
is open 7 days a week
Closed
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day,
MASSACHUSETTS
STATE PARKS PASS
www.massparks.org
RETURNABLE
PASS
Free parking for 1
vehicle at Mass. State Parks. Available March
through December.
MERRIMACK
REPERTORY THEATRE
www.MerrimackRep.org
COUPON
Good for $10 off
each ticket, limit 6 per
performance.
MUSEUM
OF FINE ARTS
Number of admissions
with coupon: 2
Cost with coupon:
$10.00 per person.
Under 7 admitted
free. See MFA website for
most current information
regarding hours, fees, exhibits
and more!
MUSEUM
OF SCIENCE
617-723-2500
Number of Admissions
with coupon: 4
Cost with coupon:
$10.00 per person
Under 3 admitted
free.
Visit MOS website
for hours and updates.
MYSTIC
AQUARIUM
55 Coogan Boulevard
Mystic, CT 06355
860-572-5955
www.mysticaquarium.org
(Available year round/no
black out dates!)
Number
of Admissions with coupon: 4
Coupon
gives $5 off regular price of:
NEW
ENGLAND AQUARIUM
(Available
Sept - June only)
617.973.5200
Number of Admissions
with Coupon: 4
Cost with coupon:
$10.00 per person
Under 3 admitted
free.
Visit NEAQ website
for hours, updates.
PEABODY
ESSEX MUSEUM
978.745.9500
Number of Admissions
with Pass: 2
Cost with Pass:
$5.00 per person weekdays
$10.00 per person
weekends & holidays
Under 17 admitted
free. Visit PEM website
for hours, updates.
SALEM
WITCH MUSEUM
978-744-1692
RETURNABLE
PASS
Number of admissions
with coupon: 6
Cost with
coupon: $6.50/Adults,
$5.00/child (6-18)
USS
CONSTITUTION MUSEUM
617-426-1812
www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org
RETURNABLE
PASS
Pass admits up to 9
free.
2 passes
available
WHEELOCK
FAMILY THEATRE
617-879-2300
tickets@wheelock.edu
www.wheelockfamilytheatre.org
LIBRARY CARD
NEEDED
Evening
Performances Only
Buy one ticket, get
one free.
Visit Wheelock's
website for current listing of
shows.
ZOO
NEW ENGLAND
Franklin
Park, Boston
Stone
Zoo, Stoneham
617-541-5466
www.zoonewengland.com
Pass admits 2 adults
& 4 children.
Cost with pass:
$9/adult, $6/child
Under 2 admitted
free.
Visit Zoo New
England website for hours, updates.
Museums
Passes may be reserved for a specific day by Middleton
Residents and Members of The Friends of the Flint.
Many
thanks to the Friends of the Flint
for
their sponsorships of the Museum Passes
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