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November 2019
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					1	2 Friends of the Library Bonus Fall Book Sale Fundraiser Sat, Nov 2, 2019 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Friends of the Library Bonus Fall Book Sale Fundraiser » 9:00 a.m. Support the Library and buy some wonderful books! Join us for a Bonus Fall Book Sale Fundraiser in the library. iCal Friends of the Library Bonus Fall Book Sale Fundraiser
3	4 Time for Stories Mon, Nov 4, 2019 10:00 am Time for Stories » 10:00 a.m. Join us for stories, finger-plays, songs, and a craft. Ages 2-5. No registration required. iCal Time for Stories Yoga for Kids With Melissa Mon, Nov 4, 2019 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Yoga for Kids » 4:00 p.m. With the stimulation and sensory overload in children these days, yoga can serve as a tool to help kids train their mind and body to bring emotional balance. Much can be learned from introducing yoga and mindfulness at younger ages and it is never too early to start. Melissa's kids yoga class includes gratitude and positive affirmation activities, slow breathing to calm their minds/bodies, fun yoga poses set to music, and take-home mindful coloring activities. Ages 5-10. Registration required. Please call to register at 781-334-5411. iCal Yoga for Kids With Melissa Friends of the Lynnfield Library Board Meeting Mon, Nov 4, 2019 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friends of the Lynnfield Library Board Meeting » 7:00 p.m. Interested in becoming a Friend? Join us! All are welcome. Friends Meetings are held in the Library. iCal Friends of the Lynnfield Library Board Meeting	5 Teen Advisory Board Tue, Nov 5, 2019 3:00 pm Teen Advisory Board » 3:00 p.m. We’re planning new library activities, and we need your help! If you’re in high school, come to the Young Adult area after school to share your ideas about what you’d like to see and do at the library. Snacks will be provided. For anyone in grades 9-12 and/or ages 14-18. No registration required. iCal Teen Advisory Board	6 Mother Goose Story Time Wed, Nov 6, 2019 10:00 am – 10:30 am Mother Goose Story Time » 10:00 a.m. Join us for a lap-sit story time filled with songs, stories, fingerplays, and nursery rhymes, followed by a group playtime. Ages birth to 24 months. No registration required. iCal Mother Goose Story Time Lego Robotics Wed, Nov 6, 2019 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Lego Robotics » 12:30 p.m. Offered on Lynnfield Public Schools half day. Have you ever heard of Lego Robotics? Have you ever wanted to try it? Lego Robotics is a fun way to get hands-on STEM learning. In this session, learn to build and program a robotic car using Legos and EV3 Mindstorms software. The session will be offered by Gabrielle Mellor and Cynthia Flores-Cuvedo and will run for two hours. Registration limited to 10 participants in grades 4-8. Please call to register at 781-334-5411. iCal Lego Robotics Author Talk: E. J. Gandolfo Wed, Nov 6, 2019 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Author Talk: E. J. Gandolfo» 7:00 p.m. Award-winning mystery writer E. J. Gandolfo will be holding an author talk and book signing in honor of her new book A Tale of Deceit, the second novel in her Veronica Howard Vintage Mystery series. She will also be discussing her first novel, To Paint a Murder. This program is free and open to the public. Please register by visiting the Circulation Desk or emailing Abby at aporter@noblenet.org. Program will be held on the mezzanine of the Library. iCal Author Talk: E. J. Gandolfo	7 The British Connection with Bill Sano Thu, Nov 7, 2019 10:00 am – 12:00 pm The British Connection » 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bill Sano is back for his four-part music series, "The British Connection," continuing with Elton John! If you haven't seen the movie “Rocket Man,” RUN to the closest theater now. What a scary life as a child and a young man. Still, he composed music for the most successful Broadway musical ever: The Lion King. But there's more. . . . All are welcome. No registration required. Meeting House on the Common iCal The British Connection with Bill Sano Tween Advisory Board Thu, Nov 7, 2019 2:30 pm Tween Advisory Board » 2:30 p.m. We’re planning new library activities, and we need your help! If you’re in middle school, come to the Young Adult area after school to share your ideas about what you’d like to see and do at the library. Snacks will be provided. For anyone in grades 5-8 and/or ages 10-14. No registration required. iCal Tween Advisory Board	8 Delayed Opening, Staff Training Day Fri, Nov 8, 2019 9:00 am – 1:00 pm The Library will have a delayed opening today to allow for Staff Training & Development in the morning. The Library will be open from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Please plan ahead if you need to pick up museum passes or items on hold. iCal Delayed Opening, Staff Training Day	9
10	11 Library Closed, Veterans Day Mon, Nov 11, 2019All Day The Library is closed all day in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12 with our regular hours at 9:00 a.m. iCal Library Closed, Veterans Day	12 Video Games Tue, Nov 12, 2019 3:00 pm Video Games » 3:00 p.m. Everyone needs some time to play games, have snacks, and hang out with friends. We’ll provide a few different game options to choose from. Play and have some fun! Ages 13-18. No registration required. iCal Video Games How Does DNA Help with Your Genealogy Research? Tue, Nov 12, 2019 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm How Does DNA Help with Your Genealogy Research?» 4:30 p.m. Learn how DNA can help fill in your family trees, confirm relationships, and suggest new directions in genealogical research with Dr. Sandy Murray, a research cell biologist. This program is free and open to the public. Please register by visiting the Circulation Desk or emailing Abby at aporter@noblenet.org. Program will be held on the mezzanine of the Library. iCal How Does DNA Help with Your Genealogy Research? Board of Library Trustees Meeting Tue, Nov 12, 2019 6:30 pm The meeting will be held in the Library at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the public. iCal Board of Library Trustees Meeting	13 Mother Goose Story Time Wed, Nov 13, 2019 10:00 am – 10:30 am Mother Goose Story Time » 10:00 a.m. Join us for a lap-sit story time filled with songs, stories, fingerplays, and nursery rhymes, followed by a group playtime. Ages birth to 24 months. No registration required. iCal Mother Goose Story Time Curious About Cuisine Wed, Nov 13, 2019 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Curious About Cuisine» 3:00 p.m. Everyone loves food - even if they don't like cooking/baking it! You don't have to be an avid home chef to attend Curious About Cuisine, all are welcome to learn a bit more about different cuisines and of course get a chance to taste them, too! This month, Cheryl WhiteDear will join us to talk about how to perfect your Thanksgiving dinner! Library Mezzanine. No registration required. Newcomers welcome! iCal Curious About Cuisine Reading to a Dog Wed, Nov 13, 2019 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Reading to a Dog » 3:30 p.m. Mitzi, a trained therapy dog, will be visiting the Lynnfield Library hoping to hear some great stories! Children may sign up for a 10-minute session and choose a book or selection from a book to read to her. Mitzi is a patient listener, so reading to her is good practice for readers who are still struggling a bit as well as pros. Program geared towards children in grades K-4. Space is limited to 4 children per day; anyone on the waiting list will get priority for Mitzi's next visit. Please call to register at 781-334-5411. iCal Reading to a Dog	14 Family Resource Network Story TIme Thu, Nov 14, 2019 10:00 am – 10:45 am Family Resource Network Story Time » 10:00 a.m. Join staff members from the Family Resource Network for 45 minutes of fun and learning. We will gather to sing, do a craft, read a book, and maybe even bring out the parachute. Ages 2-4. No registration required. iCal Family Resource Network Story TIme The British Connection with Bill Sano Thu, Nov 14, 2019 10:00 am – 12:00 pm The British Connection » 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bill Sano is back for his four-part music series, "The British Connection," continuing with Gilbert and Sullivan! Either love 'em or hate 'em, but don't decide until you know more about 'em. “The Mikado;” “H.M.S. Pinafore;” ” Pirates of Penzance;” “Trial by Jury.” Creators of the “list song” and “patter numbers”. All are welcome. No registration required. Meeting House on the Common iCal The British Connection with Bill Sano Origami Thu, Nov 14, 2019 2:30 pm Origami » 2:30 p.m. Explore your creative side by creating origami. Paper and directions for a variety of origami projects will be provided, plus markers if you want to add details to your work. Grades 5-8/ages 10-14. No registration required. iCal Origami	15 Crafty Morning Fri, Nov 15, 2019 10:30 am Crafty Morning » 10:30 a.m. Come try your hand at a fun Thanksgiving-themed craft! Ages 3-5. No registration required. iCal Crafty Morning	16 Parenting: Early Reading Workshop Sat, Nov 16, 2019 10:00 am – 11:30 am Parenting Series: Early Reading Workshop » 10 a.m. Nancy Duggan of Decoding Dyslexia MA will be leading a workshop on early reading and literacy. Join us for tips, resources, and more! This program is free and open to the public. Please register by visiting the Circulation Desk or emailing Abby at aporter@noblenet.org. Program will be held on the mezzanine of the library. iCal Parenting: Early Reading Workshop
17	18 Time for Stories Mon, Nov 18, 2019 10:00 am Time for Stories » 10:00 a.m. Join us for stories, finger-plays, songs, and a craft. Ages 2-5. No registration required. iCal Time for Stories Knitting Group Mon, Nov 18, 2019 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Knitting Group» 3 p.m. Bring your current knitting, sewing, crochet, embroidery, whatever project and work on them with other crafters. We will provide coffee, tea, snacks, and good conversation! This program is free and open to the public, no registration is required to attend. Program will be held on the mezzanine in the Library. iCal Knitting Group Girls Can Do Anything Mon, Nov 18, 2019 3:30 pm Girls Can Do Anything » 3:30 p.m. Women and girls have been behind many scientific discoveries, inventions, social movements, and other achievements. Children and teens of all genders (not just girls!) are invited to listen to a book to learn about about one or more of these women at this special story time. A short discussion will follow for those interested. Ages 7+. No registration required. iCal Girls Can Do Anything	19 Teen Artists Tue, Nov 19, 2019 3:00 pm Teen Artists » 3:00 p.m. Relax, socialize, and make some art. We’ll provide a variety of drawing tools and paper, plus some snacks. Grades 9-12/ages 14-18. No registration required. iCal Teen Artists	20 Mother Goose Story Time Wed, Nov 20, 2019 10:00 am – 10:30 am Mother Goose Story Time » 10:00 a.m. Join us for a lap-sit story time filled with songs, stories, fingerplays, and nursery rhymes, followed by a group playtime. Ages birth to 24 months. No registration required. iCal Mother Goose Story Time Turkey Craft Wed, Nov 20, 2019 3:30 pm Turkey Craft » 3:30 p.m. Did you know you can make a turkey with paint, sponges, paper, and a plate? Oh, and don’t forget the googly eyes! Ages 5-10. No registration required. iCal Turkey Craft	21 The British Connection with Bill Sano Thu, Nov 21, 2019 10:00 am – 12:00 pm The British Connection » 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bill Sano is back for his four-part music series, "The British Connection," ending with "A Potpourri of Great Britain!" I will take suggestions from the audience on 10/31, 11/7 and 11/14. Maybe The Rolling Stones? Freddie Mercury? Sarah Brightman? Susan Boyle? The Who? Requests welcome! All are welcome. No registration required. Meeting House on the Common iCal The British Connection with Bill Sano Argue Hour Thu, Nov 21, 2019 2:30 pm Argue Hour » 2:30 p.m. Pancakes or Waffles? Day or Night? Money or Fame? Pick a side for these and other questions and debate which one is better! See if you can convince anyone who disagrees with you - or maybe have your opinion changed! Grades 5-8/ages 10-14. No registration required. iCal Argue Hour Book Lovers Thu, Nov 21, 2019 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm BookLovers » 6:30 p.m. Join us for some great nonfiction book conversation - newcomers are always welcome! This month we will be discussing Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II by Liza Mundy. Please visit the library to pick up your copy! Questions? Contact Jen at 781.334.5411 or jinglis@noblenet.org. See the full 2018-2019 schedule & list on our BookLovers page. iCal Book Lovers	22 Ukulele Story Time Fri, Nov 22, 2019 10:30 am Ukulele Story Time » 10:30 a.m. Sing along with some songs played on the ukulele and listen to some stories. Ages 0-2. No registration required. iCal Ukulele Story Time DIY Skincare Fri, Nov 22, 2019 11:00 am – 12:00 pm DIY Skincare» 11:00 a.m. Cold weather making your skin dry and sad? Join us to learn how to make basic skincare products from items you already have in the kitchen! Pamper your skin all winter with sugar scrubs, bath bombs, and more! This program is free and open to the public. Please register in advance as space is limited. You can register by visiting the Circulation Desk or emailing Abby at aporter@noblenet.org. Program will be held on the mezzanine of the Library. iCal DIY Skincare	23
24	25 Time for Stories Mon, Nov 25, 2019 10:00 am Time for Stories » 10:00 a.m. Join us for stories, finger-plays, songs, and a craft. Ages 2-5. No registration required. iCal Time for Stories	26	27 Library Closes Early, Thanksgiving Wed, Nov 27, 2019 9:00 am – 3:00 pm The Library will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. today. We will close early Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen with our regular business hours on Friday, November 29 at 9:00 a.m. iCal Library Closes Early, Thanksgiving Mother Goose Story Time Wed, Nov 27, 2019 10:00 am Mother Goose Story Time » 10:00 a.m. Join us for a lap-sit story time filled with songs, stories, fingerplays, and nursery rhymes, followed by a group playtime. Ages birth to 24 months. No registration required. iCal Mother Goose Story Time	28 Library Closed, Thanksgiving Thu, Nov 28, 2019All Day The Library is closed all day in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen tomorrow, Friday, November 29 with our regular hours at 9:00 a.m. iCal Library Closed, Thanksgiving	29	30

Curious about what’s going on at the Library?

Calendar of Events

Time for Stories

Mother Goose Story Time

Halloween Party

The British Connection with Bill Sano

Friends of the Library Bonus Fall Book Sale Fundraiser

Time for Stories

Yoga for Kids With Melissa

Friends of the Lynnfield Library Board Meeting

Teen Advisory Board

Mother Goose Story Time

Lego Robotics

Author Talk: E. J. Gandolfo

The British Connection with Bill Sano

Tween Advisory Board

Delayed Opening, Staff Training Day

Library Closed, Veterans Day

Video Games

How Does DNA Help with Your Genealogy Research?

Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Mother Goose Story Time

Curious About Cuisine

Reading to a Dog

Family Resource Network Story TIme

The British Connection with Bill Sano

Origami

Crafty Morning

Parenting: Early Reading Workshop

Time for Stories

Knitting Group

Girls Can Do Anything

Teen Artists

Mother Goose Story Time

Turkey Craft

The British Connection with Bill Sano

Argue Hour

Book Lovers

Ukulele Story Time

DIY Skincare

Time for Stories

Library Closes Early, Thanksgiving

Mother Goose Story Time

Library Closed, Thanksgiving

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