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| | | | | | | 1 10:00am - Sensory Santa ProgramChildren Sensory Santa ProgramWhen12-01-2012 10:00am - 12:00pm WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionThis year Santa Claus is paying a very special visit to the Pollard Library, just to visit especially with those kids on the Autism Spectrum and those with sensory issues. The lights will be low and the Christmas carols will be playing softly. One of Santa's elves is on the Autism Spectrum so he has experience with special kids. Santa will be visiting the library on Saturday, December 1st. Families can drop by any time between 10 AM and 12 PM to meet Santa. Bring your camera to capture a memory!
*Please note - this event is specifically for special needs kids and their families. We appreciate your understanding!
If you have questions contact Molly Hancock, Coordinator of Youth Services at 978-674-1527 or by e-mail at mhancock@mvlc.org.
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| 3 10:30am - Child and MeChildren Child and MeWhen12-03-2012 10:30am WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionFun, informal playgroup for infants and toddlers and their caregivers! Group size limited. Call the Children's Department to register: 978-674-1529. Facilitated by a Clinician from South Bay Early Intervention. If you have questions please contact Molly Hancock, Coordinator of Youth Services at 978-674-1527 or at mhancock@mvlc.org.
**No meetings October 8th (Columbus Day) or November 12th (Veterans Day)** | 4 10:30am - Annual Holiday Sing-a-longChildren Annual Holiday Sing-a-longWhen12-04-2012 10:30am WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionGet in the holiday spirit and join us for this sing-along! All children and their grownups are welcome.
No registration required.
6:00pm - Movin' & Groovin' CANCELLEDChildren Movin' & Groovin' CANCELLEDWhen12-04-2012 6:00pm WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionJoin us for songs movement activities and laughter! Walking Required. Siblings are always welcome! Class size limited. Call the Children's Department to register: 978-674-1529. Facilitated by Clinician from South Bay Early Intervention. **No meetings October 9th or November 13th** If you have questions please contact Molly Hancock, Coordinator of Youth Services at 978-674-1527 or at mhancock@mvlc.org.
| 5 5:30pm - Artwork Commemoration EventChildren Artwork Commemoration EventWhen12-05-2012 5:30pm - 7:00pm WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionAfter many months of restoration and refurbishment, the Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees and the Pollard Memorial Foundation are set to unveil permanently installed pieces of artwork. A commemoration event will be held Wednesday, December 5th from 5:30-7pm. The public is invited to attend. Paintings to be celebrated include: the "Venezia' painted by David Neal depicting the Rialto Bridge spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy; a portrait of Frederick Stickney, the architect of the Pollard Library; several portraits of Daniel Webster and others. | 6 9:00am - Delayed Opening (11AM)General Delayed Opening (11AM)When12-06-2012 9:00am - 11:00am WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionThe library has a delayed opening the first Thursday of every month to accommodate a staff training. Library Hours 11am-9pm 6:30pm - Non-Fiction Book Club - In Patagonia by Bruce ChatwinAdult Events Non-Fiction Book Club - In Patagonia by Bruce ChatwinWhen12-06-2012 6:30pm - 7:30pm WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionAn instant classic upon publication in 1977, In Patagonia is a masterpiece that has cast a long shadow upon the literary world. An exhilarating look at a place that still retains the exotic mystery of a far-off, unseen land, Bruce Chatwin's exquisite account of his journey through Patagonia teems with evocative descriptions, remarkable bits of history, and unforgettable anecdotes. | | 8 9:30am - Lego ClubChildren Lego ClubWhen12-08-2012 9:30am - 10:15am WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionLike Legos? Then join us for some friendly competition to make the best Lego masterpiece! Lego Club is designed for kids in grades 1 through 6. Registration is not required. |
| 10 10:30am - Child and MeChildren Child and MeWhen12-10-2012 10:30am WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionFun, informal playgroup for infants and toddlers and their caregivers! Group size limited. Call the Children's Department to register: 978-674-1529. Facilitated by a Clinician from South Bay Early Intervention. If you have questions please contact Molly Hancock, Coordinator of Youth Services at 978-674-1527 or at mhancock@mvlc.org.
**No meetings October 8th (Columbus Day) or November 12th (Veterans Day)** | 11 10:30am - Family Holiday CelebrationChildren Family Holiday CelebrationWhen12-11-2012 10:30am WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionShare holiday stories, songs, and more. All children and their grownups are welcome. No registration required.
3:00pm - Pollard Teen Anime ClubYoung Adult / Teen Pollard Teen Anime ClubWhen12-11-2012 3:00pm - 4:30pm WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionAre you an otaku (fan of anime and manga). Do you prefer shonen or shojo? Are you into cosplay? Join the Pollard Teen Anime Club and find out what allthis means. We'll meet 3:30-5pm every other Tuesday from September 18, through December 11, 2012. Open to grades 6 and up. For more information or to sign up call the Youth Services Department 978.970.4122 | | 13 6:30pm - Independent Film Night - Foreign Letters - a film by Ela ThierMovies Independent Film Night - Foreign Letters - a film by Ela ThierWhen12-13-2012 6:30pm - 8:00pm WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionEllie, a 12-year-old immigrant girl from Israel, is lonely and homesick. Life brightens when she meets Thuy, a Vietnamese refugee her age. As Ellie and Thuy become inseparable, they eventually hurt and betray each other. Based on the filmmaker's own experience, Foreign Letters is a story about prejudice, poverty, shame, and the power of friendship to heal us. U.S. | 2012 | Drama | 99 min. | English, Hebrew, & Vietnamese w/ English subtitles. Please note: independent films are not rated by the MPAA and should be considered for mature audiences. | | 15 1:00pm - Family Holiday Movie - "Elf"General Family Holiday Movie - "Elf"When12-15-2012 1:00pm - 3:00pm WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionBuddy was a baby who stowed away in Santa's toy bag and ended up at the North Pole. The elves raise him as one of their own, but when he begins to notice his differences to the other elves he goes to New York City to find his birth father in this sweet holiday comedy. Starring: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart. New Line Cinema; Directed by Jon Favreau. Rated PG; 95 minutes; 2003. |
| 17 10:30am - Child and MeChildren Child and MeWhen12-17-2012 10:30am WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionFun, informal playgroup for infants and toddlers and their caregivers! Group size limited. Call the Children's Department to register: 978-674-1529. Facilitated by a Clinician from South Bay Early Intervention. If you have questions please contact Molly Hancock, Coordinator of Youth Services at 978-674-1527 or at mhancock@mvlc.org.
**No meetings October 8th (Columbus Day) or November 12th (Veterans Day)** | 18 6:00pm - Movin' & Groovin' CANCELLEDChildren Movin' & Groovin' CANCELLEDWhen12-18-2012 6:00pm WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionJoin us for songs movement activities and laughter! Walking Required. Siblings are always welcome! Class size limited. Call the Children's Department to register: 978-674-1529. Facilitated by Clinician from South Bay Early Intervention. **No meetings October 9th or November 13th** If you have questions please contact Molly Hancock, Coordinator of Youth Services at 978-674-1527 or at mhancock@mvlc.org.
| 19 10:00am - Drop-in Holiday CraftChildren Drop-in Holiday CraftWhen12-19-2012 10:00am - 12:00pm WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionStop by the Children's Department and create a holiday souvenir! While supplies last.
2:30pm - Drop-in Holiday CraftChildren Drop-in Holiday CraftWhen12-19-2012 2:30pm - 4:30pm WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionStop by the Children's Department and create a holiday souvenir! While supplies last.
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| | | | 27 10:00am - Xmas Vacation - Lego ClubChildren Xmas Vacation - Lego ClubWhen12-27-2012 10:00am WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionLike Legos? Then join us for some friendly competition to make the best Lego masterpiece! Lego Club is designed for kids in grades 1 through 6. Registration is not required. 2:00pm - Gingerbread CityYoung Adult / Teen Gingerbread CityWhen12-27-2012 2:00pm - 3:30pm WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionEach individual or group will be given a building in the town to create out of an assortment of sweets. In the end we will put our creations together to make our own Gingerbread City. Awards will be given to groups and individuals in a variety of categories like "Most Mouth Watering" or "Most Likely to Make Your Dentist Rich." We'll provide all the supplies. Just bring your imagination. Open to young people 5th grade - 12th grade. Sign up by contacting the Children's Desk 978.674.1529. Space is limited to the first 20. Sign up begins on December 4th. | 28 10:00am - Family New Year's CelebrationChildren Family New Year's CelebrationWhen12-28-2012 10:00am WhereGround Floor Meeting Room - Pollard Memorial Library (Map) DescriptionJoin us for this early New Year's Celebration! All children and their grownups are welcome. No registration required.
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