December 2023

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Friday, December 13:15—4:00 PMActivity RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Lego Club

Lego ClubLego Club is for builders of all ages. Meet us in the activity room and build your Lego creations. Your finished build will be displayed on the fourth floor!
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Monday, December 410:30—11:15 AMActivity RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Family Resource Network Playgroups

Family Fun at the Flint Memorial Library 10:30 - 11:15 am Drop-In Play & Learn Group No Registration Required Join the Family Resource Network for free play, songs, stories, and a craft. Ideal for ages 18 months - 5 years. Siblings are welcome.…Learn More

Monday, December 43:30—5:00 PMActivity RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Retro Video Game Club

Join us at the library to go back in time and play some classic video games! Each month members will vote on retro video games to play, and will be able to choose from NES, SNES, N64, PS1, Gamecube, Wii, and PS2 games, with an ever-growing collection! Members will learn all about the history of the games they play, and of course there will be snacks! Meetings will be held on the first Monday of every month.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 510:00 AM—1:00 PM2nd FloorFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg is a Chinese tile game, the goal is to match tiles to a specific hand from the National Mah Jongg League's scorecard. Accomplished and new players are welcome

Tuesday, December 510:30 AM—12:00 PMActivity RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

CANCELED - Digital Photography with Steve McGrath

Digital Photography with Steve McGrathAGAIN, BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH STEVE MCGRATH!Learn everything you need to know to take professional quality portraits using the Holiday theme,  including the use of all different types of subjects and Holiday props - groups, pets, decorations and more.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 69:30—10:00 AMActivity RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

NEW Pre-K Storytime

NEW Pre-K StorytimeJoin Ms. Kim at this NEW TIME and DAY for stories, songs, games, and crafts. Learning is fun at storytime! This storytime is recommended for children 3+ Contact: klambert@northreadingma. gov…Learn More

Wednesday, December 611:00 AM—12:30 PMLocal History RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Genealogy Meetup

Come meet with others who are interested in talking and learning about genealogy. We meet in the Local History room on the 2nd floor.  
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Thursday, December 79:30—10:00 AMActivity RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Toddler Story Time

Toddler Story TimeJoin Ms. Janice for stories, games, songs, and craft activities. This storytime is recommended for children aged 2+

Thursday, December 711:00 AM—12:00 PMActivity RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

DIY Craft: Watercolor Bookshelf

Looking for a fun way to keep track of your reading in 2024? Look no further!Join Kim Lambert, for a watercolor/collage project. Everyone will leave with an 11x14 “bookshelf” on which to record all the books you read in the new year. This is a BEGINNER-level watercolor painting; YOU CAN DO THIS.

Thursday, December 74:00—5:00 PM2nd FloorFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Girls Who Code/Program Full

Girls Who Code/Program FullA small group of Middle/High school girls enjoys coding activities with a NRHS junior as their group leader under the supervision of FML staff.
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Friday, December 83:00—4:00 PMActivity RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Pokémon Club

Pokémon ClubPokemon Club is for children ages 5-10 to play Battle Academy, trade cards, or just enjoy show-and-tell conversations with Pokemon friends. This will be a drop-in event and no registration is required. Please go over the rules below with your child before attending.…Learn More
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Monday, December 1110:30—11:15 AMActivity RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Family Resource Network Playgroups

Family Fun at the Flint Memorial Library 10:30 - 11:15 am Drop-In Play & Learn Group No Registration Required Join the Family Resource Network for free play, songs, stories, and a craft. Ideal for ages 18 months - 5 years. Siblings are welcome.…Learn More

Monday, December 117:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event

VIRTUAL EVENT: Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer, John Charles!

VIRTUAL EVENT:  Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer, John Charles!With the holidays right around the corner, take a minute (or an hour) to relax and find some good holiday romance reads! John Charles will give us his "best of" list of 2023 that will have your TBR pile tipping over and your holidays spent cozying up to a good book (bring your own hot toddy!). No need to bring papyrus and quill, we'll send out a list after the session. We hope you can join us!
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Tuesday, December 1210:00 AM—1:00 PM2nd FloorFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg is a Chinese tile game, the goal is to match tiles to a specific hand from the National Mah Jongg League's scorecard. Accomplished and new players are welcome

Tuesday, December 124:00—6:00 PMActivity RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

D&D Club

Come one and all and join a new adventure! Place your fate in the roll of a dice. Join us for a new Dungeons and Dragons club! Never played before? No worries! We have pre-made characters and a DM (Dungeon Master) to help walk you through everything.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 139:30—10:00 AMActivity RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Pre K Storytime

Pre K StorytimeJoin Ms. Kim in the Activity Room for stories, games, and crafts. This session is designed for THREE & FOUR year old children, siblings welcomed.

Wednesday, December 1312:45—1:45 PMActivity RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Small Paintings Grades 6 and Up

Small Paintings Grades 6 and UpWe will use watercolor paints for two projects, a tiny art canvas and a bookmark. This activity is for grades 6 and up.

Wednesday, December 131:30—2:30 PM2nd FloorFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Mystery Book Club

Mystery Book Club Join us as at the Flint Memorial Library as we discuss The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware.  Please, e-mail reference librarian Eleanor at emartel@northreadingma. gov with questions!
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Thursday, December 149:30—10:00 AMActivity RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Toddler Story Time

Toddler Story TimeJoin Ms. Janice for stories, games, songs, and craft activities. This storytime is recommended for children aged 2+

Thursday, December 144:00—5:00 PM2nd FloorFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Girls Who Code/Program Full

Girls Who Code/Program FullA small group of Middle/High school girls enjoys coding activities with a NRHS junior as their group leader under the supervision of FML staff.
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Saturday, December 162:00—3:00 PMVirtual Event

VIRTUAL EVENT: The Boston Tea Party - 250 YEARS LATER

VIRTUAL EVENT: The Boston Tea Party - 250 YEARS LATERThe story of tea has always been infused with intrigue, particularly when it became a flash point for tensions between England and Colonial America. On the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party (December 16, 1773), learn about the brewing political problems tea presented in its history with Anglophile and former UK resident Claire Evans. Then, author, genealogist, librarian, and former UK resident Debra Dudek examines the history of the Boston Tea Party's most famous partiers (and phonies), as well as how to trace bona fide participants through lineage societies and historical groups.
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Monday, December 1810:30—11:15 AMActivity RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Family Resource Network Playgroups

Family Fun at the Flint Memorial Library 10:30 - 11:15 am Drop-In Play & Learn Group No Registration Required Join the Family Resource Network for free play, songs, stories, and a craft. Ideal for ages 18 months - 5 years. Siblings are welcome.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 1910:00 AM—1:00 PM2nd FloorFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg is a Chinese tile game, the goal is to match tiles to a specific hand from the National Mah Jongg League's scorecard. Accomplished and new players are welcome

Tuesday, December 197:00—9:00 PMActivity RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Evening Drop-in Book Group

This group meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7pm unless otherwise noted below. For further information, please call Adrienne Callahan at 978-276-3135.
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Wednesday, December 209:30—10:00 AMActivity RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Pre K Storytime

Pre K StorytimeJoin Ms. Kim in the Activity Room for stories, games, and crafts. This session is designed for THREE & FOUR year old children, siblings welcomed.

Wednesday, December 2011:00 AM—12:30 PMLocal History RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Genealogy Meetup

Come meet with others who are interested in talking and learning about genealogy. We meet in the Local History room on the 2nd floor.  
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Thursday, December 219:30—10:00 AMActivity RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Toddler Story Time

Toddler Story TimeJoin Ms. Janice for stories, games, songs, and craft activities. This storytime is recommended for children aged 2+

Thursday, December 213:00—5:00 PM2nd FloorFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Jolabokaflod Cozy Read-in! Sponsored by Heav’nly Donuts

Jolabokaflod Cozy Read-in! Sponsored by Heav’nly DonutsJolabokaflod (yo-la-bok-a-flot) is an Icelandic tradition in which books are given as Christmas gifts and opened on Christmas Eve, after which the evening is spent reading the books and eating chocolate! Drop in to the library on the first day of winter for a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate with the book you’re currently reading (or your favorite) for a cozy read-in!Sponsored by Heav’nly Donuts, North Reading.
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Tuesday, December 2610:00 AM—1:00 PM2nd FloorFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg is a Chinese tile game, the goal is to match tiles to a specific hand from the National Mah Jongg League's scorecard. Accomplished and new players are welcome
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Friday, December 2911:30 AM—12:15 PMActivity RoomFlint Memorial Library147 Park Street, North Reading, MA, 01864

Noon Year's Eve with Special Guest Storyteller, Tracy!

Noon Year's Eve with Special Guest Storyteller, Tracy!Celebrate the NEW YEAR with Ms. Kim and her friend, Tracy from the Tre-Station. We will meet in the activity room for dancing, stories, and a craft. Ages 5+
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