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| Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston St., Boston -- Telephone 617-536-5400
July 2008 Calendar of events at the BPL in Copley Square English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group -- ESL groups are offered at many locations. Click here for more information. Creative Writing Group -- Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Media Studio (Ext. 2339). The Creative Writing Group offers writers an opportunity to share and discuss their work in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Concert in the Courtyard -- Fridays at at 3:30 p.m. July 11, Max Heinegg; July 18, Mariachi Boston; July 25, Baroque Music for Flute and Harp; Aug. 1, Songs and Opera Arias; Aug. 8, Cellist; Aug.15, Will Dailey; Aug. 22, The Blind King and Aug. 29, Baba Yaga. Shakespeare Reading Group – Tuesdays, July 1 at 6:30 p.m., the group will read Antony and Cleopatra on Aug. 5, a film version will be shown. Writing Seminar -- Wednesdays, July 2, 16; Aug. 6, 20; Sept. 3, 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the McKim Conference Room (ext. 2339) This workshop is offered by the Boston Chapter of the National Writers Union for those interested in writing and in offering feedback. As there will be a mini-lesson at each session, please bring paper and a pencil. Points of View Book Discussion -- Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. in the Mezzanine Conference Room, (ext. 2339) July 16, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon; Aug. 20, The Late George Apely by John P. Marquand; Sept. 17, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick. NACA Homebuyers Workshop -- Saturday, July 19, Aug. 23, Sept. 27, Oct. 18, Nov. 29, Dec. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Rabb Lecture Hall (Ext. 2212). Book Discussion -- Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Media Studio (ext. 2339) July 21, Under the Volcano by Malcolm Lowry; Aug. 18, The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. City-Wide Friends Book Sales -- Saturday, Aug. 2, Oct. 4, Dec. 6, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Mezzanine Conference Room. (Ext. 2371). Great Decisions Lecture Series – Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the Mezzanine Conference Room (Ext. 2212.) Each year WorldBoston hosts the Great Decisions Lecture. WorldBoston leads eight community discussions led by local experts on a selected topic Sept. 23, US defense and Security Policy; Oct. 21, Latin America: A Shift to the Left?; Nov. 18, US-China Trade Policy; Dec. 16, Private Philanthropy. Maxed Out -- Tuesday, July 15 at 6 p.m. in the Rabb Lecture Hall. (ext. 2212) A documentary about the financial industry. Part of a series by Boston Cares and Hostelling International, in partnership with WGBH and ITVS Community Cinema. A panel discussion will follow the film. Christmas in July and August -- Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in Rabb Lecture Hall. (ext. 2317.) See your favorite Christmas films and be introduced to some new ones. Complete schedules for July and August. Holding Ground : The Rebirth of Dudley Street-- Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Rabb Lecture Hall. (ext. 2212) Part of a series by Boston Cares and Hostelling International, in partnership with WGBH and ITVS Community Cinema. A panel discussion will follow the film. Anne of Green Gables -- Saturday, Aug. 2 at noon. L.M. Montgomery's classic novel is 100 years old. Celebrate with a four- hour screening of the PBS version. CHILDREN AND TEENS Chinese Dial-A-Story -- (Ext. 2328). Families are encouraged to call the Boston Public Library's Dial-A-Story service at 617-859-2262 to hear weekly stories told in Cantonese. Henna Tattoos and Bindi Craft --Thursday, July 10 at 3 p.m. Nimmi Seghal will give teens henna tattoos. A signed permission slip is required. Create Bindi cards. Radical Reptiles -- Friday, July 11, at 2:30 p.m. Kids will get to meet snakes and learn about reptiles up close. Summer Fun Club -- Fridays, July 11,18, Aug. 1, 15 at 2:30 p.m. for kids ages 6 and older. Chinese Brush Painting for Teens -- Friday, July 11 at 2:30 p.m. in the Young Adult Room.(ext. 2334) Learn the art of Chinese brush painting with artist, Yi-Fang Gao. See www.bostonchinasummer.org/ for more information about this cultural partnership. Supplies are provided. Photo editing, Scrapbooking for Teens- Saturdays, July 12, 19, Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. in the Young Adults Room (ext. 2334) A Photo-Editing Workshop with Cheng, accomplished software architect. For more information using templates for photo-editing, see www.photobie.com or call the Young Adult Room 617-859-2334. Drop-ins welcome. Audubon Ark -- Wednesday, July 16, at 10:30 a.m. Drumlin Farm staff will bring three birds of prey. For kids in kindergarten and older. Between the Lions Read Aloud Program -- Wednesdays, July 16-Aug. 20 at 2:30 p.m. for kids ages 3-5. Chinese Masks --- Wednesday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. Presented by the Children's Museum. Art Instruction for Teens – Thursday, July 24, Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. Learn drawing and sketching techniques with accomplished artist, painter, and printmaker, Jesus Matheus. To sign up for the class, please call the Young Adult Room, 617-859-2334. Chinese Concert -- Wednesday, July 30 at 10:30 a.m. by the Boston Chinese Chamber Music group with acrobatics and dance. Book Club -- Wednesday, July 30 at 3 p.m. in the Young Adult Room. (ext. 2334). Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace, One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. Tikatok Books – Friday, Aug. 1 at 2:30 p.m. Write and illustrate your own book and have it published. Indian Dance -- Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Reshma Singh performs. Teen Trivia with Morgan White Jr. -- Thursday, Aug. 14, at 6 pm. (ext. 2334) Participants can win cool prizes at this Young Adult Summer Reading Finale. To be eligible, read and enter your books at www.readsinma.org/boston. Summer Reading Book Discussion -- Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. in the Young Adult Room. (ext. 2334). Discuss Boston Public Schools assigned reading including poetry, fiction, history, anthologies and play. Internet Workshops -- Workshops for beginners are offered at many locations. Click here for more information. Exhibits are open to the public during all library hours unless otherwise indicated. Boston & Beyond A Bird’s Eye View of New England – Through July 5. The Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library marks the public debut of one of the world’s pre-eminent collections of bird’s eye views and celebrates its preservation through a Save America’s Treasures award. Bird’s eye views are a map that present an area as if it was being viewed from an elevation of 2,000 to 3,000 feet. To illuminate the process and intentions of the mapmakers for creating these unusual perspectives, the exhibit will include their diaries, field sketch notes, and manuscript drawings. 26 Miles, 385 Yards--- Johnson Lobby through Aug. 31. Funded by John Hancock and drawn from the collections of the Boston Public Library. Kids With Cameras: Beyond The Wall -- Through July 31 in the Rabb Lobby. A portrait of Jerusalem through the eyes of Jewish and Palestinian kids. Sponsored by Zionist House / Israel Cultural Center and The Consulate General of Israel to New England. Jason Eskenazi, the coordinator of the project, will speak. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call (617) 535-0217. Remembering: Reconciliation and Symbols of Grieving -- Month of July, Boston Room. This striking quilt displays images in remembrance of those who died in the conflict in the north of Ireland. Youth from Boston ’s Dorchester community complement the exhibition by showing how they commemorate the death of friends in the neighborhood. The exhibition is sponsored by the John Joseph Moakley Chair of Peace and Reconciliation at the McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies, UMass Boston. Relatives for Justice is a Belfast-based support group. The Urban Scholars program at UMass Boston provides bright high school and middle school students with advanced classes and stimulating research opportunities. American Posters of the First World War -- July 1-Aug. 31, in the Wiggin Gallery. More than 50 American World War I posters, from the BPL Print Department including posters of recruitment, patriotism, war bond promotions, the home front, and war relief organizations. All the World’s a Page: 400 Years of Shakespeare in Print – July 1 through Sept. 30, Rare Books Room. A new Boston Public Library exhibit, created in partnership with the University of Massachusetts Boston , asks the question: Where would the Bard be without his books? The exhibit showcases not only the books that were most vital to the education and inspiration of William Shakespeare (1564-1616), but also the books—the First Folio of 1623 in particular—that have been responsible for transforming Shakespeare himself. Drawing on the BPL’s Barton Collection of Shakespeariana, the exhibit presents over two dozen items. Bicentennial of the Archdiocese of Boston -- July 1 through Sept. 30, Cheverus Room and Chavannes Gallery. 617-859-2261. The Archdiocese of Boston and the Boston Public Library are sponsoring a joint exhibit. Materials from the collections of the archives of the Archdiocese and the research collection and archives of the Boston Public Library will be displayed. There will also be two public lectures presented in conjunction with the exhibit, Sept. 10, Thomas O’Connor Pastoral Profiles: Bishops of Boston; Sept. 24, Robert Johnson Lally speaks on researching church records for family history. Lectures will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Mezzanine Conference Room. movingline – Aug. 5 – Nov. 30, Popular Reading Room. movingline, Drawings by Channing is the outcome of a seven-year exploration of the science and humanity of movement. With pencil, Channing captures nature's energy, beauty, and rhythms in a series of sixty drawings. In this extraordinary body of work, the intimacy of her art is initially represented by images of crashing waves, birds in flight, and racing horses. Her pursuit of motion then evolves into renditions of dancers and musicians performing, and complex portrayals of the human face.
ADAMS STREET BRANCH LIBRARY Mondays and Wednesdays Noon to 8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Classic Knits -- Thursdays at 2 p.m. Drop in for knitting, or other crafts and listen to a classic novel or mystery. Lapsit Storytime -- Thursdays through July 10, at 11 a.m. Songs, stories, and puppet shows for children ages 9-30 months-old. Pre-registration is required. Monday Matinee -- Mondays at 2 p.m. July 7, The Patriot, (2000, 91 min.); July 14, Mister Roberts (1955, 153 min.); July 21, Apocalypse Now (1979, 153 min.); July 28, South Pacific, (1958, 157 min.) Summer Reading Sign-up and Dance Performance -- Monday, June 30, at 6 pm. Barefoot Arts will perform and kids ages 5-15 will sign up for Summer Reading. Reading Readiness -- Tuesdays, July 1- Aug. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, performances and games for kids ages 2-5. A playtime follows. Pre-registration is required. Between the Lions Reading Club -- Mondays, July 7-Aug. 11 at 12:30 p.m. Songs, stories, crafts and one free book per week for kids ages 2 1/2 to 5 1/2. Pre-registration is required. Radical Reptiles -- Tuesday, July 8, at 1:30 p.m. Kids will get to meet snakes and learn about reptiles up close. Wild Reads Summer Club -- Wednesdays, July 9-Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. Activities for kids ages 6-16 will include scavenger hunts, orienteering games, and campfires. Pre-registration is required. Wii Olympics Opening Ceremonies -- Thursday, July 10, at 2 p.m. Sign up for weekly Wii competitions. Kids ages 6-16 will pick a country to represent, a theme songs and their events. Pre-registration is required. Bedtime Stories -- Mondays, July 14, 28, Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Stories lullabies and crafts for kids ages 2 1/2 to 5 1/2. Wii Olympics Medal Events -- Tuesdays , July 15 through Aug. 12 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Kids ages 8-15 should pre-register on July 10. Sign up for practice sessions too. Tikatok Books – Monday, July 21 at 3 p.m. Write and illustrate your own book and have it published. Audubon Ark -- Thursday, July 24, at 10:30 a.m. Drumlin Farm staff will bring three birds of prey. For kids in kindergarten and older. Authors Talk Too -- Thursday, Aug. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Children's illustrator David Biedrzycki visits. BRIGHTON BRANCH LIBRARY 40 Academy Hill Rd. -- Telephone 617-782-6032 Mondays and Thursdays Noon to 8 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Help for the Beginning Internet User -- By appointment. Don't know how to surf? Help is available on a one-on-one basis to get you started. Call the library for an appointment with Alan. ESL Conversation Group -- Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. Stories to Live By -- Tuesdays in July at 10:30 a.m. Tales of truth, honesty, humor and caring. Radical Reptiles -- Wednesday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m. Kids will get to meet snakes and learn about reptiles up close. Cool Cooking -- Wednesday, July 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13 at 10:30 a.m. Recipes and stories. Tikatok Books – Friday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m. Write and illustrate your own book and have it published. Fox and Branch and Banjos -- Friday, Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. Audubon Ark -- Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 10:30 a.m. Drumlin Farm staff will bring three birds of prey. For kids in kindergarten and older. CHARLESTOWN BRANCH LIBRARY Mondays and Thursdays Noon to 8 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children's Films -- Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Baby Bop Storytime -- Wednesdays through Aug. 13 at 10:15 a.m. No storytime on July 2. Stories, songs and more for children ages birth-18 months. Su Eaton performs on July 16. Radical Reptiles -- Friday, July 11, at 10:30 a.m. Kids will get to meet snakes and learn about reptiles up close. Authors Talk Too -- Tuesday, July 29 at 1 p.m. Children's author Libby Koponen visits. Tikatok Books – Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 11:15 a.m. Write and illustrate your own book and have it published. Audubon Ark -- Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m. Drumlin Farm staff will bring three birds of prey. For kids in kindergarten and older. CODMAN SQUARE BRANCH LIBRARY Mondays and Thursdays Noon to 8 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Preschool Storytime -- Tuesdays at 11 a.m. for children ages 3 to 5. Tot's Storytime -- Fridays at 10 a.m. for children ages 3 to 5. Game Day -- Fridays at 3 p.m. Board games for all to use. Bookopoly -- Wednesdays at 4 p.m., July 9 through Aug. 13.Teams of young readers compete. Radical Reptiles -- Tuesday, July 15, at 4 p.m. Kids will get to meet snakes and learn about reptiles up close. Petting Zoo -- Wednesday, July 16 at 2 p.m. Animal Affair visits for two hours. Read Boston Storymobile -- Tuesdays, July 8 through Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. Stories and one free book per child. Tikatok Books – Thursday, July 31 at 1 p.m. Write and illustrate your own book and have it published. Animal Invaders -- Monday, Aug. 4, at 4 p.m. The Museum of Science visits. Traveling Tide Pool -- Thursday, Aug. 14 at 3 p.m. A visit from the New England Aquarium. Audubon Ark -- Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 1 p.m. CONNOLLY BRANCH LIBRARY Children's Films -- Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Groups are welcome. ReadBoston Storymobile -- Thursdays, July 10 through Aug. 14 at 11:15 a.m. Stories and one free book per child. Groups should sign up in advance. Wild Rhythms with Spontaneous Celebrations -- Monday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. Make an instrument to play. Music for Little Ones -- Tuesday, July 15 at 10:30 a.m.Jean Schwartz performs. Sign up in advance. Rosalita's Puppets perform In Search of the Unicorn -- Wednesday, July 16 , at 2 p.m. Potluck Picnic and Storytime -- Monday, July 21, at 6:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share. Wheelock Family Theater Story Troupers -- Tuesday, July 22, at 10:30 a.m. A musical theater performance of Royal Romp. Audubon Ark -- Wednesday, July 23, at 1 p.m. DUDLEY BRANCH LIBRARY Mondays and Thursdays Noon to 8 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Preschool Films -- Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Learn Computer Basics -- Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Learn to search the Internet, set up emails and word documents. Story Time -- Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Please sign up in advance. Resume Workshops -- Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Drop in for help with a resume. Traveling Tide Pool -- Wednesday, July 9 at 3:30 p.m. A visit from the New England Aquarium. Wild Reads Scavenger Hunt -- Thursday, July 10 at 2 p.m. Find hidden information and win a tasty treat. Board Game Mondays -- July 14- Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. Play board games with friends. Summer Movies -- Thursday, July 17, 24 at 2 p.m. Movies for children. Poetry Party -- Monday, July 28 at 5:30 p.m. Open mic. Read your poems or a famous one. Tikatok Books – Tuesday, July 29 at 3 p.m. Write and illustrate your own book and have it published. African Dance Workshop -- Wednesdays, July 30, Aug. 6, 13 at 3 p.m. Wyoma teaches kids traditional African dance. Create Wildlife Puppets -- Thursday, July 31 at 2 p.m. Animal Invaders -- Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m. The Museum of Science visits. Authors Talk Too -- Thursday, Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. Children's illustrator David Biedrzycki visits. Audubon Ark -- Thursday, Aug. 14, at 1 p.m. Drumlin Farm staff will bring three birds of prey. For kids in kindergarten and older. DUDLEY LITERACY CENTER Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays noon to 8 p.m. English Conversation Group -- Mondays from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. and Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English in an informal group setting. No registration is required. Basic Computer Workshops -- Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m., Thursdays from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Workshops for those who have never used a computer or have little experience. A series of four classes begin at the start of each month. Please register by phone or in person. Adult Basic Education Reading and Writing Class -- Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This class for adults at high-beginner to low-intermediate reading and writing levels runs twice a week for 13 weeks. Please register by phone or in person. EMail Class -- Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Register for four classes to learn to use e-mail. ESL Movie Night -- Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a movie with other English learners. EAST BOSTON BRANCH LIBRARY Mondays Noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Conversation with Friends -- Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in an informal setting. Summer Storytime -- Tuesdays, through Aug. 5 at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and activities for young children. Children's Films -- Fridays at 10 a.m. through Aug. 29. Between the Lions Read Aloud Book Club --Thursdays, July 3,10,24, Aug. 7. Children ages 7 to 10 will read aloud and discuss books and then work on activities. Radical Reptiles -- Monday, June 30, at 6 p.m. Kids will get to meet snakes and learn about reptiles up close. Origami -- Wednesdays through Aug. 6 at 4 p.m. Library will provide the paper. Clayworks -- Monday, July 7, at 6 p.m. Ann McCrea introduces a wombat and teaches kids to create clay sculptures. Tikatok Books – Thursday, July 10 at 1 p.m. Write and illustrate your own book and have it published. Learn to Knit -- Monday, July 14, 21, at 6 p.m. Learn the basic in a two-part workshop. Needles and wool provided. Authors Talk Too -- Thursday, July 17 at 1 p.m. Children's author Mark Peter Hughes visits. Science Magic -- Monday, July 28 , at 6 p.m. The Museum of Science offers workshop. Audubon Ark -- Thursday, July 31, at 1 p.m. Jedlie's Magic Circus -- Monday, Aug. 4, at 6 p.m. The amazing Jedlie performs a magic show for all ages. Volcano Party -- Monday, Aug. 11 , at 6 p.m. Meg Balaconis presents an exploding cake and other marvels. EGLESTON SQUARE BRANCH LIBRARY Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 10 to 6 p.m., Wednesdays Noon to 8 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Preschool Films -- Mondays at 11 a.m. Preschool Storytime -- Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. This drop-in storytime features puppets, songs, games and fingerplays. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Throw Back Thursday Movie -- Thursdays at noon. Films from the 50s through early 80s. Teen Advisory Board -- Sign up with the librarian to discuss programs for the library and decorate the Teens' and Children's areas. Library Visits -- Classes can arrange with the Library staff for a storytime or tour. Animal Affair Petting Zoo -- Tuesday, July 1 at 10 a.m. Pet the animals and learn about them. Kids Book Club -- Tuesdays, July 1 to Aug. 12 at 4:30 p.m. Talk about what you have been reading and work on some cool projects. Refurbish the Toy Chest -- Month of July. Call the library to find out how to help. Our Wild City -- Call the library to find out about this photography project. Wild Reads at the Park -Wednesday, July 2, at 1 p.m. El Parquesito de Hermandad Tot Lot, Franklin Park, Dorchester. Storytime with local librarians. Radical Reptiles -- Monday, July 7, at 1:30 p.m. Kids will get to meet snakes and learn about reptiles up close. Audubon Ark -- Monday, Aug. 11, at 10:30 a.m. Drumlin Farm staff will bring three birds of prey. For kids in kindergarten and older. FANEUIL BRANCH LIBRARY Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10 to 6 p.m., Tuesdays Noon to 8 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Radical Reptiles -- Friday, Aug. 1, at 10:30 a.m. Kids will get to meet snakes and learn about reptiles up close. Audubon Ark -- Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 1 p.m. Drumlin Farm staff will bring three birds of prey. For kids in kindergarten and older. Tikatok Books – Thursday, Aug. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Write and illustrate your own book and have it published. FIELDS CORNER BRANCH LIBRARY Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays Noon to 8 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Radical Reptiles -- Tuesday, July 8, at 4 p.m. Kids will get to meet snakes and learn about reptiles up close. Authors Talk Too -- Thursday, July 17 at 10:30 a.m. Children's author Mark Peter Hughes visits. Tikatok Books – Thursday, July 24 at 11 a.m. Write and illustrate your own book and have it published. Audubon Ark -- Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 1 p.m. Drumlin Farm staff will bring three birds of prey. For kids in kindergarten and older. GROVE HALL BRANCH LIBRARY Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays Noon to 8 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Preschool Story Time -- Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. For children ages 3-5. Preschool Movies -- Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Wild Reads at the Park -- Wednesday, July 2, at 1 p.m. El Parquesito de Hermandad Tot Lot, Franklin Park, Dorchester. Storytime with local librarians. Radical Reptiles -- Thursday, July 17, at 1:30 p.m. Kids will get to meet snakes and learn about reptiles up close. Tikatok Books – Wednesday, July 23 at 2 p.m. Write and illustrate your own book and have it published. Ductigami -- Thursday, July 24 at 2 p.m. Craft a wallet or purse from duct tape for kids ages 10 and up. Audubon Ark -- Wednesday, July 30, at 10:30 a.m. Drumlin Farm staff will bring three birds of prey. For kids in kindergarten and older. Animal Origami -- Thursday, Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. For kids ages 16 and up. Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party -- Friday, Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. Kids who participated in the Wild Reads at Your Library program celebrate with ice cream, prizes and activities. HONAN-ALLSTON BRANCH LIBRARY Mondays and Wednesdays Noon to 8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Internet Basics -- Help is available for beginning Internet users. Call the library to arrange an appointment. ESL Conversation Group -- Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Preschool Storytime -- Fridays at 10:30 a.m. For children ages 3 to 5. Pre-registration is required. Toddler Storytime -- Tuesdays, at 10:30 a.m., for children ages 1 ½ to 3 ½. Pre-registration is required. Allston-Brighton Art Exhibition -- Through Aug. 1 during library hours. This 22nd annual exhibit features watercolors, oils, sculpture, drawing, book art, photographs and more. ReadBoston Storymobile -- Mondays, July 7 through Aug. 11 at 1:15 p.m. Stories and one free book per child. Groups should sign up in advance. Toddler Storytime -- Tuesdays, July 8- Aug. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 1 1/2 to 3 1/2. Pre-registration is required. Fetch Science Club -- Tuesdays, July 8- Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. Fun science and engineering challenges for children ages 8 to 12. Kid's Craft Club -- Wednesdays, July 9- Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. Wild animal crafts for children ages 5 to 8. Storytime in the Park -- Thursdays, July 10, Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. A storytime for children ages 2 to 5 at the Hooker Sorrento Park, near the library. Radical Reptiles -- Thursday, July 10, at 1:30 p.m. Kids will get to meet snakes and learn about reptiles up close. Preschool Reading Readiness -- Fridays, July 11 to Aug. 15 at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and crafts's for children ages 3 to 5. Includes musical guests and free books. Pre-registration is required. Finally Friday Teen Craft Sessions -- Fridays, July 11 to Aug. 15 at 3 p.m. Drop by to make fun crarfts. Tikatok Books – Thursday, July 17 at 1 p.m. Write and illustrate your own book and have it published. Book Discussion -- Wednesday, July 23, Touch and Go: A Memoir by Studs Terkel. Music for Kids -- Thursday, July 24 at 1 p.m. Scott Kepnes performs "Wild, Wild Reading: A Roaring Good Time." Fog, Flowers and Fireworks -- Thursday, Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. The Museum of Science presents a fun way to learn about chemistry. Ground-Speed: A Photographic Essay -- Aug. 11 through Sept. 27, during library hours. Authors Talk Too -- Thursday, Aug. 14 at 1 p.m. Children's illustrator James Ransome visits. Audubon Ark -- Thursday, Aug. 21, at 1 p.m. Drumlin Farm staff will bring three birds of prey. For kids in kindergarten and older. HYDE PARK BRANCH LIBRARY Mondays and Thursdays Noon to 8 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Conversation with Friends -- Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a relaxed, informal setting. Chess with Charley -- Tuesdays 12:30-5:30 p.m. All levels welcome. Higher Education Information -- Mondays noon to 8 p.m. and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Get assistance with plans for college or post-secondary education including financial aid forms, scholarships and loans advising. Audubon Ark -- Wednesday, July 2, at 10:30 a.m. Drumlin Farm staff will bring three birds of prey. For kids in kindergarten and older. Authors Talk Too -- Tuesday, July 8 at 10:30 a.m. Children's author Libby Koponen visits. Terrific Tuesdays -- 10:30 a.m. July 15, Face painter Susan Haverson; July 22, Radical Reptiles; July 29, Owls from the Trailside Museum; Aug. 5 Fox and Branch, a singing duo; Aug. 12, Jedlie, Hyde Park’s interactive circus; Aug. 19, Animal Invaders from the Museum of Science. Book Discussion -- Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. July 15, Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. ReadBoston Storymobile -- Fridays, July 11 through Aug. 15 at 1:15 p.m. Stories and one free book per child. Groups should sign up in advance. Radical Reptiles -- Tuesday, July 22, at 10:30 a.m. Kids will get to meet snakes and learn about reptiles up close. JAMAICA PLAIN BRANCH LIBRARY Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays Noon to 8 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Computer help -- Tuesdays, at 5 p.m. For beginner and advanced students. Please register in advance. Kids Club -- Wednesdays, at 4 p.m. Stories and crafts for children ages 7 and older. Groups cannot be accommodated. Please pre-register. Spanish Study group -- Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Sesiones de Espanol en grupo. Todos los lunes a las 4:30 p.m. Outta the Basement -- On display indefinitely during library hours. Posters of the Jamaica Plain Branch's past. Preschool Storytime -- Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 2-5. Pre-registration is required. Audubon Ark -- Thursday, July 17, at 1 p.m. Drumlin Farm staff will bring three birds of prey. For kids in kindergarten and older. Blizzard of 78 -- Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. Author Alan R. Earls discusses his book. Science Magic -- Monday, July 21, at 11 a.m. The Museum of Science performs fun experiments for kids 6 and older. Tikatok Books – Wednesday, July 23 at 4 p.m. Write and illustrate your own book and have it published. Romper, Rhythm and Puppets -- Thursday, July 31, at 6:30 p.m. Diane Kordas' puppets perform Sir George and the Dragon. The Banjo Lesson -- Thursday, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Paul Sedgwick leads a theatrical journey from Africa to America. KIRSTEIN BUSINESS BRANCH LIBRARY Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. LOWER MILLS BRANCH LIBRARY Monday & Thursday Noon -8, Tuesday & Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Radical Reptiles -- Tuesday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m. Kids will get to meet snakes and learn about reptiles up close. Audubon Ark -- Wednesday, July 23, at 10:30 a.m. Drumlin Farm staff will be bringing three birds of prey. For kids in Kindergarten and older. MATTAPAN BRANCH LIBRARY Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10 to 6 p.m., Tuesdays Noon to 8 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Help for the Beginning Internet User -- Help is available on a one-on-one basis. Call for an appointment. Drop-In Knitting -- Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Kids Knit -- Fridays at 3:30 p.m. for children ages 10-12 to learn basic knitting techniques. Pre-registration is required. Teen Game Time -- Friday afternoons. Board games for teens. Preschool Storytime -- Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Activities that encourage literacy for children ages 4-5. Toddler Time -- Every Friday at 10:30 a.m., Songs, stories, puppets and more to teach pre-literacy skills for children ages 1-3. Radical Reptiles -- Thursday, July 10, at 4 p.m. Kids will get to meet snakes and learn about reptiles up close. Wild Reads at the Park -- Wednesdays, Aug. 6, 13 at 10:30 am. Almont Street Playground, Mattapan. Storytimes with local librarians. NORTH END BRANCH LIBRARY Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays Noon to 8 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Films for Children -- Mondays at 11 a.m. Family Film -- Tuesday, July 1 at 4 p.m. The Wild (2006, 94 min.). Golden Age of Musical Film Series -- Wednesdays at 6 p.m. July 2, On the Town (1949, 98 min.); July 9, An American in Paris (1951, 113 min.); July 16, Singin' in the Rain (1952, 103 min.); July 23, The King and I (1956, 133 min., starts at 5:30 p.m.); July 30, Gigi (1958, 116 min.) Summer Reading -- Children will receive folders with reading logs, activity sheets and book marks, as well as fun prizes. Registration will begin June 25. Programs on Thursdays at 4 p.m., unless noted. July 10, Storytime for kids ages 3-7; July 17, Radical Reptiles; July 24, 31 Storytime for kids ages 3-7; Aug. 7, Puppet show, call for time; Aug. 14 at 10:30 a.m., Audubon Ark; Aug. 21 at 3:30 p.m., Science Magic with Museum of Science; Aug. 28, End of summer party. Tikatok Books – Tuesday, July 15 at 3:30 p.m. Write and illustrate your own book and have it published. Radical Reptiles -- Thursday, July 17, at 4 p.m. Kids will get to meet snakes and learn about reptiles up close. New England Aquarium’s Traveling Tidepool -- Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 4 p.m. Participants will handle and observe a wide range of live tidal pool animals from local waters, such as horseshoe crabs, sea stars, and soft-shell clams. Audubon Ark -- Thursday, Aug. 14, at 10:30 a.m. Drumlin Farm staff will bring three birds of prey. For kids in kindergarten and older. From Page to Screen Film Series -- Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 3, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966, 131 min.);Sept. 10, The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999, 139 min.); Sept. 17, In the Bedroom (2001, 130 min.); Sept. 24, Blue Crush (2002, 104 min.) ORIENT HEIGHTS BRANCH LIBRARY Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays Noon to 8 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Knitting Circle -- Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. An evening of knitting and chat. Bring a project. Radical Reptiles -- Monday, July 14, at 10:30 a.m. Kids will get to meet snakes and learn about reptiles up close. Audubon Ark -- Thursday, July 24, at 1 p.m. Drumlin Farm staff will bring three birds of prey. For kids in kindergarten and older. PARKER HILL BRANCH LIBRARY Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays Noon to 8 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Preschool Cinema -- Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Summer Camp and Day Care Visits-- Call the library to arrange a visit or enjoy a program. One-on-one Computer training -- Internet, email and Word instruction. Contact Becky Manos for an appointment. Creative Drama -- Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Library Creative Drama Inc. offers creative drama as a tool for learning for children ages 7-12. Call the children's librarian to register. Audubon Ark -- Wednesday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m. Drumlin Farm staff will bring three birds of prey. For kids in kindergarten and older. Wild Crafts -- Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m., July 9, Collages; July 23, Flip Books; Aug. 6, Wild Flowers. Pre-registration is required. Between The Lions Read Aloud Book Club -- Thursday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, July 16-Aug. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Kids ages 3-5 will enjoy stories and activities and receive a free book. Radical Reptiles -- Tuesday, July 29, at 10:30 a.m. Kids will get to meet snakes and learn about reptiles up close. | |||||