Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net. All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident of Braintree to attend.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Children’s Librarian Elisabeth Strachan will hold a Storytime at Sunset Lake Gazebo for children of all ages on Monday August 13 at 10:30. Listen to the humorous tale of "Bats at the Ballgame" written by Brian Lies, and make a bat craft. Your children will enjoy walking through this oasis of natural beauty on your own, on the main paved trail that is great for strollers, or quieter side trails. Registration not required. Part of the "Dream Big- Read" Children's Summer Reading Program. For more information contact the Children's Room 781 848-0405 x4425 Directions: Sunset Lake is located on Safford St. (off Franklin Street/Route 37) in South Braintree There is so much going on in the Children’s Department that you really need to take a …
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Safford Street off Franklin Street, Braintree, MA
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Friday, July 27, 2012
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Friday, July 27, 2012
One Braintree One Book Baseball Finale August 16, 5:00 to 7:00 PM The Thayer Public Library is celebrating the finale of our second annual One Braintree, One Book right across the street from the library at French’s Common. There will be free food and fun for all ages. Come and cheer on the Princes and the Thieves as they compete in the kids’ softball game. For those ages 3 and older, if you’ve ever wondered if your pitch is ready for the majors, come try your hand at the speed-pitch machine. There will also be a craft activity, face painting, and a raffle drawing. If you haven’t entered the raffle, it’s not too late. Stop by the library and pick up an entry form, answer the baseball questions, and drop it off at any service desk. So …
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1 John F Kennedy Memorial Dr, Braintree, MA
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident of Braintree to attend.
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the library parking lot Join the Friends and Trustees of Thayer Public Library Arts & Crafts Fair on the Library grounds. Proceeds benefit the Library. Note that the library building is closed during this event. All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident of Braintree to attend. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk. Thayer Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more information, call 781-848-0405 x4420. Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net. –Thayer Public Library
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
The Zumba instructor will return on August 27 at 2:30 p.m. to lead a session for teens, and youth age 10 - 17.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
Kids are invited to try out Zumba at Thayer Public Library. Zumba is the new fitness craze with a Latin beat. Come on Monday July 23 at 2:30 p.m. if you are age 6 - 12. Zumba basics will be taught by the amazing CiLisa, an experienced Zumba instructor. CiLisa returns to the library to show more fun moves, and convey her infectious enthusiasm for Zumba. She breaks down each dance into easy moves, so that anyone can feel comfortable and have fun doing Zumba. CiLisa will return on August 27 at 2:30 p.m. to lead a session for teens, and youth age 10 - 17 in learning Zumba. There is so much going on in the Children’s Department that you really need to take a look at our online calendar so your kids don’t miss out. Check out our website at www…
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Thayer Public Library
798 Washington St, Braintree, MA
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Monday, July 9, 2012
One Braintree, One Book is a summer-long, town-wide reading program. This year's pick is Prince of Thieves by Chuck Hogan.
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Monday, July 9, 2012
Thayer Public Library will host author Shelley Sommer on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 6 p.m. If you love baseball, don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn more about the history of this beloved sport when local author Shelley Sommer visits the Thayer Public Library on Tuesday, July 31. The author of the teen book, Hammerin' Hank Greenberg, Shelley will speak about this famous baseball player’s life and the exciting process of digging into historical records to uncover his story. Presented as part of One Braintree, One Book, this event is not to be missed! All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level, unless otherwise noted. –…
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798 Washington St, Braintree, MA
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
The event on July 16 is part of Thayer Public Library's Dream Big – Read summer program.
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
On Monday July 16 at 10:30 a.m., storytime will be located at sunny Smith's Beach for children of all ages. Listen to the humorous tale of Bats at the Ballgame written by Brian Lies, and make a bat of black paper. Smith's Beach is near Watson Park in East Braintree, and has plenty of parking. Bring a towel to sit on. There is a walking path between Smith's Beach and Watson Park, which starts behind the swings at Watson. Your children will enjoy digging in the sand, or playing at the playground at Watson Park. Part of the "Dream Big – Read" Children's Summer Reading Program. For more information contact the Children's Room 781-848-0405 ext. 4425 There is so much going on in the Children’s Department that you really need to take a look at …
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
We’re looking for pictures from your vacation, your favorite local baseball field, or any image that incorporates summer and/or baseball elements.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
The theme of this year’s One Braintree, One Book is baseball and your photo must illustrate either baseball, summer, or a combination of both! We’re looking for pictures from your vacation, your favorite local baseball field, or any image that incorporates summer and/or baseball elements. You may submit up to two photos (but you will only be eligible to win one prize). Submit each photo separately to: eseeburger@braintreema.gov. Please include the following information in your e-mail: NOTE! If your photo includes a person, please keep in mind that you will have to include a photo release form with your entry. Please email Ellen at eseeburger@braintreema.gov if this applies to your entry. Photo Guidelines: Submit your own original work …
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798 Washington St, Braintree, MA
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
Earn prizes for reading!
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
How Does the Summer Reading Program Work? Teens in grades 7-12 can earn prizes for reading books. PLUS for every book you read and write a review, you'll receive a chance to win a gift card at our Summer Reading Drawing on August 21, 2012. We're raffling off gift cards from Barnes & Noble, iTunes, Best Buy, AMC and Newbury Comics! For more information, please stop by the YA Room on the Thayer Public Library's lower level.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
"Grandma Ginny" makes appearances at daycares and other places, performing her stories in character.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
“The Angel Had Purple Wings," “Little Lucy," “Disappearing Shadow," and “The Dancing Trees” are some of the stories that “Grandma Ginny” has written for her grandchildren. Motivated by the children’s love of reading, their weekly visits to Thayer Public Library, and their difficulty falling asleep, long-time Braintree resident Ginny Polio has written many short stories, rhymes, and lullabys to delight and settle down her grandkids at bedtime. Some stories are the retelling of actual events, like “Adventures with Lucky and Slimy” and “Sleeping in My Own Bed.” Others were strictly imaginary tales that appeal to children. Still others were a compilation of fantasy and reality. The dedication of her book says it all: To my much-beloved …
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Boston sports writer Richard Johnson visited Thayer Library to speak as a part of the “One Book, One Braintree” community reading series.
Thayer Public Library welcomed Boston sports writer Richard Johnson to the Marinelli Reading Room Thursday night as a part of the town's second annual “One Braintree, One Book” community reading series. “One Braintree, One Book” is a reading initiative in which one book is chosen as the "community read" and then partnered with events all summer centered around the book's theme. “Last year was the first time we did it and we chose Moby Dick, so we wanted to get as far away from that as possible,” joked Library Director Terri Stano. In commemoration of Fenway Park’s centennial, Stano and her staff chose this year’s theme as the Boston Red Sox and the community read of the summer as Prince of Thieves by Chuck Hogan, the novel that inspired …
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