Flint Public Library
1 South Main Street
Middleton, MA 01949
tel: 978-774-8132
fax: 978-777-3270
email: flint3@comcast.net
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Library Hours
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
The library is closed Sundays before Monday holidays.
Holiday Closings
Sunday, Apr. 14th
Monday, April 15th
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In This Issue
- News from Flint Public Library
- Holiday Closings
- National Library Week
- Amazon Wishlist
- Programs & Events
- Children & Tweens
- Teens
- Adults
- Trustees & Friends Information
- Museum & Attraction Pass Information
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NEWS FROM FLINT PUBLIC LIBRARY | |
Flint Public Library will be CLOSED on Sunday, April 14th and Monday April 15th in observance of Patriots' Day. Our normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, April 16th. | |
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Ready, set, library! National Library Week is April 7–13, 2024, and Flint Public Library encourages everyone in the community to visit the library to explore all that we ha to offer. National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. Established in 1957, the first National Library Week was based on the idea that once people were motivated to read, they would support and use libraries.
Libraries give us a green light to experience something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and pursue our passions through book clubs, storytimes, movie nights, crafting classes, video games, lectures, author talks, and more. Flint Public Library offers a wide array of programs, classes and resources, including Book Club Kits, an ever-growing Library of Things, summer reading programs for children, teens, and adults, as well as an on-going 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Online resources, articles, and databases can all be accessed via The Flint's website and patrons can even reserve museum and attraction passes online thanks to The Flint!
And libraries play a pivotal role in economic development by providing resources and support for job seekers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. Flint Public Library supports Middleton with services such as our outreach programs for homebound patrons and incarcerated individuals, classroom visits with local schools, and pop-up storytimes at businesses and organizations within the community.
No matter where you find yourself on the roadmap through life’s journey—preparing for a new career, launching a business, raising a family, or settling into retirement—Flint Public Library offers the resources and support you need and an inclusive and supportive community where you will feel welcome.
So, get ready to explore, become inspired, and connect with others this National Library Week. Flint Public Library is there for you, all the way to the finish line.
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Monday, April 8th
Right to Read Day
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Tuesday, April 9th
National Library Workers Day
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Wednesday, April 10th
National Library Outreach Day
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Thursday, April 11th
Take Action for Libraries Day
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Check out Flint Public Library's Facebook and Instagram pages throughout the week to join in on the celebration! | |
Please consider ordering from our Amazon Wish List to sponsor a specific program. Every penny you donate goes directly to programs and library services. We are so thankful for anything you can donate! | |
Programs for Children & Tweens
(Suggested Ages: 0-7 yrs & 8-12 yrs)
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Music & Movement with CFCE of the North Shore | Tuesday, Apr. 2 & 30 at 10:30 AM | Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional behavior, language in overall literacy, and helps the body and the mind work together. It also helps with fine motor skills. Children that are exposed to music during early development helps them learn the sounds and the meaning of words. | | |
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Wednesday, Apr. 3 at 4:30 PM | Drop by the meeting rooms anytime from 4:30-6:30 PM for Tween Time! We will explore various genres and library books, play video games and board games with friends, have fun activity sheets, and a snack! | | |
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Thursday, Apr. 4 at 11:00 AM | |
Join our Children's Programming Librarian, Miss Jackie, in the Storytime Room to listen to stories, sing songs, and paint a picture in a sealed freezer bag!
Please note that programs held in the Storytime Room have a maximum capacity of 30 participants. If a program does not require registration but is being held in this room, participants will be welcome to join on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Monday, Apr. 8 at 11:00 AM | Dance, move, sing and groove with Sound Play Music! Sound Play is an award-winning, action-packed, joy-filled music and movement class for children from newborn through age six and their grown-ups. Come jam with us! | | |
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Wednesday, Apr. 10 at 5:00 PM | Drop into our meeting rooms for a fun night of gaming! There will be plenty of board games, card games, and Mario Kart on the projector! | | |
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Thursday, Apr. 11 at 11:00 AM | |
Join our Children's Programming Librarian, Miss Jackie, in the Storytime Room for a read-aloud, song, and a craft!
Please note that programs held in the Storytime Room have a maximum capacity of 30 participants. If a program does not require registration but is being held in this room, participants will be welcome to join on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Friday, Apr. 12 at 2:30 PM | |
Come join us on the lawn for our DEAR Day Read-In! National DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) Day is an annual event that happens on Beverly Cleary's birthday. Books will be available for you to explore and borrow, or you can bring your own book to read as we gather in celebration of reading. There will also be coloring sheets and DIY bookmarks. Texas Roadhouse will be providing lemonade and sweet tea. We recommend that you bring a comfy chair or cozy blanket as our outdoor seating is very limited. Attend this event and receive a special prize!
-Children will receive a prize from our collection.
-Teens will receive 3 bonus raffle tickets for our upcoming summer reading program.
-Adults will receive 3 bonus raffle tickets for our upcoming summer reading program.
Learn more about National DEAR Day here:
https://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/promo/dear
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Saving Earth Together
with Science Heroes | Tuesday, Apr. 16 at 11:00 AM | Join Science Heroes on a quest to save their town from a super-polluting mastermind! Throughout the story, volunteers get to conduct experiments all about air pressure, Newton’s laws of motion, chemical reactions, and much more! | | |
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Open Game Play with One Up Games for Tweens & Teens | Wednesday, Apr. 17 at 3:00 PM | Explore virtual worlds with the Oculus Quest and PlayStation VR, or play the latest titles on Xbox Series S, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch! Multiple consoles and controllers will be available for simultaneous use in Meeting Room A+B for this evening of drop-in games. The event will be hosted by Massachusetts eSport and gaming venue One Up Games! | | |
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Lunchtime Movie for
Children & Tweens | Thursday, Apr. 18 at 12:00 PM | |
Join our Children's Programming Librarian, Miss Jackie, in Meeting Room's A + B for a lunchtime movie! Pizza and drinks will be provided.
Movie:
Migration (2023) (PG)
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Drop-In Henna for Tweens & Teens | Thursday, Apr. 18 at 4:00 PM | Tweens and teens can drop by between 4-6 PM for a free, temporary henna tattoo by Mandy Roberge of Wicked Good Henna! Tattoos will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. | | |
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The Case of the Wayward Ball | Friday, Apr. 19 at 11:00 AM | Broken glass and a baseball rests on Miss Clara's table. Decipher codes, solve puzzles, and inspect the crime scene, while helping the town's Police Chief solve this mystery. | | |
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Wednesday, Apr. 24 at 4:00 PM | Join Jackie in Meeting Rooms A+B to create your own masterpiece to bring home! Acrylic paint will be used for this activity and does stain clothes. Please dress accordingly. | | |
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Wednesday, Apr. 24 at 5:00 PM | Join Jackie in Meeting Rooms A+B to create your own masterpiece to bring home! Acrylic paint will be used for this activity and does stain clothes. Please dress accordingly. | | |
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Thursday, Apr. 25 at 10:30 AM | |
Drop into the Storytime Room from 10:30-11:30 AM to use various art supplies and your creativity!
Please note that programs held in the Storytime Room have a maximum capacity of 30 participants. If a program does not require registration but is being held in this room, participants will be welcome to join on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Community Helper Storytime | Friday, Apr. 26 at 11:00 AM | |
Join Miss Jackie and a special guest in the storytime room for our Community Helpers Storytime. Our special guest will be a community helper in Middleton, and they will read a story and talk about what they do. This month's special guest is Chief LeColst from the Fire Department!
Please note that programs held in the Storytime Room have a maximum capacity of 30 participants. If a program does not require registration but is being held in this room, participants will be welcome to join on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Flint Public Library is seeking the help of tweens (ages 8-12) for feedback on our tween programs. We want to hear from YOU! What library-sponsored programs and activities would you be interested in attending? Is there a program, activity, or club that you would like to see offered at the Flint? What would be the best day and time of the week to offer a program so that you/your friends could attend? Let us know! | |
Programs for Teens
(Suggested Ages: 13-18 yrs)
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Wednesday, Apr. 3 at 2:00 PM | Teens can drop the meeting room anytime from 2:00-4:00 PM for an afternoon of boredom-busting games and fun! Teens can listen to music and play with our stash of board games or Nintendo Switch games (you can check out our stash of games or bring your own console/games to play), enjoy a snack, and hang out with friends. | | |
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Tuesday, Apr. 9 at 6:00 PM | Join Felicia and friends to listen to music, chat, and crochet together! Whether you’re new to crocheting and want to learn more or you’re an experienced crocheter with a project that you’re already working on, teens with all levels of crocheting experience are welcome! | | |
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Wednesday, Apr. 10 at 5:00 PM | Drop into our meeting rooms for a fun night of gaming! There will be plenty of board games, card games, and Mario Kart on the projector! | | |
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Friday, Apr. 12 at 2:30 PM | |
Come join us on the lawn for our DEAR Day Read-In! National DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) Day is an annual event that happens on Beverly Cleary's birthday. Books will be available for you to explore and borrow, or you can bring your own book to read as we gather in celebration of reading. There will also be coloring sheets and DIY bookmarks. Texas Roadhouse will be providing lemonade and sweet tea. We recommend that you bring a comfy chair or cozy blanket as our outdoor seating is very limited. Attend this event and receive a special prize!
-Children will receive a prize from our collection.
-Teens will receive 3 bonus raffle tickets for our upcoming summer reading program.
-Adults will receive 3 bonus raffle ticketsfor our upcoming summer reading program.
Learn more about National DEAR Day here:
https://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/promo/dear
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Fairy Jar Workshop for Teens | Tuesday, Apr. 16 at 6:00 PM | Add a touch of magic to your life by creating your own fairy jar with Felicia! Each jar will be painted with a colorful glaze and will include a fairy silhouette hidden amongst a string of fairy lights. Use the jar as décor or even a magical night light! | | |
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Open Game Play with One Up Games for Tweens & Teens | Wednesday, Apr. 17 at 3:00 PM | Explore virtual worlds with the Oculus Quest and PlayStation VR, or play the latest titles on Xbox Series S, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch! Multiple consoles and controllers will be available for simultaneous use in Meeting Room A+B for this evening of drop-in games. The event will be hosted by Massachusetts eSport and gaming venue One Up Games! | | |
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Drop-In Henna for Tweens & Teens | Thursday, Apr. 18 at 4:00 PM | Tweens and teens can drop by between 4-6 PM for a free, temporary henna tattoo by Mandy Roberge of Wicked Good Henna! Tattoos will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. | | |
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The Tortured Poets
Department Meeting | Tuesday, Apr. 23 at 6:00 PM | In honor of Taylor Swift's newest album release and National Poetry Month, teens are welcome to join us for a meeting of the The Tortured Poets Department to listen to the album, hang out with friends, and create their own black out/collage poetry journals with the materials provided! | | |
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Wednesday, Apr. 24 at 6:00 PM | Teens can join Felicia and friends for an evening of painting and music in he Flint's meeting room! Participants can use the time to free-paint whatever they would like with the materials provided. Please keep in mind that we will be using acrylic paint that can stain clothing, so we suggest wearing an outfit that you don't mind making a mess in! | | |
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Teen Movie & Munchie Night | Tuesday, Apr. 30 at 6:00 PM | Join Felicia and friends in Meeting Room A+B for a movie night with pizza and snacks while we watch...
Mean Girls (2024) (PG-13) (1h 52m) | | |
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Flint Public Library is seeking the help of teens ages 13-18 for feedback on our teen programming and activities. We want to hear from YOU; what library-sponsored programs and activities would you be interested in attending? Is there a program, activity, club, or support group that you would like to see offered for teens at the library? What would be the best day and time of the week to offer a program so that you and your friends could attend? Let us know! | |
Programs for Adults
(Suggested Ages: 18+ yrs)
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Mondays in Apr. at 5:30 PM | No session on Monday, April 15. | Join instructor Deanna Bragger for Yoga Flow for All Levels. | | |
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Wednesdays in Apr. at 11:00 AM | Join Larry Greenberg for weekly sessions and enjoy the benefits of this mindful exercise. | | |
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Thursdays in Apr. at 10:00 AM |
Mahjong is played with four players using tiles stamped with Chinese symbols. The goal of the game is to be the first to match your tiles to a specific hand from the National Mah Jongg League’s (NMJL) annually distributed scorecard by picking and discarding. It’s rather like the card game Gin Rummy – only faster! Accomplished players and interested participants alike are invited to rattle the tiles and join the fun!
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Fridays in Apr. at 1:30 PM | |
Drop by the Flint every Friday afternoon for a free screening of a new movie!
Click the following dates to learn more about the movies that will be shown:
Apr. 5 / Apr. 12 / Apr. 19 / Apr. 26
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Tuesday, Apr. 2 & 23 at 1:00 PM | Open to all knitters, quilters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, etc. The Needle Crafters Club was established for the promotion and encouragement of all forms of needlecraft. Needlecraft practitioners of all skill levels are welcome. | | |
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(Vitrual) "The Soul of Gift Wrapping" - Meguimi Inouye | Tuesday, Apr. 2 at 7:00 PM | Join us for a discussion with Megumi Inouye about her most recent book:
The Soul of Gift Wrapping. | | |
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Celebrate our Indian-American Neighors | Thurday, Apr. 4 at 6:00 PM | |
Would you like to learn more about Indian culture and your neighbors who’ve joined us from India?
Local proprietor Mukesh Patel will be sharing stories about his life in India and Middleton. Residents Swasti Bhargava and Urmi Patel will share an interactive cultural presentation. More information to come!
Join us, dance, and have fun!
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Novels & Nonfiction Book Club | Thursday, Apr. 11 at 6:00 PM | Join us for a chat about Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett! Copies are available at the circulation desk. CD and eBook available upon request. New members are always welcome! | | |
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(Virtual) Reducing Food Wastefor Families | Thursday, Apr. 11 at 7:00 PM | Join us for a discussion with Sarah Robertson-Barnes about how to minimize or eliminate food wastage in your family, especially with kids. Sarah will have all kinds of ideas to take baby steps to save, use, or compost food scraps so none (or little) goes into landfills! | | |
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Friday, Apr. 12 at 2:30 PM | |
Come join us on the lawn for our DEAR Day Read-In! National DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) Day is an annual event that happens on Beverly Cleary's birthday. Books will be available for you to explore and borrow, or you can bring your own book to read as we gather in celebration of reading. There will also be coloring sheets and DIY bookmarks. Texas Roadhouse will be providing lemonade and sweet tea. We recommend that you bring a comfy chair or cozy blanket as our outdoor seating is very limited. Attend this event and receive a special prize!
-Children will receive a prize from our collection.
-Teens will receive 3 bonus raffle tickets for our upcoming summer reading program.
-Adults will receive 3 bonus raffle ticketsfor our upcoming summer reading program.
Learn more about National DEAR Day here:
https://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/promo/dear
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A Brief History of the Coast Guard | Tuesday, Apr. 16 at 1:00 PM | Join us for a presentation from Captain Greg Ketchen (Ret.) about America's oldest seagoing service. | | |
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(Hybrid) Just Think... Write Now! | Friday, Apr. 19 at 10:30 AM | Create the life you want through setting goals, positive thinking, and purposeful journaling. This group explores the latest scientific discoveries about the brain and how it works, emotional well-being, health, and ancient philosophies about the nature of consciousness and the human experience. Self-reflection and journal work enhance group discussions. New members are always welcome! | | |
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Sunday, Apr. 21 at 1:00 PM | Calling all ukulele players: grab your ukulele and come join the Ukulele Jam! Or come as a listener and enjoy the energy and fun of ukulele strumming. | | |
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(Virtual) Sebastian St. Cyr.: "What Cannot Be Said"- C. S. Harris | Tuesday, Apr. 23 at 7:00 PM | Join us for a chat with C.S. Harris about her newest book in the Sebastian St. Cyr series: What Cannot Be Said. | | |
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"Find More Birds"
with Heather Wolf | Wednesday, Apr. 24 at 7:00 PM | Join us for a chat with Heather Wolf about finding birds in your own backyard! | | |
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Thursday, Apr. 25 at 6:00 PM | |
Enjoy a relaxing craft while socializing with other adults! This month, we will be doing spring finger painting!
All materials will be provided. No experience necessary.
Please note: this program will get a little messy! Please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, or bring a smock or apron.
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Tea & Tor Novella Book Club | Friday, Apr. 26 at 4:00 PM | Join us in reading and discussing bite-sized speculative fiction published by Tor books. A different tea blend that vibes with each month's chosen novella will be served at the meeting. The club's March selection is The Dream-Quest Vellitt Boe of by Kij Johnson. | | |
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North Shore Folk Sessions | Sunday, Apr. 28 at 2:00 PM | Come and play old-time music with us! Bring your fiddle, banjo, guitar, or ukulele. Play by ear or follow along with our sheet music. | |
TRUSTEES & FRIENDS INFORMATION | |
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Next Meeting:
Monday, Apr. 8
at 7:00 PM
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The Trustees of Flint Public Library will be hosting a hybrid meeting from the library's Trustees Room. Please visit the link above for more information about attending. | |  |
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Next Meeting:
Wednesday, Apr. 10
at 7:00 PM
| The Friends of Flint Public Library will be hosting a hybrid meeting from the library's Trustees Room. Please visit the link above for more information about attending. | | |
MUSEUM & ATTRACTION
PASS INFORMATION
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For the most up-to-date information on museum or attraction passes currently available, please check our website or call the library (978-774-8132) to speak with a member of our staff.
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Many thanks to the generosity of patrons who donate to the Friends of the Flint group that helps sponsor many of our library programs! For information on joining, please visit the Friends' page on our website.
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