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2012 Winter Spring programs


WINTER/SPRING 2012 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS & EVENTS

(For a listing of all of our drop-in and sign-up Preschool Story Times,
click on "Story Times" on the menu on the left hand side of this page.)

These events and programs are offered to Westford residents and non-resident Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library, Inc. Your membership in the Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library, Inc. makes these programs possible. Have you joined the Friends yet?


Date and Time
Program Description
Shows will be held in the ground floor Meeting Room.
Wednesday, January 25
11 a.m.
Tickets ($2.00) for children and adults are available by phone or in person starting Monday, Janaury 9 at 10 a.m. For the whole family.
Songs and Singing Games with Roger Tincknell
Roger’s highly interactive program will have your little ones singing, dancing, and imitating animals.  As a two-time Parents’ Choice Award winner, Roger brings warmth and rich versatility to his program.
Monday, February 13
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Free drop-in for all ages.
Drop in Valentine Craft
Stop by the Story Hour room and decorate the perfect card for that someone special.
Tuesday, February 21
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Free drop-in for all ages.

All About Me Poster Drop in Craft
Spend a relaxing afternoon in the Story Hour room coloring a large poster that is all about you! We'll supply the poster and markers.
Thursday, February 23
11:00 a.m. SOLD OUT
Tickets ($2.00) for children and adults are available by phone or in person starting Monday, February 6 at 10 a.m. For ages 3 and up.
Wild About Balloons with Jungle Jim
This exciting performance combines balloon art, storytelling, and magic with a whole lot of fun. Nominated for Nickelodeon's Family Entertainer of the Year, Jungle Jim delivers a magical performance and amazing balloon twisting.
Saturday, February 25
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
For ages 6 and up
Lego® Club
Come create something fun with Library Legos®. All creations will be displayed in the library until the next time we meet.
Monday, March 19
3:30-5:00 p.m.

Free drop-in for all ages.
Meet and Greet with the 4H Rabbit and Cavy Club
The 4H club members will be here to share their animals with you and to answer all of your questions. You will have the opportunity to meet some very nice bunnies (and bunny owners).
Saturday, March 24
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
For ages 6 and up
Lego® Club
Come create something fun with Library Legos®.  All creations will be displayed in the library until the next time we meet.
Wednesday, April 18
11:00 a.m. SOLD OUT
Tickets ($2.00) for children and adults are available by phone or in person starting Monday, April 2 at 10 a.m. For all ages.
Superhero Party
We are very excited to be hosting our first ever Superhero party. Feel free to come dressed as your favorite superhero for this action-packed event.
Thursday, April 19
11:00 a.m.
Free for ages 3 and up. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the end of the program and the author will stay to sign and pose for pictures.
Gwendolyn the Graceful Pig
Author David Rottenberg will read his delightful tale of Gwendolyn, the pig who longs to dance. Dancers from a local ballet company will act out the story and this will be followed by a mini movement lesson.
Friday, April 20
1:30 p.m.
Tickets ($2.00) for children and adults are available by phone or in person starting Monday, April 2 at 10 a.m. For ages 5 and up.
The Return of Abrakidabra with Mike Bent
One of our favorite and FUNNY magicians (voted Best of Boston by Boston Magazine and Nickelodeon Parent’s Picks Award winner) returns to present his newest magical book themed show.
Saturday, April 21
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
For ages 6 and up
Lego® Club
Come create something fun with Library Legos®.  All creations will be displayed in the library until the next time we meet.
Tuesday, May 8, 15, 22, and 29
10:30 a.m.
Free drop-in for all ages
May Preschool Concert Series with Liz Buchanan
Liz has entertained us many times with her fantastic songs for all ages. There will be lots of singing along and dancing for her preschool fans.
Wednesday, May 23
Ages 3 and up.
Mr. Vinny's Lil' Puppet Puppet Show
Fans of the energetic and vibrant Toe Jam Puppet Band will recognize Mr. Vinny as the front man for that fabulous group. Mr. Vinny brings his newest venture, the Lil' Puppet Show.
Thursday, June 7
10:30 a.m.
Free registration for all ages. Call or visit the Youth Services department to reserve your free tickets.
Mother Goose Summer Reading Party
We want all of our preschool fans to participate in the J.V. Fletcher Library's Summer Reading Program and what better way to tell you about it? Fans of our Mother Goose and registration story time programs are all invited to come see why summer reading is for Westford children of ALL ages.

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