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Jewlery Workshop Sign-up

Build on your jewelry making skills at Newburyport Public Library!

Whether you're a beginner who'd like to learn to make their own jewelry and complete basic repairs, or simply need to practice your skills, this is the class for you! Join local artisan and re-maker Pam Farren (naturemadescents.com) and learn how to use basic tools, understand and source materials, and complete four different projects over four Sundays in January and February.

When: 
Sunday, January 8, 2012 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Beverly's New Year Celebration 2012

Ring in the New Year with your Family in Beverly Ma!

Bring your family to Beverly for a wonderful family-oriented New Year Celebration.  There's all kind of activities and event planned in and around the Beverly's Downtown area that are designed to entertain and keep families engaged throughout the afternoon. 

When: 
December 31, 2011, 3 - 7:30pm
Location: 
Downtown Beverly

Vacation Week Flyby: Winter Birds and Backyard Treats

Cardinals are one of the birds you'll notice wintering over on the North Shore.

Our school vacation programs offer a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities while we keep minds active and hands busy during break! This Vacation Week Flyby will focus on common backyard North Shore birds that stick around in spite of Winter's cold.

When: 
Thursday, December 29, 2011 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Vacation Week Family Fun Days: Winter Shelters

Winter shelters are used by animals and humans to keep warm.

What is happening underneath the layer of snow that covers the ground in winter? Find out about mice, voles, and shrews that may be busy and cozy right beneath your feet. We will make our own winter shelters out of snow and branches to see how warm we can make them.

When: 
Thursday, December 29, 2011 1-2:30pm

Imagine, Sing, & Learn 12A: Ice is Nice!

Kids can explore the wonders of Ice at this Imagine, Sing & Learn at Joppa Flats

This parent/child program is designed for the creative, curious, and active preschooler. Each 90-minute session offers a structured series of activities including original songs, movement, dramatic play, hands-on science, and a thematic snack. You'll receive coloring pages, song lyrics, vocabulary, a fun fact sheet, and a suggested reading list via email.  In these sessions we'll explore the wonders of ice!

When: 
Thursday, December 15, 2011 10 - 11:30 am

Family Flyby: Nature Toy Workshop!

Use what nature has to offer tomake toys at the Joppa Flats Education Center!

This Week's Fly-by is a little different!  We will have the entire building dedicated to creating whimsical and clever gifts and ornaments for the holidays using natural materials! Everything from magic wands, mobiles, hand puppets, animal masks, to bracelets, candle holders & instruments! There is no family presentation scheduled for this “workshop” themed program.

When: 
Saturday, December 17, 2011 10 am - 2 pm

Cookie Decorating for Teens

Teens are invited to come try their cookie decorating skills at Abbot Library

Teens are invited to come decorate cookies for the holidays, for gifts, or just for after school. See if you can make the most creative cookie using different colored frostings and toppings! No sign-ups necessary, just come by!

When: 
Friday, December 9, 2011 3 - 5 pm
Location: 
Abbot Public Library

Design and Make a Clock

Kids can design, then build their own clocks at the Newburyport Public Library

Tick, tock, tick, tock! Ring in the new year by designing and making your own working clock. Grades 3 - 6. Sign up online or in the Children's Room beginning Monday, December 5.

When: 
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 2 – 2:45 pm

Imagine, Sing, & Learn 12D: Ice is Nice!

Kids can explore the wonders of Ice at this Imagine, Sing & Learn at Joppa Flats

This parent/child program is designed for the creative, curious, and active preschooler. Each 90-minute session offers a structured series of activities including original songs, movement, dramatic play, hands-on science, and a thematic snack. You'll receive coloring pages, song lyrics, vocabulary, a fun fact sheet, and a suggested reading list via email.  In these sessions we'll explore the wonders of ice!

When: 
Friday, December 9, 2011 1 - 2:30 pm

Imagine, Sing, & Learn 12C: Ice is Nice!

Kids can explore the wonders of Ice at this Imagine, Sing & Learn at Joppa Flats

This parent/child program is designed for the creative, curious, and active preschooler. Each 90-minute session offers a structured series of activities including original songs, movement, dramatic play, hands-on science, and a thematic snack. You'll receive coloring pages, song lyrics, vocabulary, a fun fact sheet, and a suggested reading list via email.  In these sessions we'll explore the wonders of ice!

When: 
Friday, December 9, 2011 10 - 11:30 am
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