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R.P. Flower Memorial Library

229 Washington Street

Watertown, NY

(315) 785-7705

www.flowerlibrary.org

Flower Memorial Library Monthly Newsletter

Volume 5, Issue 3 March 2016

Between the LionsBetween the Lions

Adult Fiction:

A Brush of Wings

By Karen Kingsbury

(Releases 3/29!)

More new materials

on page 3.

1/ March 2016

Teen Fiction:

Lady Midnight

by Cassandra Clare

(Releases 3/8)

Children’s Fiction:

Masterminds:

Criminal Destiny

by Gordon Korman

Please Note:

Sunday March 27th- CLOSED for Easter

Registration opens March 1st!

Please be aware that new rules apply: You must be in grades 4, 5, or 6.

Students may only participate for a total of 3

years due to repeating books.

You must register at your home library.

Another way of looking at this is where you pick up your Battle holds.

Questions? Contact Ms. Ashley @ 315-785-7709!

Attention 4th, 5th, and 6th graders...



Watertown, NY

(315) 785-7705


March Events (all events are FREE)

ALL Smart Cookie Checkout Party

Thursday March 1, 6:30 pm in the Children’s

Room. For ALL ages. Did you feed the Cat a

cookie?! Join us to celebrate our winter reading

success by decorating a cookie and listening to

stories.

Preschool Preschool Pals Story Time Wednesday March 2, 10:30 am in the

Story Time Room. For ages 3-5.

This week’s theme: Sharks

Teen Make & Take: Bird Feeders Wednesday March 2, 3:30 - 5 pm in The Teen

Space. Welcome back our feathered friends by

making bird feeders. See the online events

calendar for more info. For ages 12-18.

Adult Adult Coloring Workshop Wednesday March 2, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm in the

Old Watertown Room. Join the new craze and

color your stress away. For adults only.

Baby Baby Time Story Time Thursday March 3, 9:30 am in the Story Time

Room. For ages 0-2 AND are not yet walking.

This week’s theme: TBD—stay tuned!

Baby Mother Goose on the Loose Story

Time Thursday March 3, 10:30 am in the Story Time

Room. For ages 0-2 AND are walking on their

own. This week’s theme: Big and Little

Family Family Movie & Craft Day: Minions Saturday March 5, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm in the

Community Room. Watch the movie

“Minions” (PG, 2015) and make a Minion craft.

Adult Adult Zumba Class Sunday March 6, 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm in the

Community Room. This is a FREE class. Party

yourself into shape!

Toddler Painting Classes Monday March 7, 10:30 am-11:30 am

in the Children’s Room. For ages 1-4.

This week’s theme: Tin Foil Art

Adult Library Book Club: The Storied Life of

A.J. Fikry Monday March 7, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm in the

Old Watertown Room. See page 3 for details.

Adult Free Financial Seminar: Handling

Life’s Big Emergencies Tuesday March 8, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm in the

Community Room. In this course, you’ll learn

about the top five emergencies that can

devastate a family’s finances, as well as many

steps you can take to protect yourself and your

family.



This week’s theme: Pizza

Family Family Fun Night: St. Patrick’s Day

Wednesday March 9, 6:30 pm– 7:00 pm in the

Children’s Room. Join us for stories and a craft.







own. This week’s theme: Foodie Babies

Adult Drop in eBook Help Thursday March 10, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm in the

Reference Department. Patrons are helped on a

first come first serve basis. Please bring your

device and any questions you may have!

School Age Create Your Own: Color-by-

Number Thursday March 10, 4:00 pm—5:00 pm in the

Community Room. For ages 6 to 11. Use library

supplies to create your own color-by-number!

Adult American Red Cross Blood Drive Friday March 11, 10:00 am-3:00 pm in the

Community Room. Walk-in’s always welcome!

Adult “Off the Hook” Drop in Knitting

and Crochet Group

Monday March 14, 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm in the Old

Watertown Room. Please bring your own

crochet hook or needles, yarn and current

project you may need help with.


Story Time Room. For ages 3-5. This week’s

theme: Green

Teen LEGO Challenge Wednesday March 16, 3:30 - 5 pm in the

Community Room. Secret build projects, time

limits, & earn tickets to win prizes! For ages 12-

18.

Adult Button Bouquets Wednesday March 16, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm in the

Old Watertown Room. Make & take a flower

bouquet made from buttons. For adults only.







own. This week’s theme: Green

ALL Hop Into Spring family festival Saturday March 19, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

throughout the library’s first floor. For ALL ages.

Welcome spring back into the North Country

with this family-friendly event full of stories,

crafts, games, face painting, and more! Story

Time is at 10:30 am.

Adult Adult Dance Class Sunday March 20, 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm in the

Community Room. This class will focus on Jazz

& Hip-Hop.


Story Time Room. For ages 3-5. This week’s

theme: Eggs

Family Family Fun Night: Spring

Wednesday March 23, 6:30 pm– 7:00 pm in

the Children’s Room. Join us for stories and a

craft.





Time Thursday March 24, 10:30 am in the Story

Time Room. For ages 0-2 AND are walking on

their own. This week’s theme: Birdies

Teen Teen Advisory Board Thursday March 24, 3:30 - 4:30 pm in the 1812

Room. See the online events calendar for more

info. For ages 12-18.

Tween Relax Art Thursday March 24, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm in the

Community Room. For ages 9 –12. Attention

ages 9 to 12. Use Sharpies, masking tape, and

rulers to make your own zentangle. Family Family Legos

Saturday March 26, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm in the

Children’s Room. Join us to play with our NEW

Lego collection!

Toddler Painting Classes Monday March 28, 10:30 am-11:30 am

in the Children’s Room. For ages 1-4.

This week’s theme: Balloon Painting



This week’s theme: the Number 10

Adult Scrabble Tile Crafts Wednesday March 30, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm in the

Old Watertown Room. Make & take Scrabble

tile creations. For adults only.





Time Thursday March 31, 10:30 am in the Story

Time Room. For ages 0-2 AND are walking on

their own. This week’s theme: Counting

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For ages 12—18 only.

Coming Soon:

Upcoming Programs:

Fiction

Paula Brackston- Return of the Witch Jeffery Deaver- The Steel Kiss James Patterson- NYPD Red 4

Nonfiction Irin Carmon- Notorious RBG Oliver Sacks- Gratitude Alli Worthington- Breaking Busy

eBooks (Fiction) Helen Ellis- American Housewife Janice Y.K. Lee- The Expatriates Stuart Woods- Scandalous Behavior

Audio Books Jonathan Kellerman- Breakdown Phillip Margolin- Violent Crimes J.D. Robb- Brotherhood in Death

Music Carrie Underwood - Storyteller Celtic Woman - Destiny Coldplay - A Head Full of Dreams

DVD Creed (2015) The Danish Girl (2015) The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (2015)

Adult New Materials: March

This month’s scratch &

sniff bookmark is…

Maple syrup!

Available in the Teen Space

while supplies last.

Book Club The book club meets one Monday

each month at 6:30 pm. Please join

us for any or all of our discussions!

Newcomers are always welcome.

This Month’s Book:

The Storied Life of

A.J. Fikry

By Gabrielle Zevin

(meeting: 3/7)

Next Month’s

Book

What She Left

Behind

By Ellen Marie Wiseman

meeting It’s back!! The Teen Advisory Board needs

you to help shape the future of your library

and teen programming. Get involved.

Thursday, March 24th

3:30—4:30 pm in the 1812 Room

Looking for

Employment?

Need to brush up on your computer

skills? Why not take a FREE course

at the ATTAIN Lab? We are

registering now for the March-April

courses starting March 21st.

Microsoft Word – Pre-Certification Course

prepares participants to take the Microsoft

Certification Exam in Word 2013.

Microsoft Excel – Pre-Certification Course

prepares participants to take the Microsoft

Certification Exam in Excel 2013.

Computer Fundamentals – Basic computer

course for those who need more experience

with computers.

Independent Studies – Independent studies

are continuously enrolling. Learners select

topics and learn at their own pace, any time

the lab is open. We offer several courses,

including typing, academics and career

exploration. Stop in today to create your

individualized program!



Watertown, NY

(315) 785-7705


Toddler Painting Classes

Ages 1-4 Select Mondays @ 10:30am

Creativity is one of the most important skills

you can help develop in your child.

With this in mind, join us for a class that is

designed to expose children to the art experience

through a variety of different painting projects.

We will need the help of

each participant’s

caregiver!

Please wear old t-shirts or

bring painting smocks!

Family Fun Nights All ages!

Select Wednesdays @ 6:30pm

Enjoy some family time and listen to

stories as you work together to create a

special craft project.

Preschool Pals Ages 3 to 5

Wednesdays @ 10:30am

An interactive program of stories and music, followed by a simple craft for kids

and caregivers.

Mother Goose Ages 0 to 2 AND are

walking on their own

Thursdays @ 10:30am

A fun half hour of stories and more for

our youngest patrons. The story time is

reserved for play time after the program.

Baby Time Ages: Birth to 2 AND are not yet walking

Thursdays @ 10:30am

A rhyming snuggle session for our littles and their caregivers!

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