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Adult Programs at the Library
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If We Can Put a Man On the Moon∑
Getting Big Things Done in Government

On June 17th at 7:00 pm

John O'Leary will be discussing his book "If We Can Put a Man on the Moon...Getting Big Things Done in Government" a positive, upbeat, and non-partisan look at large government undertakings. The book takes the reader on a journey through the process of large public undertakings, both successes and failures, to uncover the hidden traps that make the journey to success so perilous.

John is a Research Fellow at the Ash Institute at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. His writings writings on public policy have appeared in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald and elsewhere.

Free and open to the public

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The Neighborhood Brown Bag Discussion
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June 18th at Noon

Topic: Bathroom Reading---Funny Times
The discussion will be led by Deborah Kelsey

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Go Green Summer Reading for Grown-Ups
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Friday, June 25th at Noon

What do you think "Green Reading" might be.
Let's brainstorm!

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The Director's Book Discussion
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led by Deborah Kelsey will meet on

June 29th, 2010 Tuesday 7-8 pm

The book for June is Man Without a Country by Kurt Vonnegut. Copies are available at the library. Come in, pick one up and join the discussion.


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Seeking Participation
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The Adult Services area also seeks interested people to serve on an Advisory Committee Adult Services. Do you have good ideas about programs you would like to see? Are you a potential resource yourself? How are we doing? Should we be doing something differently? If so contact Mare Parker-O'Toole, Adult Services Librarian, mare@medfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 508-359-4544 x8002 to register your interest.


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Upcoming Teen Events at the Medfield Library
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June 15th TARGET meeting
Teens in grades 9-12
5-6 p.m.
Drop-in

June 16th Extended hours for high school final exams
6-9 p.m.
Exclusive hours for students; not open to the general public
Pizza and snacks will be served
Drop-in

June 17th MYALC
Medfield Young Adult Library Committee
Students in grades 6-9
5-6 p.m.
Drop-in

June 20th Extended hours for high school final exams
3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Exclusive hours for students; not open to the general public
Pizza and snacks will be served
Drop-in

June 23rd Teen Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club
Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz
3-4 p.m Drop-in
Copies available in the library

June 25th Open Mic night
7- 9 p.m. Drop-in

June 28th Wii gaming
1-2 p.m. Drop-in

June 30th Bookmaking
3 p.m.
Sign up by June 23rd


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Press Release from the Children's Department
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PATTYCAKE PLACE
Ages 0 - 23 months
Mondays 10:30 - 11:00 am
Fridays 10:30 - 11:00 am
Babies and their caregivers join us for lapsit songs and rhymes. Enjoy singing, stories, and fun during this interactive storytime.

SMALL WONDERS
Ages 2 and 3
Mondays 11:30 - noon
Toddlers and caregivers drop in for rhymes, songs, and stories with puppets. We will have lots of fun with great books.


STORY CORNER

Ages 4 and up

Fridays 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Let's read some new books and create a craft.