Norah Dooley tells live folk tales from around the world. Her stories make audiences sing, laugh, and think. Noodleheads, legends, tricksters, and heroines are well represented as Norah shares engaging traditional tales from Haiti to India, from Japan to California, and from the Mediterranean traditions of Italy, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Algeria – including Mullah Nasreddin stories. Kickoff your summer reading with a story from Norah and don't miss this event! The event will take place August 5th, 2011 at the Fields Corner Branch Library (1520 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, 02122) from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Starting at 10:30am on July 24, Preschool and Kindergarten children can read stories, create crafts, watch films and have fun! Kindergarten students will be able to create their own crafts and delve into stories while younger children (2 and up) watch Preschool films! Don't miss this exciting program at the Fields Corner Branch Library (1520 Dorchester Ave). To register, or for more information, contact 617-436-2155.
The Friends of the Field Corner Branch will host a presentation about how the world has kept Arthur Conan Doyle's creation alive through movies and television, pastiche and parody. The program will take place on March 30 at 11am and is free AND open to the public! Refreshments will be served. For more info, visit 
What's popping up at Fields Corner Branch Library on Wednesday, August 10? More than "just" puppets! The Mighty Tatterdemalian Puppet Co. will present an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's famed "Just So Stories." Come by at 10:30 a.m. for a terrific show!
What's the secret to bridges? How do they really work and what's the science behind them? Learn all about it at the "World of Bridges" event at Fields Corner Library (1520 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, 02122)! Two friends, Alicia and Miguel are trying to build a bridge between their house, but they run into a lot of problems. The audience will help them solve their problems in a hands-on engineering activity. Be there at 10:30 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. to join the fun! (Children 6-12 recommended. Registration is required.) Call 617-436-2155 for more info.
On August 12, come to the Fields Corner Branch Library (1520 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122) at 10 a.m. for a cultural party! Enjoy various cultural instuments such as a rainstick, Mexican drums, maracas and more. Have fun with activities like playing instrument games and creating Guatamalan worry dolls. You can even practice dances from around the world. Be there and don't miss this party!
Kickoff the summer reading club today! Join in and travel the world with these captivating multi-cultural legends. Take a journey from the heart of the Amazon rainforest to the forests of the Czech Republic to the villages of Africa. This event will take place at the Fields Corner Branch Library (1520 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, 02122) at 10:30 a.m. For more info, call 617-436-2155.
