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Needham kids eat their feelings

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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter Like millions of lonely, dateless singles around the country, on Valentine’s Day, the kids of Needham were eating their feelings. But there were no pints of ice cream, bottles of wine or tissues filled with tears at the Needham Library’s “Eat Your Feelings” event, just kids, sugar cookies, frosting,...
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Needham Library hosts Walking Dead Day

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By Robby McKittrick Hometown Weekly Reporter On Saturday, October 13, the Needham Library hosted “Walking Dead Day.” The event was sponsored by the Walking Dead publishing company to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Walking Dead book series. The library had a variety of activities and games for the children, such as coloring books, a zombie...
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Bassett boosts library’s YA Services

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Over the years, libraries have evolved to meet the growing needs of their communities. With dozens of programs offered in conjunction with computers for use, as well as books and audiovisual materials to check out, the Needham Free Public Library attracts hundreds of community members each month. 
In the last...
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Local tweens deconstruct technology

By Ethan Lee Hometown Weekly Intern On Sunday, July 9, the Needham Library hosted a Tween Tech Take Apart event in the Community Room. Children of all ages were invited to take apart different pieces of technology, including a Keurig coffee machine, a clock, a computer keyboard, calculator, and more. Participants were encouraged to use the destructed...
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