September 16, 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM @ Community Room Needham Free Public Library
Owen Suskind was a boy of considerable promise, until he developed autism at the age of 3. As Owen withdrew into his silent state, his parents almost lost hope that he find some way to interact with his world in some meaningful way. However, that way was found through animated films, especially those of the Walt Disney Company, which provided Owen a way to understand the world through its stories to the point of creating his own. This film covers the life of Owen and how he manages to become as functional as possible with the help of Disney and his family to the point of having his own life. However, Owen soon learns as well that there is more to real life than what Disney can illustrate in animation even as his family prepares itself for an uncertain future with him. Based on this year’s One Book, One Community Read, this film is sponsored by the Trustees of the Needham Free Public Library.
September 17, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Community Room Needham Free Public Library
Dance, jump, and sing along to the infectious music of Stacey Peasley! Stacey Peasley has performed before audiences and been a professional singer for over 20 years. Lately her audiences are enthusiastic kids and families. A teacher for ten years, Stacey is thrilled to combine her love of children and music into a lively act that engages kids and creates memorable and fun sing-along songs. For ages 2-5 and their families..Funding for Music Enrichment Programs provided by the Friends of the Needham Public Library.
September 17, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Craft Room-Children's Dept. Needham Free Public Library
Children will learn logical thinking skills and engage in coding activities using games, robots, online puzzles and Scratch Jr. Children need to bring their own laptop or notebook computer. Unfortunately, Scratch Jr. does not work on tablets—but will run the other programs and activities. **Registration is required. Space is limited and attendees are expected to attend all sessions.
September 17, 7:00 PM @ Public Services Administration Building 500 Dedham, Avenue
September 17, 7:30 PM @ 2nd Floor - Webster Room
Design Review Board Meeting Agenda/Sign-Up Sheet Meeting Date: Monday, September 17, 2018 Time: 7:30 pm Location: PSAB, 500 Dedham Avenue, 2nd Floor Webster Room_ HEARINGS: None IN CASE OF WEATHER RELATED MEETING CANCELLATIONS APPLICANTS SHOULD REFER TO THE NEEDHAM TOWN WEBSITE http://www.needhamma.gov/ REVIEW: APPLICANTS, LOCATION OF PROPERTY & TYPE OF APPLICATION Nelson Demoraes 1424 Highland Avenue Babel’s Paint Façade & Signage
September 18, 8:00 AM
September 18, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Story Time RoomNeedham Free Public Library
Terrific Toddlers, for children 1-2 years old and their caregivers uses stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, rhythm and sensory activities to help young walkers learn vocabulary and develop gross motor skills.
September 18, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Story Time RoomNeedham Free Public Library
Babies and their adult caregivers explore the rhythms and paterns of speech with songs, lap games and a story or two.
September 18, 5:30 PM @ Community Room
Agenda for Needham Commission on Disabilities Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 530 pm In the Community Room of the Needham Public Library 1. Chairperson’s Report - Introduction of new NCOD member, Mani Iyer - Report on Rosemary Pool Complex walk through - Report on advocacy calls - Read letters sent in June re: Library and Admin Building 2. Read minutes from June NCOD meeting 3. ADA Liaison Report 4. Handicapped Parking Update 5. Liaison to the School Department Update - Update on Needham HS renovation 6. Local Emergency Planning Committee and Downtown Streetscapes Update 7. Other compliance issues 8. Planning for the next NCOD meeting – October 16, 2018
September 18, 6:30 PM @ Great Plain Conference Room
Town of Needham Personnel Board Meeting Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 6:30 PM Great Plain Conference Room, Town Hall, Needham, MA Agenda 6:30 PM Review and Vote to Adopt Amendments to Personnel Policy #102: Hiring Policy 6:45 PM Vote to Eliminate Personnel Policy #106 – Pre-Employment Physicals 6:55 PM Review New Position Description for Deputy Police Chief, vote to add to Schedule A 7:05PM Review and Vote on updated Schedule K effective 10/1/2018 7:15 PM Exception 3 to discuss strategies with respect to collective bargaining 7:30 PM Adjourn
September 18, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM @ Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library
Imagine being trapped inside a Disney movie and having to learn about life mostly from animated characters dancing across a screen of color. “A fantasy? A nightmare?” This is the real-life story of Owen Suskind, the son of the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron Suskind and his wife, Cornelia. An autistic boy who couldn’t speak for years, Owen memorized dozens of Disney movies, turned them into a language to express love and loss, kinship and brotherhood. The family was forced to become animated characters, communicating with him in Disney dialogue and song until they all emerge, together, revealing how, in darkness, we all literally need stories to survive. This is one of several discussions about this years' One Book One Community title, Life, Animated by Ron Suskind. This one will be led by Margaret Pantridge and Bruce Barnett, and sponsored by the Friends of the Needham Public Library.
September 18, 7:30 PM
September 19, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Story Time RoomNeedham Free Public Library
Child’s Play is a drop-in program for children 0-2 years and their caregivers. The songs, rhymes, lap games and books in this program will promote rhythm, coordination and verbal skills in young children as well as bonding between child and caregiver.
September 19, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Community Room Needham Free Public Library
A new kind of space travel has been discovered, and Meg’s scientist father is at the forefront of the new developments. But then he disappears, leaving her to solve one of the biggest mysteries of all time. Luckily, she’ll have some help along the way. With her brother and a friend by her side, she will embark upon a great adventure. And with Mrs. Which, Mrs. Who and Mrs. Whatsit giving her guidance, she will be able to find her father before it’s too late. Sponsored by the Needham Free Public Library.
September 19, 7:00 PM
September 20, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
September 20, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM @ Community Room Needham Free Public Library
This is a drop-in program for preschool aged children 2 years old and up. Adults and children will sing, clap, and enjoy movement songs. Adults are required to attend with the child. Please arrive on time.Funding for Music Enrichment Programs provided by the Friends of the Needham Public Library.
September 20, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Community RoomNeedham Free Public Library
Gaming Hour is back! Teens and ‘Tweens are once again welcome to come to the Needham Free Public Library’s Community Room for a monthly Gaming Hour Program! There will be games and puzzles of all sorts including a few to get you moving on the XBox One. If there is a game that you have and want to bring with you, feel free. No registration is needed for this monthly event. If you have questions, contact Erin at the Adult Reference Desk (781-455-7559 x2). Sponsored by the Needham Free Public Library.
September 20, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Craft Room-Children's Dept. Needham Free Public Library
Children will learn coding through online games and puzzles and create projects using Scratch. Children need to bring their own laptop or notebook computer. Scratch does not work on tablets. **Registration is required. Space is limited and attendees are expected to attend all sessions.
September 20, 4:30 PM
September 20, 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM @ Community Room Needham Free Public Library
The Civil War, also referred to as the War Between the States, began on the morning of April 12, 1861 when Confederate gunners opened fire on Fort Sumter, a Union Fort in Charleston Harbor. Major Anderson surrendered the Fort without a single casualty. It was a bloodless opening to the bloodiest war in American history. This fall, Dr. Hylander will discuss the generalship and strategy of the war, Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, and Lincoln’s thoughts on Reconstruction and the events surrounding his assassination. Also to be considered will be the constitutionality of succession and whether or not the Confederate South had any real chance for victory. This is the first of four lectures, and is sponsored by the Library Foundation of Needham.
September 20, 7:30 PM @ Highland Room
September 20, 7:30 PM
September 21, 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM @ Community Room Needham Free Public Library
September 22, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Story Time Room, Children's Department
This Month's Books: The Boo-Boos that Changed the World: A True Story About an Accidental Invention (Really!) by Barry Wittenstein, Earmuffs for Everyone! How Chester Greenwood Became Known as the Inventor of Earmuffs by Meghan McCarthy, and The Marvelous Thing that Came From a Spring: The Accidental Invention of the Toy that Swept a Nation by Gilbert Ford. Come read these three unusual picture books about everyday inventions: Band-Aids, Slinky Toys, and Earmuffs. And, then make your own invention using everyday objects, like paper, toothpicks, pipe cleaners, plastic lids, etc. Use your imagination, be creative, and INVENTIVE! Books available at the Children’s Desk. Please attend and participate with your child.**Registration is requested. Sponsored by the Needham Free Public Library.