Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 9, 2024 ~ Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events ~ February 12-17, 2023 Parlin Adult and Teens Love Letters: Parlin Meeting Room, Tuesday, February 13, at 7 p.m.; the story of a man and woman and their lifelong relationship through their love letters. Brought to you by the Delvena Theatre Company and the Everett Cultural Council, part of the Mass Cultural Council. Yarn Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Tuesday, February 13, at 7 p.m. Come chit-chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109! Origami Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Saturday, February 17, at 12 p.m. Come and practice the ancient art of paper folding. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Parlin Children’s Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Monday, February 12, from 3-5 p.m. Come to the Children’s Room after school on Mondays for some free Lego building fun. Open to all ages; children under six years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Storytime with Vera: Parlin Children’s Room, Tuesday, February 13, at 12 p.m.; in English or Portuguese by request. Visit the Parlin Library Children’s Room to attend! Suggested ages: two to six. Storytime and Sing-along with Karen: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, February 14, at 11 a.m. Join us for a funfi lled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages: newborn to six. Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Room, February 14, at 3 p.m. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those acting skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested ages: six to 14. Shute Adult and Teens Resume Writing: Shute Adult Department. Do you need help sprucing up an old resume or creating a new one? Sign up for a 30-minute session at both the Parlin and Shute Libraries. By appointment only; please call 617394-2302 for the Parlin Library and 617-394-2308 for the Shute Library to register for an appointment. Computer Basics 101: Shute Adult Department. Not familiar with the computer? Learn the basics: how to start up and shut down a computer, perform mouse and keyboard functions, use applications, learn Microsoft Word, navigate the Internet, set up an email account, and more! By appointment only; please call 617-394-2302 for the Parlin Library and 617-394-2308 for the Shute Library to register. Shute Children’s Storytime with Vera: Shute Children’s Room, Thursday, February 15, at 12 p.m.; in English or Portuguese by request. Visit the Shute Library Children’s Room to attend! Suggested ages: two to six. City of Everett hosting Lunar New Year celebration All are welcome to celebrate the year of the Dragon with free food and entertainment Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett will host a Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, Feb. 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.). The City of Everett will be joining in celebrations across the world with a Lunar New Year celebration for all to partake in with food and entertainment to ring in 2024. This year marks the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, which is one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. All are welcome to celebrate the Lunar New Year as a community. Celebrated on the second new moon after the winter solstice, Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the new year in the traditional Chinese lunar solar calendar. Although Lunar New Year is observed worldwide, it is commonly celebrated in China – along with many other countries in East Asia – with performances, dances, festivals, parades, music and acrobatics. For more information, please visit cityofeverett.com/events/ lunar-new-year.
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