Join us for a discussion of David Morrell's First Blood and Rambo: First Blood,
the movie that is based on it (directed by Ted Kotcheff and starring
Sylvester Stallone and Richard Crenna.) Whether you've read the book,

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Set in 1805, the dramatization animates the "Spirit of the Day," as Paul
& Rachel recount the exciting tale of life in Boston's North End
when America was still a British Crown Colony. Paul Revere married
Rachel Walker in 1773, following the death of his first wife, Sarah, who
died after the birth of their sixth child. Rachel took on the care of

People of all ages are invited to the Walnut Street Community Garden for a discussion
of Seedfolks
led by Jim Boyd, Head Coordinator for Somerville Community Gardens, and
Cathy Piantigini, Somerville Library Supervisor of Children’s Services.

Join us as Somerville celebrates its third “one city, one book” campaign, Somerville Reads 2012, a project that promotes literacy and community engagement by encouraging people all over the City to read and discuss books on the same theme. This year’s theme is food—local, sustainable, and delicious!

Join the Groundwork Somerville Green Team for a "farm raising" at Somerville's first farm.

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone invites you to kick off the growing season and the Earth Day weekend with an educational workshop celebrating

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Fans of pop-up books are invited to learn the basics and create
simple, yet satisfying 3-D paper designs. An instructional worksheet
will be available for all participants to take home to continue their
craft. Recommended for kids in grades 3 and up.

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Join us for a writing workshop for kids ages 9-12! Children will
learn how to get ideas for stories, and will do several journal
exercises for writing. They will be able to read aloud from their own
mini stories and will leave with their own notebooks and tips on how to
use them to be a writer every day.

Help us welcome back musician and children's entertainer extraordinaire Jeff Jam
for one of his fantastic sing-alongs! Come early to get a good seat,
with room to wiggle and move your feet! Fun and free, thanks to the
Friends of the Library! This program is recommended for preschoolers
and their caregivers.

Kids ages 9-12 are invited to a discussion
of Seedfolks led by Cathy Piantigini, Somerville Library Supervisor of Children’s Services.

Volunteers Needed for Patriot’s Day Colonial FairVolunteers Needed for Patriot's Day Colonial Fair

Help the City re-live Paul Revere's historic ride from Boston through Somerville and onto Lexington and Concord. Adults and high school students are needed to volunteer at the City's annual Patriots Day Colonial Fair at Foss Park on Monday, April 16.

Listen to the old folktale Stone Soup, enjoy delicious soup, and collaborate on a stone-soup-inspired work of art. All ages are welcome to attend!

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Do you have a good food-themed story—maybe a personal experience
of trying an exotic dish in a foreign land, a reminiscence of learning
to make a family favorite with a grandparent, or a familiar folktale
you’ve always loved? Come tell the tale, and hear others tell their
stories too! Tom Champion will be the emcee for this event.

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