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5 Things You Need to Know Today: January 24

Belmont Public Library's own Teen Geek Squad to the rescue, musical soloists and groups at the Chenery.

1. Befuddled with your new electronic device? Do you want to dislike your Facebook account? Ready to make your e-reader into kindling? Well, you're in luck: Belmont High School's Teen Techs – the town's own Geek Squad – will be available for a limited time this month to help Belmont Public Library patrons with e-readers, downloading from the digital catalog, basic Internet help, social media and any other weirdness you encounter. 

Teen Tech Tutor sessions are available today and Thursdays in January from 3 p.m. to  4 p.m. Sign-up is required, and space is limited. Register on-line for the date and time preferred, or call the reference desk at 617-993-2870. 

2. The talented musicians of the Chenery Middle School will be on display tonight at the school's annual Solo and Ensemble Concert. The event takes place in the Chenery's auditorium at 7 p.m.

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3. Do you feel blue? Down in the dumps? Have you experienced loss? Depressed? Are you lonely? You don’t have to feel this way. Come to the Beech Street Center at 10:45 a.m. to play a game of “Feel Good Bingo” with Social Work intern Devlin Martin, to learn the signs and symptoms of depression and treatment options for yourself or a loved one. 

4. Yoga tonight in Gardiner Hall at Plymouth Congregational Church at 582 Pleasant St. at 7 p.m. (Enter on Alexander Street). Taught by professionals in the Vinyasa style.  Bring your own mat.  All levels welcome. $10 per class. Free parking on Pleasant, Leonard and behind Macy's. All proceeds benefit Plymouth Nursery School.

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5. Infant Lapsit Storytime is for infants and pre-walkers where they can enjoy songs, finger plays, and rhymes chosen especially for the littlest patrons of the Belmont Public Library. From 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Flett Room.


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