Ongoing Activities for Children
NEW: We now have half-price discount passes to the Puppet Showplace Theatre in Brookline Village. Reserve one today at any Brookline branch or online. (Brookline residents only, please.)
MAIN LIBRARY
361 Washington St. • (617) 730-2340NEW Book Group
Bestsellers—a book group for ages 10-13; all you have to do is read the book beforehand, and join us for snacks and conversation! Third or fourth Thursday of the month at 3:30 PM in the Rabbit Hole. Books will be available for checkout about 2 weeks before each date at the Children's Desk.
Story Times
Priority given to Brookline residents when registration is required.
- Mother Goose on the Loose • Wednesdays at 10:30am and 11:30am • April 25 – May 30, 2012
A structured, 30-minute lapsit program for 13-23 months • Registration Required for 10:30am class - Terrific Twos • Tuesdays at 10:30am • April 24 – May 29, 2012
Stories, songs and a craft project for two-year olds • Registration required. - Two and Three year olds • Thursdays at 10:30am • April 26 – May 31, 2012
Drop in stories and crafts - Three-to-Five-Year-Olds • Wednesdays at 3:30pm • January 11 – May 30, 2012
Drop in stories and crafts
No classes during school vacation weeks.
Friday Flicks!
Upstairs in Hunneman Hall • Fridays at 10:30 AM • Drop in
This is a weekly film program for preschool children 2 years and older. Parents and caregivers are also welcome. The films, familiar stories based on picture books such as Kipper and Spot, are chosen from our video and DVD collections; and the program usually runs 30 minutes.
COOLIDGE CORNER BRANCH
31 Pleasant St. • (617) 730-2380All programs at Coolidge are DROP-IN unless otherwise noted.
To have the best experience for your child, please observe age limitations.
Story Times
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Italian Story Time • Stories, songs, games, a simple craft and pizza for dinner! • For children ages 3 and up • Thursdays at 5:30 PM: 4/26, 5/10, 6/7
- Spanish Story Time • Bring your own favorite stories, songs and enthusiasm • For children ages 3 and up (and siblings) • Sundays at 3:00pm: 4/15.
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French Story Time • Stories, songs, games and fun all en français, for infants to age 6 • Saturdays at 3 PM: 5/19, 6/16
- Mother Goose on the Loose—Wednesdays
• 10:15 AM: 6 to 20 months, April 25 – May 30, 2012 • Registration Required
A structured, 30-minute lapsit program with singing, dancing, stories & puppets - Just about Twos • Wednesdays • 11:15 AM • January 11 – May 30, 2012
Stories, songs, movement and crafts for 21-35 months
- Three-to-Five-Year-Olds • Tuesdays at 3:30pm • January 11 – May 29, 2012
Stories, songs, movement and crafts -
Pajama Story Time for all ages • Thursdays, 6:30 PM
• April 19 and May 17, 2012
Stories with singing, dancing, milk and cookies! - Reading Together A Family Story Time for older children (5+) and their parents • Saturdays, 3:00pm • May 5, 2012
No classes during school vacation weeks.
Sing-Along
Music and movement for all ages • Tuesdays at 10:30 AM • January 10 – May 30, 2012 (except election days)
Come a bit early and play: doors open about 15 minutes before the program starts.
Family Films
Looking to spend a little quality time as a family? Join us monthly for classic movies kids 5 and up are sure to love. Grown-ups too! Popcorn provided. Your snacks welcome.
PUTTERHAM BRANCH
959 W. Roxbury Pkwy. • (617) 730-2385Story Times
- Two and Three Year Olds • Tuesdays at 10:15am • April 24 – June 12, 2012
Stories and a craft project
• Registration required - Three to Five Year Olds • Tuesdays at 3:30pm • April 24 – June 12, 2012
Stories and a craft project for children 3-5
• Drop-in - Tales from the Magic Carpet stories for 6 to 8 year-olds • Registration recommended
• Saturdays at 3:30pm • April 14, 2012 -
Pajama Story Time ages 4 and up
• Wednesday, 6:30 PM • April 18, 2012
Stories with singing, dancing, milk and cookies!