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. (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 • February 29 – April 11, 2012
A structured, 30-minute lapsit program for 13-23 months • Registration Required - Terrific Twos • Tuesdays at 10:30am • February 28 – April 10, 2012
Stories, songs and a craft project for two-year olds • Registration required. - Two and Three year olds • Thursdays at 10:30am • March 1 – April 12, 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
- Spanish Story Time! Bring your own favorite stories, songs and enthusiasm. For children ages 3 and up (and siblings). Sundays at 3:00pm: 2/12, 3/11, 4/15.
- Mother Goose on the Loose—Wednesdays
• 10:15 AM: 6 to 20 months, February 29 – April 11, 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
• March 15 and April 18, 2012
Stories with singing, dancing, milk and cookies! - Tales from the Magic Carpet stories for 6 to 8 year-olds • Saturdays, 3:00pm • March 10 and April 7, 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. Schedule: January 7, February 4. All at 2 PM.
PUTTERHAM BRANCH
959 W. Roxbury Pkwy. • (617) 730-2385NEW! Rhythm and Rhymes for the Very Young with Martha Leader. Musical fun for children ages 6 months to two years old and a parent. Registration required.Six-session class meets Fridays: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, and 3/2, 10:30 – 11:15 AM.
Story Times
- Two and Three Year Olds • Tuesdays at 10:15am • January 24 – March 13, 2012
Stories and a craft project
• Registration required - Three to Five Year Olds • Tuesdays at 3:30pm • January 24 – March 13, 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 • March 3, and April 14, 2012 -
Pajama Story Time ages 4 and up
• Wednesday, 6:30 PM • February 22 and April 18, 2012
Stories with singing, dancing, milk and cookies!