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Monday, November 4th 2019
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Hello reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library this week.
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Hogwarts at the Library
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SUNDAY, November 10
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The Brookline Village Library will be closed Sunday, November 10 for our Hogwarts at the Library event. The Coolidge Corner Library will be open regular Sunday hours.
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Have you signed up for Hogwarts at the Library? If so, make sure to pick up your ticket packet at the Brookline Village Reference Desk by 5 PM on Saturday, November 9.
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Veterans Day
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All Public Library of Brookline locations will be closed Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, November 12.
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Macmillan Publishers EBook Embargo
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As of November 1, Macmillan Publishers only allows libraries to purchase one copy of each new eBook title for the first eight weeks after a book’s release. Limiting access to new titles for libraries means limiting your access.
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You can learn more about how the Macmillan embargo affects you, and provide your feedback, through the American Library Association's #eBooksForAll campaign.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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National Novel Writing Month Write-In
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WEDNESDAY, November 6 at 6:30 PM
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Are you writing a novel this November as part of National Novel Writing Month? Join your Boston Municipal Liaisons and other NaNoWriMo participants for a Write-In where you will have structured time to get your writing done and help at a moment’s notice when your characters stop talking to you or your plot veers off the rails.
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National Novel Writing Month is a fun, wild, crazy, adventure where participants attempt to write a 50,000 word novel in a month. Think you’re up for the challenge? Sign up at www.nanowrimo.org to get started!
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Tinker Thursday: T-Shirt Pillows
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THURSDAY, November 7 at 3 PM
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Teens in grades 8-12, come learn to make T-Shirt Pillows! Bring in an old, favorite t-shirt and we’ll turn it into a comfy new pillow. Thread, stuffing, and sewing machines will be provided. We’ll have a limited number of t-shirts as well, but it’s more fun if you bring your own. Limited to 12 participants, first come first served.
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Knitting Circle
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THURSDAY, November 7 at 6 PM
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Starting a new project? Want to discuss an ongoing project? Curious about cabling? Drop by the Coolidge Corner Library’s knitting circle!
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This is a casual, drop-in program for knitters of all skill levels and ages. Bring your own project, or come with yarn and a pair of needles and we’ll help you get started with the basic techniques. We will also be meeting on November 21 and December 19.
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Learn to Crochet Together
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SATURDAY, November 9 at 2 PM
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Come learn the basics of crochet at the Putterham Library. If you have crocheting materials, please bring them along. If not, we'll have yarn and crochet hooks available to use.
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UPCOMING SCREENINGS
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MIDDAY MOVIES
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MOVIE MATINEE
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