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Hello reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library.
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Citizenship Clinic
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Brookline Village Library
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SATURDAY, May 7 from 11 AM - 2 PM
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The MIRA Coalition will be holding a clinic to provide free citizenship application assistance.
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If you have had a green card for at least 4 years and 9 months (or 2 years and 9 months while married to a US citizen); if you speak, read, and write basic English; and if you have questions about your citizenship options, consider signing up for the clinic!
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Registration is required. Register with MIRA for the free citizenship assistance clinic by calling 617-350-5480 x200 or emailing citizenship@miracoalition.org.
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Mandarin Storytime - In Person!
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Brookline Village Library
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WEDNESDAY, April 27 at 3 PM
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Join us for an in-person Mandarin storytime filled with stories, songs, and poems! This storytime is geared for kids who are ages 0 to 6 years-old.
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参加由图书馆员主持的普通话故事会吧。包含了有趣的故事，朗朗上口的歌谣，和经典的古诗词！参与者建议年龄六岁及以下。
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Space is limited, so please arrive early and stop by the Children’s Room Desk to get a storytime ticket. Only families with a storytime ticket will be admitted to the program.
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由于位置有限，请提前到达儿童房获取故事会的票。仅限有票的家庭参与。
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For the safety of our program attendees and staff, masks will be required for all attendees ages 2 and older during the program.
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为了您和工作人员的安全着想，请两岁及两岁以上的参与者佩戴口罩。
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Volunteer with the Book Sale at Putterham!
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The Friends of the Brookline Library's book sale is up and running at both the Brookline Village and Coolidge Corner Libraries. The Friends are currently seeking a volunteer to bring the book sale back to the Putterham Library. If you love books, now is your chance to run your own book sale to benefit both the Putterham community and the Library as a whole. Proceeds from the book sale support the Library in various ways, funding programming, special projects, and more. If you are interested in volunteering with the book sale at Putterham, please reach out to the Friends at friendsofbrooklinelibrary@gmail.com.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Virtual Ramen Cooking Class
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THURSDAY, April 28 at 7 PM
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Join us for a fun and informative ramen cooking workshop! In this live cooking class, Chef Melissa, founder of Cooking Beautifullee, will guide you through every step of making nutritious, restaurant-quality ramen using local New England ingredients. Chef Melissa will show you how to cook ramen noodles in a homemade yellow miso-mustard broth, and poach fresh Nantucket scallops as toppings. Feel free to substitute scallops with tofu or shredded carrot if you prefer a vegetarian option. This program for adults will take place on Zoom, so you can cook along at home if you want!
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To register, please click here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the program. You will also receive a separate email with Chef Melissa’s recipe and ingredient shopping tips within a few days of registering.
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This event is generously sponsored by the Library Trustees.
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Virtual: Mental Health Benefits of Being in Nature
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MONDAY, May 2 at 7 PM
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We’re kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month with this fascinating and important conversation. Metro nature – including trees, parks, gardens, and natural areas – enhances quality of life in cities and towns. The experience of nature improves human health and well-being in many ways. Nearly 40 years of scientific studies tell us how. Join Dr. Kathleen Wolf, a research social scientist out of the University of Washington, as we discuss the mental health benefits we might experience if we spend more time in our green spaces.
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This program is in partnership with the Ashland Public Library, Cary Memorial Library, Millis Public Library, and Tewksbury Public Library. This event is generously sponsored by the Library Trustees.
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Art Across Asia: Masterpieces of the Asian Art Museum
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WEDNESDAY, May 4 at 7 PM
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What constitutes a “masterpiece?” Why are some objects considered masterworks while others are relegated to lesser positions? Join Linda Shen Lei to explore some answers as illustrated by a few of the very best treasures of San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum. These are masterworks from the vast and varied regions we collectively call Asia, which stretches from the Mediterranean to the Pacific. Fabulous statues, ancient bronzes, mystic jade, delicate ceramics, and evocative paintings – let them engulf you in their amazing beauty and workmanship.
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This program is sponsored by the Cary Memorial Library in Lexington, and in partnership with Bacon Free Library, Framingham Public Library, and Morse Library.
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Local Author Talk: Mai Kim Le
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WEDNESDAY, May 4 at 7 PM
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Brookline author Mai Kim Le discusses her debut memoir Worlds Apart: My Personal Life Journey through Transcultural Poverty, Privilege & Passion, in conversation with Library Trustee Chris Chanyasulkit. Mai will speak about the process of writing her memoir, how she came to writing, and the importance of creativity and self-expression.
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The Brookline Interactive Group will also be broadcasting this event. You can watch BIG’s broadcast online here, or watch on TV by tuning in to their Community Channel – Brookline RCN and Comcast Cable Channel 3.
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This event is in partnership with Brookline Booksmith and the Brookline Interactive Group.
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ONGOING PROGRAMS
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Each week the Library holds many regularly occurring programs for adults and kids of all ages. Check out what's happening this week – and click on the links for more information and sign-ups!
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- Storytime at the Brookline Village Library - Tuesday, April 26 at 10:30 AM
- Storytime at the Putterham Library - Tuesday, April 26 at 10:30 AM
- Virtual English Club - Tuesday, April 26 at 7 PM
- Storytime at the Coolidge Corner Library - Wednesday, April 27 at 10:30 AM
- Virtual Caffe Italiano - Wednesday, April 27 at 12:15 PM
- Movie Matinee at the Coolidge Corner Library - Thursday, April 28 at 1:15 PM - Playing this week: West Side Story (2021)
- Tween Crafternoon at the Brookline Village Library - Thursday, April 28 at 3 PM
- English Club at the Brookline Village Library - Friday, April 29 at 11 AM
- Virtual Storytime - Saturday, April 30 at 10:30 AM
- LEGO Club at the Coolidge Corner Library - Monday, May 2 at 3:15 PM
- Virtual Brookline Village Book Group - Monday, May 2 at 7 PM
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