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Tuesday, November 28th 2017
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Good morning reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library this week.
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- Check out our new Hebrew Story Time at Coolidge Corner today at 3:30 PM.
- Join us Sunday for Mirela Kulovic's opening reception for her painting exhibit "Lands."
- Save the date for our Telescope launch party in Brookline Village on Monday December 11.
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PLEASE NOTE
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All Public Library of Brookline locations will open at noon instead of 10 AM on Tuesday, December 5, for staff development.
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FROM THE FRIENDS
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It's that time of year for the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale!
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The Friends holiday sale is ongoing on the first floor at the Brookline Village Library.
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You never know exactly what you'll find, but you're sure to find the perfect gift. There will be children’s books and sets; games; a variety of unique and pristine coffee table books; beautiful Franklin Mint, Heritage Press, and other collectible books; and some fantastic, vintage, one-of-a-kind books.
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So come in early and often and stock up on holiday gifts for as long as the supply lasts. You can't beat the prices, and you'll be supporting the Friends of the Library.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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July 29, 2024 3:00 PM @ Brookline Village - Hunneman Hall |
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Boost your child’s STEAM interest with Buildwave® — a building event that feels like a gameshow! During the event, participants build with waves of diverse materials like Lego®, Plus-Plus®, and more. Each building wave is enhanced by a dynamic audiovisual experience unlike any other. As participants complete wave after wave of building, they gain creative confidence, enhance teamwork, and experience design fundamentals in a unique and memorable context. Learn more at www.buildwave.com
We’ll have two sessions of this program (both identical). The first session runs 3-4 PM and the second session runs 4-5 PM. Both sessions will be held in Hunneman Hall and require a free ticket to attend. This program is for kids ages 5 and up.
Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the start time of each session at the Children’s Desk of the Brookline Village Library.
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July 29, 2024 4:00 PM @ Brookline Village - Hunneman Hall |
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Boost your child’s STEAM interest with Buildwave® — a building event that feels like a gameshow! During the event, participants build with waves of diverse materials like Lego®, Plus-Plus®, and more. Each building wave is enhanced by a dynamic audiovisual experience unlike any other. As participants complete wave after wave of building, they gain creative confidence, enhance teamwork, and experience design fundamentals in a unique and memorable context. Learn more at www.buildwave.com
We’ll have two sessions of this program (both identical). The first session runs 3-4 PM and the second session runs 4-5 PM. Both sessions will be held in Hunneman Hall and require a free ticket to attend. This program is for kids ages 5 and up.
Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the start time of each session at the Children’s Desk of the Brookline Village Library.
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July 30, 2024 7:00 PM @ Brookline Village - Hunneman Hall |
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As part of Summer Reading , the library offers this all-ages program!
What do Yebba, JRR Tolkein, and Jazz have in common? Come find out as the Greg Loughman trio leads you on a jazz-infused exploration of epic fantasy novels. With this concert, we will highlight a diverse group of epic fantasy fiction writers and describe the works they have written while performing music related to their stories. If you enjoy jazz, you’ll love how Greg Loughman’s trio uses epic fantasy authors and works as inspiration for their jazz compositions and performance. If you’re a fan of epic fantasy, you can celebrate your favorite authors and books and discover new works while being entertained by world-class jazz. Authors celebrated will be Tolkien (LOtR), Tomi Adeyemi (Legends of the Orisha), Liani Taylor (Daughter of Smoke & Bone), Robin Hobb (Farseer Trilogy), George RR Martin (A Song of Ice and Fire), and others.
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July 31, 2024 1:00 PM @ Off site |
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On Wednesday, July 31 at 1 PM at Brookline Senior Center, join us for this very special and important event. Race and Song was born in 2020 out of a deep bond and nearly 30-year friendship between veteran musicians and storytelling troubadours Reggie Harris and Alastair Moock. Together in musical conversation, the two explore complex issues of race, class, gender, and history, framing their lived experiences through music for a program that’s as entertaining as it is educational. One of Alastair and Reggie’s greatest strengths as a duo is their ability to meet audiences where they are, adapting their conversation and musical repertoire for a wide range of ages and experiences.
For adults who want to deepen their understanding of antiracism and get more comfortable talking about difficult subjects, Race and Song is an invitation to listen, learn, and engage. Reggie and Alastair have performed together at theaters, arts centers, houses of worship, libraries, senior centers, and universities nationwide, modeling what productive interracial conversations about race can look like while swapping tunes and inviting audience participation in a welcoming and non-judgmental atmosphere.
This program is generously co-sponsored by The Brookline Senior Center, The Brookline Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations, Hebrew SeniorLife | Center Communities of Brookline, Goddard House Assisted Living & Memory Support, The Public Library of Brookline, The Brookline Department of Public Health and Human Services, and BrooklineCAN.
Please register at 617-730-2770!
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August 3, 2024 1:00 PM @ Brookline Village - Tween Room |
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Ever wanted to learn how to fix or repair broken and damaged items you own, like torn clothing or broken electronics, bicycles, computers, toys, or the like? You can learn how at the Fixit Clinic. We’ll pair you with a volunteer coach who can walk you through diagnosing the problem, disassembling the item as needed, and hopefully fixing whatever the issue is. This event is open to all and registration is suggested, but not required.
If you would like to register for the clinic here: https://bit.ly/itemcheckin
If you’d register as a volunteer coach, you can do that here: http://bit.ly/inpersoncoachsignup
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THIS WEEK'S MOVIES
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Midday Movies
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Movie Matinee
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Refreshments 1 PM
Screening 1:30-4 PM
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MEET THE STAFF
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Reference Librarian at Brookline Village Roy MacKenzie
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First literary crush (author or character): Leslie from Bridge to Terabithia; I think I was in fourth grade when we read it, and I had such a crush on her character, which made it a very difficult book to read.
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Last song you listened to: "Wooden Heart" by the Features. (It's criminal that they're not more well known).
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Hogwarts House: Ravenclaw for life.
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Name a word that starts with the letter Q: Qwerty.
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Movie or TV show you always watch when it comes on screen, no matter what: Legend - it's not the *best* movie, but Tim Curry as the devil is just so incredible (and the practical effects are amazing) that I can't bear to turn it off.
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If you could travel back in time, what period would you go to? I'd like to visit the roaring 20s just briefly, but I'd hate to get stuck in the past.
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Cake or pie? I actually don't like cake or pie very much. The only real exception is cheesecake. I love cheesecake but maintain that it's really more of a pie than cake.
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Big dogs or small dogs? Big.
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Hardcover or paperback? Hardcover (unless it's an older paperback with amazing cover art from the 30s-70s.)
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Fictional world or game you'd most like to visit? Discworld or the Avatar world.
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What book would you most like to see turned into a top-notch film or miniseries? Neuromancer.
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Favorite fictional librarian? I can't pick just one, it's a tie between Batgirl and the Orangutan in Discworld.
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Favorite fictional detective? Philip Marlowe.
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Favorite Jane Austen character? Mr. Bennet from Pride and Prejudice.
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CELEBRATE FIRST LIGHT: FAMILY STORY WALK
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Take a look at the windows outside Chobee Hoy Associates at 18 Harvard St and experience the classic story Corduroy by Don Freeman. This exhibit will be there from November 21st through November 30th.
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HEBREW STORY TIME
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TUESDAY November 28, 3:30 PM
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Announcing our new Hebrew Story Time at the Coolidge Corner Library! Join us for stories, songs, and crafts all in Hebrew for children ages 0-5 and their families. Hebrew Story Time is happening on Tuesday, November 28 at 3:30pm in the Coolidge Corner Library Meeting Room. This is a monthly event, so if you can't make it this time, we invite you to attend next month on Tuesday, December 12th.
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VIDEO GAME DESIGN WORKSHOP
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THURSDAY December 14, 3:00 PM
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Go from gamer to designer with this one-time workshop from Empow Studios.
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Kids love playing video games, but they have even more fun playing games they and their friends design! Video Game Design encompasses storytelling, pixel art, and object-oriented programming, all through a user-friendly, 2D game design platform.
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CHILDREN'S FALL PROGRAMS
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Countdown to Kindergarten
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Last Monday of the month at 10:30 AM
Age: 4 years old (get ticket at desk)
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Terrific Twos (And Threes!)
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Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Age: 2 years old
Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Age: 13 to 23 month-olds (get ticket at desk)
Stories and Crafts (Drop In)
Wednesdays at 3:30 PM
Age: 3-5 years old
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Stories and Crafts (Drop In)
Thursdays at 10:30 AM
Age: 2-3 years old (get ticket at desk)
Saturday Six to Eights
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Saturdays at 2:30 PM
Age: 6-8 years old
Friday Flicks (Drop In)
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Fridays at 10:30 am
Age: 2 years and older. Parents and caregivers are also welcome.
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Come Play With Us
Mondays at 10:15 AM
Age: Infants-12 month-olds
Mother Goose
Tuesdays at 10:15 AM
Age: 1-2 years-old
Sing Along, Dance and Play
Wednesdays at 10:15 AM
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Stories and Crafts
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Age: 2-3 year-olds
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Step Into Story Time
Tuesdays at 3:30 PM
Age: 3-5 year-olds
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NEXT MONTH'S BOOK SELECTIONS
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All of our book clubs are drop in. If you'd like to join us, you may pick up the next title at the Circulation Desk of the hosting library and attend the next meeting ready to discuss.
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Brookline Village
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Shelf Respect
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Open to teens and adults.
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A Taste of Poetry
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Putterham
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Mystery
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Read and Meet
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