Monday, June 17th 2024

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Read on for what's happening at the library.

Seeking Volunteer English Tutors

The Public Library of Brookline is seeking volunteer tutors for the one-on-one tutoring program!

If you are curious about other cultures and can commit to a weekly one-hour language practice session for five months, consider becoming a volunteer English language tutor at the Public Library of Brookline.

Our English Language Tutoring program for adults matches volunteer English speakers with English language learners for weekly practice sessions. No teaching experience is necessary and extensive online training is provided.

To learn more about the program, the online training or to get a link to the tutor application, please email brkenglish@minlib.net

Summer Reading 2024: Read, Renew, Repeat!

All Public Library of Brookline Locations

June 17 - August 17


Join the 2024 Summer Reading Program with the Public Library of Brookline! Renew your love of reading this summer with exciting programs and fun prizes. The program is open to community members of all ages, from kids through adults. To participate, simply:


Kids: Sign Up and Log Your Reading!
Kids ages birth to entering 4th grade (ages 0-9) can sign up for the program through our online tracker, Beanstack, or by asking at any Library location. For the duration of the program, track your hours spent reading using your Beanstack account or a paper log to spin the prize wheel and win prizes.

Tweens, Teens, and Adults: Visit the Library!
Visit any Public Library of Brookline location and check out at least one item to earn a spin on our prize wheel. Registration or logging your reading is not required for tweens, teens, or adults (ages 10+).

Everyone: Attend Programs!
We'll also be holding programs for adults and kids of all ages throughout the summer. Join us at the Putterham Library on June 20th, at Winthrop Square Park on June 21st, or the Brookline Village Library on June 22nd for special, summer reading kickoff parties with music and prizes for all ages! Visit our events calendar to discover everything we have in store!

The Summer Reading Program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Public Library and the Library Trustees. Read more about the Summer Reading Program here!

From the Archives & Special Collections: History of the Brookline Bird Club

Brookline Village

Now Through July 31st

Established by a gathering of birders right here at the Public Library of Brookline in 1913, the Brookline Bird Club is one of the oldest bird clubs in the country!

Stop by to learn about the Brookline Bird Club’s history, and take a look at featured local history materials – including Club bulletins, bird lists, and photographs – from the Public Library of Brookline’s Archives & Special Collections.

Visit the Exhibit Case at Brookline Village now through July 31, 2024.

10 Trees in June: Guided Tour of Trees in Spring

Coolidge Corner

Tuesday, June 18 at 3:30 PM

Come on a guided walk of tree exploration with Naturalist, Rebecca Arnoldi! We will focus on the leaves and flowers of June! Learn identification skills and interesting facts about trees you see everyday. You may come away with a deeper appreciation for the trees in our parks, streets and urban forest.

A free ticket will be required for this event. Tickets will be available at the Coolidge Corner Library a half-hour before the walk starts – 3 PM.

An Evening with Mercury Stardust

Virtual

Thursday, June 20 at 7:00 PM

From TikTok stardom to full-blown author, join us virtually on June 20th at 7:00 PM as we welcome famous trans handywoman, Mercury Stardust! The Public Library of Brookline, in partnership with the Rowley Public Library and 50+ other libraries state-wide, are proud to present an author talk & moderated Q&A with Mercury herself.

Mercury is the acclaimed author of “Safe and Sound: A Renter Friendly Guide to Home Repair” and has also dedicated her time to helping people on TikTok reclaim their independence through home improvement. As an out and proud non-binary trans feminine person, Mercury has also used her platform to help raise over $2 million for trans healthcare. This program is intended for people ages 13+ and registration is required.

The Zoom link to the program will be available after May 22. To register for the program early you can fill out this form.

This event is generously sponsored by the Library Trustees.

Upcoming Events

Summer Reading Kickoff with Matt Heaton

Putterham
Thursday, June 20 at 2:00 PM
For all ages.
Rainbow logo with the words Public Library of Brookline Pride

Pride Button Making

Coolidge Corner
Thursday, June 20 at 2:00 PM
Brookline Village
Thursday, June 20 at 2:30 PM
For all ages.

Summer Reading Kickoff with Vanessa Trien

Off-Site
Friday, June 21 at 1:30 PM
For all ages.

Summer Reading Kickoff with Ants on a Log

Brookline Village
Saturday, June 22 at 2:00 PM
For all ages.

Puppet Storytime with Leigh Baltzer

Off-Site
Monday, June 24 at 10:30 AM
Ideal for kids ages 3-6 and their families.

A Soulful Celebration: DVinci Soul LIVE

Brookline Village
Wednesday, June 26 at 7:00 PM
For all ages.

On the Calendar for Adults

Tuesday, June 18th
10:30 AM
Tuesday, June 18th
1:30 PM
Friday, June 21st
10:30 AM
Featuring: A Thousand Mornings by Mary Oliver
Monday, June 24th
2:00 PM

On the Calendar for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

Thursday, June 20th
10:15 AM
Thursday, June 20th
5:00 PM
Monday, June 24th
10:30 AM
Monday, June 24th
10:30 AM
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