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Sunday, January 17th 2021
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Good morning [subscriber:firstname | default:reader]!
Read on for what's happening at the library this week.
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- Join us this February to celebrate Black History Month with select film screenings at all three locations
- Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us at our Coolidge Corner Location, including a Lion Dance and Kung Fu demonstration on February 11
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- Our first Brookline Eats special event is coming February 6: a visit from Breadboard Bakery's Daisy Chow.
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Black History Month Film Series
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In honor of Black History Month, the Public Library of Brookline is screening a special month-long film series. Join us every Thursday in February at 6 PM to celebrate Black history and culture. Snacks and hot cocoa will be provided.
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- February 1: #BlackLivesMatter (2015)
- February 8: Get Out (2017)
- February 15: 13th (2016)
- February 22: Moonlight (2016)
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Our two weekly film series, Midday Movies at Putterham and Movie Matinee at Coolidge Corner, will also be featuring films that celebrate Black history during February, including The Color Purple, Selma, and Marshall.
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Keep an eye out for displays and recommended lists celebrating Black history at each location.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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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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Library Assistant in Technical Services
at Brookline Village Jesse Ellis
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First literary crush (author or character): Tien from Dragonball.
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Last song you listened to: The Closest I've Come by Earthside.
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Hogwarts House: Slytherin.
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Name a word that starts with the letter Q: Quetzalcoatl.
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Movie or TV show you always watch when it comes on screen, no matter what: The Office (US).
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If you could travel back in time, what period would you go to? Prehistoric age to visit dinosaurs (and try not to get eaten).
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Cake or pie? Pie, all the way.
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Big dogs or small dogs? Both?
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Hardcover or paperback? Hardcover.
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Fictional world or game you'd most like to visit? DC Comics Universe.
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What book would you most like to see turned into a top-notch film or miniseries? Prospero's Children by Jan Siegel.
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Favorite fictional librarian? Barbara Gordon/Batgirl.
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Favorite fictional detective? Vic Sage/The Question.
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TGIF AFTER SCHOOL MOVIE
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Join us for a fun children’s movie and a snack! Recommended for ages five and up.
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CHILDREN'S WINTER PROGRAMS
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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)
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Thursdays at 3 PM
Age: 5 and up
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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Saturdays at 2:30 PM
Age: 6-8 years old
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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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Sing Along, Dance and Play
Saturdays at 10:30 AM
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Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Age: 2-3 year-olds
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Tuesdays at 3:30 PM
Age: 3-6 year-olds
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Sing and Dance with Martha Leader
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UPCOMING 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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A Taste of Poetry
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Brookline Village
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Mid-day Mystery
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Afternoon
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Shelf Respect
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Open to teens and adults.
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Read and Meet
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Mystery
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And the Award Goes To...
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Putterham
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