Monday, May 12th 2025

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Read on for what's happening at the library.

Speaking From the Heart: Felina Silver

Brookline Village

Saturday, May 17 at 2 PM

Join us for Felina Silver's talk - "A Family of Neighbors Throughout Brookline." It is the fourth of five in the Speaking From the Heart series, which will be wrapping up in June.

This series is presented in partnership with Hidden Brookline and the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations. It is generously sponsored by the Public Library of Brookline Foundation.

Identifying Trees in Spring

Coolidge Corner

Wednesday, May 14 at 10:30 AM

Learn how to identify trees around Brookline with naturalist Rebecca Arnoldi! Identify and learn about some of the beautiful trees that call Brookline home. Registration for this event is required - click here to register.

This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

Jewish American Heritage Month Watercolor Workshop

Brookline Village

Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 PM

Join local artist Laurel Greenfield for a guided watercolor workshop in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month! This program is for adults and teens in grades 8-12. Registration is required - click here to register.

This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Public Library.

Aaron Feurstein Tribute

Brookline Village

Sunday, May 18 from 2:30 to 4 PM

As part of Jewish American Heritage Month, please join former Congressman Barney Frank, Brookline Select Board Member Paul Warren, and other dignitaries in a tribute to the late Aaron Feuerstein, who lived nearly his entire life in Brookline, and whose extraordinary generosity was honored by President Bill Clinton during his 1996 State of the Union Address, and earned him the Peace Abbey Courage of Conscience Award. Please register to guarantee admittance.

This event is presented in partnership with the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations and with AJC New England.

Upcoming Events

Pups @ Putterham: Read to a Dog!

Putterham
Wednesday, May 14 from 6 to 7 PM
For kids in grades K-4. Sessions are 15 minutes and registration is required.

Art With Julie: Step-by-step Painting Class

Putterham
Wednesday, May 7 at 7 PM
For adults. Registration required - currently at capacity. Waitlist available.

Talkin' Tech at BHA - Second Session

Offsite - 61 Park Street
Friday, May 16 at 11 AM
For adults. Meets offsite at 61 Park Street. No registration required.

RESCHEDULED: Walnut Hills Cemetery 150th Anniversary Walking Tour

Putterham
Saturday, May 17 from 10 AM to 12 PM
For all ages 10 and up. Rescheduled from May 10. No registration required - limited to 40 participants.

Korean Traditional Art Workshop

Brookline Village
Monday, May 19 from 6 to 8 PM
For adults. Registration required - currently at capacity. Waitlist available.

Chinese Acrobatics with Li Liu

Brookline Village
Saturday, May 24 at 2 and 3 PM
For kids of all ages and their families. Two identical sessions. Ticket required - tickets available half an hour before start time.

Want more Library Programs?

Head to our events calendar to see our regular weekly and monthly programs, including storytimes, social groups, and book clubs for kids and adults!
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