Monday, June 2nd 2025

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Read on for what's happening at the library.

Cardboard Rainbow Collages with Alex Makes Art

Coolidge Corner

Friday, June 6 at 2 PM

Kids ages 4-10 and accompanying siblings and grownups are invited to join Alex Makes Art at Coolidge Corner for a joyful afternoon of community crafting! Using recycled cardboard, colorful materials, and mixed media techniques, kids will create their own unique rainbow sculptures. This hands-on activity encourages creativity and exploration, and celebrates Pride Month, individuality, and the idea that everyone belongs - just as they are.

This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

Little Groove Family Concert

Coolidge Corner

Friday, June 6 at 10:30 AM

Get ready to sing, dance, and have some fun! In this interactive 40-minute concert, children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove. Children use real instruments such as drums, shakers, and tambourines, giving them a hands-on experience and fostering a love for music.

This program is recommended for kids ages 0-5 and their families. Tickets for this session can be picked up on a first come, first served basis at the children’s desk starting at 10 AM on the day of the event.

This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

A Year in the Life of Hall's Pond: Photographs by Lane Turner

Brookline Village

Thursday, June 12 at 6:30 PM

Join the Friends of Hall’s Pond for the first in a series of events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the designation of Hall’s Pond as a nature sanctuary. Award winning Boston Globe Photographer and Brookline resident Lane Turner visited Hall’s Pond repeatedly over the course of 2024 and has produced images that surprise, delight and reveal various perspectives on the life of the pond. Lane will discuss his experiences capturing the many images that he will show. Prints of his work will also be hung up in Hunneman Hall to view up close. There will be a ten minute introduction to the Friends of Hall’s Pond at the start, a question and answer session and light refreshments at the end. Please register to guarantee admittance.

Upcoming Events

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group

Virtual
Wednesday, June 4 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM
For adults. This week's topic: Second Act Careers. Registration required to get Zoom link.

Felted Rainbow Pins with Pop Up Art School

Brookline Village
Thursday, June 5 from 6:30 to 8 PM
For kids ages 8+, tweens, and teens. Registration required.

History of Nintendo with One Up Games

Putterham
Saturday, June 7 from 1 to 4 PM
For all ages 8+. No registration required.

Matt Heaton Family Singalong

Brookline Village
Monday, June 9 at 10:30 AM
For kids ages 0-5 and their families. Free ticket required - tickets available starting at 10 AM.

Speaking From the Heart: Byron Rushing

Brookline Village
Saturday, June 14 at 2 PM
For adults. No registration required.

Queer YA Author Panel

Brookline Village
Tuesday, June 17 from 6 to 8 PM
For teen and adults. No registration required.

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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