Monday, August 11th 2025

Hello reader!

Read on for what's happening at the library.

Hands-On Building with Buildwave

Coolidge Corner

Thursday, August 12, in two sessions: 3 - 4 PM and 4 - 5 PM

Boost your child's STEAM interest with Buildwave® — a building event that feels like a gameshow! Participants build with waves of diverse materials like Lego®, Plus-Plus®, and more...and each building wave is enhanced by a dynamic audiovisual experience unlike any other.

Tickets can be picked up on a first come, first served basis at the children’s desk starting at 2:30 PM on the day of the event. Capacity is limited to 20 participants per session. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Library.

Summer Sessions: Board Games and Puzzles

Coolidge Corner

Wednesday, August 13, 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Level up at your library this summer! Join us to play some board games and do some puzzles as a team with friends old and new. For kids ages 5-9 and their families. No registration required!

Kids' Movie Singalong Dance Party

Thursday, August 14, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Come sing and dance along to songs from your favorite movies led by children's librarian Emma! This program is for kids of all ages. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are limited and will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program.

Upcoming Events

Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey

Virtual
Tuesday, August 12 from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Zoom registration is required.

Brookline Ukulele Club

Brookline Village
Tuesday, August 12 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Jody Blanchette aka @redreadreviews

Virtual

Tuesday, August 12 from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Hula Hooping Fun with Wildkat Hoops

Putterham
Thursday, August 14 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Learn Origami with Jingting

Putterham
Saturday, August 16 from 2:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Summer Sessions: Board Game Builders

Coolidge Corner
Monday, August 18 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Brookline Village
Tuesday, August 19 - All Day

Yo-Yo and Dance Party

Brookline Village
Tuesday, August 19 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Community Conversation with The Indigenous Peoples Celebration Committee

Brookline Village
Tuesday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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!

New Resources for Genealogy and Local News

We're pleased to introduce two new resources for our patrons:
Take a look and let us know if you have questions or need help!
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