The Public Library of Brookline Newsletter
Monday, September 15th 2025

Hello reader!

Read on for what's happening at the library.

Upcoming Events

Tech Tuesday

Putterham
Tuesday, September 16, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Have a basic tech question or want to know more about Libby or Hoopla? Drop in with your own device for help!

Seed Collection Workshop

Coolidge Corner
Tuesday, September 16, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Join Brookline Pollinator Pathway and learn about seed collecting as we move into Fall.

Democracy Talks: Your Brain on ChatGPT

Virtual (Zoom Registration required)
Wednesday, September 17, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Does using ChatGPT and AI have a cost on our brain cognition? Dr. Nataliya Kosmyna of the MIT Media Lab will talk about a recent study.

Art for Babies and Toddlers

Brookline Village
Thursday, September 18, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Join us for 30 minutes of creativity, imagination, and social development for ages 0-5!

Embroidery Basics with Hipstitch

Coolidge Corner
Thursday, September 18, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Make your own embroidery sampler and gain the skills to start your own projects!

Collage Bookmaking Workshop

Brookline Village
Saturday, September 20, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Learn how to make a small artist book from a large single sheet of paper. Registration is required.

Fall Sports Fan Forum

Putterham
Saturday, September 20, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Enjoy Boston sports? Come talk about what's current, what's to come, and your favorite sports moments.

Girls Who Code Information Session

Brookline Village
Monday, September 22, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Learn more about our Girls Who Code club for the 2025-2026 school year and meet our coding volunteers!

Mosaic Tile Crafting with Alex Makes Art

Brookline Village
Tuesday, September 23, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Use colorful beads, buttons, and more to decorate a mosaic tile or coaster to bring home.
This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

Porchfest

Brookline Village
Saturday, September 27, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Stop by the Children’s Garden for live music courtesy of the Strummerville Ukulele Club.

Make a Halloween Garland with Alex Makes Art

Brookline Village
Thursday, October 16, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Transform cardboard die-cuts into festive garlands and create a one-of-a-kind decoration to take home. Registration is recommended and opens 9/18.
This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

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!

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Brookline Village - Hunneman Hall
Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Come and support your library and librarians AND get great deals on a broad selection of books for everyone. Proceeds support staff development courses and numerous library programs.
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