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Monday, September 29th 2025
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Hello reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library.
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Upcoming Events
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Monday, September 29, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
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Join Kathleen Gilroy, local author, entrepreneur, and writing coach, for an inventive and engaging college essay writing workshop!
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Monday, September 29, 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
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Join us for twice-monthly Girls Who Code club meetings! This Girls Who Code club is for members age 8 to 10 (in grades 3-5) only.
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Tuesday, September 30, 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
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Join us for a warm hello circle, a story with movement, and a simple craft to take home.
For children ages 0-5 and their grownups.
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Tuesday, September 30, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Have a basic tech question or want to know more about Libby or Hoopla? Drop in with your own device for help!
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Wednesday, October 1, 6;00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Bring a favorite book and read to a friendly, specially trained therapy dog! Registration required.
For kids grades K-4.
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Thursday, October 2, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning techniques for cutting, scoring and shaping thin sheets of metal, then finish your unique tin art with bright colors.
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For kids, tweens, and teens ages 9 and up.
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Thursday, October 2, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Come and collage with withdrawn books and magazines at the Putterham Library.
For tweens and teens in grades 5-12 (ages 10-18) only.
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Friday, October 3, 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
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Come join the fun as we sing, jump, shake, laugh and go fast and slow with Music at The Blissful for this outdoor concert!
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For kids ages 0-7 and their families.
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Friday, October 3, 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
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Discover exciting stories, learn new words, and have fun interacting—all in Mandarin! Whether you are fluent or just starting to learn, all are welcome at this fun program!
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For kids ages 5-9 and their families. Free tickets available at 2:30 in the Children's Room.
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Saturday, October 4, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Join us for our annual celebration of Mid-Autumn. Decorate lanterns, walk away with a piece of calligraphy, and take photos with your friends and family.
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Saturday, October 4, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Led by local educator Ana Maria Ramos, this interactive workshop addresses the physical and emotional changes that happen during puberty. Registration required.
For kids ages 8 to 12 and their parents or a trusted adult.
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This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Monday, October 6, 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
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Join us for twice-monthly Girls Who Code club meetings! This Girls Who Code club is for members age 12 to 18 (in grades 6-12) only.
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Wednesday, October 8, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
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Join us for this family event, led by local author Tanya Montás Paris, celebrating the power of stories to spark creativity - in both English and Spanish! Registration encouraged but walk-ins are welcome!
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Thursday, October 16, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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Transform cardboard die-cuts into festive garlands and create a one-of-a-kind decoration to take home.
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This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Brookline Booksmith - 279 Harvard Street
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Sunday, October 5, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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A banned books read-in to mark the start of Banned Books Week 2025.
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Our Teen Librarian, Tori, will be speaking at 4:00 PM!
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Dear Banned Author
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Monday - Thursday, October 6-9, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
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Come to the Children's, Tween, or Teen Rooms (all ages) and write a postcard to the author of a banned book!
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Banned Buttons
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Tuesday, October 7, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Button-making for all ages in the Orange Zone.
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Freedom Lawn Signs
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Wednesday, October 8, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
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Make a lawn sign in the Teen Room (8th -12th graders only).
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Want more Library Programs?
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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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Recognize any of this stuff?
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These lost items are seeking their owners! If anything here looks familiar, drop by our Lost and Found display outside the Children's Room in Brookline Village.
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