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Monday, December 1st 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, December 1, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Join the Brookline Indigenous Peoples' Celebration Committee and White Snake Projects to celebrate the launch of the Indigenous Directory of Musical Storytelling with an evening of celebration and musical performance.
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Reserve a free ticket here.
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Wednesday, December 3, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
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Join us for an afternoon of relaxing, mindful doodling with author and cartoonist Cara Bean! Cara emphasizes the therapeutic benefits of drawing, helping participants to relax, focus, and express themselves through drawing and comics.
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For tweens in grades 5-7 (ages 10-13) only. Free tickets will be available at the children's room desk starting at 1 PM.
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Wednesday, December 3, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Join us for an afternoon of creating original comics with author and cartoonist Cara Bean! Learn the ins and outs of the comics making process through a series of fun and easy prompts. No experience or supplies required!
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Wednesday, December 3, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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One Up Games brings a variety of next-gen consoles and gaming monitors to the Library. Play popular, classic, and retro games on Nintendo Switch, XBox Series S, PlayStation 4, and Oculus Quest 2.
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For kids ages 8+, tweens, and teens and limited to 30 players. This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Thursday, December 4, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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Join art history teacher Janet Mandel for this look at Édouard Manet, who translated academic art into a wholly modern aesthetic. In his work, he portrayed contemporary life candidly and never blinked at reality or compromised his highly original vision. Presented in Partnership with Tewksbury Public Library
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Thursday, December 4, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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As attacks on immigrant communities grow, we all have a role to play - especially those of us who employ or rely on immigrant nannies, house cleaners, and home care workers. Join Hand in Hand for this powerful, action-oriented virtual training designed for domestic employers and allies.
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Participants will learn about immigrant and domestic worker rights, and how to take meaningful action in defense of immigrant communities. Zoom registration required.
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Friday, December 5, 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
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Calling all crafters! Start the year fresh by bringing new or gently used arts & crafts materials to swap for new-to-you supplies! Donations are not required to participate. Only arts and crafts-related items will be accepted. Suggested items include yarn, decorative paper, fabric scraps, paints, beads, etc.
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This program is for all ages.
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Saturday, December 6, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Calling all sports fans! Come to the Putterham Library to talk what’s current, what’s to come, and maybe even share our favorite moments from sports history. Whether you’re a casual or diehard fanatic, this program is open to adults of all ages who enjoy Boston sports and connecting over the shared fan experience.
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Wednesday, December 10, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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Join us to make, play with, and take home some winter-themed slime! This program is for kids and tweens ages 7 and up. This program requires a free ticket which can be picked up from the Children's Desk at 3:00 PM on the day of the event.
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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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Do You Love Your Local Librarian?
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The Board of Trustees invite you to nominate a librarian for the American Library Association's "I Love My Librarian Award." Nominations will be accepted through December 15. Winners of the award will receive $5,000 in recognition of their achievements and be honored at a ceremony at the annual conference in June.
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Help Those in Need this Holiday Season
Click through to learn how you can help!
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