The Public Library of Brookline Newsletter
Monday, December 8th 2025

Hello reader!

Read on for what's happening at the library.

Upcoming Events

Winter Slime Time

Brookline Village
Wednesday, December 10, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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.

Visible Mending

Brookline Village
Thursday, December 11, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Mariko Sugimori returns to the library to lead another visible repair workshop. This event is limited to 15 adult participants and registration is required!
This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

Little Groove Family Concert

Coolidge Corner
Friday, December 12, 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
In this interactive 40-minute concert, children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove. Tickets can be picked up on a first come, first served basis at the children’s desk starting at 10 AM.
This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

Water Safety with Goldfish Swim School

Brookline Village
Friday, December 12, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Join us for a fun and interactive water safety program from Goldfish Swim School! Meet Bubbles the Goldfish, get fun prizes, and learn how to be safe in and around water.
This program will require a free ticket, which can be picked up from the children's room desk beginning at 1:30 PM.
For kids up to age 12.

Bring Your Own Craft and Conversation

Brookline Village
Saturday, December 13, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Drop in and work on your current crafting project in the company of other crafters! Don’t have a work-in-progress right now, but want to stop in for crafty conversation and inspiration? Crafting supplies will be provided! This is a drop in program for Adults (ages 18+). No registration is 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!

See programs by location: Brookline Village | Coolidge Corner | Putterham
See programs by audience: Adults | Children | Teens | Tweens

Brookline Toy Drive Final Week!

All three Brookline Library locations are drop-off sites for the 2025 Brookline Toy Drive through December 15. Click through to learn how you can help! Please note that donations should be
new, unwrapped, and suitable for ages 0-12.

Free 3D Printing Resumes on December 15

Want to bring your project to life? Starting December 15 you will once again be able to 3D print for free at the Public Library of Brookline. You get eight hours of free print time per month with your library card. More information coming soon!

Do You Love Your Local Librarian?

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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