Monday, September 16th 2024

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Thanking Robin Brenner

On behalf of the Trustees of the Public Library of Brookline, I am honored to offer words of praise for Robin Brenner. Robin has been a teen librarian in Brookline for 18 years, and although we know she will continue to do great things in her new position in Woburn, we are all very sorry to see her go.

I don't recall when I actually first met Robin, but I knew she was someone special. She brought with her to our library an extensive knowledge of the world of comic books and graphic novels, knowledge that went well beyond the genre that most people associate with comics, that of superheroes. Robin knew that teens (and many adults) enjoyed reading stories and nonfiction in graphic novel form, and she was here at just the right time as the publishing world saw an explosion of stories told in this format for the tween and teen audience. Robin worked tirelessly to curate a collection that Brookline can be proud of; indeed, for some of the books our library acquired about the graphic novel form, the closest other copies in New England cannot be found unless you visit the Rhode Island School of Design.

But Robin went far beyond collections development when it came to serving our patrons. Robin wanted to capture the imaginations of our patrons through her dedication to expansive programming, and she succeeded admirably. None of us will ever forget how Robin, with the help and assistance of the whole staff, turned the Brookline Village library into a magical school of witchcraft and wizardry one weekend a year for a few years running, hosting an event that enchanted children, their parents, and young adults alike. Throughout every year, though, Robin created other programming, inviting authors, artists, and other speakers for both adults and kids.
As a librarian, as an author, as an advocate for teens, and as an ambassador for the graphic novel and comic book format, Robin has been a valuable member of the Brookline library family. She will be deeply missed.

-- Michael A. Burstein, on behalf of the Board of Library Trustees

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration

Coolidge Corner

Saturday, September 21 from 1 to 4 PM

Join Coolidge Corner Library in celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival!

Come enjoy lantern decorating, traditional Chinese instruments, delicious snacks, and fun for all ages!

All are welcome - we hope to see you there!

Register to Vote with the

League of Women Voters of Brookline!

Brookline Village, Putterham

Tuesday, September 17 4 PM to 6 PM at both the Brookline Village and Putterham Branch

Come meet members of the League of Women Voters of Brookline, learn about voter registration, and get all of your election questions answered!

Citizenship Exam Preparation Classes

Brookline Village

10 Saturdays: September 21 - December 7

from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Join this Free Citizenship Exam Preparation Class Series and learn the answers to the 100 civics questions, and how to prepare for the reading and writing test. All materials included.

Students need to have a basic level of English, and have a legal Permanent Resident Card for at least 5 years, or, if married to a U.S. citizen, for at least 3 years.

Registration is required. Register at St. Mark Website here for the Brookline Village Library session.

Classes are in partnership with St Mark’s Community Education Program.

This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Public Library.

Family Singalong with Matt Heaton

Brookline Village

Saturday, September 21 at 11 AM

Join special performer Matt Heaton for an interactive singalong! This program is for families and kids of all ages but may be most appealing to kids ages 0-5. This will be a thirty minute concert. We can’t wait to sing along with you!

About the performer: Matt Heaton believes music for kids can be entertaining for both children AND parents. His songs blend mid century American guitar styles: surf, rockabilly, western swing & soul, delivered with a wry sense of humor and a sincere sense of fun. Children and adults respond to his musicianship and variety. The grown ups in the room particularly appreciate the Muppet-esque touches of humor and observations of kid behavior. Whether you call it children’s music, family music, kindie or toddlerbilly it’s sure to please listeners of all ages.

This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation and the Friends of the Brookline Public Library.

Bring Your Own Craft & Conversation Group

Brookline Village

Saturday, September 21 from 2 to 4 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? Adult coloring pages will be provided!

This is a drop in program for Adults (ages 19+). No registration is required – feel free to stop in and stay for as long or as little as you like from 2 to 4 PM.

Find & Identify More Birds

with Author Heather Wolf

Virtual
Monday, September 23 at 7 PM
Join Heather Wolf, author of Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are, to learn about how to find and identify more birds by picking a “patch,” a place close to home where you can watch birds often.

Heather will be giving tips on how to pick a patch and how to use it not only as a “classroom” to become a better birder, but also as a way to connect more deeply with the nature that surrounds you.

Register to Attend via Zoom here.

This program is presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.

Financial Literacy Series:

Financial Wellness Workshop

Brookline Village

Thursday, September 26 at 3 PM

Join this workshop on Financial Wellness and learn facts and strategies to improve your financial wellbeing.

In this presentation by the the CFA Society of Boston you will learn why and how to create household budgets, explore different types of credit and learn best practices for borrowing and investing.

This is the first of five workshop in the series on Financial Literacy. This workshop is educational in nature and does not constitute financial advice.

CFA Society of Boston is a non-profit professional society of over 5,800 investment professionals that is dedicated to promoting financial literacy.

Upcoming Events

Teen & Tween Crafternoon: Hojalata

Putterham
Tuesday, September 17 at 3 PM
For teens and tweens in grades 5-12.
No registration required.

Visible Mending Series: Mending Clothing with Sashiko Stitches

Brookline Village
Wednesday, September 18 at 6:30 PM
For individuals with some hand-sewing experience.
Registration required - Join the waitlist here!

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group

Virtual
Wednesday, September 18 at 9:30 AM
For adults.
Registration required for Zoom.

Optics Workshop

Putterham
Wednesday, September 18 at 4:30 PM
For kids in grades 4-8.
No registration required. Capacity is limited to 15.

Teen & Tween Hangout

Coolidge Corner
Thursday, September 19 at 3 PM
For teens and tweens in grades 5-12.
No registration required. This week's craft will be miniature book magnets!

Tween Crafternoon: Tiny Ocean Jars

Brookline Village
Thursday, September 19 at 3:30 PM
For tweens in grades 5-7 (ages 10-13).
No registration required. As supplies last.

Graphic Novel Group

Brookline Village
Monday, September 23 at 7 PM
For adults.
Hybrid - Registration required to join virtually.

Write to a Banned Author

Brookline Village
Monday, September 23 from 3 PM to 5 PM
For teens and tweens.
No registration required. Letter writing stations for youth will be set up in the teen and tween rooms.

On the Calendar for Adults

Tuesday, September 17
10:30 AM
Tuesday, September 17
from 4:30 to 6:30 PM
Wednesday, September 18
1:15 PM
Ezra
Friday, September 20
10:30 AM
Friday, September 20
from 12 to 2 PM

On the Calendar for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

Tuesday, September 17
10:15 AM
Tuesday, September 17
3 PM
Wednesday, September 18
10:30 AM
Wednesday, September 18
10:30 AM
Thursday, September 19
10:15 AM
Friday, September 20
10:30 AM
Monday, September 23
10:30 AM
Monday, September 23
3:30 PM
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