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Monday, September 30th 2024
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Hello reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library.
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We’re excited to announce the launch of our new calendar system!
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The new calendar will go into effect on October 1, 2024. Our goal is to enhance your experience at the Library by providing a more intuitive platform for discovering events and programs that match your interests.
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Note that this new Calendar system does not effect the process for reserving our Individual Study Rooms and Meeting Rooms A & B at the Brookline Village Branch.
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Wednesday, October 2 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Join Deborah Hope, MBA, CIC, an experienced executive career coach who will facilitate this professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment.
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If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you!
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The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 9:30 – 11:30AM.
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All meetings will be recorded and available to registrants for for 30 days.
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The schedule of meeting themes is as follows:
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- Oct. 2: Cover Letters/Using AI
- Oct. 16: Thinking Outside The Box
- Nov. 6: Networking
- Nov. 20: Interview Strategies
- Dec. 4: Interview Practice
- Dec. 18: Marketing Plan
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This series is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Thursday, October 3 from 1 to 2 PM
Join Silvermoon LaRose, assistant director of the Tomaquag Museum and a member of the Narragansett tribe, to learn about the art and history of traditional Indigenous basket stamping then create your own stamped designs!
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Capacity is limited, so tickets for this session can be picked up on a first come, first served basis at the children’s desk starting at 12:30 PM on the day of the event.
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This program is recommended for kids ages 5-9 and their families.
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This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Thursday, October 3 at 7 PM
Boston Light – the first established Light Station in colonial America – began lighting the way for safe navigation into the fledgling maritime port of Boston in 1716. The Fresnel Lens in the lantern room and fog signal apparatus situated on Little Brewster Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor continues as an active Coast Guard maintained as an aid-to-navigation, today.
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However, its notoriety in the maritime community as the “the last manned Coast Guard Light Station” in the country is coming to closure with the retirement of Sally Snowman, its 70th keeper.
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A power-point presentation provide photos of Boston Light’s 307 years of history and few photo anecdotes of Sally’s experiences as a 21st Century Keeper.
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Sally Snowman, Ph.D., Keeper of Boston Light 2003-2023, is an educator, author, and the USCG Boston Light historian. Husband, Jay Thomson and Sally have co-authored two books: “Boston Light – A historical perspective” (1999) and “Boston Light – Arcadia Images of America” (2016); and “Sammy the Boston Lighthouse Dog” written for children by Sally (2005).
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Photo Credit: USPS, by Daniel Afzal
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This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Public Library.
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Thursday, October 3 from 7 to 8:30 PM
Introverts Unite! Quietly of course.
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This group starts with a half hour of unstructured social time and light refreshments followed by an hour of uninterrupted silent reading. Bring your own book, and take some time to tackle that TBR pile. The Silent Book Club does not have a preselected reading list.
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While all ages are welcome at this book club, participants should be able to read quietly without disrupting others.
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Saturday, October 5
Storytime at 11 AM, Fire Truck at 11:30 AM
Did you know that October is National Fire Prevention month? Join us to read some fire-themed stories and then meet the firefighters and their fire truck!
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We will start in the Hunneman Hall at 11 AM for the story, and move to the driveway at 11:30 AM to meet the firefighters and see the fire truck.
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Girls Who Code Club
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Weekly Club Meetings Start Monday, October 7 at 6:30 PM
Join us for weekly Girls Who Code club meetings!
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Our club meetings start Monday, October 7 and will run weekly (excluding holidays and school vacations) through May 2025.
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Both clubs meet at the same time in the Teen Room.
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday, October 3 from 5-6:30 PM
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For adults, teens, tweens, and children ages 6+
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Patrons 6-8 must be accompanied.
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Friday, October 4 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Saturday, October 5 at 10:30 AM
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Saturday, October 5 from 2 to 3 PM
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For adults of all ages and children ages 5+
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No Registration required.
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Monday, October 7 at 2 PM
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Putterham
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Monday, October 7 at 6 PM
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For Adults and kids ages 5+
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No registration required.
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On the Calendar for Adults
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On the Calendar for Kids, Tweens, and Teens
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