Monday, October 21st 2024

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Read on for what's happening at the library.

A History of Shipwrecks

with Captain Greg Ketchen (Retired)

Virtual

Thursday, October 24 at 1 PM

Join Captain Greg Ketchen (Retired) for a discussion on the history of shipwrecks – the well known, the obscure, and the most impactful.

Register to Attend via Zoom here.

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

Introduction to Board Game Design

Brookline Village

Thursday, October 24 from 6 to 8 PM

Interested in creating your very own board game or card game from scratch? We'll run you through all the basics! Learn how to take an inkling of an idea and turn it into a fully fledged game!

Learn from an experienced board game designer and local Brookline resident, Dr. Lakshman Swamy, who will be sharing his experience with the process of game design. Get a sneak peek at his upcoming new game as well!

This program is for kids, tweens, and teens ages 8-18 only.

Making an Artist Book

from One Piece of Paper

Brookline Village

Saturday, November 2 from 2 to 4 PM

In this two-hour workshop, taught by local artist Diane Franklin, you will learn how to make a small artist book from a large single sheet of paper.

All materials will be provided, but participants can bring catalogues or old magazines with interesting pictures, old maps, discarded drawings, kids' art, or any other kind of paper that you find interesting and want to incorporate into the collage. We'll share all the materials that participants bring. This is a fun exercise, and no art skills or experience is required.

Registration is required and limited to 15 adult participants. Registration will open on Saturday, October 19 at 2:00 PM on the Eventbrite site here.

This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group

Virtual

Wednesday, October 20 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.

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!
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.

All meetings will be recorded and available to registrants for for 30 days.
Click here to register and get a zoom link for the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
The schedule of meeting themes is as follows:
  • Nov. 6: Networking
  • Nov. 20: Interview Strategies
  • Dec. 4: Interview Practice
  • Dec. 18: Marketing Plan
This series is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

Girls Who Code Club

for Young Coders (Grades 3-5)

and Teen Coders (Grades 6-12)

Brookline Village

Monday, October 28 at 6:30 PM

Join us for weekly Girls Who Code club meetings!

The Young Coders Club is for members age 8 to 10 (in grades 3-5) only.

The Teen Coders Club is for members age 12 to 18 (in grades 6-12) only.

Both clubs meet at the same time in the Teen Room.

An Evening with the

Brookline Symphony Chamber Players

Brookline Village

Monday, October 28 at 7 PM

Join the Brookline Symphony Chamber Players for an evening of classical chamber music featuring works by Mozart and Copeland at the Public Library of Brookline.

Visible Mending Series:

Felting as a Mending Technique

Brookline Village

Wednesday, November 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Join Mariko Sugimori to learn a fun technique to repair knit fabrics and add beautiful embroidery embellishments. Feel free to bring your own knits to work on, or practice using the sample fabrics we provide!

This class is recommended for both beginners and those who have some hand-sewing experience. Registration is required and opens on Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 PM on the Eventbrite page here.

This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

Upcoming Events

Tween Crafternoon: Pet Ghosts

Brookline Village
Thursday, October 24 at 3:30 PM
For Tweens in grades 5-7 (ages 10-13) only. No Registration Required; As supplies last.

Library Helpers: Book Displays

Brookline Village
Friday, October 25 at 3 PM
For Tweens in grades 5-7 (ages 10-13) only. No Registration Required.

Citizenship Exam Preparation Class Series

Brookline Village
Saturday, October 26 at 10:30 AM
10 Class Series presented in partnership with St Mark’s Community Education Program.
Currently at capacity.

Tweens: Halloween Clay Bobbleheads with the Pop Up Art School

Brookline Village
Wednesday, October 30 from 3:30 to 5:30 PM
For Tweens in grades 5-7 (ages 10-13) only. Registration Required and opens 10/23.

Felted Ghosts with the Pop Up Art School

Putterham
Wednesday, October 30 from 6:30 to 8 PM
Best suited for teens ages 13+ and adults. A free ticket is required, and will be available at the main desk starting at 6 PM.

On the Calendar for Adults

Tuesday, October 22
10:30 AM
Tuesday, October 22
1:30 PM
Cancelled This Week
Meets again Wednesday, October 23
1:15 PM

On the Calendar for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

Thursday, October 24
10:15 AM
Sunday, October 27
1:30 PM
Monday, October 28
3:30 PM
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