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Monday, October 28th 2024
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Hello reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library.
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Tuesday, October 29 at 7 PM
Join Alex Makes Art for a spooktacular queer embroidery night at the Brookline Public Library! Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just learning the ropes, this event is all about unleashing your creativity with a dash of Halloween spirit. We’ll provide the spooky designs, embroidery tips, and lots of queer joy—just bring your imagination (and maybe a friend or two)! Get ready to stitch up some ghosts, goblins, and glitter, all while connecting with community in a fun and inclusive space. Costumes encouraged in our safe and inclusive environment!
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We’ll also have book displays featuring crafting and queer stories. This event is drop-in and open to all adults, no registration required. There are limited kits available, please arrive early to secure your spot!
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Friday, November 8 at 1 PM
This one-hour presentation melds historical fact together with legend and myth to produce an interesting and fascinating new look at events that really happened and the stories of hauntings that followed them.
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The topics addressed in the lecture will be Mercy Brown "The Vampire" of Exeter Rhode Island, the cursed Freetown State Forest in Massachusetts, The horrors of the Lizzie Borden House in Fall River Massachusetts, a haunted forest in the wilds of Connecticut, the ghostly happenings at Mount Washington Hotel in New Hampshire, and evidence of ghosts at the John Alden House in Duxbury Massachusetts.
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This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Saturday, November 2 from 10:00 to 11:15 AM
Embark on a journey to Tudor England with Toni Mount, author of How to Survive in Tudor England for engaging insights on navigating 16th century life.
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This program is presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.
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Girls Who Code Club
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Monday, November 4 at 6:30 PM
Join us for weekly Girls Who Code club meetings!
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Both clubs meet at the same time in the Teen Room.
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Thursday, November 14 at 7 PM
Join this workshop on Investing for Retirement by the CFA Society of Boston to get a practical overview of planning for retirement, gain an understanding of the resources available to you through employer sponsored plans and lay groundwork for a successful retirement.
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You will learn about retirement planning success factors, define the unknowns and learn success strategies. There will be time for Q&A after the presentation.
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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!
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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.
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This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, October 29 at 3 PM
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For Teens and Tweens in grades 5-12 only. No registration required.
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Tuesday, October 29 at 7 PM
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Wednesday, October 30 at 12 noon
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No registration required. Drop in for a short presentation and discussion about local history resources.
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Wednesday, October 30 from 3:30 to 5:30 PM
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Wednesday, October 30 from 6:30 to 8 PM
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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.
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Friday, November 1 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Saturday, November 2 at 10:30 AM
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Monday, November 4 at 7 PM
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For adults, in person or via Zoom. This month's book: Uzumaki by Junji Ito.
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Wednesday, November 6 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM
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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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