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Hello reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library.
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Brookline Village Accessibility Note:
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The ramp and stairs on the Town Hall side of our front entrance will be undergoing repairs this week. Please follow posted signs to use the ramp on the School Street side.
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Happening this Week
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Historian Elizabeth Hyman returns to take a deeper dive into the women heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto who were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters, commanders, couriers, and smugglers. What was their motivation, how did they succeed in their endeavors, and what was the impact of their work?
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Brookline Village
Wednesday, April 1, 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Join the Brookline Symphony Chamber Players for an evening of classical chamber music featuring Franz Schubert’s Trout Quintet and other classical works at the Public Library of Brookline.
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Brookline Village
Friday, April 3, 3 PM to 3:45 PM
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Join us twice a month on Fridays to review crochet basics and learn something new. No registration required, and new members of any skill level are welcome. Supplies will be provided, but members are welcome to bring their own projects from home! For kids ages 8+, tweens, and teens.
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This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Brookline Village
Saturday, April 4, 11 AM to 11:40 AM
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Get ready to sing, dance, play real instruments, and have some fun with a musician from Little Groove.
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For kids ages 0-5 and their families. Free tickets are required and will be available at the Children’s Desk at 10:30 AM.
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This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Coolidge Corner
Wednesday, April 8, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
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It's up to you to use our forest-gathered materials to build a home fit for a bug! Will our judge, Mr. Cranky B. Cockroach, approve of your shelter?
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For kids ages 5+ and their families. Attendance is limited. Free tickets will be available at the children’s desk starting at 1 PM.
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This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Coolidge Corner
Thursday, April 9, 6 PM to 8 PM
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Join Mariko Sugimori of Zoe & Mona Mending for a beginner-friendly introduction to basic mending techniques that are also fun and artistic. All materials will be provided, but you're welcome to bring in a garment you’re hoping to repair.
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Attendance is limited to 15 participants. Free tickets will be available at the Patron Services Desk starting at 5:30 p.m..
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Brookline Village
Saturday, April 11, 2 PM to 4 PM
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This free community event led by Dr. Jenny Chu of Boston PEERS® will introduce practical, evidence-based strategies that help teens and young adults build friendships and social confidence, including an interactive social skills lesson, conversation practice, and more. Families, teens, young adults, educators, and community members are all welcome.
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Brookline Village
Sunday, April 12, 2 PM to 3 PM
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Brookline Music School faculty members Shena Miura (voice), Andrew Taylor (violin), and Young Woong Cho (piano) present a concert of music by Asian composers! Free admission, all ages welcome.
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Brookline Village
Monday, April 13, 7 PM to 8 PM
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Join bestselling author and local marathon historian Paul Clerici for a multimedia presentation on the Boston Marathon at 130 years. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase his books and have them signed.
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This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Putterham
Wednesday, April 15, 3 PM to 4:30 PM
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Join us for this special spring concert and all-ages dance party featuring local band DVinci Soul, a 6 piece Soul/R&B/Motown band featuring soulful three part harmonies, lively horns and a tight, funky rhythm section.
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This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Brookline Village
Friday, April 17, 11 AM to 12 PM
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This interactive workshop led by local expert and parent Rachael Wurtman is designed for parents of school-aged children with disabilities. It will include simple seated exercises to release tension, as well as guided meditation, journaling, and music reflection. Space is limited and registration is required.
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Want More Library Programs?
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including storytimes, social groups, and book clubs for kids and adults!
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Created by Beverly Kargir of the Friends of Brookline Library, these colorful cards feature unique, hand-cut designs that make every note special. Share a message from the heart while supporting the library! Look for them in the lobby book sale display. Cards are $2 each or 3 for $5.
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