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The Public Library of Brookline Newsletter
Monday, July 20, 2026

Hello reader!

Read on for the latest happenings at your Library.

All libraries will be closed on Wednesday, July 22, for a

Professional Development Day for our staff.

Events this Week

Plant Parts and Functions with Massachusetts Horticultural Society

Brookline Village
Thursday, July 23, 4 PM to 5 PM
Learn about plant parts and functions with a visit from the the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Plantmobile! This program is intended for kids ages 4 and up. Capacity is limited -- get a free ticket at the children’s desk starting at 3:30 PM.
This program is generously sponsored by Brookline Library Foundation.

Matt Heaton Family Singalong

Brookline Village
Saturday, July 25, 11 AM to 11:30 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. Free tickets are required and will be available at the Children’s Desk 30 minutes before the program begins.
This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

Next Week and Beyond

Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show

Putterham
Monday, July 27, 2 PM to 3 PM
Join us for an interactive magic show with professional magician, balloon sculptor, flea circus ringmaster, and storyteller Ed Popielarczyk! This event is for ages 3+ and will take place on the Putterham Lawn, weather permitting.
This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Trustees.

Summer Sessions: Plant Your Own Seeds

Coolidge Corner
Thursday, July 30, 4 PM to 5 PM
Enjoy our Plant a Seed, Read theme this summer! Decorate your own plant pot, and choose some seeds to plant inside.
This program is intended for children ages 4-10 and accompanying siblings and grownups. No ticket required!

Chinese Acrobatics with Li Liu

Coolidge Corner
Thursday, July 30, 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Watch acrobat Li Liu perform hand balancing, plate spinning, ribbon dancing, diabolos, and foot juggling, and learn about Chinese language and culture. A few volunteers will have the opportunity to join her on stage! All ages are welcome to this fun, family-friendly event.
This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

Ongoing Events

Join Us at Summer Eats!

Brookline Summer Eats is a free summer meal program for community members of all ages (kids, tween, teens, and adults) serving breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday until August 14. Join the Library on these dates for fun performances and giveaways!
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4,106 Spins and Counting!

Our prize wheels have been spinning non-stop during the Plant a Seed, Read! summer reading program. Have you taken your turn yet? Whether you are a kid, tween, teen, or adult, it's not too late to join the excitement. Read your favorite books, spin the wheel, and take home stickers, treats, bookmarks, and other prizes! The fun continues through August 14.

Get all of the details at brklib.com/summer.

Want More Library Programs?

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Head to our events calendar to see our regular weekly and monthly programs,
including storytimes, social groups, and book clubs for kids and adults!

See programs by location: Brookline Village | Coolidge Corner | Putterham
See programs by audience: Adults | Children | Teens | Tweens

Library E-Resource Updates

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We regularly assess our e-resource offerings to make sure that they are responsive to the needs of our community. There have been two recent changes to our lineup:
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