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Monday, February 23, 2026
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Hello reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library.
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SNOW CLOSING: All Brookline Libraries
will be closed on Monday, February 23.
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Happening this Week
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Brookline Village
Tuesday, February 24, 3:30 PM to 5 PM
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Join us in The Teen Room for an afternoon of Creative Writing with bestselling author Kosoko Jackson! Participants will leave with an introduction and story outline.
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For folks in grades 8-12.
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Coolidge Corner
Thursday, February 26, 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
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BEEP and the Public Library of Brookline are teaming up to share a warm hello circle, a story with movement, and a simple craft to take home.
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This program is best-suited for children ages 0-5 and their grownups.
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Putterham
Thursday, February 26, 3 PM to 4 PM
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Spend the afternoon creating paper fortune tellers at the Putterham Library.
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For tweens and teens in grades 5-12 (ages 10-18) only. No registration required. As supplies last.
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Brookline Village
Thursday, February 26, 3 PM to 4:30 PM
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Spend an afternoon crafting in the tween room! Crafts rotate throughout the year, so stop by to see what we're doing. No registration required, as supplies last.
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For tweens in grades 5-7 (ages 10-13) only.
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Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Public Library.
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Coolidge Corner
Thursday, February 26, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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Drop in to exercise your creativity using different materials every week! Ideas and instructions will be available as an option to kickstart your crafting inspiration, or go wild with free-crafting. Intended for ages 5-9 and accompanying siblings. No registration required.
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Friday, February 27, 3 PM to 3:45 PM
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Calling all adventurers ages 5 to 9! Unleash the power of your voice at the library's Mandarin Program for Kids. We'll discover exciting stories, learn new words, and have fun interacting—all in Mandarin! Bring your whole family for a fantastic linguistic adventure! This program will be conducted entirely in Mandarin!
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Save the Date for These March Programs!
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Putterham
Wednesday, March 4, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Join Public Health Nurse Kat Troisi-Bossi to learn life saving skills to protect infants, children, and adults, including hands-only CPR and AED use and chokesaving techniques. This program is free and open to the public -- no registration required!
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Brookline Village
Wednesday, March 4, 6 PM to 8 PM
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Learn about three Brookline parks and other green spaces with rich but often overlooked histories with speakers from the Friends of the Old Burying Ground, the Friends of Hall's Pond, and the Friends of Larz Anderson Park. Light refreshments and informal conversation begin at 6 PM, and the program begins at 6:30 PM. Co-sponsored by the Brookline GreenSpace Alliance and the Brookline Historical Society.
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Putterham
Saturday, March 7, 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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Let’s get together to talk what’s current, what’s to come, and maybe even share our favorite moments from sports history. Whether you’re a casual or diehard fanatic, this program is open to adults of all ages who enjoy Boston sports and connecting over the shared fan experience.
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Brookline Village
Saturday, March 7, 10 AM to 12:00 PM
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Join us for a friendly puzzle race! Up to 8 teams can register, with a maximum of 4 people per team. Each team will get the same 300-piece puzzle, and the first 3 teams to finish will get a prize! Registration is required.
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This event is free and open to all ages, but suggested for patrons 8+.
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Putterham
Thursday, March 12, 11 AM to 1 PM
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Join Mariko Sugimori of Zoe & Mona Mending for an introduction to basic mending techniques that are also fun and artistic like patching, darning, and sewing a button. This is a beginner friendly class, and all materials will be provided.
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Limited to 15 participants -- arrive early to secure your spot!
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This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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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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"It's fun to have fun, but you have to know how!" We are teaming up with the Emerson Colonial Theatre to offer BOGO tickets for Library patrons to The Cat in the Hat Live on Stage on March 8! Use code "THING1" to buy one ticket, get one free, or show your Public Library of Brookline or Minuteman Library card at the box office!
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