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Monday, November 3rd 2025
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Hello reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library.
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Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, November 4, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Spend the day at any Brookline library, read a good book (or two or three), and earn a prize for every half hour that you read! We'll also have tote bags to decorate for holding your books and prizes. Happy reading!
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This program is for kids ages 3+, tweens, and teens, and is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Wednesday, November 5, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
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Learn how to teach youth to be safer online, help them to become more aware of potential online risks, and empower them to help prevent victimization with Kristy MacDougall from the Norfolk District Attorney's Office and Norfolk Advocates for Children.
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Wednesday, November 5, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Join Brookline Booksmith at the Public Library of Brookline to celebrate Tom's Crossing by Mark Z. Danielewski. RSVP to reserve your seat!
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Thursday, November 6, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Wisdom Cafe is a social hour (with coffee and pastries!) that features guest speakers sharing their knowledge across a diverse range of topics. This month's topic is Craftivism, with Welcome Blanket's Hadassah Margolis
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Thursday, November 6, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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Join the library and the Brookline Arts Center for an instructor-led craft! Capacity is limited -- get a free ticket at the children’s desk starting at 12:30 PM.
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This program is intended for kids ages 5+ and is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Thursday, November 6, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Join One Up Games for the History of Nintendo! The History of Nintendo brings a walkable, playable museum to the library. All Nintendo systems from NES to Switch are available to play throughout the exhibit on old-school CRT TVs.
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This program is intended for kids ages 8 and up and is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Thursday, November 6, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Come attend an informal book club where you can recommend your favorite graphic novels to other readers! Learn about other beloved graphic novels from your peers.
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This event is for grades 5-7.
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Thursday, November 6, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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DVinci Soul, the dynamic 6-piece Motown and Soul band known for their soulful harmonies, lively horns, and tight rhythm section, returns to the library with their infectious grooves and dance-inducing repertoire! There will be plenty of room for dancing!
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This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Friday, November 7, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Get ready to sing, dance, and have some fun in this interactive 40-minute concert with a musician from Little Groove. Little Groove classes are tailor-made to help your little ones learn and interact with music using real instruments.
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For children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
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Saturday, November 8, 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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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 at 10:30 AM.
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This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Saturday, November 8, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Join us for an author talk with Bill Littlefield, former host of NPR's "Only a Game," and illustrator Stephen Coren as they share their book of poetry, Who Taught that Mouse to Write? This event is open to all, but best-suited for kids ages 5 and up and grownups of all ages.
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Saturday, November 8, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Join us for toploader decorating and album scrapbooking! Choose from a collection of 20+ K-Pop albums for crafting and free toploader decorating (while supplies last) – use our supplies or bring your own album to craft with!
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Thursday, November 13, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
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Join us with Sebastian Ware, Brookline Senior Center's Transportation Coordinator, to discuss subsidized transportation options and resources for driving transitions. We’ll also talk all about getting around on the MBTA (including tips for using the RIDE).
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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!
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