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Hello reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library.
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Happening this Week
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Brookline Village
Wednesday, April 8, 11 AM to 12 PM
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Drop in to our Tech Time session in Meeting Room A and learn how to use library apps and get answers to basic tech questions. Please bring your own phone, tablet, or laptop. Help sessions are limited to 15 minutes and one question per person.
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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 our judge, Mr. Cranky B. Cockroach!
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For kids ages 5+ and their families. 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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Brookline Village
Wednesday, April 8, 4 PM to 5 PM
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Join local teen artist Xixi for this fun art workshop!
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This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Public Library.
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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.
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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
Friday, April 10, 3 PM to 3:45 PM
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Kids (8+), tweens, and teens, come join our new crochet club every other Tuesday! Each time we meet we'll review crochet basics and learn something new. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own project from home!
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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. 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 followed by a book signing.
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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 Soul/R&B/Motown band DVinci Soul.
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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 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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Putterham
Wednesday, April 22, 3 PM to 4 PM
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Join actors Stephen Collins and Poornima Kirby from New Muse Productions for this ancient epic about the adventures of a wily and complicated traveler. This program will be outdoors on the Library lawn and chairs will be provided.
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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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This month at the at Brookline Village Library, we will be recarpeting all of our Youth Services Rooms on our Ground Level. Families, please be aware that the Brookline Village Children's Room will be closed for recarpeting Monday, April 27 - Monday, May 4. Please see our program schedule for special events and pop up library services during this work.
Access to some collections and other Youth Areas may be restricted during recarpeting--see signage and check our homepage for updates.
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Thank you for your patience! We look forward to enjoying these refreshed spaces with you this Spring!
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Come celebrate Pride at the Brookline Village Library at our first Brookline Queer Zine Fest on June 20, 2026! We will be accepting submissions from March 18 - April 16, 2026 at brklib.com/4dv3VRH Anyone who makes zines is encouraged to apply, regardless of experience!
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Can you Haiku? A Limerick may be the trick? Sonnet, Ode or Epic? It's your pick!
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Turtle Books in Brookline Village is holding a Poetry Contest for 1st - 8th graders with winners in four categories: 1st & 2nd | 3rd & 4th | 5th & 6th | 7th & 8th grades
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Submission Deadline April 30th | Award Ceremony June 8th
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Upcoming Library Closings:
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All library locations will be closed on Monday, April 20 (Patriots' Day) and Tuesday, April 28 (Staff Development Day)
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