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Hello reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library.
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Tuesday, January 6, 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
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Sing, dance, move, and groove! BEEP and the Public Library of Brookline are teaming up with Hip Kids to bring monthly music to the Brookline Community Playgroup. Stop by the Children’s Room Desk for a free ticket beginning at 10 AM.
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For children ages 0-5 and their grownups.
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Tuesday, January 6, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Visit the Project Citizenship table in front of the circulation desk to get more information about (and sign up for) their January 13 workshop. At that workshop Green Card holders will get free legal help in applying for U.S. Citizenship.
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Wednesday, January 7, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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Join Deborah Hope, MBA, CIC, an experienced executive career coach who will facilitate this professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment. The group will meet 12 times. Each meeting features a new topic and will be recorded and available to registrants for 30 days. Register here.
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This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Putterham
Wednesday, January 7, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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This one hour program with Jon from CFA Society Boston will empower seniors to protect their financial well-being. Learn how to recognize common scams, understand why seniors are targeted, and discover practical strategies to safeguard your assets!
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Brookline Village
Wednesday, January 7, 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
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Our Pollywogs book club is a book club for kids grades 1 and 2. This group meets for 45 minutes twice a month on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:15 PM in the Rabbit Hole on the ground floor of the Brookline Village Library. Each meeting includes a discussion of an intermediate chapter book and an activity.
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Putterham
Thursday, January 8, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Come and learn Improv Games at the Putterham Library! This event is perfect for new and experienced thespians who want to develop their improvisation skills and connect with other improv lovers.
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This event is intended for ages 10-14.
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Coolidge Corner
Thursday, January 8, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Join artist Brooke Lambert and learn how to make your very own stamp. Participants will carve their very own linocut print that can then be used to make your own prints. Space is limited--free, first come, first served tickets will be available at the Patron Services Desk starting at 5:30 PM.
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For adults (age 16 and up).
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Brookline Village
Friday, January 9, 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
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Kids, tweens, and teens, join our monthly crochet club to review the basics and learn something new. No registration is required, and new members of all skill levels are welcome! Supplies will be provided, but members are welcome to bring their own projects from home!
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For kids ages 8+, tweens, and teens.
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Brookline Village
Saturday, January 10, 12:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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Play popular, classic, and retro games - with the freedom to move around! Systems include: Nintendo Switch, XBox Series S, PlayStation 4, and Oculus Quest 2.
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This program is open to kids ages 8+, tweens, teens, and adults and has a 30 player capacity.
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This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Brookline Village
Sunday, January 11, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Are you stressed out? Maybe clutter is the problem! Join professional organizer Shira Frager to learn tips and tricks for decluttering and organizing your home, enabling you to feel more in control and making your home more manageable.
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This program is for adults.
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Putterham
Tuesday, January 20, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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Confused about AI? Join us and presenter Dave from Therapy Gardens' SeniorU -- you'll be shown what all the fuss is about, caught up on the latest developments, and then have the opportunity for Q and A in a fun and supportive setting.
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This event 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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MLK Day Celebration and Exhibit
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To mark MLK Day 2026, January 19, the Town of Brookline MLK Celebration Committee presents its annual event honoring the life and values of Martin Luther King, Jr., at the Coolidge Corner Theatre at 3pm. The event is FREE, but tickets must be reserved at Coolidge.org/MLK.
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Our exhibit in the lobby of the Brookline Village library presents background on the featured presenters: keynote speaker, Dr. Noliwe Rooks, Brown University; Regie Gibson, first Poet Laureate of Massachusetts; and Allison Adair, Poet Laureate; and related Civil Rights Movement content, including the story of Lift Every Voice and Sing, the “Black national anthem.” Additional information on the MLK Committee page on the town website.
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