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Hello reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library.
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All library locations will be closed today,
Monday, January 26, due to the snowstorm.
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Upcoming Events
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Putterham
Wednesday, January 28, 6 PM to 7:30 PM
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Join us for a family friendly, intergenerational workshop on watercolor hosted by local artist Laurel Greenfield. This workshop is for ages 5 and up and perfect for all artists, beginner to expert, kids, tween, teens, and adults.
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This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Putterham
Friday, January 30, 2 PM to 3 PM
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Join the library and an instructor from our local Boston Ballet studio to listen to a dance-infused story, learn some simple ballet movements, and maybe even see some ballet props and costumes!
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For ages 4-6 and accompanying siblings and caregivers.
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This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Brookline Village
Friday, January 30, 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!
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Brookline Village
Saturday, January 31
Session 1: 2 PM to 2:30 PM
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Session 2: 3 PM to 3:30 PM
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Learn about what mammals, birds, insects and reptiles do in the winter with Joy from Joys of Nature and meet some live animals!
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We're offering two identical 30 minute sessions of this program. Free tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before each session begins. For children ages 5-9.
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This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Brookline Village
Tuesday, February 3, 10:30 AM to 12 PM
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All English Learners are welcome to visit this guided workshop.
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The topic will be A Trip to Remember. We will meet in the Meeting Room on the First Floor of Brookline Village by the Reference Desk--bring something to write with!
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Brookline Village
Wednesday, February 4, 6:30 PM to 8 PM
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Do you like cities? Do you like clean air? Do you like trivia? Finally an event where this trifecta comes together! Join the iSUPER team from Northeastern University for an evening of sharing - and trivia/games with fun prizes! - on urban air quality and the science and engineering behind understanding how our buildings, trains, cars, trees, weather, and other aspects of cities affect air quality.
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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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Did you know that one in two families struggle to afford enough diapers for their children? The Public Library of Brookline is proud to support Diaper Circle, a local non-profit started by a Brookline mom in 2014. In 2025, we collected 4,311 diapers at the Brookline Village Library for families in need! Interested in donating? Drop off brand new packages of diapers or wipes, or opened packages or loose diapers (in perfect condition only!) in the collection bin in the Children's Room at the Brookline Village Library
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Library IT Specialist Kaden Casanave is running the 2026 Boston Marathon on behalf of the Brookline Library Foundation as part of the Town of Brookline’s official Boston Marathon team. The money that Kaden raises will support community programs, learning opportunities, and free access to technology at the library. Click through to support Kaden and the team!
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