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The Public Library of Brookline Newsletter
Monday, May 18, 2026

Hello reader!

Read on for what's happening at the library.

Happening this Week

Trees in Spring: Flowers and Leaves

Brookline Village
Monday, May 18, 10:30 AM to 12 PM
Take an urban Nature Walk of Brookline with Naturalist Rebecca Arnoldi and learn about some of the beautiful trees that call Brookline home. Registration is required.

Go Bags with Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Sara Schaffer

Putterham
Tuesday, May 19, 3 PM to 4 PM
Learn how to put together your very own Go Bag, an important tool in emergency preparedness.
This program is brought to you by our colleagues from the Town of Brookline's Public Health and Human Services.

Make a Felted Panda: Child-Adult Craft Session with Pop Up Art School

Coolidge Corner
Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Explore fiber arts by creating a needle-felted design of an adorable panda with bamboo. For kids 8+ and accompanying grownups. Registration is required.
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Library.

Drop-in Tech Time

Brookline Village
Wednesday, May 20, 11 AM to 12 PM
Drop in to learn how to use library apps and get answers to basic tech questions. Help sessions are 15 minutes long and you must bring your own device.

Intro to Budgeting

Brookline Village
Wednesday, May 20, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
This one hour program with Jon from CFA Society Boston will give teens an overview of best budgeting practices and personal finance.

Let's Talk Transportation with Sebastian Ware

Putterham
Thursday, May 21, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Join us with Sebastian Ware, Brookline Senior Center's Transportation Coordinator, to discuss transportation options and resources for those cutting back on their driving.

Virtual Tour of the Museum of Modern Art

Virtual (Zoom registration required)
Thursday, May 21, 2 PM to 3 PM
Discover MOMA's fascinating origins and visit some of the most famous and spectacular masterpieces by Monet, Picasso, Van Gogh, and Matisse with Marisa of Museums With Marisa..
In partnership with the Public Library of Tewksbury
Generously Sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation

Learn Ukulele for Kids

Coolidge Corner
Thursday, May 21, 3 PM to 4 PM
Kids 6-12 will learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek. Ukuleles provided, or bring your own!
Capacity is limited--get free tickets at the children’s desk starting at 2:30 PM on the day of the event.
This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

Learn Ukulele for Adults

Coolidge Corner
Thursday, May 21, 6 PM to 7 PM
Adults (age 16+), come learn the fundamentals of ukulele with Julie Stepanek. Ukuleles provided, or bring your own!
Capacity is limited--get free tickets at the Hi! Desk starting at 5:30 PM on the day of the event.
This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

AANHPI Exhibit and Art Reception

Brookline Village
Thursday, May 21, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Join AAPIEC Inc. and the Town of Brookline to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with a Workshop, presentation, and a small reception, with time to view the ongoing exhibit in Hunneman Hall.

Music at the Blissful Concert

Putterham
Friday, May 22, 2 PM to 3 PM
Sing, jump, shake, laugh and go fast and slow with Music at The Blissful for this outdoor concert on the Putterham Lawn.
Recommended for kids ages 0-7 and their families.
This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

Crochet Club

Brookline Village
Friday, May 22, 3 PM to 3:45 PM
Kids, tweens, and teens, join us at our crochet club to review crochet basics and learn something new! Supplies are provided!
This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

Shadow Puppet Show with Shadow Joy Lab

Coolidge Corner
Sunday, May 24, 2 PM to 3 PM
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with puppeteers from Shadow Joy Lab performing The Three Borrowings of the Banana Fan using the magic of light and shadow.
Recommended for children ages 3-10 and their families. Free tickets available at the children's desk beginning at 1:30 PM.

Upcoming Events

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The Heart Beat Project with Brookline Public Health

Putterham
Wednesday, May 27, 11 AM to 1 PM
Join Public Health Nurse Kat Troisi-Bossi to learn life-saving skills to protect infants, children, and adults.
This program is free and there is no registration required!
This program is brought to you by our colleagues from the Town of Brookline's Public Health Department.

Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band Concert

Brookline Village
Wednesday, May 27, 7 PM to 8 PM
Join us in celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month with an amazing concert featuring the locally-based Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band. All ages are welcome.
This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

Prom 2.0

Brookline Village
Friday, May 29, 7 PM to 10 PM
Come to the library for Prom 2.0! If you didn’t have the prom of your dreams as a high schooler (or even if you did), this is your chance for a do-over. Adults ages 18+ are invited for an inclusive, Queer, disco celebration featuring DJing from Mx. Blaire.

Reading Rocks! A Bubble, Comedy and Music Show with Turtle Dance Music

Offsite at Emerson Garden (Click for directions)
Saturday, May 30, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Join us for classic and original children’s songs and tales, comedy, dance, music, and plenty of bubbles! The show is intended to be inclusive for children and adults of all ages, including those on the autism spectrum.
This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

Pride Printmaking with Alex Makes Art

Brookline Village
Wednesday, June 3, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Kick off Pride with a fantastic printmaking experience with Alex Makes Art! All experience levels are welcome and necessary equipment is provided. This is a drop-in event but registration is strongly encouraged and opens at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, May 20. This event is for adults.
This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Public Library.

Pride Zine Making

Coolidge Corner
Tuesday, June 16, 6 PM to 8 PM
Drop in learn about zine history, how to make a zine, and create a zine or two of your own in preparation for our Queer Zine Fest!
This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

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!

See programs by location: Brookline Village | Coolidge Corner | Putterham
See programs by audience: Adults | Children | Teens | Tweens
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