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The Public Library of Brookline Newsletter
Monday, July 27, 2026

Hello reader!

Read on for the latest happenings at your Library.

Events this Week

Ed Popielarcyzk performs magic.

Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show

Putterham
Monday, July 27, 2 PM to 3 PM
Join us for an interactive magic show with professional magician, balloon sculptor, flea circus ringmaster, and storyteller Ed Popielarczyk! This event is for ages 3+ and will take place on the Putterham Lawn, weather permitting.
This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Trustees.
A circus performer uses five hula hoops.

Summer Eats: Kimberly's Pocket Circus

Offsite at Brookline Avenue Playground (575 Brookline Ave)
Tuesday, July 28, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Join us at Brookline's Summer Eats program at Brookline Avenue Playground for an interactive, fun performance with Kimberly's Pocket Circus. Free breakfast (10 - 11 AM) and lunch (12 -1 PM) is provided at this location Monday through Friday through August 14. Summer Eats is open to community members of all ages (kids, tweens, teens, and adults). No ID or registration required and you do not need to be a Brookline resident to attend.
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Drop-in Tech Time

Brookline Village
Wednesday, July 29, 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.
A tiny bud grows in a plant pot.

Summer Sessions: Plant Your Own Seeds

Coolidge Corner
Thursday, July 30, 4 PM to 5 PM
Enjoy our Plant a Seed, Read theme this summer! Decorate your own plant pot, and choose some seeds to plant inside.
This program is intended for children ages 4-10 and accompanying siblings and grownups. No ticket required!
A Chinese acrobat performs hand balancing.

Chinese Acrobatics with Li Liu

Coolidge Corner
Thursday, July 30, 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Watch acrobat Li Liu perform hand balancing, plate spinning, ribbon dancing, diabolos, and foot juggling, and learn about Chinese language and culture. A few volunteers will have the opportunity to join her on stage! All ages are welcome to this fun, family-friendly event.
This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

Next Week and Beyond

Matt Heaton plays the guitar.

Summer Eats: Matt Heaton Family Concert

Offsite at Brookline Avenue Playground (575 Brookline Ave)
Monday, August 10, 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Join us at Brookline's Summer Eats program at Brookline Avenue Playground for an interactive, fun family concert featuring Matt Heaton. Free breakfast (10 - 11 AM) and lunch (12 -1 PM) is provided at this location Monday through Friday through August 14. Summer Eats is open to community members of all ages (kids, tweens, teens, and adults). No ID or registration required and you do not need to be a Brookline resident to attend.
A small friendly robot waves.

FrankenS.T.E.A.M. Robotics

Brookline Village
Tuesday, August 11,
Session 1: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Session 2: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Learn all about S.T.E.M. and robots with Tony Ghelfi from FrankenS.T.E.A.M! We will have two identical sessions of this program. This is an event for kids going into grades 2-6 and requires a free ticket, available at the Children's desk half an hour before the program starts.
This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Public Library.
A variety of vegetables on a table.

Farm Fresh with the Massachusetts Horticultural Society

Coolidge Corner
Thursday, August 13, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Celebrate our Plant a Seed, Read! summer reading program with a visit from the the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Plantmobile! You'll learn about agriculture and the food we eat every day and get a taste test of farm-fresh fruits and veggies.
For kids ages 4 and up. Capacity is limited and free tickets are available at the children’s desk starting at 3:30 PM.
This program is generously sponsored by Brookline Library Foundation.
A pair of jeans with mending equipment and tools

Visible Mending: Personalize Your Denim

Coolidge Corner
Thursday, August 13, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Ready to give your favorite jeans a second life and a splash of personality? Join visible mending instructor Mariko Sugimori for a fun workshop where creativity meets sustainability. Beginners are welcome. Attendance is limited -- get your free, first-come, first served ticket at 6 p.m. at the Hi! Desk.
This Program is generously funded 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

Ongoing Events

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Keep on Reading (and Spinning!)

Our Plant a Seed, Read! summer reading program continues through August 14. Read your favorite books, spin one of our prize wheels, and take home stickers, treats, bookmarks, and other prizes! Get all of the details at brklib.com/summer.
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