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Monday, February 16, 2026
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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 on
Monday, February 16 for Presidents' Day.
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Happening this Week
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Coolidge Corner
Tuesday, February 17, 1 PM to 4 PM
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One Up Games brings a variety of next-gen consoles and gaming monitors to the Library. Play popular, classic, and retro games - with the freedom to move around!
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For kids ages 8+, tweens, and teens.
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This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Public Library.
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Brookline Village
Tuesday, February 17, 3 PM to 5 PM
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A no-stakes, all supplies provided, fiber arts group for teens in grades 8-12!
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Coolidge Corner
Wednesday, February 18, 10:30 AM to 12 PM
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Puppeteer Nicola Rose and her band of puppets will be visiting the library for a puppet playtime aimed at kids 0-5 including songs, stories, and puppet crafting! Pick up free tickets at the children’s desk starting at 10 AM.
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This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Brookline Village
Wednesday, February 18, 2 PM to 2:45 PM and 3:30 to 4:15
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Join us for two identical sessions of an interactive, family-friendly magic show with professional magician and storyteller Ed Popielarczyk! Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before each session begins.
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This program is recommended for kids ages 5 and up and is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Brookline Village
Thursday, February 19, 1 PM to 3 PM
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Join us in Hunneman Hall to fold and decorate a red envelope to celebrate Lunar New Year! This is a drop-in event for children ages 5-9.
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欢迎来Hunneman Hall折叠和/或装饰一个红包，与我们一起庆祝农历新年！此活动面向5-9岁的儿童，无需门票.
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This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Public Library.
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Brookline Village
Friday, February 20, 3 PM to 3:45 PM
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Join us in the Rabbit Hole to review crochet basics and learn something new. No registration required, and new members are welcome, no matter what skill level! Supplies will be provided, but members are welcome to bring their own projects from home! For kids ages 8+, tweens, and teens.
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Putterham
Saturday, February 21, 2 PM to 3 PM
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Join Xi Ouyang, founder of Kong Mountain Tea, for a calming and immersive tea workshop that will introduce the foundations of Chinese tea culture and guide participants through the art of brewing tea in the traditional gongfu style.
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Limited to 12 participants. Free tickets are available at the service desk before the event.
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This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Coolidge Corner
Saturday, February 21, 2 PM to 4 PM
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Join us to learn how to make candles with Hand.the.Light. Patrons will be able to decorate, and scent their own candles.
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Space is limited for this program--get your free ticket at the Patron Services Desk starting at 1:30 p.m.
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Join music and film historians Sam and Candy Caponegro for an exploration of some favorite musical villains, including Gaston, King Herod and Sweeney Todd.
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Coolidge Corner
Monday, February 23, 10:30 AM to 11 AM
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Join special performer Matt Heaton for an interactive singalong! This program is for families and kids of all ages, but may be most appealing to kids ages 0-5.
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This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Public Library.
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Brookline Village
Tuesday, February 24, 3:30 PM to 5 PM
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Join us in The Teen Room for an afternoon of Creative Writing with bestselling author Kosoko Jackson! Participants will leave with an introduction and story outline.
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For folks in grades 8-12.
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Brookline Village
Sunday, February 22, 2 PM to 3 PM
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We're sorry to report that this month's Brookline Music School faculty concert featuring Rachael Lindsey (violin) and Nan Ni (piano) has been canceled. Stay tuned for future concerts!
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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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These events are generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation and the Friends of the Brookline Public Library.
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