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Hello reader!
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Read on for the latest happenings at your Library.
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Events this Week
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Learn how to use our button maker and make Shark Week buttons! This is a drop in event that will take place near the front desk of the library. This event is recommended for all ages.
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Celebrate summer reading and learn about butterflies with expert Jerry Schneider from Vermont! We'll also do a fun butterfly-themed t-shirt craft!
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For kids ages 5 and up. Please stop by the Children’s Room Desk for a ticket, which we will begin handing out at 3:30 PM.
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This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Public Library and the Trustees of the Brookline Library.
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Join us for an interactive, fun concert with Little Groove for families and kids of all ages at Summer Eats. Enjoy a meal, a performance, and stop by our Library table for information and free giveaways.
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This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Join the puppeteers from Shadow Joy Lab for a performance of The Great Zodiac River Race and learn about the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac! Following the show, participants will have a chance to explore the puppets and ask questions.
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All ages are welcome but this performance is recommended for children ages 4-12 and their families. Free tickets will be available at the Children's Desk beginning at 1:30 PM.
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Calling all fairy folk! Join us from 4-5 PM on Thursday, June 18th in the garden outside of the Children’s room to build fairy houses out of natural materials. This is a drop-in event for kids ages 4-9.
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Pairs or groups of kids, tweens, teens, and accompanying grownups will paint and customize their own adorable corgi wearing a red bandanna with a heart in this perfect mix of guided instruction and personal creativity. Registration is required.
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This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Library.
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To close out our Pride festivities, The Public Library of Brookline is offering a free screening of Moonlight (2016) in partnership with the Coolidge Corner Theatre. Space is limited. Please register to reserve your free ticket.
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This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Looking to pick up some new plants or trade away your excess ones? Join us for the Public Library of Brookline's Summer Reading Plant Swap!
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Soil and Compostable pots will be provided.
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Enjoy our Plant a Seed, Read theme this summer! Get creative with fruits and vegetables and all their shapes that you can make into art. This program is intended for children ages 4-10 and accompanying siblings and grownups. No ticket required!
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Learn about the lifecycle of a butterfly as we sing songs, read, play, investigate, and create our own wearable paper wings.
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These two identical sessions are intended for kids ages 2-5. Free tickets will be available at the children's desk half an hour before each session.
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This event is generously sponsored by the Trustees of the Brookline Library.
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Come to read to real live bunny rabbits from Good Pickin' Farms! For folks in grades 5-12.
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This program is generously sponsored by the Public Library of Brookline Trustees.
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This relaxed, low-pressure creative program is designed for adults looking to unwind while exploring a simple, hands-on art process combining coloring and collage techniques in a way that is approachable for all skill levels, with no prior experience needed. Limited to 12 people--first come, first served.
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The program is generously sponsored by our Friends of the Library.
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This year's theme is Plant a Seed, Read! and the program will run from June 11 - August 14. Explore the wonderful world of reading this summer with exciting programs and fun prizes! Summer Reading is open to community members of all ages, from kids through adults. Get all of the details on our website at brklib.com/summer!
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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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