On Thursday, May 14th Brookline Village and Coolidge Corner locations will be open ONLY from 6pm - 9pm. Putterham will be CLOSED. (Staff Development Day)

Bethan’s Stuffed Animal Collection and Daniel’s 3D Puzzle Collection

Check out the collections on display in the Children’s Room!

In our flat case, Bethan is displaying her stuffed animals.

In our wall case, Daniel is displaying his 3D puzzle collection.

Stop by the Brookline Village Children’s Room to see these amazing collections! And sign up for a slot in our display cases here!

For the Love of Our Planet

In two exhibits by Shared Habitat Earth,
20 local artists will be showing new work inspired by the beauty of Nature.

Through painting, etching, and photography they celebrate life on our planet, while also confronting the threat of losing it.

The exhibitions will include an educational component and a special event, offering a conversation about ways to keep hope alive and to actively respond to the climate crisis.

Plase join Shared Habitat Earth at the exhibit reception on Friday, July 12 at 2:30 – 4:15 PM in Hunneman Hall at the Brookline Village library.

Brookline Stories: A French Perspective

I’m Raphaele, a French mum of two boys and I’m sharing a series of anecdotes about my American experience from Brookline. My illustrations capture the fun and challenges of living as an expat in the US. I highlight cultural differences and everyday moments, blending humor and nostalgia to share my unique perspective. I hope my work resonates with and brings smiles to fellow expats and Americans alike.

You can find more on instagram at raphaele.design 

From the Archives & Special Collections: History of the Brookline Bird Club

Established by a gathering of birders right here at the Public Library of Brookline in 1913, the Brookline Bird Club is one of the oldest bird clubs in the country!

Stop by to learn about the Brookline Bird Club’s history, and take a look at featured local history materials – including Club bulletins, bird lists, and photographs – from the Public Library of Brookline’s Archives & Special Collections.

Visit the Exhibit Case at Brookline Village now through July 31, 2024.

Summer Storytime in the Park

Join a Public Library of Brookline children’s librarian in a different Brookline park for storytime on Thursdays this summer! We’ll read, sing, rhyme, and move together. You may even find fun summer surprises. We suggest you bring a blanket or towel to sit on, sunscreen, and a water bottle as our programs may not always be in the shade!

Starting June 27 we’ll be at a different Brookline park at 10 AM on Thursday mornings. In event of rain or a town designated heat emergency, storytime will be canceled. If a program is canceled we will update our event calendar and post a cancellation notice on our social media feeds. 

We’ll also send text notices about storytime cancellations. You can sign up by texting “@brkstory” to 8101 and replying with your name. Standard messaging rates apply.

Take a look at the dates of our storytimes below! Please note that there’s no storytime on Thursday, July 4 due to Library closures for the holiday.

Isha’s Book and Pavi’s Artwork

Check out the collections on display in the Children’s Room!

In our flat case, Isha is displaying her book, The Only Love, which she wrote earlier this year.

In our wall case, Pavi is displaying her artwork.

In our flat case, Isha is displaying her book, The Only Love, which she wrote earlier this year.

Stop by the Brookline Village Children’s Room to see these amazing collections! And sign up for a slot in our display cases here!

Clara’s Horse Collection and Hayes’ LEGO Collections

Check out the collections on display in the Children’s Room!

In our flat case, Clara is displaying her horse collection, which features unicorns (horses with horns), pegasi (horses with wings), and alicorns (horses with horns and wings).

In our wall case, Hayes is displaying his LEGO creations!

Stop by the Brookline Village Children’s Room to see these amazing collections! And sign up for a slot in our display cases here!

Art by Shawn Feng

I am Shawn. I’m ten years old and I go to
school at Baker. I’m a fourth grader.
Arts and crafts are my favorite subjects. I do
them either when I’m bored or when I do
fan art. I also like to run or play soccer with
my friends.

 

50 Years of Resident Artists at Puppet Showplace Theater

Puppet Showplace Theater is New England’s only dedicated puppet theater.
Each year, we present over 300 performances by professional puppet companies to audiences of all ages at our intimate Brookline Village theater.
For the last 50 years, Puppet Showplace Theater has been committed to supporting new family-oriented puppet shows and innovative puppet building by our Resident Artists!
Our first Artist-in-Residence Paul Vincent Davis created over a dozen puppet shows during his tenure, Brad Shur experimented with the interplay between puppetry and technology, and our current Resident Artist Sarah Nolen regularly tours her original works all over New England. Puppet Showplace’s Resident Artists have made an undeniable contribution to the world of puppetry.