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Tuesday, October 17th 2017
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Good morning reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library this week.
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- Just three days until the tickets for our Triwizard Tournament will be available!
- Tell us what you want in terms of assistive technology and apps in our survey
- This Friday is our visit from Amulet creator Kazu Kibuishi
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NOTES FROM THE LIBRARY
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ACCESSIBILITY APP SURVEY
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The Public Library of Brookline is looking to expand our iPad lending program and would like your input. We currently loan out iPads at the Putterham Library that come loaded up with accessibility apps and augmentative and alternative communication tools. This survey will help us to determine what kinds of apps and accessibility tools would most improve our patrons’ experiences at the Library.
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BE A CHAMPION IN THE TRIWIZARD TOURNAMENT
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Three days left until you can start signing up to attend our library-wide Triwizard Tournament Sunday, November 5.
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- Tickets will be available online starting at 6 PM on Friday, October 20.
- 50 tickets will be made available on October 20. Each day after, at 6 PM, 50 more tickets will become available until Friday, October 27. By Friday, all tickets will be available.
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We have two events this year. Click the age range and bookmark each event registration page.
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- ALL AGES: Our event for families takes place from 2:00-4:00 PM, and is for all ages with activities for younger competitors up to 8th grade.
- TEENS 9th GRADE and UP and ADULTS: Our evening event, 6:30-8:30 PM, is limited to teens in grades 9 and up through to adults.
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Here's a sneak peek at what we've been working on for the Tournament.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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April 27, 2024 11:00 AM @ Brookline Village - Hunneman Hall |
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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. This will be a thirty minute concert.
We can’t wait to sing along with you!
About the performer: Matt Heaton believes music for kids can be entertaining for both children AND parents. His songs blend mid century American guitar styles: surf, rockabilly, western swing & soul, delivered with a wry sense of humor and a sincere sense of fun. Children and adults respond to his musicianship and variety. The grown ups in the room particularly appreciate the Muppet-esque touches of humor and observations of kid behavior. Whether you call it children’s music, family music, kindie or toddlerbilly it’s sure to please listeners of all ages.
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April 27, 2024 2:00 PM @ Brookline Village - Hunneman Hall |
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Aftab Dance Group, an Iranian dance group made up of students and young professionals, has been entertaining audiences in the Greater Boston and New England area with their unique blend of traditional and modern Iranian dance for over 15 years. Join them at the Library for a special performance followed by a Q&A session about Persian dance. Afterward, stick around for a fun and interactive dance workshop suitable for all skill levels. The performance and workshop are open to adults and kids of all ages. Everyone is invited to experience the beauty of Persian dance with Aftab Dance Group!
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May 1, 2024 6:30 PM @ Brookline Village - The Rabbit Hole |
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Join us for Sensory Storytime at 6:30 PM in the Rabbit Hole at the Brookline Village Library. This storytime includes songs, books, and movement activities and will be followed by a free play activity.
Sensory storytime is designed for children who may need extra sensory support or for families who are looking for a more adaptive storytime experience, but all are welcome. This program is suggested for children ages 2-5 and their families, but you can decide if it’s the right fit for your family.
In order to help us keep this program sensory-friendly, it has a limited capacity and free tickets are required to attend. You can pick up a free ticket at the children’s desk beginning 30 minutes before the program.
Please Note: All storytimes include “sensory friendly” practices (e.g. routines, repetition, body breaks/movement, etc.). Our Sensory Storytime, however, includes additional practices such as a smaller group-size, lower lighting, lower music volume, adaptive supports, etc.
To prepare for this program, read our social story about visiting the Library and read our social story specifically about sensory storytime at the Brookline Village Library
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May 2, 2024 7:00 PM @ Brookline Village - Hunneman Hall |
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To Feel the Earth and Touch the Sky, Living the Legacy of American Modern Dance is a film highlighting the boundary breaking figures in the evolution of American Modern Dance. Iconoclasts in their own time, they have become icons in ours.
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May 4, 2024 1:00 PM @ Brookline Village - Tween Room |
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Ever wanted to learn how to fix or repair broken and damaged items you own, like torn clothing or broken electronics, bicycles, computers, toys, or the like? You can learn how at the Fixit Clinic. We’ll pair you with a volunteer coach who can walk you through diagnosing the problem, disassembling the item as needed, and hopefully fixing whatever the issue is. This event is open to all and registration is suggested, but not required.
If you would like to register for the clinic here: https://bit.ly/itemcheckin
If you’d register as a volunteer coach, you can do that here: http://bit.ly/inpersoncoachsignup
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THIS WEEK'S MOVIES
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Midday Movies
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Movie Matinee
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Refreshments 1 PM
Screening 1:30-4 PM
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MEET THE STAFF
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Library Director Sara Slymon
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First literary crush (author or character): Louis de Pointe du Lac, Interview with the Vampire.
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If you could travel back in time, what period would you go to? Ancient Egypt.
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Big dogs or small dogs? Big.
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Hardcover or paperback? Hardcover.
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Fictional world or game you'd most like to visit? Narnia.
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Last song you listened to: Never Let Me Down Again, Depeche Mode.
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Hogwarts House: Ravenclaw.
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Name a word that starts with the letter Q: Queen.
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Movie or TV show you always watch when it comes on screen, no matter what: Blade Runner.
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What book would you most like to see turned into a top-notch film or miniseries? Dragonriders of Pern.
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Favorite fictional librarian? Evelyn Carnahan, The Mummy.
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Favorite fiction detective? Burke (Andrew Vachss series).
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CHILDREN'S FALL PROGRAMS
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Countdown to Kindergarten
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Last Monday of the month at 10:30 AM
Age: 4 years old (get ticket at desk)
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Terrific Twos (And Threes!)
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Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Age: 2 years old
Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Age: 13 to 23 month-olds (get ticket at desk)
Stories and Crafts (Drop In)
Wednesdays at 3:30 PM
Age: 3-5 years old
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Stories and Crafts (Drop In)
Thursdays at 10:30 AM
Age: 2-3 years old (get ticket at desk)
Saturday Six to Eights
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Saturdays at 2:30 PM
Age: 6-8 years old
Friday Flicks (Drop In)
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Fridays at 10:30 am
Age: 2 years and older. Parents and caregivers are also welcome.
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Come Play With Us
Mondays at 10:15 AM
Age: Infants-12 month-olds
Mother Goose
Tuesdays at 10:15 AM
Age: 1-2 years-old
Sing Along, Dance and Play
Wednesdays at 10:15 AM
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Stories and Crafts
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Age: 2-3 year-olds
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Step Into Story Time
Tuesdays at 3:30 PM
Age: 3-5 year-olds
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NEXT BOOK CLUB MEETINGS
Mystery Book Club
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TUESDAY October 16, Noon, to discuss Farewell, My Lovely by Raymond Chandler.
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Read and Meet Book Club
THURSDAY October 17, 7 PM, to discuss The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead.
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NEXT MONTH'S BOOK SELECTIONS
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All of our book clubs are drop in. If you'd like to join us, you may pick up the next title at the Circulation Desk of the hosting library and attend the next meeting ready to discuss.
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Shelf Respect
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Open to teens and adults.
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A Taste of Poetry
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Brookline Village
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Open to adults. *Date may change.
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Read and Meet
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Putterham
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Mystery
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