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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.
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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March 29, 2024 2:00 PM @ Brookline Village - Hunneman Hall |
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Set sail with Pirate Magician Robbie Bones! Join us in Hunneman Hall on March 29th at 2 PM for a pirate magic juggling show where kids will learn to speak like a pirate and laugh like a rogue! This event is best for kids ages 4 and older, but all are welcome. Don’t forget to dress the part in your best pirate outfit!
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April 3, 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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April 6, 2024 2:00 PM @ Putterham - Meeting Room |
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Timid, a new graphic novel by Jonathan Todd is making its debut! This novel highlights a challenging time for so many of us – middle school! Cecil, the main character (and a version of the author) navigates moving from Florida to Massachusetts, starting a new school, making friends, all while trying to stay true to himself. This book is dedicated to anyone who has ever felt alone, struggled with shyness and sought belonging.
Come meet the author and learn about his writing and drawing journey. You can even draw your own comics! Signed copies of Timid will be available for purchase courtesy of Frugal Bookstore. Light refreshments will be provided.
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April 7, 2024 1:30 PM @ Coolidge Corner |
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Join us for an afternoon of a cappella! Brookline High School a cappella groups Note-a-fy and Perfect Pitch will each perform a 30-minute set in the atrium of the Coolidge Corner Library. Learn more about the two groups, below!
Note-a-fy is the oldest treble voice a cappella group at Brookline High School! They sing a variety of styles including indie pop/rock, folk, R&B, and alternative. All songs are arranged by members of the group!
Perfect Pitch is a student-directed female-identifying a cappella group at Brookline High School. They experiment with many different genres but mainly focus on pop and well-known songs.
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April 13, 2024 10:00 AM @ Putterham - Meeting Room |
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Join us with Harvard Alpaca Ranch and a couple of their alpaca friends for a presentation on the wonderful world of alpacas and their history! The folks from Harvard Alpaca Ranch will be discussing why alpacas were originally domesticated by the Incan people and what makes their fiber (and personalities) so special — you may even get the chance to feel their soft and warm fleece up close.
To learn more about Harvard Alpaca Ranch, visit their website here!
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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
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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