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Tuesday, October 31st 2017
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Happy Halloween reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library this week.
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- Trick or Treat with us tonight at Brookline Village or Coolidge Corner
- Our Triwizard Tournament is almost here! Only five days left.
- Make onigiri for World Food Day at the Putterham Library
- Join us November 9 for a visit from author Kitty Dukakis as part of the new series Authors Among Us sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Library.
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PLEASE NOTE
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The Brookline Village location will be closed this coming Sunday, November 5, except for our special event the Triwizard Tournament. The Coolidge Corner location will be open as usual from 1-5 PM.
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NOTES FROM THE LIBRARY
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Our afternoon tickets for the Triwizard Tournament are SOLD OUT!
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TEENS 9th GRADE and UP and ADULTS: there are still tickets are still available for the evening event, but they are also going fast. If you'd like to attend, sign up!
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TRICK OR TREAT AT THE LIBRARY
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At Brookline Village: Come visit us to get a treat! Starting 5 pm. Open to all ages and costumes encouraged.
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At Coolidge Corner: Come visit us to get a treat! Starting 6 pm. Rain or Shine. Open to all ages.
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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 Assistant II at Coolidge Corner Emerald Antell
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First literary crush (author or character): Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter. (To be honest that crush never went away.)
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Last song you listened to: Freedom by Beyonce (in a great #FreedomForGirls video)
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Hogwarts House: Ravenclaw.
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Name a word that starts with the letter Q: Quintessential.
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If you could travel back in time, what period would you go to? I'm on an Outlander kick right now so probably early 18th century Scottish Highlands.
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Big dogs or small dogs? ALL dogs.
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Hardcover or paperback? Paperback for the sake of portability.
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Fictional world or game you'd most like to visit? Skyrim.
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What book would you most like to see turned into a top-notch film or miniseries? The Kingkiller Chronicles.
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Favorite fictional librarian? Belle from Once Upon a Time.
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Favorite Jane Austen character? Isabella Thorpe from Northanger Abbey. She's a horrible person, but she's such an entertaining character to read.
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Movie or TV show you always watch when it comes on screen, no matter what: I've seen the entire Friends series about 50 times at this point, so that or any time there's a Harry Potter marathon.
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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
Shelf Respect Book Club
WEDNESDAY November 1, 7 PM, to discuss You're Welcome, Universe by Whitney Gardner.
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A Taste of Poetry
THURSDAY November 2, Noon, to discuss Li-Young Lee.
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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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Read and Meet
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Putterham
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Mystery
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