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Hello reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library this week.
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Library Closed for Memorial Day
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MONDAY, May 27
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All Public Library of Brookline locations will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28.
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Friends of the Brookline Public Library Annual Meeting
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WEDNESDAY, June 5 at 7 PM
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Join the Friends of the Brookline Public Library for their annual meeting, "What Book Was That?" a conversation with Dana Brigham. For 37 years, Brigham worked at the Brookline Booksmith as a general manager and co-owner. She will speak, in conversation with Lisa Gozashti, about her journey to and with the Brookline community.
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The Friends will hold a brief business meeting at 6:30 PM, and Brigham's talk will begin at 7 PM. Refreshments will be served.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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3D Print Your Style!
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TUESDAY, May 21 at 3 and 4:30 PM
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Learn how to design your own custom 3D printed button to revamp your favorite outfit! For children and tweens ages 8 and up. Two sessions, limited to 8 participants each. Generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Engineering Club: Egg Drop Challenge
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THURSDAY, May 23 at 4 PM
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Who can build the best catapult or the strongest bridge? Want to explore different types of electronics and maybe even try your hand at coding? Join us every month and explore a different aspect of science and engineering. May’s project will be an egg drop challenge. Grades 5-7 welcome. No registration required.
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3D Printing Petting Zoo
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TUESDAY, May 28 at 5:30 PM
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Help us celebrate the launch of public 3D Printing at the Coolidge Corner Library! Drop by to meet Vera, our new 3D printer. Watch her in action, ask questions, and try your hand at 3D design software at this informal, drop-in event. Best of all, the first 50 attendees will receive a coupon for $1 off their first 3D print at Coolidge Corner Library! Participants of all ages are welcome.
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Learn Something New: DIY Reusable Food Storage
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WEDNESDAY, May 29 at 6:30 PM
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Looking to reduce plastic waste from your life? Come learn how to make your own reusable beeswax food wraps and reusable macrame-style shopping bags. After this class, you’ll no longer need plastic wrap, and you’ll never be more excited to bring your own reusable bag to the grocery store.
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This event is part of the Learn Something New series for adults. Generously sponsored by the Library Trustees.
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UPCOMING SCREENINGS
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MIDDAY MOVIES
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MOVIE MATINEE
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National Pet Month
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May is National Pet Month, so we're sharing recommendations from staff pets (and their humans).
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Princess’s favorite book is Pig the Winner by Aaron Blakey, because Pig the Pug learns that playing for fun is how we all win! And Princess loves to have fun!
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