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Monday, September 9th 2019
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Hello reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library this week.
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Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration — 中秋節慶祝活動
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SUNDAY, September 15 at 2 PM
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Join us for a family-friendly celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival featuring mooncakes, lantern crafts, riddles, and more!
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歡迎您和您的全家一同參與我們的中秋節歡慶活動,品月餅,打燈籠,猜謎語. 三點四十五分送出猜謎語大獎. 很多精彩活動等著您!
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Interested in helping out during the celebration? We're looking for bilingual volunteers. Sign up here to get involved.
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Writing Yourself Alive: A Creative Meditation & Writing Workshop
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SATURDAY, September 14 at 2 PM
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Learn to weave different forms of creative expressions – meditation, journaling, creative writing – to explore all emotions and experiences as honorable, and to practice holding space for them with curiosity, compassion, and a sense of humor.
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Marika Preziuso, PhD, will use guided meditation and poetry to inspire creative writing and journaling. Participants will generate new writing and have the option to share it with others. Please bring your own writing materials, blankets, and/or meditation pillows, and wear comfortable clothing. All levels of English are welcome!
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Volunteer with the Friends of the Brookline Public Library
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Are you a fan of children's books? Would you like to volunteer for a few hours a week? The Friends of the Brookline Public Library are looking for a volunteer to work with the book sale's popular inventory of children's books. You'll get to work with fellow book lovers--and get the satisfaction of seeing books fly off the shelf. Please write friendsofbrooklinelibrary@gmail.com for more information.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Citizenship 101
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THURSDAY, September 12 at 7 PM
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Do you think you might be eligible for U.S. citizenship, or would you like to learn more? Come to the Brookline Village Library on Thursday, September 12, for a free info session on the process of applying for citizenship. Led by Project Citizenship, this session will include information about the benefits of citizenship, eligibility, exemption to the English requirement, and fee waivers.
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Lawn Games at the Library
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SATURDAY, September 14, noon - 2 PM
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Come celebrate the beginning of fall weekend hours at the Library. There will be games, giant bubbles, and more!
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Stroller Barre at the Library
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MONDAY, September 16 at 11:15 AM
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A high energy Barre fusion workout with your baby or toddler taught by fitness professional and Brookline Mom, Bridget Bussiere. Class includes cardio, Barre work with your stroller (doesn’t have to be a jogging stroller!) and a mat portion, all with your baby in tow. Bring your stroller, yoga mat or blanket, wear sneakers, and get ready to make new friends!
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UPCOMING SCREENINGS
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MIDDAY MOVIES
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MOVIE MATINEE
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Join Team Brookline
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One of the world’s oldest marathons, the Boston Marathon is a popular event for both runners and spectators.
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Team Brookline is a committed group of adult runners who train together for the Boston Marathon while raising funds for five partner charities that play an integral role in strengthening and enriching our community: The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health, Brookline Education Foundation, Brookline Library Foundation, Brookline Symphony Orchestra, and Brookline Teen Center. If you'd like to be part of a wonderful team and support your Town of Brookline Libraries, apply today!
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