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Tuesday, December 12th 2017
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Good morning reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library this week.
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- We want your suggestions for our upcoming Brookline Eats event series. Fill out our survey.
- Our Brookline Village Early Release movie tomorrow starts at 1:30 PM: Trolls.
- Check out our two new book clubs at our Coolidge Corner Library, one featuring mysteries and the other featuring award winners.
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PLEASE NOTE
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The Friends holiday sale has a lot to offer on the first floor at the Brookline Village Library. An array of tempting titles is still available. You never know exactly what you'll find, but you're sure to find the perfect gift. You can't beat the prices, and you'll be supporting the Friends of the Library.
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Brookline Eats
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We're working on an exciting series of programs for spring exploring the cross section of cuisine and culture here in Brookline. We want to hear from you about what you'd like to see be a part of this series. We will also be collecting recipes to create a community cookbook. Tell us what you would like to see (and smell and taste).
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JOIN US FOR TWO NEW BOOK CLUBS
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Mid-day Monday Mystery
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A mystery book group at the Coolidge Corner Library. Meets on the second Monday of every month.
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And the Award Goes To...
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A book group that discusses award-winning books from the National Book Award to the Pulitzer Prize and more. Meets on the third Wednesday of every month.
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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 at Brookline Village Abbey Stephens
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First literary crush (author or character): Ron Weasley.
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Last song you listened to: September - Earth, Wind & Fire.
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Hogwarts House: Hufflepuff.
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Name a word that starts with the letter Q: Quack.
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Movie or TV show you always watch when it comes on screen, no matter what: That 70s Show.
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If you could travel back in time, what period would you go to? The 1950s.
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Big dogs or small dogs? Small dogs.
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Hardcover or paperback? Hardcover.
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Fictional world or game you'd most like to visit? The world in The Magicians by Lev Grossman.
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What book would you most like to see turned into a top-notch film or miniseries? Wool - Hugh Howey.
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Favorite fictional librarian? Mr. Lemoncello (from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein).
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Favorite fictional detective? Sammy Keyes.
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VIDEO GAME DESIGN WORKSHOP
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THURSDAY December 14, 3:00 PM
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Go from gamer to designer with this one-time workshop from Empow Studios.
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Kids love playing video games, but they have even more fun playing games they and their friends design! Video Game Design encompasses storytelling, pixel art, and object-oriented programming, all through a user-friendly, 2D game design platform.
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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
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Mystery Book Group
TUESDAY December 19, Noon, to discuss Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood.
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Read and Meet Book Group
WEDNESDAY December 21 7 PM, to discuss The Ladies of Grace Adieu by Susanna Clarke.
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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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A Taste of Poetry
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Mid-day Monday Mystery
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Afternoon
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Brookline Village
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Shelf Respect
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Open to teens and adults.
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Mystery
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And the Award Goes To...
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Read and Meet
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Putterham
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