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Tuesday, December 19th 2017

Good morning reader!

Read on for what's happening at the library this week.
  • See if your team can beat our librarians at our new monthly trivia night in Brookline Village starting in January
  • Check out our two new book clubs at the Coolidge Corner Library, one featuring mysteries and the other featuring award winners.
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PLEASE NOTE

All locations will be closed this week on Sunday, December 24 for Christmas Eve and Monday, December 25 for Christmas Day. All locations will also be closed Monday, January 1, 2018, for New Year's Day.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Awesome Robb’s Pirate Magic Show

Awesome Robb’s Pirate Magic Show

March 29, 2024 2:00 PM @ Brookline Village - Hunneman Hall

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!

Sensory Storytime

Sensory Storytime

April 3, 2024 6:30 PM @ Brookline Village - The Rabbit Hole

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

Author Event with Jonathan Todd

Author Event with Jonathan Todd

April 6, 2024 2:00 PM @ Putterham - Meeting Room

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.

Spring Acapella Concert

Spring Acapella Concert

April 7, 2024 1:30 PM @ Coolidge Corner

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.

All About Alpacas with Harvard Alpaca Ranch

All About Alpacas with Harvard Alpaca Ranch

April 13, 2024 10:00 AM @ Putterham - Meeting Room

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

Midday Movies

Putterham
LostandFound
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20
1:30-4 PM
More about Midday Movies

Movie Matinee

Coolidge Corner
BandWagon
THURSDAY DECEMBER 21
Refreshments 1 PM
Screening 1:30-4 PM
More about Movie Matinee
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MEET THE STAFF

Library Assistant at Brookline Village Melinda Carr

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First literary crush (author or character): Peter Pan.
Last song you listened to: Can't Let Go, Juno: Kishi Bashi.
Hogwarts House: Gryffindor.
Name a word that starts with the letter Q: Quirk.
Movie or TV show you always watch when it comes on screen, no matter what: Big Fish.
If you could travel back in time, what period would you go to? Roaring Twenties in any city.
Cake or pie? Pie.
Big dogs or small dogs? All pups are good pups!
Hardcover or paperback? Paperback.
Fictional world or game you'd most like to visit? Hogwarts!
What book would you most like to see turned into a top-notch film or miniseries? The Wind-up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami.
Favorite fictional librarian? Poussey Washington from Orange is the New Black.
Favorite Jane Austen character? Anne Eliot from Persuasion.
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CHILDREN'S FALL PROGRAMS

Brookline Village
Countdown to Kindergarten
Last Monday of the month at 10:30 AM
Age: 4 years old (get ticket at desk)
Terrific Twos (And Threes!)
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
Stories and Crafts (Drop In)
Thursdays at 10:30 AM
Age: 2-3 years old (get ticket at desk)
Saturday Six to Eights
Saturdays at 2:30 PM
Age: 6-8 years old
Friday Flicks (Drop In)
Fridays at 10:30 am
Age: 2 years and older. Parents and caregivers are also welcome.
Coolidge Corner
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
All Ages
Putterham
Stories and Crafts
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Age: 2-3 year-olds
Step Into Story Time
Tuesdays at 3:30 PM
Age: 3-5 year-olds
Visit the Children's Department online.
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NEXT BOOK CLUB MEETINGS

Mystery Book Group

Brookline Village
TODAY December 19, Noon, to discuss Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood.

Read and Meet Book Group

Coolidge Corner
THURSDAY December 21, 7 PM, to discuss The Ladies of Grace Adieu by Susanna Clarke.
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NEXT MONTH'S BOOK SELECTIONS

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.
More about each book club.

A Taste of Poetry

Brookline Village
THURSDAY JAN 4
Poet: Avrom Sutzkever
Noon-1:30 PM
Open to adults.
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Mid-day Monday Mystery

Coolidge Corner
MONDAY JAN 8
12:30-1:30 PM
Open to adults.
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Afternoon

Brookline Village
MONDAY JAN 8
2:15-1:30 PM
Open to adults.
NoiseofTime

Brookline Village

Brookline Village
MONDAY JAN 8
7-8:30 PM
Open to adults.
SpyAmongFriends

Shelf Respect

Brookline Village
WEDNESDAY JAN 10
7 PM
Open to teens and adults.
NameslessCity

Mystery

Brookline Village
TUESDAY JAN 16
Noon-1 PM
Open to adults.
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And the Award Goes To...

Coolidge Corner
WEDNESDAY JAN 17
2-3 PM
Open to adults.
Tinkers

Read and Meet

Coolidge Corner
THURSDAY JAN 18
7 PM
Open to adults.
LeftHandofDarkness

Putterham

Putterham
MONDAY JAN 22
2-3:30 PM
Open to adults.
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