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Tuesday, January 9th 2018

Good morning reader!

Read on for what's happening at the library this week.
  • Beat the Librarians Trivia Night is tonight at Best Burger Bar in Brookline Village starting at 6:30 PM.
  • Let Them Eat Baked Goods, a new cookbook book club, is starting in February at Coolidge Corner.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Matt Heaton Family Singalong

Matt Heaton Family Singalong

April 27, 2024 11:00 AM @ Brookline Village - Hunneman Hall

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.

Persian Dance Performance and Workshop

Persian Dance Performance and Workshop

April 27, 2024 2:00 PM @ Brookline Village - Hunneman Hall

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!

Sensory Storytime

Sensory Storytime

May 1, 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

Live Screening and Talk with Director of “To Feel the Earth and Touch the Sky, Living the Legacy of Modern Dance”

Live Screening and Talk with Director of “To Feel the Earth and Touch the Sky, Living the Legacy of Modern Dance”

May 2, 2024 7:00 PM @ Brookline Village - Hunneman Hall

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.

Fixit Clinic

Fixit Clinic

May 4, 2024 1:00 PM @ Brookline Village - Tween Room

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

Midday Movies

Putterham
Dunkirk
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10
1:30-4 PM
More about Midday Movies

Movie Matinee

Coolidge Corner
Dunkirk
THURSDAY JANUARY 11
Refreshments 1 PM
Screening 1:30-4 PM
More about Movie Matinee
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MEET THE STAFF

Reference Librarian at Brookline Village Lily Weitzman

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First literary crush (author or character): Sirius Black.
Last song you listened to: Breathe by Daveed Diggs.
Hogwarts House: Ravenclaw.
Name a word that starts with the letter Q: Quintessence.
Movie or TV show you always watch when it comes on screen, no matter what: Spirited Away.
If you could travel back in time, what period would you go to? The golden age of piracy.
Cake or pie? Pie, for the sheer variety of pies that exist.
Big dogs or small dogs? Big dogs.
Hardcover or paperback? Paperback.
Fictional world or game you'd most like to visit? Red London from V.E. Schwab's Shades of Magic series.
What book would you most like to see turned into a top-notch film or miniseries? The Scorpio Races (as a film) and Six of Crows (as a miniseries).
Favorite fictional librarian? All of the librarians/archivists in Daniel José Older's books, especially Nydia from Shadowshaper.
Favorite Austen character? Elizabeth Bennet.
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Register for 90-Second Moviemakers!

Little Boy Filming With Video Camera In Front Of Blackboard
Brookline Village
BEGINS JANUARY 18 AND ENDS MARCH 15
Interested in moviemaking? Want to see your films on the big screen? Become a 90-Second Moviemaker, and all your dreams will come true.
During this eight-week-long program, students will condense the plot of a Newbery Award- or Honor-winning book into a short, 90 second-long video, which they will write, film, and perform themselves. The final result will be submitted to the 90-Second Newbery Festival and hosted at a live screening at the Brookline Interactive Group Studio!
Participants must commit to attending every session. For ages eight and up.
Brought to you by the Friends of the Brookline Library and the Brookline Interactive Group.
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CHILDREN'S WINTER PROGRAMS

Brookline Village
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)
Grab Bag Craft
Thursdays at 3 PM
Age: 5 and up
Friday Flicks (Drop In)
Fridays at 10:30 am
Age: 2 years and older. Parents and caregivers are also welcome.
Saturday Six to Eights
Saturdays at 2:30 PM
Age: 6-8 years old
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
Age: 0-5
PlaySpace
Wednesdays at 11:15 AM
Fridays at 10 AM
Age: 2-5 years old
Sing Along, Dance and Play
Saturdays at 10:30 AM
January 6 and February 3
Age: 0-5
Putterham
Toddlery Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Age: 2-3 year-olds
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays at 3:30 PM
Age: 3-6 year-olds
Sing and Dance with Martha Leader
Fridays at 10:30 AM
Visit the Children's Department online.

LET THEM EAT BAKED GOODS COOKBOOK BOOK CLUB

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Coolidge Corner
THURSDAY FEB 8
6:30 PM
New book club! Each month we will come together to share baked goods from different cookbooks.
Copies of the cookbook will be available at the front desk four weeks before the meeting. Our first selection is The Bread Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum.

UPCOMING 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 FEB 1
Poet: Tracy K. Smith
Noon-1:30 PM
Open to adults.
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Brookline Village

Brookline Village
MONDAY FEB 5
7-8:30 PM
Open to adults.
Barkskins

Mid-day Mystery

Coolidge Corner
MONDAY FEB 12
12:30-1:30 PM
Open to adults.
IllWill

Afternoon

Brookline Village
MONDAY FEB 12
2:15-1:30 PM
Open to adults.
SummerGuest

Shelf Respect

Brookline Village
WEDNESDAY FEB 14
7 PM
Open to teens and adults.
WhentheMoonWasOur

Read and Meet

Coolidge Corner
THURSDAY FEB 15
7 PM
Open to adults.
Quiet

Mystery

Brookline Village
TUESDAY FEB 20
Noon-1 PM
Open to adults.
CuckoosCalling

And the Award Goes To...

Coolidge Corner
WEDNESDAY FEB 21
2-3 PM
Open to adults.
SabbathsTheater

Putterham

Putterham
MONDAY FEB 26
2-3:30 PM
Open to adults.
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