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Tuesday, November 21st 2017
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Good morning reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library this week.
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- Learn To Knit in Two Colors starts next week at our Coolidge Corner Library - sign up to ensure a spot!
- It's the final crunch for NaNoWriMo -- join us to complete your goal of 50,000 words.
- Join us for an evening with The True Flag author Stephen Kinzer to discuss how the power of the press and "fake news" shaped our past and shapes the present.
- Save the date for our Telescope launch party in early December.
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PLEASE NOTE
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All locations will be closed on Thursday, November 23 for the holiday.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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April 18, 2024 3:00 PM @ Brookline Village - Hunneman Hall |
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Come learn about and try out a range of musical instruments with experts from the Springfield Symphony Orchestra!
After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a violin, blow a horn or tap out a rhythm on a drum. Here’s your chance to try an instrument in a judgment-free zone that encourages exploration and excitement!
This event is for ages 5-9. There is a limited capacity and free tickets will be required. Tickets will be available at the children’s desk starting at 2:30 PM on the day of the program.
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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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THIS WEEK'S MOVIES
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Midday Movies
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Movie Matinee
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No movie this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
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MEET THE STAFF
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Circulation Supervisor at Brookline Village Gina Wise
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First literary crush (author or character): Kurt Vonnegut.
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Last song you listened to: River by French-Cuban duo Ibeyi.
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Hogwarts House: Hufflepuff - loyal as could be.
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Name a word that starts with the letter Q: Quiche.
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Movie or TV show you always watch when it comes on screen, no matter what: Spirited Away.
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If you could travel back in time, what period would you go to? The 1920s.
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Big dogs or small dogs? Small dogs.
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Hardcover or paperback? Either!
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Fictional world or game you'd most like to visit? Middle Earth.
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What book would you most like to see turned into a top-notch film or miniseries? The Ear, the Eye, and The Arm by Nancy Farmer.
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Favorite fictional librarian? Mr. Atoz from Star Trek: The Original Series.
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Favorite Shakespearean character? Jaques from As You Like It.
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Gina is pictured with Levar Burton, right.
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YOGA AND STORIES
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SATURDAY December 9, 11 AM
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Mind/Body Fun with our "tried and true kid yoga" teacher Erin Carter. For children 3 and up and their grown-ups.
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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
Mystery Book Group
TUESDAY November 21, Noon, to discuss Veronica Mars by Rob Thomas.
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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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Brookline Village
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Shelf Respect
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Open to teens and adults.
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A Taste of Poetry
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Putterham
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Mystery
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Read and Meet
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