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Monday, November 20th 2023
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Hello reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library.
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Library Closed for Thanksgiving
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All Public Library of Brookline locations will close at 3 PM on Wednesday, November 22 and remain closed Thursday, November 23 for Thanksgiving. Regular hours will resume Friday, November 24.
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Games for Everyone!
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Brookline Village Library
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SATURDAY, November 25 at 2 PM
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Want to have a bit of fun after the madness of Black Friday? Join us in the Brookline Village Library Tween Room for an International Games Month celebration! We will be playing board and card games and giving away free game kits while supplies last. This event is for adults and kids all ages.
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Ezekiel’s Wheels Klezmer Concert
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TUESDAY, November 28 at 7 PM
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Join our friends from Ezekiel’s Wheels Klezmer Band for an evening of klezmer music and Yiddish song! Dancing and singing along are both welcome. This concert is for adults and kids of all ages.
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This event is generously sponsored by the Library Trustees.
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On the Calendar for All Ages
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Thursday, November 30 from 5-7 PM - The Library is delighted to participate in this year’s First Light Celebration. While enjoying the festivities, stop by the Coolidge Corner Library to make and decorate a rolled beeswax candle!
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Saturday, December 2 at 3:15 PM - The Library is pleased to present a concert of classical cello and piano music, featuring music written by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, de Falla, and Rachmaninoff.
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On Display at the Library
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Brookline Village Library
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Dutch Bloom - Rux Darie's abstract paintings are inspired in part by fields of flowers in the Netherlands. Join the artist for a reception on Sunday, November 26 at 2 PM. On display through January 7.
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Town Meeting Resources in Special Collections - Special Collections has put together information about the Library's resources related to Town Meeting. On display through December 31.
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Photo Albums: Undoing Damage Done - Special Collections shares items that demonstrate issues that come up when preserving archival materials. On display through November 30.
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Kimchi Day - Kimchi Day is November 22. Cori Ahn, a local author from Brookline and the writer of “My Name is Kimchi (내 이름은 김치),” has organized an art and story exhibit to mark this occasion. On display through November 30.
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FOR ADULTS
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Virtual: Q&A with Author and Audiobook Narrator, Travis Baldree:
Discussing Cozy Fantasy “Bookshops and Bonedust”
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THURSDAY, November 30 at 7 PM
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Who doesn’t love a good slice-of-life cozy fantasy with a dollop of romantic froth – with ORCS!?! Join us for a fun conversation with Travis Baldree to celebrate the book birthday of “Bookshops and Bonedust”, the eagerly anticipated follow-up to “Legends & Lattes”. Bring your questions, this will be a fascinating Q&A!
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On the Calendar for Adults
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Archives Office Hours at Brookline Village
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Wednesday, November 29 at 3 PM - Curious about how archives work and what's in the Library's collection? Our archivist will share a collection and answer questions.
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FOR TEENS & TWEENS
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Optics Workshop
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TUESDAY, November 21 at 3:30 PM
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Join local high school student Sarya Refai for an Optics Workshop! This workshop will introduce optical concepts along with hands-on activities – including how to make stained glass with the manipulation of light! Limited to the first 12 participants. No registration required. This program is best suited for students in grades 5-8.
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On the Calendar for Teens & Tweens
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Wednesday, November 29 at 4 PM - Learn basic hand-sewing skills while creating a cute turkey friend!
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FOR KIDS
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Family Game Night
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Brookline Village Library
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WEDNESDAY, November 29 at 6:30 PM
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Get ready to roll dice, flip cards, and traverse game boards at our family game night celebrating International Games Month! Play a classic like Clue, Candyland, or Sorry, or try your hand at something new like Hoot Owl Hoot, Ticket to Ride: First Journey, or Sneaky Snacky Squirrel. We have games available for kids ages 3 and up!
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Pups @ Putterham: Read to a Dog!
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WEDNESDAY, November 29 at 7:30 PM
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Reading is more fun when you’re reading to a dog! Our specially trained therapy dogs are accompanied by their human handlers, and will sit quietly while you read aloud to them. Bring a favorite book and relax while you read to a friendly, furry, four-legged friend! For kids grades K-4.
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On the Calendar for Kids
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Marble Run at Coolidge Corner
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Tuesday, November 21 at 3:30 PM - Join Sherry Eskin to construct marble runs out of cardboard tubes.
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Saturday, December 2 at 2 PM - Join us for a special sensory friendly magic show full of magic tricks, juggling, comedy, and a lot of audience participation!
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