Monday, March 4th 2024

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The Real Score: Unraveling Myths About Trans People in Sports with Erin Reed

Virtual

TUESDAY, March 5 at 7 PM

Journalist Erin Reed will explore the complex and often misunderstood world of transgender athletes in sports. Delving into the history and current controversies, we will address the myths and misinformation surrounding “biological advantages.” We will also discuss the discriminatory nature of recent sports bans targeting transgender individuals, and interrogate how similar arguments have been historically used to marginalize other minority groups. We will look at the real world impact of these sports bans, and how they might touch places you didn’t think about. Finally, we’ll put it all together in considering what transgender inclusion means for society at large.

Click here to register for this program!

This event is generously sponsored by the Library Trustees.

Eclipse Exploration

Image of a solar eclipse, a black background with a black circle that is illuminated from behind.
Brookline Village
On Monday, April 8 2024 the US will experience a total solar eclipse! In Brookline, we’ll experience approximately 92% obscuration of the sun. Join us in Hunneman Hall to start preparing for the eclipse. We’ll learn what creates the conditions for a solar eclipse, create an eclipse-themed craft, and take a closer look at the sun through sunoculars and a solar telescope.* We will hold two sessions of this program:

Wednesday, March 6 at 3 PM - for kids ages 5-9
Saturday, March 9 at 2 PM - for adults and kids of all ages

At both sessions, kids under 9 should be accompanied by an adult.

*Sunoculars and solar telescopes are designed to allow people to safely view the sun. Do not look directly at the sun with regular binoculars or telescopes, directly with your eyes, or with a camera.

Upcoming Events

Ukulele 101

with The Brookline Music School

Brookline Village
Tuesday, March 5 at 7 PM
For adults & teens

Animal Painting with the Brookline Arts Center

Brookline Village
Wednesday, March 6 at 6 PM
For kids ages 5-9

Paper Airplane Contest

Brookline Village
Friday, March 8 at 2 PM
For kids ages 5 and older
A black book that says U.S. Citizenship Exam, next to a desk-sized American flag

Citizenship Class

Coolidge Corner
Starts Saturday, March 9 at 10:30 AM
For adults

Concert: Jazz with the Alex Minasian Trio

Brookline Village
Tuesday, March 12 at 7 PM
For adults & kids of all ages

Tween ideaSPACE: Eclipse Projectors

Brookline Village
Wednesday, March 13 at 3 PM
For tweens
Garlic mustard plant with small white flowers and green laves

Identifying Invasive Plants

Virtual
Wednesday, March 13 at 7 PM
For adults & teens

World of Pies for Pi Day

Brookline Village
Thursday, March 14 at 3:30 PM
For adults, teens, & tweens
Digital illustration of videogame controllers and the words "videogame tournament"

Videogame Tournament

with One Up Games

Brookline Village
Saturday, March 16 at 12 noon
For kids ages 8 and older
Social media square with K-Pop photocards and details of event

K-Pop Photocard Trading Event

Coolidge Corner
Saturday, March 16 from 1:30-4 PM
For adults, teens, & tweens

On the Calendar for Adults

Tuesday, March 5
10:30 AM
Wednesday, March 6
9:30 AM
Friday, March 8
10:30 AM
Friday, March 8
10:30 AM

On the Calendar for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

Tuesday, March 5
10:30 AM
Wednesday, March 6
10:30 AM
Thursday, March 7
10:15 AM
Thursday, March 7
3 PM
Thursday, March 7
5 PM
Friday, March 8
10:30 AM
Monday, March 11
10:30 AM
Monday, March 11
2:30 PM
Monday, March 11
3 PM
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