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Monday, December 12th 2022
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Hello reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library.
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Sacha Lamb Author Talk
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TUESDAY, December 13 at 7 PM
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Join us for an author talk with Sacha Lamb in celebration of their novel When the Angels Left the Old Country. This event will include a Q&A and book signing, and copies of When the Angels Left the Old Country will be available for purchase courtesy of Brookline Booksmith.
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When the Angels Left the Old Country is a queer immigrant fairytale about individual purpose, the fluid nature of identity, and the power of love to change and endure.
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This event is in partnership with Brookline Booksmith and generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Public Library.
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Music Trivia – Broadway Edition
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THURSDAY, December 15 at 1:30 PM
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Celebrate your love of musical theater with Music Trivia – Broadway Edition! Presenter Ben Pernick combines live performance, fun facts, trivia, and games based on box-office hits, including The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, Hamilton, and many more. This program for adults is an interactive tour of Broadway’s greatest showstoppers. Join us to test your musical know-how, learn fun trivia, and hear some showtunes live!
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This event is generously sponsored by the Library Trustees.
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Picture Book Bundles Are Back!
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We are pleased to announce that picture book bundles are available in the Children's Rooms at the Brookline Village and the Coolidge Corner Libraries! You can now check out a curated bundle of 5 books on a theme – perfect for exploring a new topic or to grab on the go.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Tween & Teen ideaSPACE: Decorated Mugs
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Brookline Village Library
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FRIDAY, December 16, Tweens: 2-3 PM, Teens: 3-4 PM
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Join us in the ideaSPACE to create personalized, decorated mugs using our mug press! Perfect for sipping hot chocolate, cozying up with tea, or giving as a holiday gift! No registration required. As supplies last.
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This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.
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Silly Saturday Storytime
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Brookline Village Library
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SATURDAY, December 17 at 11 AM
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Join Miss Macy for our silliest storytime ever on Saturday, December 17 at 11 AM in Hunneman Hall! We’ll read silly books guaranteed to make you laugh; sing, move, and groove to silly songs; and you’ll even get your own silly craft to take and make at home. You’re invited to wear a silly hat or your silliest piece of clothing to get in the spirit!
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Silly Saturday Storytime is designed for kids ages 0-5, but will appeal to kids and families of all ages. Free tickets are required for this storytime and will be available at the Children’s Desk on the day of program starting at 10:30 AM.
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Register for 2023 Kids Clubs Starting December 19
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Brookline Village Library
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Registration opens Monday, December 19 at 6 PM for our Winter 2023 Kids Clubs! These clubs will run from January through March on Tuesdays afternoons. All clubs meet in the Rabbit Hole on the ground floor of the Brookline Village Library. This winter we'll be offering Pollywogs (grades 1-2), Leapfrogs (grades 3-4), Bullfrogs Graphic Novel Club (grades 1-4), and our Kids RPG Club (ages 5-9). Please visit our website for more information about our kids clubs.
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On Display at the Library
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Along the Wrack Line - Rebecca McGee Tuck is a fiber sculptor and a collector of lost objects. In her continuing series “Along the Wrack Line,” she transforms pieces of marine debris into works of art and symbols of hope, calling attention to the consequences of polluting our oceans and encouraging a new commitment to action. On display through January 31.
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Fine Art by Scyrus - Scyrus has a deep interest in art, which is inspired by a love of nature and the things that surround us. Working mainly in soft pastels, Scyrus also has a substantial amount of work in colored pencil, watercolor & watercolored pencil, graphite, charcoal, and mixed media. On display though January 31.
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Brookline Village Library
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Hirona’s Junior Ranger Badge Collection and Leela’s Art Projects - Check out the collections on display in the Children’s Room! In our flat case, Hirona shares her collection of Junior Ranger Badges. Hirona is in the second grade at Lawrence School. She loves to visit National Parks! In our wall case, Leela shares her assorted art projects. Leela is five years old, and her collection includes art made of clay and pipe cleaners, as well as drawings! On display through December 19.
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ONGOING PROGRAMS
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Each week the Library holds many regularly occurring programs for adults and kids of all ages. Check out what's happening this week – and click on the links for more information and sign-ups!
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- Storytime for Twos and Threes at Coolidge Corner - Tuesday, December 13 at 10:15 AM
- Storytime for Three to Five Year-Olds at Brookline Village - Tuesday, December 13 at 10:30 AM
- LEGO Club at Coolidge Corner - Tuesday, December 13 at 3:15 PM
- Mother Goose on the Loose at Coolidge Corner - Wednesday, December 14 at 10:15 AM
- Ones and Twos Storytime at Putterham - Wednesday, December 14 at 10:30 AM
- Storytime for Twos and Threes at Brookline Village - Wednesday, December 14 at 10:30 AM
- Afterschool Activities at Brookline Village - Wednesday, December 14 at 3 PM
- Storytime for Three to Five Year-Olds at Coolidge Corner - Wednesday, December 14 at 3:15 PM
- Playspace at Coolidge Corner - Thursday, December 15 at 10:15 AM
- Playspace at Putterham - Thursday, December 15 at 10:30 AM
- Spanish Storytime at Brookline Village - Thursday, December 15 at 10:30 AM
- LEGO Club at Brookline Village - Thursday, December 15 at 3 PM
- Pajama Storytime at Brookline Village - Thursday, December 15 at 6:30 PM
- Japanese Storytime at Coolidge Corner - Friday, December 16 at 10:30 AM
- Mandarin Storytime at Putterham - Saturday, December 17 at 1:30 PM
- Mother Goose on the Loose at Brookline Village - Monday, December 19 at 10:30 AM
- Playspace at Putterham - Monday, December 19 at 10:30 AM
- Maker Monday at Brookline Village - Monday, December 19 at 3 PM
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