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Tuesday, February 6th 2018
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Good morning reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library this week.
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- Brookline Eats! has begun! Check out the upcoming programs where we're highlighting cuisine in Brookline February through May.
- Join us in February to celebrate Black History Month with film screenings at all three locations.
- Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us at our Coolidge Corner Location, including a Lion Dance and Kung Fu demonstration on February 11.
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Brookline Eats! has officially launched! Please see our special edition of this newsletter for details on over twenty-five programs over the next four months that celebrate community, cuisine, and the culinary traditions of Brookline.
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Our first event is tonight: Breadboard Bakery's Daisy Chow telling her tech-to-bakery story.
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Black History Month Film Series
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In honor of Black History Month, the Public Library of Brookline is screening a special month-long film series.
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Join us in Brookline Village every Thursday in February at 6 PM to celebrate Black history and culture. Snacks and hot cocoa will be provided.
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Our regular weekly film series, Midday Movies at Putterham and Movie Matinee at Coolidge Corner, will also be featuring films that celebrate Black history during February.
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Wednesday, February 7: The Secret Life of Bees
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Thursday, February 8: Selma
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Keep an eye out for displays and recommended lists celebrating Black history at each location.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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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 2-7 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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May 4, 2024 1:00 PM @ Brookline Village - Tween Room |
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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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May 11, 2024 10:30 AM @ Putterham - Meeting Room |
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Do animals get earaches?
Sore throats? Stomach aches?
Who helps them if they can’t talk?
Meet the author and illustrator of Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals, an award-winning STEM picture book based on and informed by real-world veterinarians. Jennifer, the author, and Rozillia, the illustrator, will first tell the story behind the story of Dr. Rosie and then engage kids in an interactive reading.
Following the reading will be a hands-on activity where kids (and their grownups) diagnose and treat a stuffy. Each participant will receive a mini vet kit and diagnostic/treatment sheet to take home. Alternatively, Jennifer and Rozillia can lead kids through hands-on experiments related to the book.
What Else?
Kids should bring their own stuffy. Mini stuffed animals will be provided for any kid who needs one. There will be a limit of 30 kits. More than 30 kids can attend, but kits are limited. This program is ideal for young people ages 4-8. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase. Proceeds are directed to a veterinary scholarship fund.
Attendance is limited to 30; admission will be on a first come/first served basis.
We offer this program in honor of National Pet Month, May 2024.
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May 11, 2024 3:00 PM @ Brookline Village - Hunneman Hall |
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Join us for the fun, family-friendly show “Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics” with Li Liu! She will perform hand balancing, plate spinning, ribbon dancing, diabolos, and foot juggling. A limited number of volunteers will have the opportunity to join her on stage to create an impromptu ribbon dance, and also to try their hand at plate spinning. Educational connections are made with the Chinese language and culture. Li explains some of the rituals of Lunar New Year, teaches the audience some basic Chinese phrases, and encourages them to think about what it might have been like to grow up in a different time and place.
This program is aimed at kids of all ages and their families, but all are welcome. Free tickets are required and will be available at the Children’s Desk a half hour before the program begins.
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PLAYLISTS FOR ALL
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Follow the Public Library of Brookline on Spotify to explore hand-curated playlists we think you'd enjoy. This month, we are celebrating Black Music with our Black History Month playlist. All tracks are available from our library, so if you like what you hear, let us know and we can connect you to more great music!
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STAFF PICKS
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National Umbrella Day
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Today is National Umbrella Day! Our staff has sent in their favorite recommended titles relating to umbrellas, rain, and making the best of bad weather.
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MEET THE STAFF
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Library Assistant at Brookline Village Bryan Kreusch
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First literary crush (author or character): None.
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Last song you listened to: Illusion by VNV Nation.
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Hogwarts House: Sadly, Gryffindor.
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Name a word that starts with the letter Q: Quixotic.
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Movie or TV show you always watch when it comes on screen, no matter what: Ghostbusters.
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If you could travel back in time, what period would you go to? I wouldn't. Time travel breaks causality and is dangerous.
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Big dogs or small dogs? All Dogs.
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Hardcover or paperback? Hardcover.
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Fictional world or game you'd most like to visit? Morrowind.
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What book would you most like to see turned into a top-notch film or miniseries? The Dark Tower (But good this time).
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Favorite fictional librarian? Conan the Librarian.
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Favorite fictional detective? Batman.
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CHILDREN'S WINTER PROGRAMS
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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)
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Thursdays at 3 PM
Age: 5 and up
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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Saturdays at 2:30 PM
Age: 6-8 years old
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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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Sing Along, Dance and Play
Saturdays at 10:30 AM
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Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Age: 2-3 year-olds
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Tuesdays at 3:30 PM
Age: 3-6 year-olds
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Sing and Dance with Martha Leader
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UPCOMING 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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A Taste of Poetry
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Brookline Village
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Mid-day Mystery
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Afternoon
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Shelf Respect
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Open to teens and adults.
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Read and Meet
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Mystery
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And the Award Goes To...
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Putterham
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