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Hello reader!
Read on for what's happening at the library this week.
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Snapshot of the Coolidge Corner Library
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Renovations at the Coolidge Corner Library are well underway. Here's a glimpse of how the building looked recently.
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While Coolidge Corner is closed for renovations, the Brookline Village and Putterham Libraries will have expanded hours. Limited library services are also available at Sussman House, located at 50 Pleasant Street. A complete listing of the Library's hours can be found here.
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Summer Reading
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Summer Reading is going strong, and there's still plenty of time for readers of all ages to participate.
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Adults: Get an instant-win scratch ticket each time you check out items at the Brookline Village and Putterham Libraries, then use your ticket to enter the grand prize raffle. Want an extra challenge? Try our Summer Reading Bingo.
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Teens: Take part in the Summer Reading Scratch Ticket Challenge. Get an instant-win scratch ticket each time you check out items, then use your ticket to enter the grand prize raffle.
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Kids: This summer's theme is Libraries Rock! Read four or more books this summer to win a prize. Sign up to participate here.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Ukulele Sing-a-Long with the Unlikely Strummers
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TUESDAY, August 14, at 2 PM
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Join us for an afternoon of ukulele sing-a-long fun with The Unlikely Strummers!
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The Unlikely Strummers are hosted out of Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney’s bookstore, An Unlikely Story, in Plainville, MA.
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Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Public Library
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Beat the Librarian Trivia Night
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TUESDAY, August 14, at 6:30 PM
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Best Burger Bar, 195 Washington Street
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The Public Library of Brookline is coming to the Best Burger Bar to host an epic night of trivia, where you can compete against real-life librarians!
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Bring a team of 3-6 of your best friends to show off your trivia skills.
Enjoy prizes, bragging rights, food, drinks, and more.
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Summer Songfest with Jeannie Mack
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FRIDAY, August 17, at 2 PM
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Calling all kids and their families! Jeannie Mack will be celebrating summer with her Summer Songfest program of interactive songs. Sing along (in tune, or not), shout out a response (as loud as you can), join in on songs with corresponding actions, and even try your luck at rattling off a tongue-twister or two if you dare!
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Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Public Library.
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UPCOMING SCREENINGS
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MIDDAY MOVIES
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MOVIE MATINEE
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WHAT'S YOUR FOUR?
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Children who read four or more books over the summer fare better on reading-comprehension tests in the fall than their peers who read one or no books over the summer.
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The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is challenging all residents of Massachusetts to read four books this summer – and to share their experience with others.
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Here is what Lauren, Reference Librarian, is reading this summer.
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