Library Cards for Babies!

The Library is happy to announce that we will no longer require children to be three years old to sign up for a library card. Children ages birth to twelve can now sign up for a card with their parent or legal guardian present. Parents/guardians should be prepared to show their own ID and a proof of address.

Tweens and teens ages thirteen to seventeen can sign up without their parent or guardian present if they show their student ID and a proof of address. Are you ready to get your library card? Read more about the requirements for a library card and register for a temporary card online today!

Flash Fiction Writing Workshop

Tuesday, January 10 at 7 PM

Start off the year with creativity at our flash fiction writing workshop! Authors Chandreyee Lahiri and Malavika Shetty will discuss their own writing journeys, give an introduction to flash fiction (very short stories), and provide a writing prompt. Then everyone will have a chance to write their own piece of flash fiction. Come write with us, whether you’ve been writing for a while or you want to give creative writing a try.

Click here to register for this virtual writing workshop!

We’re delighted to welcome Chandreyee and Malavika back to the Library. If you attended their writing workshop last year, please note that there will be new material and prompts at this program. And if you’re new to flash fiction, this will be a great place to get started!

This event is generously sponsored by the Library Trustees.

New Year, New Kids Programs (and Times!)

Happy New Year from Youth Services! We will be resuming our regular children's programs at all locations starting the week of Monday, January 9. We have added new programs and made some scheduling changes to existing programs. Make sure to visit our website for our complete calendar!

Upcoming Events

Tween & Teen ideaSPACE: Junk Journals

FRIDAY, January 6, 2 PM for Tweens, 3 PM for Teens

Join us to create and hand-bind your own junk journal! A junk journal is a journal made out of recycled materials like book pages, patterned papers, old postcards, greeting cards, calendars, fabrics, stickers, and lots more!

The 2 PM session is open to tweens in grades 5-7 only. The 3 PM session is open to teens in grades 8-12 only. No registration required. This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

Tween Lego Build: Medieval Castle

Thursday, January 12 at 3 PM

Build a Lego set – collaboratively! The Lego build for January is the Medieval Castle (set 31120). The finished set will be displayed proudly in the Tween Room for all to see!

For tweens in grades 5-7 only. No registration necessary. This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

What’s on Your To-Be-Read Pile?

With Author KJ Charles

Saturday, January 14 at 2 PM

Do you ever wonder “What’s On Your TBR Pile?” about some of your favorite authors? Join one of our favorite authors, KJ Charles, as she answers this age old question! TBR is “to be read” and we all have stacks we know we can’t read in our lifetime. KJ will talk about what she’s reading and loving or looking forward to reading in the near future.

We’re looking forward to spending some time with KJ, hearing all about her favorite books and authors in a variety of genres. Bring a pen and paper -- you’ll be wanting to write down all of KJ’s recs!

Click here to register for this virtual event!

This event is in partnership with the Ashland Public Library. Please note that the Zoom link will come from the Ashland Public Library.

On Display at the Library

Conflicting Voices of Liberty and Slavery 1765-1795 - Each year the Town of Brookline celebrates the life and ideals of Martin Luther King, Jr. at a special program on MLK Day at the Coolidge Corner Theater. This exhibit spotlights aspects of the 2023 celebration. On display through January 31.

Alessio’s Toy Animals and Emma’s Assorted Owl Collection - Check out the collections on display in the Children’s Room! In our flat case, Alessio shares his toy animal collection. His favorite is the bright and colorful dragon. In our wall case, Emma shares her collection of assorted owls. Emma’s collection includes stuffed animal owls and an owl-shaped basket! Emma and Alessio are eight year-old twins who go to Lincoln School. They hope you enjoy their collections! On display through January 9.

Ongoing Programs

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!

For a listing of book group and movie screening titles, please visit our website.

For Adults:

- Caffe Italiano at Coolidge Corner - Wednesday, January 4 at 12:15 PM

- Virtual Taste of Poetry - Thursday, January 5 at 11 AM

- Movie Matinee at Coolidge Corner - Thursday, January 5 at 1:15 PM - Screening this week: The Good House

- English Club at Brookline Village - Friday, January 6 at 10:30 AM

- Hybrid Gentle Chair Yoga at Putterham - Friday, January 6 at 10:30 AM

- Hybrid Midday Monday Mystery at Coolidge Corner - Monday, January 9 at 12:30 PM

For Teens & Tweens:

- Teen D&D at Brookline Village - Thursday, January 5 at 6:30 PM

- Tween Hangout and Craft at Coolidge Corner - Friday, January 6 at 2 PM

For Kids:

- Virtual Taiwanese Storytime - Wednesday, January 4 at 3:30 PM

- LEGO Club at Brookline Village - Thursday, January 5 at 3 PM

- Playspace at Putterham - Monday, January 9 at 10:30 AM

- Mother Goose on the Loose at Brookline Village - Monday, January 9 at 10:30 AM

- Maker Monday at Brookline Village - Monday, January 9 at 3 PM

- Hebrew Storytime at Coolidge Corner - Monday, January 9 at 4 PM