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Celebrate the Freedom to Read by making and wearing a pinback button!

Celebrate the Freedom to Read by making and wearing a pinback button!
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Observe Banned Book Week and an extended Library Card Sign-up Month with us at Coolidge Corner! Drop in to get registered for a library card, do some crafts (featuring our library button-maker!), socialize with neighbors, and get to know your local library.
Accepted items include lightbulbs and CFLs, batteries, oil-based paint, mercury-containing products, fuels, oil, garden fertilizers, pesticides and more. Small bulky items such as electronics and tires can also be dropped off during program hours. The Hazardous Waste Drop-Off area is an outdoor facility and may close o…
Learn English, make new friends, and share stories! In this class we will read classic Children’s Literature, dance to popular songs, and share our experiences as English learners. This program is open to adult language learners of all levels. Culture, Connections and Conversation is drop-in, no need to register, join…
Calling all artists! Join us on Mondays from 3:30 – 4:30 PM in the Rabbit Hole for a weekly craft program. We’ll have different materials each week, and kids will have access to a variety of art supplies and will be encouraged to use their imagination in order to make anything they like. This is a drop-in program for k…
Come to the Putterham Library and learn how to use our button maker for Banned Book Week. This is a drop in event that will take place near the front desk of the library. This event is recommended for all ages.
Thursday, Oct 08, 2026 6:00p — Crafts Zone Brookline, 229 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA
Treat yourself to an afternoon of fun, creativity, and community while a local artist guides us step-by-step through the process of creating a beautiful acrylic painting. We'll provide the tea and light refreshments. No experience necessary. All are welcome. Acrylic paint can stain clothing. Please wear old clothing. S…
Join us on Monday mornings in Hunneman Hall for a baby lapsit program. Come prepared to sit on the floor with your baby in your lap and sing and play together! The second half of the program will be an open socialization and play time. This program is for babies who aren't walking yet. No ticket or registration require…
Drop by the library to make and explore different edible bird feeders with Hands on Nature! Join us as we make outdoor simple natural feeders for our local wildlife, using a variety of different materials and fresh foods, helping to feed native birds and migrators as we head toward the cooler months. This program is re…
Come to the Putterham Library to play board games, card games, and puzzles with friends, family, and fellow community members. This event is open to all ages. No registration required.
Join special performer Matt Heaton for an interactive singalong! This program is for families and kids of all ages, but may be most appealing to kids ages 0-5. This will be a thirty minute concert. About the performer: Matt Heaton believes music for kids can be entertaining for both children AND parents. His songs blen…