Kids April 2025 Vacation Week Programs
With school break coming up, we’ve got exciting children’s programs at all three Public Library of Brookline locations. We hope you’ll join us to learn, create, and explore! Click on the links below to visit the event page and learn more about the program.
Monday, April 21
The Library is closed for Patriots’ Day.
Tuesday, April 22
Join us at the Coolidge Corner Library at 3 PM to learn All About Bird Beaks with Hands on Nature! Discover the variety of local birds and what makes their beaks special. This program is intended for kids ages 5-10 and their families. Capacity is limited, so a free ticket can be picked up at the Coolidge Corner Library Children’s Desk starting at 2:30 PM on the day of the event.
Wednesday, April 23
Do animals get earaches? Sore throats? Stomach aches? Find out the answers to these questions and more at Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals with author and educator, Jennifer Welborn! Participants will hear a story, and get to diagnose and treat a stuffed animal. This program will be held at the Brookline Village Library, and is ideal for kids ages 4-8 and their grownups. We will hold two sessions of this program, at 2:30 PM and 4 PM. Free tickets are required, and can be picked up at the Brookline Village Library Children’s Desk 30 minutes before each session.
Thursday, April 24
Join magician and balloon-sculptor Ed Popielarczyk for a Family Magic Show that will entertain and amaze! The show will take place at the Coolidge Corner Library at 2 PM. This program is intended for children ages 3+ and their families. Space is limited, so a free ticket is required and can be picked up at the Coolidge Corner Library Children’s Desk starting at 1:30 PM on the day of the event.
Friday, April 25
Comics are great tools to communicate information, from history, to science, and even how to cook! Learn all about Informational Comics with local cartoonist, Jonathan Todd. The workshop will take place at the Putterham Library at 1 PM. This program is best-suited for kids ages 8 and up. Capacity is limited, so a free ticket can be picked up at the Putterham Library Main Desk starting at 12:30 PM on the day of the event.
Where does our honey come from? And why don’t beekeepers get stung? Meet a beekeeper and get all of your bee questions answered at The Mighty Honey Bee with Nora Neale! You’ll even get to see real honeybees in an observation hive. This program will take place at the Brookline Village Library, and is for kids in grades K-7. We will hold two identical sessions, at 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Free tickets are required, and can be picked up at the Brookline Village Library Children’s Desk 30 minutes before each session.
Saturday, April 26
Join us for Pollination with the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at the Putterham Library! Explore the hidden world of flowers and pollinators that are so important to our natural world. This program is intended for children in grades K-5 and their families. Capacity is limited to 25 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. We will host this event outdoors at 10 AM on the Library lawn.
The History of Nintendo with One Up Games brings a walkable/playable museum to the Brookline Village Library! Players will learn how Nintendo started, and see how the iconic console evolved to where it is today. This program is intended for kids ages 8+, tweens, teens, and adults. It will take place at 1 PM in the Brookline Village Library Tween Room, located on the ground floor.