Please note: All Library locations will close at 2 pm Tuesday, December 24 for Christmas Eve and will be closed Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas.

All Library locations will close at 5pm Tuesday December 31 for New Year's Eve and will be closed Wednesday January 1 for New Year's Day.

Library To-Go Kits

Miss hands-on Library programs? We do too! That’s why our staff have put together a range of take-home Library program kits available at all Brookline Library locations.

Kits are made available on the second Monday of even-numbered months at 3PM – no reservations required. Our kits go fast, so be sure to keep an eye on the calendar for all our new releases!

Craft-Along Kits

Recommended Ages: 10 to 110

We miss making with you! Join the ideaSPACE Team for a new craft each month, complete with everything you need to try it for yourself and a link to video instructions so you can craft-along with one of your local librarians. View past Craft-Along programs on YouTube! This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Public Library and the Library Board of Trustees.


Craft-Along Jr. Kits

Recommended Ages: 5 to 9

Join the ideaSPACE Team in stretching your creativity with our Craft-Along Jr. Kit! Each month’s kit has everything needed to make an awesome, STEAM-inspired project and a link to video instructions so your kiddo can craft-along with one of their local librarians. View past Craft-Along Jr. programs on YouTube! This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation and the Friends of the Brookline Public Library.


Tween & Teen Art Camp Kits

Recommended Ages: 10 to 18

Let your artsy side show with our Art Camp Kits! Each kit will include everything you need to spend a fun, crafty afternoon learning a new skill or type of art. For tweens and teens grades 5 to 12. View past Art Camp programs on YouTube! This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Brookline Public Library and the Brookline Library Foundation.