Public Library Of Brookline: Kids April Vacation Week Programs

Press release from Public Library of Brookline:

April 1, 2023

Monday, April 17 Tuesday, April 18

Join us at the Putterham Library at 10:30 AM to learn All About Alpacas from the Harvard Alpaca Ranch! You’ll learn why Alpacas were domesticated by the Incan people and what makes their wool and personalities so special! You’ll even be able to meet and pet an Alpaca! This program is intended for age 5-9, though all are welcome!

Wednesday, April 19

It’s time for Horses 101 at the Brookline Village Library at 6:30 PM on the lawn between Brookline Village and Town Hall! Meet Katie, the miniature horse, and Lindsay from Winterberry Homestead to learn how horses think, what taking care of horses involves, and how to be safe around horses. You may even get the chance to brush Katie! This program is intended for age 5-9, though all are welcome!

This program may be moved indoors to Hunneman Hall if the weather does not permit an indoor program. Free tickets will be required if the program moves indoors.

Thursday, April 20

Leigh Baltzer from Through Me to You Puppetry brings her Puppet Storytime to the Putterham Library at 10:30 AM. this program is intended for kids ages 0-5.

Learn how to tell stories with papercutting at Coolidge Corner in our Papercutting Workshop! Artist Zhonghe (Elena) Li will teach you about paper cutting and ignite your creativity! This program is limited to children in third and fourth grade and will be held in the Coolidge Corner Meeting Room at 6:30 PM

Friday, April 21

Friday’s are always fun, and this one is no different! We’ll have bubbles, sidewalk chalk, jump ropes, and an art project for you to enjoy at our Fun Friday event in the Children’s Garden at the Brookline Village Library! This program is for ages 2+ and you can drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4 PM. this program will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

Saturday, April 22

Join us at the Brookline Village Library for a music-filled afternoon with special musical guests, Ants on a Log! They perform music for children and other childlike people, “songfully” advocating for positivity, social justice, and silliness. Full of humor and harmony, Ants concerts are energetic, interactive, and a delight for children and adults. The concert is at 3PM on the lawn between Brookline Village and Town Hall.

This program may be moved indoors to Hunneman Hall if the weather does not permit an indoor program. Free tickets will be required if the program moves indoors.

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