BROOKLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY LIMITED OPENING!!!
· The Brookline Public Library building will be open on a limited basis by appointment only beginning Monday, March 15. Appointments will be 30 minutes long, scheduled on the hour. One household will be allowed in the library at a time, and only one appointment per household per day.
· Masks will be required for adults and children age two and up; one will be provided if the patron does not have a mask. Patrons will also be required to use hand sanitizer before they enter the library, and answer a few brief health questions.
· Call 673-3330 to make an appointment. When you arrive for your appointment, call us, and a staff person will come to the door and let you in. If you are ill, please reschedule your appointment.
· There will now be public access to the upstairs patron computer and the OPAC computer. The staff will wipe down the keyboards between appointments.
· Restrooms will be closed.
· Curbside service will continue. The copier and wireless printer will be available.
Library Hours :
Mon.-Tues.-Wed., 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thurs., 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Fri., 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sat., 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Sun., CLOSED
We will provide this service unless circumstances regarding the COVID-19 pandemic change.
· The Brookline Public Library building will be open on a limited basis by appointment only beginning Monday, March 15. Appointments will be 30 minutes long, scheduled on the hour. One household will be allowed in the library at a time, and only one appointment per household per day.
· Masks will be required for adults and children age two and up; one will be provided if the patron does not have a mask. Patrons will also be required to use hand sanitizer before they enter the library, and answer a few brief health questions.
· Call 673-3330 to make an appointment. When you arrive for your appointment, call us, and a staff person will come to the door and let you in. If you are ill, please reschedule your appointment.
· There will now be public access to the upstairs patron computer and the OPAC computer. The staff will wipe down the keyboards between appointments.
· Restrooms will be closed.
· Curbside service will continue. The copier and wireless printer will be available.
Library Hours :
Mon.-Tues.-Wed., 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thurs., 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Fri., 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sat., 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Sun., CLOSED
We will provide this service unless circumstances regarding the COVID-19 pandemic change.
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Sign Up for the Covid Vaccine
Sign-ups for the Coronavirus Vaccine Program have begun, and if you have any questions, there is a frequently asked questions page on the NH.Gov website. Click on the photo to go to the link. |
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An Announcement From the Selectboard
About Library Parking
We are letting you know that parking at the Brookline Public Library will be changing as of April 1, 2021. The unpaved area in back of the bushes and "Library Parking" sign will no longer be available. The Town will be adding a couple of asphalt spaces for us. There is also nearby parking at the Annex, Town Hall, and the Brookline Chapel. You may read the complete statement from the Selectboard here.
About Library Parking
We are letting you know that parking at the Brookline Public Library will be changing as of April 1, 2021. The unpaved area in back of the bushes and "Library Parking" sign will no longer be available. The Town will be adding a couple of asphalt spaces for us. There is also nearby parking at the Annex, Town Hall, and the Brookline Chapel. You may read the complete statement from the Selectboard here.
Quick links to our most frequently used resources:
On-line CatalogThis link allows you to search for books, reserve a book, view your current list of checked out items and also renew your books! Login instructions are on the left of the home page.
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Audio & eBook downloadsDownload eBooks and Audio books without even leaving home! (all you need is your library card number)
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EBSCOThis is an amazing resource! Get full-text magazine and newspaper articles online...discover a new favorite author on NoveList...there's so much to find!
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NHAIS
Click on the icon to search for titles available at libraries across the state of New Hampshire.
Once found, a title can be requested at the Brookline Public Library. |
Join us on Zoom April 22nd and learn about New England Lighthouses! For all the details, click on the photo below.
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Storytime is on pause...
For all the details, click on the photo, and scroll down. |
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Take and Make Crafts STEAM Kits Teen Crafts
For more information about Take and Make Crafts, STEAM Kits or Teen Crafts click on the above photos.
Call Us for a Monthly STEAM or Craft Kit!
We have expanded our take-and-make kits to reach more of our patrons. In addition to our weekly Take and Make Crafts, on the first Thursday of each month, we will have STEAM kits available. These are best for elementary age children. On the third Thursday, we will have a craft kit for Middle School & up, labelled Teen Crafts. To get a kit, please call the Library from the parking lot (673-3330) and we will drop it in your trunk. Kits will be limited and first come, first served. We'll put out a post each month letting you know what the available project is.
We have expanded our take-and-make kits to reach more of our patrons. In addition to our weekly Take and Make Crafts, on the first Thursday of each month, we will have STEAM kits available. These are best for elementary age children. On the third Thursday, we will have a craft kit for Middle School & up, labelled Teen Crafts. To get a kit, please call the Library from the parking lot (673-3330) and we will drop it in your trunk. Kits will be limited and first come, first served. We'll put out a post each month letting you know what the available project is.
April Break Week is Coming!
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There will be fun at the library during April Break Week! There will be a Fancy Nancy party, and LEGOS building! For all the details, click on the photos above, then scroll down.
The Flume, Great Stone Face and Isinglass Book Awards!
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It's time to gear up for the Great Stone Face, Flume and Isinglass Awards!
Ms. Aimee will be sharing info on two titles for each award each week on Youtube.
Click on each link below to choose from a playlist of the available titles; the playlists will be updated regularly.
The voting deadline for the surveys is April 10th.
See the link below for the Great Stone Face nominees:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL08xOFLRCJbgC_NgVpqLrYf9XjK1dl6so
Ready to vote for your favorite GSF nominee? Here's the survey!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TC9XLTM
The link for the Flume nominees:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL08xOFLRCJbhZIBmXVZqftayngFksnHL4
Here's the link to the survey for voting for the Flume nominees:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T3D9HNM
The link for the Isinglass nominees:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL08xOFLRCJbhAVPinUx_vgNJGEfIWoMeM
To vote for your favorite Isinglass title, use this survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TRGKGFH
To see a list of all the GSF nominees click here.
To see a list of all the Flume nominees click here.
To see a list of all the Isinglass nominees click here.
Ms. Aimee will be sharing info on two titles for each award each week on Youtube.
Click on each link below to choose from a playlist of the available titles; the playlists will be updated regularly.
The voting deadline for the surveys is April 10th.
See the link below for the Great Stone Face nominees:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL08xOFLRCJbgC_NgVpqLrYf9XjK1dl6so
Ready to vote for your favorite GSF nominee? Here's the survey!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TC9XLTM
The link for the Flume nominees:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL08xOFLRCJbhZIBmXVZqftayngFksnHL4
Here's the link to the survey for voting for the Flume nominees:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T3D9HNM
The link for the Isinglass nominees:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL08xOFLRCJbhAVPinUx_vgNJGEfIWoMeM
To vote for your favorite Isinglass title, use this survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TRGKGFH
To see a list of all the GSF nominees click here.
To see a list of all the Flume nominees click here.
To see a list of all the Isinglass nominees click here.
A resource for parents who are homeschooling or considering homeschooling.
https://nhhomeschooling.org/
https://nhhomeschooling.org/
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Miss Jackie is now on ZOOM!
Miss Jackie is doing her music time via Zoom from now on! Zoom on over on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. If you would like to be attend, please notify her at: jackieward84@gmail.com. See you then! |
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The Brookline Public Library
resumes Notary Public services. To safely offer these services during the current situation, please plan ahead. Call the Library at 673-3330, leave a message if there is no answer. You will be contacted to schedule a time to meet outside at the Library and conduct the Notary services in compliance with social distancing guidelines. |
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Don't Yet Have A Library Card To Access All Of Our Features?
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If you would like a library card at the Brookline Public Library, please complete the registration form and include a copy of a proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, car registration, or a bill with your address on it.
We need this to check residency, and it will be shredded after verification. Anyone under the age of fourteen must show the parents’ proof of residency. You can scan and email the documents to patl@brooklinenh.us or mail them to the Brookline Public Library, P.O. Box 157, 16 Main Street, Brookline NH 03033, and we will respond via email or telephone with your card number as soon as your account is set up. If you have any questions, please call us at 673-3330. | ||
More access to your Library? There are Apps for that!
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Libby for Overdrive
Did you know your local library has thousands of ebooks and audiobooks? You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand. Get the app for your phone or tablet! Click on the icon for more information |
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Librista app for Ios and Android.
It is incredibly easy and convenient to use. Download the app, enter your Library account log-in information once, and have access to your Library on your phone! Click on the icon for more information |
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Download Audio and eBooks from home!
We have created a new page on our website to help you familiarize yourself with Libby, the app that allows you to download audio books and ebooks from Overdrive, the NH State system for audio and ebooks. There are links to video and PDF versions of each lesson to help you become an Overdrive super user! Click on either photo to go directly to the page- |
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Click on the photo to learn more about the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program
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A free service, legal documents tailored for New Hampshire users. Click on the icon to go to the NuWav website.
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Library Trustees |
Friends of the Library |
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The Library Board of Trustees can be reached by email at- Library.Trustees@brooklinenh.us
Regular meetings of the Library Board of Trustees are generally held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm, at the Library. The next meeting is scheduled for April 7th. The agenda with Zoom link to attend is here: Trustees_Agenda_4_7_21-1.pdf Any changes to this schedule will be posted here, at the Library and at the Post Office at least 24 hours in advance of any meeting. Click here to see Trustee meeting minutes. |
The next meeting of the Friends of the Brookline Public Library is TBA.
Regular meetings of the Friends are generally held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm. There are no meetings scheduled for July, August or December. A 501(c)(3) organization, the Friends supplement the official Library budget by providing funds for museum passes, helping to pay for the Summer Reading Program, and providing various other programs or purchases. Primary fundraisers are Book & Bake sales in the spring and fall, and a sweets table at the Christmas Tree Lighting in early December. For further information please contact Dona Eaton, 673-7526 or donageaton@gmail.com or inquire at the library. For more information about Book Donations and The Annual Book Sale, Click on the picture below- 
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