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  3. Calendar Overlay COA Bookclub (1)
  4. Calendar Overlay Educational Programs (1)
  5. Calendar Overlay Everyone Has A Voice (1)
  6. Calendar Overlay Home Calendar (3)
  7. Calendar Overlay Library Foundation (2)

Adult Book Club

  1. Adult Book Club-The Gun Seller by Hugh Laurie

    December 16, 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    @
    Large Conference Room - Main Branch

    Here is a brief description from our NovelList database "A spoof of the spy genre set in Britain features a drifter who orchestrates a magnificent caper involving the CIA, international terrorists, arms dealers, a high-speed chase on skis, and buxom, blonde beauties." This event will take place both in person and via Zoom. Sign up for Zoom at the link on the right. Physical copies in regular print will be available at the circulation desk of Brockton Public Library's main branch. Please note that, while there are few physical copies, unlimited copies are available in digital format on Hoopla. Must have a library card to check out.

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Children's Room

  1. Bedtime Storytime!

    December 11, 2023, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    @
    Children's Room - Main Branch

    Join us on Monday evenings for a Storytime that features stories and songs for ages 2-6. Older or younger children are more than welcome.

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  2. Winter Showtime Tuesday - “Secret of the Wings”

    December 12, 2023, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    @
    Lingos Multi - Purpose Room

    Curiosity gets the better of Tinker Bell while she is guiding some furry friends to the Winter Wood to hibernate. The frozen paradise is off-limits to Pixie Hollow's winged residents, but that doesn't stop her from fluttering on over.

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  3. Lego Club

    December 13, 2023, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    @
    Story Room - Main Branch

    Build LEGOS with Lee! Enhance fine motor skills in a fun and creative way every Wednesday. Registration is required as space and supplies are limited to 15.

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  4. Salt Dough Ornament Making and Painting

    December 14, 2023, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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    Story Room - Main Branch

    Salt dough is a quick and easy modeling material that consists of flour, salt, and water. In this two-part program, children will first make the dough with the instructor before painting their ornaments the following week (or they can take it home)! For more information call 508-894-1431.

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  5. Brockton Book Bingo

    December 15, 2023, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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    Children's Room - Main Branch

    Join us for some family fun. Bingo Winners can pick from our selection of books and small trinkets for all ages.

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  6. Niloufer Rakhangi: the Artist of Water Lily Designs

    December 16, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    @
    Lingos Multi - Purpose Room

    Tree Ornaments with Cut Mirrors Embellish your own wood slice tree ornament with clay and unique cut mirrors from India! Create your special design for your tree or as a gift to a special one! Ages 7- Adults Registration is required!!

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  7. Bedtime Storytime!

    December 18, 2023, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    @
    Children's Room - Main Branch

    Join us on Monday evenings for a Storytime that features stories and songs for ages 2-6. Older or younger children are more than welcome.

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  8. Winter Showtime Tuesday - “The Polar Express“

    December 19, 2023, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    @
    Lingos Multi - Purpose Room

    Based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg, a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

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  9. Lego Club

    December 20, 2023, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    @
    Story Room - Main Branch

    Build LEGOS with Lee! Enhance fine motor skills in a fun and creative way every Wednesday. Registration is required as space and supplies are limited to 15.

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  10. Mad Science Fire and Ice Show

    December 23, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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    Lingos Multi - Purpose Room

    Mad Science delivers unique STEM experiences for children. This event will include foggy dry ice storms, fire’s use of oxygen, giant floating beach balls, and more! For classroom ages (k-6th).

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  11. Insect info-session with the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project

    December 23, 2023, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    @
    Story Room - Main Branch

    Learn about mosquitos, their lifecycle, free local services, crucial information, and more that can keep everyone safe in summer. Start preparing now! In collaboration with the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project

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  12. Winter Showtime Tuesday - “Ice Age”

    December 26, 2023, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    @
    Lingos Multi - Purpose Room

    Twenty-thousand years ago, Earth was a wondrous, prehistoric world filled with great danger, not the least of which is the beginning of the Ice Age. To avoid a bad frostbite, the planet's majestic creatures - and a few small, slothful ones - begin migrating south. The story revolves around sub-zero heroes: a woolly mammoth, a saber-toothed tiger, a sloth, and a prehistoric combination of a squirrel and rat that is known as Scrat.

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  13. Lego Club

    December 27, 2023, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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    Story Room - Main Branch

    Build LEGOS with Lee! Enhance fine motor skills in a fun and creative way every Wednesday. Registration is required as space and supplies are limited to 15.

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  14. Temporary Tattoo Thursdays

    December 28, 2023, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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    Children's Room - Main Branch

    Will include face painting and library-themed temporary tattoos.

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  15. Brockton Book Bingo

    December 29, 2023, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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    Children's Room - Main Branch

    Join us for some family fun. Bingo Winners can pick from our selection of books and small trinkets for all ages.

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COA Bookclub

  1. COA Book Club-Skipping Christmas by John Grisham

    December 11, 2023, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    @
    Large Conference Room - Main Branch

    Here is a short description from our Novelist database: "Luther and Nora Krank have decided to set sail on a Caribbean cruise on December 25th and skip Christmas. They are about to discover that their decision brings enormous consequences--and isn't half as easy as they imagined." Physical copies (regular print and large print) will be available at the circulation desk of Brockton Public Library's main branch. Must have a library card to check out.

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Educational Programs

  1. Allison Dobbs & Leanne Rabesa Concert

    December 16, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    @
    Circulation Lobby

    The Brockton Public Library and Brockton Symphony Orchestra are proud to present Allison Dobbs and Leanne Rabesa. Allison also holds a BFA from Cooper Union College and teaches at the Wayland School of Music, Brookline Music School, and Powers School in Belmont. Leanne is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and has been teaching at Wellesley since 2002. She has studied with the Colorado, Ying, Miró, and Portland String Quartets.

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Everyone Has A Voice

  1. Everyone Has a Voice

    December 16, 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    @
    Driscoll Art Gallery

    Featured poets and an open mic.

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Home Calendar

  1. Let's Make Friends

    December 13, 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    Story Room - Main Branch

    Parent Group for all ages! Join us as we gather with parents/caregivers and their children for story time, crafts conversations and a snack! Every Wednesday at the Main Branch from 10am -noon

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  2. Let's Make Friends

    December 20, 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    Story Room - Main Branch

    Parent Group for all ages! Join us as we gather with parents/caregivers and their children for story time, crafts conversations and a snack! Every Wednesday at the Main Branch from 10am -noon

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  3. Let's Make Friends

    December 27, 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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    Story Room - Main Branch

    Parent Group for all ages! Join us as we gather with parents/caregivers and their children for story time, crafts conversations and a snack! Every Wednesday at the Main Branch from 10am -noon

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Library Foundation

  1. Brockton Library Foundation Membership Drive

    October 29, 2023, 3:00 PM - January 31, 2024, 10:00 PM
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    The Brockton Library Foundation is a non-profit 501 c3 community group that helps to support special library programs, such as:
    *Book discussions,
    *Everyone Has a Voice Poetry Series
    *Children’s enrichment activities & events
    *Facility renovations & improvements

    We need your support.

    Go to the Foundation page to become a member. 

     BLF members dedicate their time and come to meetings. Members occasionally assist with fundraisers or in the bookstore. We need a member to assist with social media & publicity. 

    AND yes, your membership financially helps the library deliver exceptional programs for our patrons.

    Membership year is October to October. 

                                                   
            

        

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  2. Brockton Library Foundation Annual Meeting

    December 19, 2023, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    @
    Driscoll Art Gallery

    Highlights: A review of Foundation activities & Members vote on 2024 Foundation Board leadership. Get your membership in and join us! Your voice is important & Needed!

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