The Public Library of Brookline City of Brookline

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Contact Information

City of Brookline
Contact: Amanda Hirst, Library Director
Email Address: ahirst@minlib.net
Phone: 617-730-2370
Fax: 617-730-2160

361 Washington Street Brookline, MA 02445-6810
Area Served: Greater Boston

Map Location The Public Library of Brookline

Narrative

Senior programs, lecture series, museum passes, films, Library of Things.

Coolidge Corner is the proud home of the Library’s World Language Center, comprised of a diverse range of books and films for all ages in Chinese, Russian, Hebrew, and Spanish.

The Chinese language collection includes more than 5,000 books and 500 DVDs. The Russian language collection offers more than 2,000 books and 300 DVDs. The Hebrew language collection is home to more than 500 books and DVDs. The Spanish language collection includes more than 400 books.

Films in these and other languages are also available at all locations as part of the general DVD collection.

 

Service Types

  • Equipment Loan
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Assistive Technology and Equipment
  • Communication

Populations Served

  • All Disabilities

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Languages Spoken

  • Chinese-Cantonese
  • Farsi
  • German
  • Hebrew
  • Korean
  • Russian

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Public Transportation
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Elevators
  • Mobile Equipment
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service