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BRJE Summer Book Drop

Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026

Time: All day!

Location: Brookline Little Free Libraries

BRJE at the Farmers’ Market

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026

Time: 1:30-6:30pm

Location: Coolidge Corner

Description: Come find us at the 2nd Brookline Farmers’ Market of the season! We’ll be tabling at the Inspo:Expo booth, a spot reserved for local nonprofits. Stop by to learn more about BRJE, chat with our team, pick up some resources, and say hello!

Marley Dias’ Book Reading

Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026

Time: Starts at 10:30am

Location: Brookline Booksmith

Description: Join authors Marley and Scott Dias for a storytime celebrating their new picture book I Am the Dream Come True, a story about family, ancestry, and the legacy of activism that inspires young people to reach for their dreams. BRJE is a proud co-sponsor.

Chris Smalls’ Author Talk

Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Time: Starts at 7:00pm

Location: Brookline Booksmith

Description: Labor organizer and Amazon Workers Union founder Chris Smalls will be discussing his new book When Revolution Comes. If you care about workers’ rights and building power from the ground up, this is a can’t-miss conversation. BRJE is a proud co-sponsor of this event.

Brookline’s Juneteenth

Date: Friday, June 19, 2026

Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Location: Brookline High School, Cypress Field School, 113 Greenough Street, Brookline, MA 02446

Description: Join us for Brookline’s annual Juneteenth celebration at Cypress Field. Stop by for music, performances, food, and community joy. This year there’s also a Community Resource Table — bring a nonperishable food item if you’re able to support neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Free for all. 

Summer Eats Kickoff Event

Event: Summer Eats Kickoff – Taste the World Festival

Date: June 30, 2026 (Rain Date July 1, 2026) 

Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Location: Brookline Avenue Playground

Description: This annual event launches Brookline’s Summer Eats Program, which provides free, nutritious meals to children and teens throughout the summer. In addition to meals and family-friendly activities, the kickoff event will feature a Community Resource Area, where local departments and organizations can connect directly with families and share valuable information and services.