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An Evening in Ivoryton!

Friday, Oct 18th 6:30 – 7:30 Ivoryton Library; 8pm Playhouse

Join us for a fun and engaging night of celebration and discussion. The evening begins at the Ivoryton Library for light food and beverages, before our group attends Alabama Story at the Ivoryton Playhouse. Alabama Story is a rousing tale based on the 1959 censorship case surrounding Garth William’s The Rabbits’ Wedding. After the production, attendees will be treated to discussion with the actors about this topic and the play itself.

Tickets are $75

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The Friends are Selling Spring Bulbs!

Bulb kits are $5 and $10 and will be available at Fall Fest –

Saturday, Oct, 19th & while supplies last.

Plant now for Spring color!

Candidate Forum

Halloween Treat Bowl
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6:15-8:00pm

Do you need a candy bowl for Halloween? Or do you need to liven up your candy-giving?
Join us on October 16 at 6:15pm and create your very own treat bowl.
All spooky materials provided.
Older children with parental help are welcome – hot glue guns involved!

Please register here.

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Our Genealogy Series Continues!

Join us on the 3rd Tuesdays at 6pm 

October 15th; December 17th; January 21st

Higganum Farmers’ Market at Fall Fest

The Farmers’ Market will be onsite October 19th joining us for our annual Fall Fest event.  Don’t miss it!

Doodle and Chill

Wed. Nov. 20th 5:30 PM

Grades 5-8

Certified Art & Meditation teacher Miss Faith will teach children how to doodle in a way that helps calm the brain.  A technique for all skill levels!  Register here.

The Upper Level is Closed for Renovation.  But we’re still open! 

Please use the lower entrance.  All materials should be returned in the Community Room or parking lot bookdrop. 

Big changes are coming to BML!  More info here. Our interior renovation began upstairs.  The lower level Community Room provides Adult Services space with computers, copier, checkout and a selection of books & DVDs.  Staff will order any materials you want from other libraries, like we do now. The Children’s Room will not be affected by the 1st phase.

BML is making a Community Quilt!

This is an ongoing project culminating in October.  We intend to stitch all the pieces you color together, to fabricate one beautiful quilt to display.

If you have a quilt piece, don’t forget to return it when it’s finished.  Call or email Jenny jlaw@brainerdlibrary.org for questions. 

Booklist Reader is here!

Booklist Reader is a magazine that features diverse readers’ advisory recommendations for readers & listeners of all ages. It’s filled with high-interest, top 10 themed lists showcasing books you can read & check out now. Booklist Reader’s pages also provide read-alikes, trend alerts, & new releases, plus content from their partners; LibraryReads & PBS Books.  Copies of Booklist Reader will be near the check out area.  Don’t forget to pick up your copy!  July Digital Edition Link.

BML magazines include: The Atlantic, Better Homes & Gardens, Birds & Blooms, Booklist, CT Magazine, Consumer Reports, Family Handyman, People, Prevention, National Geographic, Smithsonian, Taste of Home, & Yankee to check out.

Brainerd Book Club

Meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm

This group is not staff-run but hosted by the library. They meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm at a member’s home until the renovations are completed. Email Marijean for the location at conradmarijean@gmail.com. The book choices are rather eclectic as they try to select from diverse genres. Discussion is always friendly and expansive. All are welcome to join. BML orders books in advance which can be checked out as needed.  Click here for more info…

The October 23rd book is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. 

Click on the image to access Workforce Solutions through ResearchIT CT!

Whether you’re looking to find a new job in your field or career in a different industry, Job & Career Accelerator™ has the powerful tools and expert guidance to help you through the process. Job & Career Accelerator™ puts everything you need to land a job in one place. For more Job Related Resources [Search Sites, Webinars, Resume help] visit our Job Search page!

BML offers a pass to the:

Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center!

Ask at the Children’s Desk, where all museum passes are held.

We hope new patrons will take a little time to explore what BML has to offer!

Please visit our website & Facebook Pages to sign up for our E-newsletters and discover Children’s activities and events.

BML’s Game Collection!

Brainerd Library has a collection of board games for all ages and Nintendo Switch games for checkout!  Call or check the catalog to see what’s available.  When it’s too wet or cold to play outside, stop in and grab one of these games!

Open Library and Internet Archive

Non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.

Building for the Future:  Book-a-Brick Renovation Campaign

BML holds 2 passes to the Hill-Stead Museum!

The passes may be checked out and provide 50% off general admission for 2 adults & 2 children. List of Museum Passes

Link to Hill-Stead Museum Website

Hill-Stead was the first architectural project of Theodate Pope Riddle (1867–1946), one of the first licensed female architects in the U.S.  The Colonial Revival mansion is one of the few remaining representations of early-20th-century country estates with 152 acres. Hill-Stead gives a personal view of renowned masterpieces, and decorative arts. Paintings include: Monet, Degas, Whistler, Manet & Cassatt.

Let’s Play!

Visit our games & puzzles page!  There are daily puzzles, online games like Wordle, Tetris, Mahjong Solitaire, jigsaws [even create your own] and more fun distractions to try.

Libby by Overdrive

JobNow

“Resume lab” and live, online job coaches help job seekers: target suitable jobs, prepare and practice for job interviews.  The Adult Learning Center provides: career-enhancing skills through test preparation (including GED and the U.S. Citizenship Test) and live, online academic tutors for writing assistance, computer literacy, and software assistance.