What’s happening…
BML’s Best Fall Fest Ever!
The library would like to thank all the volunteers, Friends, local organizations, our community and attendees – and The Higganum Farmers Market!! for generously giving their time and resources to making this such a wonderful day. Thank you!
BML to Close for Renovation [10/28 to 11/6]
The library will be closed on Monday October 28th and re-open on November 6th. The upper level [that houses adult materials] will be open and set up. The lower level [Children’s and Teen areas] will be moved upstairs, which will accommodate as much of those collections as possible as well as a small program area. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have a book on hold please plan to pick it up by the end of day [3PM] on Saturday the 26th.
The Friends are Selling Spring Bulbs!
Bulb kits are $5 and $10 while supplies last. Single iris bulbs are $1.
Plant now for Spring color!
Candidate Forum
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 6:30PM
Valley Regional High School Auditorium
256 Kelsey Hill Rd, Deep River, CT
Have your voice heard.
Share your Questions by 10/16.
Sponsored by Brainerd Memorial and Essex Libraries. Top issues will be responded to by: Jeff Duigou, Renee LaMark Muir, Norm Needleman, and Kathryn Russell. Send Questions to Andrew: amaloney@brainerdlibrary.org or Ann: athompson@essexlib.org
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Our Genealogy Series Continues!
Join us on the 3rd Tuesdays at 6pm
December 17th; January 21st
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.
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.