FOBL Event: Author Leslie Connor

Leslie Connor

Award-winning young adult and children's author

Hosted by the Friends of the Brown Library

Washington Civic Center

Saturday, February 18th @ 2 p.m.

Come join us on Saturday to meet and discuss her award-winning novels with Leslie Connor. A treat for kids, parents, and grandparents alike, Leslie is the author of "Waiting for Normal", "Crunch", and "Miss Birdie Chose a Shovel".

This event is free to members of the FOBL. Other attendees are asked to make a $5 donation. 

For more information, contact the library at (252) 946-4300.

Celebrate Valentine's Day @ Brown Library! (Children's Event)

Love is in the air!

Come celebrate Valentine's Day at Brown Library!

Saturday, February 11th, 2012

11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Children, ages 3 - 12, accompanied by an adult, are invited to attend out Valentine's program. We'll be showing a free, 30-minute animated children's movie. Refreshments will be served and each child will receive a special Valentine's bookmark! No sign-up required.

We hope you'll join us! For more information, contact Mr. Terry Rollins, Children's Librarian, at 946-4300.

2012 FOBL Winter Book Sale

2012 FOBL Book Sale

It's that time of year again! Brown Library's annual book sale is right around the corner. It will be hosted, as usual, at the Washington Civic Center, right down the road from the library. Here are the upcoming dates:

Thursday, January 19th, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

This day is reserved for memebers of the Friends of the Brown Library only!

Friday, January 20th through Saturday, January 21st, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

These days are open to the public.

Sunday, January 23rd, 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm

The last haul - the Books-By-The-Bag day! This is open to the public as well.

We hope to see you there, and may you find many gems amongst the books to take home with you!

Brown Library Closed for New Year's

Happy New Year!

In observance of New Year's Day, Brown Library will be closed Sunday, January 1st, through Monday, January 2nd, 2012. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012, at 10 a.m. and resume normal operating hours. 

Enjoy the holiday celebrations!

Brown Library Closed for Christmas

Happy Holidays!

In observance of Christmas, Brown Library will be closed Friday, December 23 through Monday, December 26, 2011. We will reopen on Tuesday, December 27, at 10 a.m. and resume normal operating hours. 

We hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

Brown Library Honors Walt Disney

December Young Adult Display: 

Walt Disney & Fairy Tales

In honor of the anniversary of Walt Disney's birthday, Brown Library has put together a small display on one of his largest inspirations: fairy tales. Reworking classic stories was a talent Disney mastered during his career.

The display features a scene from all of Disney's major fairy tale movies, from "The Little Mermaid" to "The Princess and the Frog". Each also has the origin of the story, be it the collected works of the Brothers Grimm, to steeped in the history of ancient Greece.

The books featured are both the classics themselves, and modern retellings. Once of young adult fiction's most popular genres is the fairy tale, but told in a new way, and often times with a modern setting. The available titles range from picture books, through adult titles, so any and all are sure to find a cozy tale to curl up with this December!

Christmas Cheer @ the Library

It's Christmas @ the Library!

Thanks to the Pamlico River Quilters' Guild, the Library is looking rather festive. Every year, the Guild decorates a beautiful Christmas tree for us, as well as a display in the entryway. 

Be sure to stop by the magazine section and enjoy the twinkling lights and handmade ornaments!

Family Christmas Film

A Family Christmas Film:

Merry Madagascar

Saturday, December 10th, @ 12:15, upstairs

Join us immediately after our Children's Christmas Program for some tasty treats and a short animated film perfectly suited for the entire family.

"When Santa and his reindeer crash onto the island of Madagascar it's up to Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman and those wacky penguins to save Christmas. Get ready for a sleigh full of laughs in this       hilarious new holiday classic." (from DVD)

There is no sign up to attend the movie, but we encourage anyone attending the Christmas Storytime to stick around! There is limited seating however, so make sure to arrive at least fifteen minutes early. This film is rated G.

(image from google image; summary from DVD)

Annual Christmas Children's Program

Join us upstairs on Saturday, December 10th, for our annual Children's Christmas Program.

Children, ages 5 - 12, accompanied by an adult, are invited to attend this special holiday program, beginning at 11 a.m. We'll enjoy stories, songs, and refreshments, as we welcome in the yuletide season. This is a free event, no sign-up required. A family Christmas movie will follow at 12:15 p.m.

Happy Holidays!

Brown Library Closed for Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

In observance of Thanksgiving, Brown Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 24th - 25th, 2011. We will reopen on Saturday, November 26th, 2011, at 10 a.m. and resume normal operating hours.