Brown Library Closed for New Years

Happy New Year!

In observance of the new year, Brown Library will be closing at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 31st, and will remain closed through Monday, January 3rd, 2011. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 4th, 2011, at 11 a.m. and resume normal operating hours.

Enjoy your holiday celebrations, and stay safe!

Brown Library Closed for Christmas

Happy Holidays!

In observance of Christmas, Brown Library will be closed Friday through Sunday, December 24th - 26th, 2010. We will reopen on Monday, December 27th, at 10 a.m. and resume normal operating hours.

Hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!

A Green Christmas @ Brown Library

A "Green" Christmas @ Brown Library

Thanks to the Montessori Preschool of Washington, the children's area of Brown Library is celebrating a very "green" holiday season. The youngsters have created a Christmas tree, complete with decorations, from recycled products!

The Christmas tree itself is an impressive stack of painted 2-liter soda and water bottles. Recycled CDs, painted and decorated with feathers, become cheery cardinals sitting on its branches. A bright star, a reindeer, festive snowmen, and holiday wall decorations complete the wintery scene.

Drop by the library and enjoy our "green" Christmas!

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Premiere Party!

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Premiere Party!

Back in November, Brown Library hosted our very own "Harry Potter Month" to celebrate the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1". We had month-long contests, showed all the Harry Potter movies (1 - 6 at least!), and ended it with a bang with our very own premiere party. We'd like to thank all of you who showed up for the party, and a very special thank you to those who joined us for the movies each and every time! You guys made it all worth it!

The winners for the month-long contests were:

Coloring Contest: Katie Brickhouse and Abby Midyette

Poster Contest: Adam Midyette

Costume Contest: Adam Midyette and Abby Midyette

Writing Contest: Anna Frisbie

Triva Contest: Anna Frisbie, Heather Frisbie, and Jorge Olivas

Below are a few pictures from the premiere party!

Costume Contest winners, Adam and Abby Midyette. Adam (though not in full costume here) came as a scary Dementor (guards of the Wizarding World prison, Azkaban). Abby came as a delightful young witch.

Zoe Davenport, a charming young Gryffindor student.

The treasure trove of prizes given out at the party to our contest winners.

We were delighted to have the entire Frisbie family turn out! Pictured from left to right, clockwise: Stella, James, Heather, and Anna.

Here are a few of the winners of the contests who showed up for the party (from left to right): Anna Frisbie (Writing and Trivia); Abby Midyette (Coloring and Costume); Jorge Olivas (Trivia); and Adam Midyette (Poster and Costume).

Thank you again to everyone who made "Harry Potter Month" a fantastic experience!

December Monday Matinees

December Monday Matinees

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping, and join us for some classic movie features.

Monday, December 13th, @ 1:00 p.m.

"The African Queen"

Monday, December 20th, @ 1:00 p.m.

"The Seven Year Itch"

Please note that seating is limited, so please arrive a little early to guarantee yourself a seat. Patrons are welcome to bring their own movie treats to snack on during the film.

(images from google image)

Brown Library Closed for Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

In observance of Thanksgiving, Brown Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25th - 26th, 2010. We will reopen on Saturday, November 27th, 2010, at 10 a.m. and resume normal operating hours.

Harry Potter Month - Deathly Hallows Premiere Party!

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 Premiere Party, Friday, November 19th, @ 5:00 p.m.!

We are very sad to announce that "Harry Potter Month" is finally drawing to a close. We'd like to thank the participants that have entered the contests so far, and our "regulars" at all the movies we've shown. But there is still one more fun event to participate in before it's all over!

Join us on Friday, November 19th, at 5:00 p.m. for our special "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1" Premiere Party! There will be fun "wizarding world" snacks, trivia, and prizes for all! We will also be announcing the contest winners for the competitions we've been running all month.

We have a limited amount of seating, so make sure to sign up at the front desk as soon as possible!

Story Times Returning!

Family Story Times Return to Brown Library!

Tuesdays

Wee Ones (birth to 2 years old)

11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Toddler Time (3 - 5 years old)

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The fun begins on November 30th!

Harry Potter Month Movie 06

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Friday, November 12th, @ 4:00 p.m.!

Join us on Friday, November 12th, at 4:00 p.m. for the last movie of our "Harry Potter Month", "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"! Also, be sure to sign up while you're here for the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1" premiere party on November 19th, 2010, at 5:00 p.m.

"In the sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft, and in both wizard and muggle worlds Lord Voldemort and his henchmen are increasingly active. With vacancies to fill at Hogwarts, Professor Dumbledore persuades Horace Slughorn, back from retirement to become the potions teacher, while Professor Snape receives long awaited news. Harry Potter, together with Dumbledore, must face treacherous tasks to defeat his evil nemesis." (IMDb Editors @ imdb.com)

There is no sign-up to attend this movie, but we do encourage you to show up at least fifteen minutes early to guarantee yourself a seat, since we have limited seating. However, we know the time cuts it close for some of our younger patrons coming out of school, so stragglers are always welcome. This film is rated PG for scary images, some violence, language and mild sensuality.

(image from google image; movie summary from imdb.com)

Closed Thursday, November 11th, 2010

Closed, Thursday, November 11th, 2010

In observance of Veterans Day, Brown Library will be closed on Thursday, November 11th, 2010, all day. We will reopen on Friday, November 12th, 2010, at 10 a.m. and resume normal operating hours.

Take a moment out of your day to give thanks to the thousands of brave soldiers who kept us safe years ago, and who continue to do so now.

PSJ Art @ Brown Library

PSJ Art @ Brown Library

P.S. Jones Middle School has an art exhibit on display in the Children's Area of the Brown Library. This is a multimedia exhibit featuring everything from traditional pen and ink drawings and pencil on paper portraits, to an oversized Hershey's candy bar, and a colorfully decorated cardboard cake.

To view the gallery of artwork online, please visit the link below!

http://photo-gallery.beaufort.schoolfusion.us/

Harry Potter Month Movie 05

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Friday, November 5th, @ 4:00 p.m.!

With our new hours in place, we're starting the movies a little later in the afternoon. Hopefully, more of you will be able to join us in the last stretch of Harry's fantastic journey. Join us on Friday, November 5th, at 4:00 p.m. for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix".

"After a lonely summer on Privet Drive, Harry returns to a Hogwarts full of ill-fortune. Few of students and parents believe him or Dumbledore that Voldemort is really back. The ministry had decided to step in by appointing a new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher that proves to be the nastiest person Harry has ever encountered. Harry also can't help stealing glances with the beautiful Cho Chang. To top it off are dreams that Harry can't explain, and a mystery behind something Voldemort is searching for. With these many things Harry begins one of his toughest years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. " (HPfan @ imdb.com)

There is no sign-up to attend this movie, but we do encourage you to show up at least fifteen minutes early to guarantee yourself a seat, since we have limited seating. However, we know the time cuts it close for some of our younger patrons coming out of school, so stragglers are always welcome. This film is rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images.

(image from google image; movie summary from imdb.com)

Harry Potter Month Movie 04

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Friday, October 29th, @ 3:15 p.m.!

Return with us to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy, where everything is about to change. Join us on Friday, October 29th, 2010, at 3:15 p.m. to continue on Harry's journey.

"Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts is about to start and he is enjoying the summer vacation with his friends. They get the tickets to The Quidditch World Cup Final but after the match is over, people dressed like Lord Voldemort's 'Death Eaters' set a fire to all the visitors' tents, coupled with the appearance of Voldemort's symbol, the 'Dark Mark' in the sky, which causes a frenzy across the magical community. That same year, Hogwarts is hosting 'The Triwizard Tournament', a magical tournament between three well-known schools of magic : Hogwarts, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. The contestants have to be above the age of 17, and are chosen by a magical object called Goblet of Fire. On the night of selection, however, the Goblet spews out four names instead of the usual three, with Harry unwittingly being selected as the Fourth Champion. Since the magic cannot be reversed, Harry is forced to go with it and brave three exceedingly difficult tasks." (Soumitra @ imdb.com)

There is no sign-up to attend this movie, but we do encourage you to show up at least fifteen minutes early to guarantee yourself a seat, since we have limited seating. However, we know the time cuts it close for some of our younger patrons coming out of school, so stragglers are always welcome. This film is rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images.

(image from google image; movie summary from imdb.com)

New Hours, Effective 11/01/10

New Hours

Effective Monday, November 1st, 2010

Brown Library operating hours will be as follows:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Harry Potter Month Contests

Harry Potter Month Contests!

It's officially one month until the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1", and we're rolling out the contests! Be sure to pick up a detailed sheet from the front desk if you're interested in participating. You will have until closing on November 18th to turn in any contest entries.

Coloring Contest

This contest is divided into three age groups. Pick up a sheet from the front desk based on your age group. All you have to do is color it to the best of your ability, print your name, phone number, and age on the back of the picture, and return it to the front desk by November 18th. The age categories are 0 - 7 year-olds; 8 - 13 year-olds; and 14+ year-olds (Yes, you adult Harry Potter fans out there can participate too!). Winners from all categories will be announced at the Harry Potter premiere party on November 19th.

Costume Contest

Anytime before November 18th, come in to the library dressed as your favorite Harry Potter hero, villain, creature, or student. We will take your picture of you in your costume, and nnounce the winner(s) on November 19th. Be sure to leave your name, phone number, and age with whoever takes your picture.

Poster Contest

Design a poster all about Harry Potter. It can be big or small, bright or gloomy. It can be about everything "Potter", or just about your favorite character. Please bring all posters in to the library before November 18th, and include your name, phone number, and age on the back. Winners will be announced on November 19th, and the posters will all be displayed in the library.

Writing Contest

Ever feel that the epilogue in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" just wasn't quite right? Well, here's your chance to show how you think the series should have ended. Rewrite the epilogue in your own words and submit it to the library before November 18th. Please include your name, phone number, and age. Entries may be submitted in handwritten or typed form at the front desk. If you don't have access to a printer, and prefer not to cramp your hand writing, please send your entry to brownlibrarync@gmail.com in copy&paste format only, not as an attachment! (Attachments will not be opened.) Also, make sure your word count is 1500 words or below only.

Harry Potter Month Movie 03

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Friday, October 22nd, @ 3:15 p.m.!

We had a good turn out for our last movie night, and we hope everyone comes out for the 3rd installment of the Harry Potter series. Join us on Friday, October 22nd, at 3:15 p.m. and return to Hogwarts!

"Harry Potter is having a tough time with his relatives (yet again). He runs away after using magic to inflate Uncle Vernon's sister Marge who was being offensive towards Harry's parents. Initially scared for using magic outside the school, he is pleasantly surprised that he won't be penalized after all. However, he soon learns that a dangerous criminal and Voldemort's trusted aide Sirius Black has escaped from the Azkaban prison and wants to kill Harry to avenge the Dark Lord. To worsen the conditions for Harry, vile shape-shifters called Dementors are appointed to guard the school gates and inexplicably happen to have the most horrible effect on him. Little does Harry know that by the end of this year, many holes in his past (whatever he knows of it) will be filled up and he will have a clearer vision of what the future has in store..." (Soumitra @ imdb.com)

There is no sign-up to attend this movie, but we do encourage you to show up at least fifteen minutes early to guarantee yourself a seat, since we have limited seating. However, we know the time cuts it close for some of our younger patrons coming out of school, so stragglers are always welcome. This film is rated PG for frightening moments, creature violence and mild language.

(image from google image; movie summary from imdb.com)

Teen Read Week 2010

Teen Read Week 2010!

Join Brown Library in celebrating "Teen Read Week" from October 17th to October 23rd. Pick up a bookmark and pencil from the front desk, check out the bulletin board by the front doors, and check out the latest in the "Young Adult" section.

Our bulletin board display also features all the titles that have been nominated for the 2010 "Teens' Top Ten" - the list of top YA fiction for the year.

For more information on "Teen Read Week" (including the winning titles of 2010), check out http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/teenreading/trw/trw2010/home.cfm.

Harry Potter Month Movie 02

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Friday, October 15th, @ 3:15 p.m.!

We hope all your Harry Potter fans will show up for movie number 2! Join us on Friday, October 15th, at 3:15 p.m., and continue on Harry's journey.

"Forced to spend his summer holidays with his muggle relations, Harry Potter gets a real shock when he gets a surprise visitor: Dobby the house-elf, who warns Harry Potter against returning to Hogwarts, for terrible things are going to happen. Harry decides to ignore Dobby's warning and continues with his pre-arranged schedule. But at Hogwarts, strange and terrible things are indeed happening: Harry is suddenly hearing mysterious voices from inside the walls, muggle-born students are being attacked, and a message scrawled on the wall in blood puts everyone on his/her guard - "The Chamber Of Secrets Has Been Opened. Enemies Of The Heir, Beware" ." (Soumitra @ imdb.com)

There is no sign-up to attend this movie, but we do encourage you to show up at least fifteen minutes early to guarantee yourself a seat, since we have limited seating. However, we know the time cuts it close for some of our younger patrons coming out of school, so stragglers are always welcome. This film is rated PG for scary moments, some creature violence and mild language.

(image from google image; movie summary from imdb.com)

Harry Potter Month Movie 01

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Friday, October 8th, @ 3:15 p.m.!

The first official event of Harry Potter month is here! Join us on Friday, October 8th, at 3:15 p.m. to watch where it all began.

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is the first film in the Harry Potter series based on the novels by J.K. Rowling. It is the tale of Harry Potter, an ordinary 11-year-old boy serving as a sort of slave for his aunt and uncle who learns that he is actually a wizard and has been invited to attend the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry is snatched away from his mundane existence by Hagrid, the grounds keeper for Hogwarts, and quickly thrown into a world completely foreign to both him and the viewer. Famous for an incident that happened at his birth, Harry makes friends easily at his new school. He soon finds, however, that the wizarding world is far more dangerous for him than he would have imagined, and he quickly learns that not all wizards are ones to be trusted." (Carly @ imdb.com)

There is no sign-up to attend this movie, but we do encourage you to show up at least fifteen minutes early to guarantee yourself a seat, since we have limited seating. However, we know the time cuts it close for some of our younger patrons coming out of school, so stragglers are always welcome. This film is rated PG for some scary moments and mild language.

(image from google image; movie summary from imdb.com)

Harry Potter Month Movie Schedule

Harry Potter Month Schedule of Events

Friday, October 8th, @ 3:15 p.m. -- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Friday, October 15th, @ 3:15 p.m. -- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Friday, October 22nd, @ 3:15 p.m. -- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Friday, October 29th, @ 3:15 p.m. -- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Friday, November 5th, @ 3:15 p.m. -- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Friday, November 12th, @ 3:15 p.m. -- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Friday, November 19th -- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 Premiere Party

Stay tuned for more information on contests running throughout the month as well! Nothing will be due until the party on November 19th, so don't fret - you'll have plenty of time.

Harry Potter comes to Brown!

Double, double, toil and trouble.

Fire burn and cauldron bubble.

If you hadn't guessed already, Brown Library is going to hosting a month-long (and a bit more) Harry Potter extravaganza. This is all in celebration of Banned Book Week, Teen Read Week, Halloween, and the November arrival of the "beginning of the end", Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1.

We will be showing all six released Harry Potter movies on every Friday of every week from October 8th to November 12th. On November 19th, we will be having a premiere party, very much like the ones we've hosted for Twilight in the past.

There will also be month-long contests, with winners announced at the premiere party.

Check back at the beginning of next week for a full, offical schedule, and more details on the contests.

Double, double, toil and trouble.

Something wicked this way comes!

Celebrate Banned Book Week!

Celebrate Banned Book Week!

September 25th - October 2nd

Every year during the last week of September, "Banned Book Week" rolls around. This is the time of year to celebrate your right to read, and to stand up for our First Amendment rights of freedom of speech.

For years, books have been challenged and even banned from public facilities, such as schools and libraries. The American Library Association works year-round to prevent the banning of books.

During this week, challenge yourself to pick up a classic challenged book from our shelves, and celebrate your right to read whatever you want.

For more information on Banned Book Week, and to see lists of banned and challenged books through the years, please visit:

http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/index.cfm

Don't be a robot! Disconnect and think for yourself!

October Movie Madness

Alice in Wonderland, Friday, October 1st, 2010, at 4:00 p.m.!

In celebration of "Banned Book Week", we are pleased to annouce that we will be showing the new Tim Burton "Alice in Wonderland".

"Alice, an unpretentious and individual 19-year-old, is betrothed to a dunce of an English nobleman. At her engagement party, she escapes the crowd to consider whether to go through with the marriage and falls down a hole in the garden after spotting an unusual rabbit. Arriving in a strange and surreal place called "Underland," she finds herself in a world that resembles the nightmares she had as a child, filled with talking animals, villainous queens and knights, and frumious bandersnatches. Alice realizes that she is there for a reason--to conquer the horrific Jabberwocky and restore the rightful queen to her throne." (Jim Beaver)

There is no sign-up to attend this movie, but we do encourage you to show up at least fifteen minutes early to guarantee yourself a seat, since we have limited seating. This film is rated PG for fantasy action/violence involving scary images and situations, and for a smoking caterpillar.

(image from google image; synopsis from imdb.com)

It's a Pajama Party!

It's a Pajama Party!

When: Friday, September 24th, 2010, @ 8 p.m.

Where: Brown Library, Upstairs

Brown Library is having a special storytime after hours! Wear your pajamas, bring along your favorite stuffed animal pal, and enjoy some milk and cookies while listening to a wonderful story.

Since our upstairs room fills up so fast, reservation is required for this special storytime. Call the library at (252) 946-4300 to reserve your spot before it's too late!

(images courtesy of http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/)

National Curiosity Day

National Curiosity Day!

When: Saturday, September 25th, 2010, @ 10:30 a.m.

Where: Brown Library, Upstairs

Brown Library is also pleased to announce that we are an official venue for National Curiosity Day on Saturday, September 25. Curious George, everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey, turns a whopping 70 this year, and we’re teaming up with bookstores and libraries around the country to throw him the best birthday party ever. Join us at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 25th, for yummy treats, a fun craft, a reading of “Curious George”, and even a viewing of an episode of the hit PBS television show all about George. Sign-up is required for participation in this event, and there is only a limited amount of spaces. Please call the library at 946-4300 for more information, and to reserve your spot today.

What are you curious about?

(Images from google image)

October Special Program

Something wicked this way comes...

Be sure to keep an eye on the blog in the early days of October. We'll be announcing a special program we'll be hosting all month long. We hope it'll be something patrons of all ages can enjoy, and we're super excited about it.

Double, double, toil and trouble...

September Movie Madness

The Last Song, Friday, September 17th, 2010, at 3:45 p.m.!

We're going to be able to fit in a couple of movies before the special event we're planning to announce in October. First up is the family-friendly "The Last Song", based on the book of the same title by Nicholas Sparks.

"Seventeen-year-old Veronica 'Ronnie' Miller's life was turned upside-down when her parents divorced and her father moved from New York City to Tybee Island, Georgia. Three years later, she remains angry and alienated from her parents, especially her father ...until her mother decides it would be in everyone's best interest if she spent the summer on Tybee Island with him. Ronnie's father, a former concert pianist and teacher, is living a quiet life in the beach town, immersed in creating a work of art that will become the centerpiece of a local church. The tale that unfolds is an unforgettable story about love in its myriad forms - first love, the love between parents and children - that demonstrates, as only a Nicholas Sparks novel can, the many ways that deeply felt relationships can break our hearts ...and heal them. "

There is no sign-up to attend this movie, but we do encourage you to show up at least fifteen minutes early to guarantee yourself a seat, since we have limited seating. This film is rated PG for thematic material, some violence, sensuality and mild language.

(image from google image; synopsis from imdb.com)

Closed Monday, September 6th, 2010

We're taking a break!

In observance of Labor Day, Brown Library will be closed on Monday, September 6th, 2010, all day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 at 9 a.m. and resume normal operating hours.

Here's hoping "Earl" doesn't ruin any picnic plans! Enjoy the holiday!

Water Wonders - August 20th

Water Wonders - Fascinating Fun with Water
for children and families

Date & Time: Friday, August 20, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Location: Brown Library, 122 Van Norden Street, Washington, NC

Through creative play, experimentation, and hands-on learning you and your child will explore the properties of water, learn about a few creatures that call fresh water home, and try your hand at water-based art. Jocelyn Hubbell, energetic educator and Executive Director of Cornerstones of Science, visits to present this program. Free and open to the public courtesy of Cornerstones of Science. Please pre-register by calling the library at (252) 946-4300.

For more information about Cornerstones of Science, please visit their website at:

http://www.cornerstonesofscience.org

Summer Reading Program Extended

Summer Reading Program Extended!

As most of your regrettably found out last week, our building renovations went a little over. We were closed for three days, and that just happened to coincide with the end of the Summer Reading Program. First and foremost, we'd like to thank everyone who came out and joined us Friday for the finale show, Amazing Al! We had a fantastic time, and we're definitely sad to see all the fun events end.

However, since Friday was supposed to be the end of the program, and we were closed, we have decided to extend the Summer Reading Program until Wednesday, August 11th, 2010. Make sure to have all your reading logs turned in by this date, as it's the last day to receive prizes!

We will also be announcing the top readers as soon as the Summer Reading Program is officially over. Also, make sure you come by and sign up for the Water Wonders program we're hosting on August 20th, sponsored by Cornerstones of Science!

Thank you for all your patience while the renovations are going on.

Summer Reading Program Event: Amazing Al

Summer Reading Program Event: Motivational Magic with Amazing Al, August 6th, at 11 a.m., at the Washington Civic Center!

Come and join us for the grand finale of the Summer Reading Program on Friday, August 6th, at 11 a.m., at the Washington Civic Center with Amazing Al! It's been a wonderful season, and we can't wait until next year to do it all over again!

""Amazing Al" combines humor, education, interaction, positive messages and a few surprises for everyone in his one-man performance. Al Yountz's Motivational Magic Show leaves the students motivated and feeling better about themselves. A variety of themes are available to coincide with lesson planning.

Repetition and participation leave the children with a strong impression that will last forever."

For more information on Amazing Al, please visit his website at: http://www.alyountz.com/

(image and program summary from alyountz.com)

Closed August 4th!

Brown Library will be closed all day on Wednesday, August 4th, 2010.

We will reopen on Thursday, August 5th, 2010, at noon. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

Make a Splash Movie (5)

Flipper, Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010, at 1 p.m.!

The Summer Reading Program is finally drawing to a close, and we're sad to see it go. For the last movie in the "Make a Splash" movie series, we will be showing the classic "Flipper" on Tuesday, August 3rd, at 1 p.m.

"Sandy Ricks is sent by his mom to Coral Key, a rustic island in the Florida keys, to spend the summer with his uncle Porter Ricks. Sandy dislikes everything about his new environment until a new friend comes into his life, a dolphin named Flipper, that brings uncle and nephew together and leads Sandy on the summer adventure of a lifetime. "

There is no sign up to attend the movie, but we do encourage any kids signed up with the Summer Reading Program to attend! There is limited seating however, so make sure to arrive at least fifteen minutes early. This film is rated PG for for mild language and and mild violence.

(image from google image; synopsis from imdb.com)

Summer Reading Program Event: Ronald McDonald

It's Book Time with Ronald McDonald!

Date: July 30th
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall

"It's Book Time with Ronald McDonald! ®" is an entertaining and inspirational Ronald McDonald show that addresses the topic of reading in a fun and relevant way for elementary school students. Through the use of magic, music, puppets, student participation, and, of course, lots of laughter, Ronald McDonald brings a very powerful message to the children around the world – the value of books and the enjoyment that comes from reading.

Make a Splash Movie (4)

The Water Horse, Tuesday, July 27th, 2010, at 1 p.m.!

We're getting close to the end, but it's not over yet! This coming Tuesday, Brown Library will be showing the heart-warming family movie, "The Water Horse" on Tuesday, July 27th, at 1 p.m.

"The story of The Water Horse begins when a young boy named Angus MacMorrow takes home a mysterious object he finds on the beach. He soon realizes that it is a magical egg, and finds himself raising an amazing creature: a mythical "water horse". As he and his friend, whom he names Crusoe, form a bond of friendship, Angus begins a journey of discovery, protecting a secret that gives birth to a legend."

There is no sign up to attend the movie, but we do encourage any kids signed up with the Summer Reading Program to attend! There is limited seating however, so make sure to arrive at least fifteen minutes early. This film is rated PG for some action/peril, mild language and brief smoking.

(image from google image; synopsis from tribute.ca)

Summer Reading Program Event: Goose Creek

Goose Creek State Park Outdoor Activities, Friday, July 23rd, at 11 a.m.!

The Goose Creek Park rangers are once again helping us out this summer with the Summer Reading Program. On Friday, July 23rd, at 11 a.m., Brown Library is pleased to host some fun "outdoor" activities. Since the weather outside is supposed to be so hot, we'll be hosting the activities inside! Kids will be divided up into groups, ages 3 - 7, and ages 8 - 12. The younger ones will be upstairs in the meeting room, and the older downstairs in the children's room.

We hope to see you there!

"Make a Splash" Movie! (3)

Surf's Up, Tuesday, July 20th, 2010, at 1 p.m.!

The "fishy" movies contiue at Brown Library with the third "Make a Splash" movie of the Summer Reading Program! Next week, come join us on Tuesday, July 20th, at 1 p.m. to enjoy the "mockumentary", "Surf's Up".

"This story follows a teenage rock hopper penguin named Cody Maverick from his hometown of Shiverpool, Antarctica, where all of the other penguins think he's nothing but a surfing fool, to the "Big Z Memorial Surf Off" on Pen Gu Island. Young Cody is determined to win the most important competition in the world of penguin surfing in honor of "Big Z," a deceased surfing legend whom he has idolized since childhood. But the waves in Pen Gu are different than in Shiverpool, and the competition is steep. The current champ, egotistical Tank Evans, isn't just about to let this little penguin knock him from first place without a fight. When Cody wipes out and encounters Geek, a recluse aging former surfer, living in the jungle, he learns some important lessons about life and surfing, and even teaches Geek a thing or two."

There is no sign up to attend the movie, but we do encourage any kids signed up with the Summer Reading Program to attend! There is limited seating however, so make sure to arrive at least fifteen minutes early. This film is rated PG for mild language and rude humor.

(image from google image; summary from imdb.com)

Summer Reading Program Event: Wendal Wandell

Summer Reading Program: Wendal Wandell, Storyteller, July 16th, at 11 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall!

Every event has been fantastic so far this summer, and we're hoping to keep the train rolling with Wendal Wandell. On July 16th, at 11 a.m., in the Fellowship Hall at the First United Methodist Church, Mr. Wandell, storyteller extraordinaire, will perform his program "Make a Splash in the Past".

"Author, teacher, and theatrical performer Thomas J. Shimeld, as Wendal Wandell, takes your children back in time to share the history of the Southeast. Using children's literature along with period games, magic, music, and costumes, children learn about the impact individuals have had on history such as George Washington, Thomas Edison, Abraham Lincoln, Davy Crockett, the Wright Brothers, Jimmy Carter, Martin Luther King, and Pearl S. Buck. Their inspirational stories get children to consider how they, too, can make a splash in history."

For more information on the wonderful Wendal Wandell, please visit his website at:

http://www.magicwandell.com/

"Make a Splash" Movie! (2)

Shark Tale, Tuesday, July 13th, 2010, at 1 p.m.!

"Finding Nemo" was a great success earlier this week, and we can't wait to get on to "Make a Splash" movie number 2. This time we've got "Shark Tale", a fun movie featuring the voices of Hollywood's biggest names, including Will Smith, Robert de Niro, and Angelia Jolie.

"This mafia movie, set in the world of saltwater fish, is the story of what happens when the son of the shark boss(De Niro) of a fish crime family is killed by a dropped anchor, and a bottom-feeder named Oscar (Smith) is found at the scene of the crime. Hoping to win favor with the enemies of the ganglord, the fast-talking hustler poses as the killer known as the "sharkslayer", but soon learns it's a dangerous game in a world where the big fish generally eat the little fish... "

There is no sign up to attend the movie, but we do encourage any kids signed up with the Summer Reading Program to attend! There is limited seating however, so make sure to arrive at least fifteen minutes early today. This film is rated PG for mild language and crude humor.

(image from google image; summary from imdb.com)