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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.

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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!

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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/

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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)

Moments from the Eclipse Premier Party!

Eclipse Premier Party, June 29th, 2010!

A couple of weeks ago, Brown Library hosted a premier party the night before "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse". We had a lot of people show up, and we had a great night! We had a trivia contest, poster contest, costume contest, and fun treats and prizes for all.

All was quiet during our trivia contest. 1st place went to Jack Barber.

Guests enjoyed a wide array of snacks and treats.

The prize-winning poster by Guadalupe Villa-Hernandez!


Surprise appearances were made by Edward, Rosalie, and a few scary Volturi members! Zoe Davenport walked away with the prize for her costume featuring Rosalie Cullen before she was turned into a vampire (pictured second from the right in the white dress).

All in all, it was a fantastic night, and we hope everyone had a fun time. Look for more pictures from the party when Brown Library sets up an online picture album later in the month! We really hope that we'll be seeing a lot of you who came at our next party for "Breaking Dawn".

We'd also like to thank our awesome contributers for donating prizes for the party, including Carmike Cinemas of Washington NC; Hot Topic of Greenville, NC; Bath & Body Works of Washington, NC; Hardees of Washington, NC; Pizza Inn of Washington, NC; Burger King of Washington, NC; Food Lion of Washington, NC; and Walmart of Washington NC. Thank you so much - our party wouldn't have been nearly so much fun without all the fantastic prizes to hand out!

Summer Reading Program Event: Goose Creek

Goose Creek State Park Outdoor Activities, Friday, July 9th, 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 9th, at 11 a.m., Brown Library is pleased to host some fun outdoor activities. This event will take place in the grassy area underneath the trees in the parking lot, and in the front yard of the library. Kids will be divided up into groups, ages 3 - 7, and ages 8 - 12.

Parents, please be sure to bring a lawn chair or a blanket for you comfort during the outdoor activities. Also, please be advised that in case of rain, outdoor activities will be cancelled.

We hope to see you there!

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Finding Nemo, Tuesday, July 6th, 2010, at 1 p.m.!

The first movie for the Summer Reading Program appear today at the library! Since this summer's theme is "Make a Splash", we have a lot of fun "watery" movies lined up for you. First up is the family favorite, "Finding Nemo", today at 1 p.m. at the library.

"A father-son underwater adventure about a fish and his son Nemo, a boy clown fish, who is stolen from his home in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, and taken to a fish tank in a dentist's office in Sydney. His timid father and a blue tang fish named Dory with short-term memory loss must follow the East Australian current in order to get to Sydney and take Nemo home. "

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 G.

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