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!