We've moved!

We're moving on to an easier way to connect with our patrons. Starting this summer, Brown Library's blog will migrate to Facebook in the hopes of reaching a wider audience.

To stay on top of events, closing, and all the news happening at your library, "like" our page! We'll be posting everything we normally post here (and maybe even more!).  Just follow the link below:

http://www.facebook.com/GeorgeHLauraEBrownLibrary

National Library Week

It's that time of year again! April is a busy month for libraries, and it's the perfect time to drop in and visit. Here's a look at some of the "holidays" libraries around the nation are celebrating:

April is National Poetry Month and School Library Month

April 8 - 14 is National Library Week

April 10 is National Library Workers Day

April 12 is Support Teen Literature Day

For more information, visit http://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/natlibraryweek (link will open in new window).

Pajama Stories

Brown Library presents:

Pajama Stories

Saturday, April 14th, 2012

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

 

This free program is suitable for children, 3 - 10 years old, accompanied by a grown-up. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring a stuffed toy friend.

For more information, contact Mr. Terry Rollins, children's librarian at Brown Library, 946-4300.

 

Happy Easter from Brown Library!

The library will be closed Friday, April 6th, in observance of Good Friday, and Sunday, April 8th, in observance of Easter.

We will be open Saturday, April 7th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as usual. We will reopen on Monday and resume normal operating hours. 

Thanks in advance for you cooperation, and we hope you have a lovely Easter break!

Book-to-Movie Series

Book-to-Movie Series

"Hugo" 

Saturday, March 31st, 2012 @ 12:15 p.m.

Join us on Saturday for the first installment of our monthly "Book-to-Movie Series", featuring a movie adapted from a novel. First up is "Hugo", inspired by "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick.

"Hugo is an orphan boy living in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. He learned to fix clocks and other gadgets from his father and uncle which he puts to use keeping the train station clocks running. The only thing that he has left that connects him to his dead father is an automaton (mechanical man) that doesn't work without a special key which Hugo needs to find to unlock the secret he believes it contains. On his adventures, he meets with a shopkeeper, George Melies, who works in the train station and his adventure-seeking god-daughter. Hugo finds that they have a surprising connection to his father and the automaton, and he discovers it unlocks some memories the old man has buried inside regarding his past." (napierslogs @ imdb.com)

There is no sign-up to attend, but we encourage any of the older kids attending the Easter program with their parents to stick around. There is limited seating, so make sure to arrive on time! This film is rated PG for mild thematic material, some action/peril and smoking. 

Children's Easter Program

Children, ages 5 - 12, are invited to join us on Saturday, March 31, 11:00 - 12:00, as we celebrate springtime and Easter at Brown Library.

We will enjoy the children's movie, "Yogi and Easter Bear". Refreshments will be served.

Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. No sign-up required. For more information, see Mr. Terry Rollins or call 252-946-4300.

Young Adult Event: Hunger Games Premiere Party

Young Adult Event: The Hunger Games Premiere Party

Friday, March 16th, 2012

Beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Fans of the worldwide bestselling “The Hunger Games” series by Suzanne Collins are invited to join us at the library on Friday, March 16, 2012, starting at 4:30 p.m., to celebrate the release of the film adaptation of the first book. There will be refreshments inspired by the world of Panem, trivia games, and prizes. We will also have a display of “read-a-like” titles, so those of you who are suffering from the “Post-Games Blues” can maybe find something to fill the void! 

All ages are welcome, and there is no sign-up to attend, but there is limited seating.

"May the odds be ever in your favor!"

Brown Library Closed March 14, 2012

Brown Library Closed March 14th, 2012

The library will be closed all day on Wednesday, March 14th, 2012, for a staff development and training day. We will reopen on Thursday, March 15th, at 10 a.m. and resume normal operating hours.

We apologize in advance for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation. 

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!