Saturday Matinees

The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Saturday, March 5th, @ 12 noon!

The Dr. Seuss program on March 2nd may have been cancelled, but the extra even for Saturday is still on! Come join us on March 5th, at 12 p.m. noon for a showing of "The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss". We will be showing a few episodes from the hit tv show, and also serving cookies and punch!

Full of delightful puppets and cute, Dr. Seuss-inspired stories, "The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss" is sure to entertain the kids! We will be showing three episodes, including "Cat's Play", "The King's Beard", and "A Bird's Guide to Health". In "Cat's Play", everyone pretends to be pirates, and they imagine great adventures. In "The King's Beard", King Lindy of Lime has a beard so long that no one knows just how long it is. And in "A Bird's Guide to Health", Little Cat Z is sick, and Terrence is afraid he'll catch his cold.

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 Not Rated, and is appropriate for all ages.

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Dr. Seuss Program Cancelled!

Dr. Seuss Program

Cancelled!

The Dr. Seuss Program scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 2nd at 4:30 p.m. has been cancelled due to extenuating circumstances. We apologize for any inconvinience this may cause. Please check back for possible rescheduling.

Saturday Matinees

The Brothers Grimm, Saturday, February 26th, @ 12 noon!

To celebrate the birthday of Wilhelm Grimm, one of the famous Grimm brothers, join us on Saturday, February 26th, at 12 p.m. noon for "The Brothers Grimm"!

"The action-adventure tale revolving around the legendary German brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm - the fictional plot has the folklore collectors, now called Jake and Will, traveling from village to village pretending to protect townsfolk from enchanted creatures and pulling off exorcisms. They are put to the test when they encounter a real magical curse, requiring genuine courage." (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. Patrons are also encouraged to bring their own lunches or snacks, and eat while watching the film! This film is rated PG-13 for violence, frightening sequences and brief suggestive material.

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

Saturday Matinees

My Fellow Americans, Saturday, February 19th, @ 12 noon!

To celebrate President's Day, we will be shoiwng "My Fellow Americans" on Saturday, February 19th, at 12 p.m. noon!

"Kramer and Douglas, two former presidents from opposite ends of the political spectrum, become reluctant allies when they become the target of a conspirator in President Haney's administration. The two ex-presidents realize they have an enemy within the government and set out to find evidence that will clear their names. The search takes them across the Southern Appalachians; along the way they meet a homeless couple, thwart kidnapers in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant, and find themselves marching in a gay pride parade. " (Dennis Lewis @ 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. Patrons are also encouraged to bring their own lunches or snacks, and eat while watching the film! This film is rated PG-13 for salty language and innuendo.

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

Read Across America Day Celebration

Would you? Could you?

Join us for silly fun as we celebrate Read Across America Day in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday!

Kids ages 6-12, accompanied by a parent, are invited to enjoy Seuss stories, tongue twisters, games, and refreshments, upstairs on Wednesday, March 2nd, 4:30 - 5:00.

And if you're on a budget, don't worry! The event is free!

Saturday Matinees

Valentine's Day, Saturday, February 12th, @ 12 noon!

Join us for Valentine's Day weekend on Saturday, February 12th, at 12 p.m. noon to watch, of course, "Valentine's Day"!

"More than a dozen Angelenos navigate Valentine's Day from early morning until midnight. Three couples awake together, but each relationship will sputter; are any worth saving? A grade-school boy wants flowers for his first true love; two high school seniors plan first-time sex at noon; a TV sports reporter gets the assignment to find romance in LA; a star quarterback contemplates his future; two strangers meet on a plane; grandparents, together for years, face a crisis; and, an "I Hate Valentine's Day" dinner beckons the lonely and the lied to. Can Cupid finish his work by midnight?" (jhailey @ 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. Patrons are also encouraged to bring their own lunches or snacks, and eat while watching the film! This film is rated PG-13 for some sexual material and brief partial nudity.

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

Saturday Matinees

Invictus, Saturday, February 5th, @ 12 noon!

Join us on Saturday, Febraury 5th, at 12 p.m. noon for the return of our Saturday Matinees. In celebration of "Black History Month", our first movie is "Invictus".

"The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically
divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match." (alfiehitchie @ 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. This film is rated PG-13 for brief strong language.

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

Pajama Story Time @ Brown

Join us for

Pajama Story time!

Bring your 3 - 10 year-old child for bedtime stories, milk, and cookies.

Thursday, February 10th, 7:00 pm

Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed toy!

Brown Library Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Brown Library will be closed on Monday, January 17th, 2011. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 18th, 2011, at 11 a.m. and resume normal operating hours.

2011 FOBL Book Sale

2011 FOBL Book Sale

The winter booksale hosted by the Friends of the Brown Library is right around the corner! It will he at the Washington Civic Center once again, just right down the road from Brown Library. Here are the upcoming dates:

Thursday, January 20th, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

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

Friday, January 21st, through Saturday, January 22nd, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

These days are open to the public.

Sunday, January 23rd, 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.

The last haul - the books-by-the-bag day! This day is open to the public as well.

As always, volunteers are needed to help set up for our wonderful booksale. If you would like to sign up, please visit: http://www.friendsofbrownlibrary.com/contact.htm.

If you would like to get into the booksale for the special "members only" day, you can sign up at any time at Brown Library, or you can sign up at the door.

We hope to see you there!