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!

Brown Library Closed for Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

In observance of Thanksgiving, Brown Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 24th - 25th, 2011. We will reopen on Saturday, November 26th, 2011, at 10 a.m. and resume normal operating hours.

Bring your old books to Brown Library!

Do you have stacks of old books scattered around your home? Are your bookshelves sagging under the weight of all those unread novels you're never going to get to? Brown Library has a solution for you!

Hosted by the Friends of the Brown Library organization, the annual winter book sale is probably one of the biggest, and most anticipated events we have all year long. And now is the time to start bringing in your books to donate! Donations that go to the sale help fund the library, making it a better resource for the community. Not to mention, all donations are tax deductable!

This year, children's books are definitely needed for the sale - they get snapped up quick, and there just never seems to be enough to go around. If you're a teacher or a parent, clean off those shelves and bring them in!

When is the 2012 Friends of the Brown Library Book Sale?

Members Night: Thursday, January 19, 2012

Public Sale:  Friday, January 20 through Sunday, January 22, 2012

Not a member of the Friends? Stop by the library at any time and join, and gain access to the special Members Only night.

FOBL Event: How to Write a Book

FOBL Event: How to Write a Book

When: Thursday, December 1, @ 7:00 p.m.

Where: Washington Civic Center

Friends of the Brown Library members get in FREE, non-members $5.00

The Friends of the Brown Library organization will be hosting a special program, How to Write a Book, on Thursday evening, December 1st, at the Washington Civic Center. Anyone and everyone is invited to attend. The event is free for all FOBL members, and the non-member charge is only $5.00. Invited writers on the panel will be reading from their works, and discussing why they were inspired to write, how they used history and their own family material to tell a story, how they found a publisher, and the process of editing your work. Authors attending include: William Mann, Rachel Mills, Jayne Davis Wall, Jerrie Oughton and Jerry Leath Mills.

If you are an aspiring local author, this is an event you definitely don't want to miss!

P. S. Jones Middle School Art Exhibit

P. S. Jones Middle School Art @ the Library

Through the month of November, patrons are invited to browse the lovely artwork exhibited in our Children's Room. This display features artwork from the 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at P. S. Jones Middle School. This marks the 7th Student Art Show, and the art just gets better and better every year! For more information, contact Mr. Burns at P. S. Jones.

Here's just a sample of what's on display:



Samantha Sheppard - 6th grade

Kevin Mizelle - 8th grade

Edgar Gonzalez - 8th grade (left) and Lesly Rivera - 8th grade (right)

Hannah Stevens - 8th grade

Library Closed Friday, November 11th, 2011



Library Closed, Friday, November 11th, 2011

In observance of Veterans Day, Brown Library will be closed on Friday, November 11th, 2011, all day. We will reopen on Saturday, November 12th, 2011, 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.