Family Halloween Event

A Family Halloween Event:

Spooky Buddies

Saturday, October 29, @ 12:15 p.m., upstairs

Join us immediately after our special Halloween Storytime for a fun, family-friendly film, "Spooky Buddies"!

"Disney's irresistible talking puppies are back in an all-new movie that takes them far across town to a mysterious mansion where something very spooky is going on. With the help of some unexpected new friends - including a friendly ghost - this exciting adventure is howling-good Buddy fun.

In a race against a no-good hound, the Buddies and their new friends, Pip, Zelda, Rodney and Skip, must stop Warwick the Warlock - and save the world from his dastardly deeds.

Overflowing with action, humor and a bag full of bonus features, Spooky Buddies is a spooktacular adventure that treats you to a celebration of friendship and teamwork your whole family will enjoy." (from DVD)

There is no sign up to attend the movie, but we encourage anyone attending the Halloween 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)

Children's Halloween Program!

"Oh come, all you witches,

Come clowns and pirates, too!

Come celebrate this Halloween,

And bring your friends with you!"

Join us on Saturday, October 29th, for spooky stories, poems and fun. Children, ages 5 - 12, are invited to attend, accompanied by an adult.

11:00 am - 12:00 p.m.

Wear a costume!

Enjoy prizes and refreshments!

This is a free event. You do not need to pre-register.

You're also invited to attend a family movie to be shown upstairs immediately after our program!

Happy Halloween!

Teen Halloween Program

Teen Halloween Program

Red Riding Hood

Friday, October 28, @ 4:30 p.m., upstairs

We invite our teenage patrons (and their parents too!) to join us for a spooky movie on Friday, October 28. Starring Amanda Seyfriend, this is a unique take on the famous "Little Red Riding Hood" fable.

"Valerie (Seyfried) is a beautiful young woman torn between two men. She is in love with a brooding outsider, Peter (Fernandez), but her parents have arranged for her to marry the wealthy Henry (Irons). Unwilling to lose each other, Valerie and Peter are planning to run away together when they learn that Valerie's older sister has been killed by the werewolf that prowls the dark forest surrounding their village. For years, the people have maintained an uneasy truce with the beast, offering the creature a monthly animal sacrifice. But under a blood red moon, the wolf has upped the stakes by taking a human life. Hungry for revenge, the people call on famed werewolf hunter, Father Solomon (Oldman), to help them kill the wolf. But Solomon's arrival brings unintended consequences as he warns that the wolf, who takes human form by day, could be any one of them. As the death toll rises with each moon, Valerie begins to suspect that the werewolf could be someone she loves. As panic grips the town, Valerie discovers that she has a unique connection to the beast--one that inexorably draws them together, making her both suspect...and bait." (Written by Warner Bros. Pictures @ imdb.com)

There is no sign up to attend the movie, but we do encourage any teen patrons to attend! There is limited seating however, so make sure to arrive at least fifteen minutes early. This film is rated PG-13 for violence and creature terror, and some sensuality.

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

Brown Library Receives Brownstone Book Fund

Brown Library Receives Gift from Brownstone Book Fund

We are happy to announce that Brown Library has just received a gift of 100 new children's books, ranging from pre-kindergarten through early readers. These books are a donation from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation in New York City, interested in fostering early reading, a love of books and encouraging parents and children to read together.

Each donated book has a golden Brownstone seal on the cover. We are absolutely honored to receive such a wonderful donation, and we hope you will enjoy the new additions to the collection. 

Brown Library Celebrates Teen Read Week

October Young Adult Display:
Teen Read Week, Oct 16 - 22

This month, Brown Library is celebrating Teen Read Week with a special display in our Young Adult area, complete with themed books for check-out, and free bookmarks and pencils to snag!

"Teen Read Week is an initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). Teen Read Week started in 1998. This year's theme is Picture It @ your library®, which encourages teens to read graphic novels and other illustrated materials, seek out creative books, or imagine the world through literature, just for the fun of it. Libraries across the world celebrate Teen Read Week with a variety of special events and programs aimed at encouraging teens to read for pleasure and to visit their libraries for free reading materials." (from YALSA website)

In keeping with this year's theme, we've displayed art and photography collections, graphic novels, and a few how-to-draw titles. Be sure to swing by the display, and get inspired!

For more information on Teen Read Week, and YALSA, visit http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/yalsa.cfm.

Friends of the Library Week, October 16 - 22

Friends of the Library Week, October 16 - 22, 2011

You may have noticed a few thank you notes littered around the "New Titles" shelves. This week, Brown Library is celebrating National Friends of the Library Week, and letting our own Friends of the Brown Library know just how much we appreciate them.

The Friends of the Brown Library is a wonderful volunteer organiztion that supports programs, purchasing, and operations at our library. They have provided so many things for us, from fun-filled children's computers, to music, to even our ability to show movies for free to our patrons.

For more information on the Friends, or how to become a member, you can ask at the circulation desk, or visit their website at http://www.friendsofbrownlibrary.com/.

Thank you, from all of the Brown Library staff, for everything!

Brown Library Celebrates Banned Book Week

September Young Adult Display:

Banned Book Week

Every year during the last week of September, "Banned Book Week" rolls around. This is the time of year to celebrate your right to read, and to stand up for our First Amendment rights of freedom of speech.

For years, books have been challenged and even banned from public facilities, such as schools and libraries. The American Library Association works year-round to prevent the banning of books.

During this week, challenge yourself to pick up a classic challenged book from our shelves, and celebrate your right to read whatever you want.

For more information on Banned Book Week, and to see lists of banned and challenged books through the years, please visit:

http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/index.cfm

Don't be a robot! Disconnect and think for yourself!

Snapshots from the Teen Summer Reading Program Finale!

Snapshots!

from the Teen Summer Reading Program Finale

The prize table!

The snack table!

Who doesn't love a tiny cupcake?

 

Thank you again to all of our teenagers that participated and made it out to the finale, with special congratulation to Taylor Abele for winning the top prize! We can't wait to host another reading program next year. 



2011 Summer Reading Program Top Readers

Top Readers of the 2011 Summer Reading Program

"Most Books Read" for ages 3 to 9-year-olds

Logan Alligood (left) and Kendall Bailey (right)

"Most Pages Read" (chapter books) for ages 10 to 12-year-olds

Austin Clark (left) and Rhianna Clipperton (right)

Each winner received a very special bag of goodies from our Children's Librarian, Terry Rollins! Congrats to the winners, and we can't wait to see ya'll again next summer!

Brown Library: Bringing Back the Monarchs

Bring Back the Monarchs!

Brown Library is supporting the Cornerstone of Science and University of Kansas campaign to "Bring Back the Monarchs". All month long, you may see our staff sporting T-shirts with their campaign logo. Also, be sure to check out the bulletin board in the entry of the library for facts and information on butterflies, and how you can help to restore these beautiful creatures to our area.

For more information, please visit their website at: http://www.monarchwatch.org/.