What’s happening…
Library closed Monday April 1st for Renovation Prep.
Will Re-open April 2nd at 10AM
On Tuesday April 2nd, only the lower level entrance will be open. All materials should be returned in the Community Room or parking lot bookdrop.
Big changes are coming to BML! More info here. Our interior renovation begins on the upper level. The lower level Community Room will provide Adult Services space with computers, copier, checkout desk and a selection of books & DVDs. Staff will order any materials you want from other libraries, like we do now. The Children’s Room will not be affected by the first phase.
At this time, we are unable to accept book & media donations as storage space is limited. Thank you for your understanding.
Want to learn more about the project? Please come to our Open House Saturday, April 6th, from 4 to 6. Visit with us and enjoy great food & special “Renovation Libations.” The party’s on us, and all adults are welcome!
The Library will be closed Friday, March 29th, in observance of Good Friday. The staff wishes everyone a joyful holiday celebration.
Passport to Connecticut Libraries April 1 – April 30
To celebrate National Library Week during April, the Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program invites you to visit all of the participating Connecticut public libraries. The program is open to adults and children, encouraging you to explore the many different libraries in Connecticut.
To participate, visit BML to pick up your Passport. We will stamp the Passport to get you started. You will receive a free token gift. Then, take your Passport along as you visit other participating libraries. At each visit, the library will stamp your passport.
Visit at least 5 participating libraries and return your passport by May 10th, to be entered into one state-wide drawing for a chance to win a $200 gift card. Yes, the prizes increased this year!!
4 winners will be selected: 1 adult and 1 child from a random drawing from all who visited at least five libraries, and one adult and one child from a random drawing from all who visited the most libraries.
Visits must occur between April 1 and April 30.
The Friends are once again providing pocket poems!
There will be a basket of children’s poems in the Children’s Room and one for Adults in lower level entry. Enjoy!
You’re Invited to Celebrate with Us!
Most people throw a housewarming party after the construction is finished, but why wait?
After years of planning, the Brainerd Memorial Library is finally on its way –
Toward Tomorrow.
Please come enjoy delicious food and special “Renovation Libations”, as the transformation begins…The party’s on us! (Adults only, please.)
The Little Seed Library Catalog is Back!
Look for the little wooden catalog in the downstairs entry. The seeds were donated by the UConn Extension center – who received generous amounts from Ocean State Job Lot. Staff, patrons, and local gardeners also provide packets of seeds they have harvested. Enjoy!
March is Women’s History Month!
The 5 female spies who helped win World War II
Meet some of the women who risked their lives for the Allied cause—including renowned dancer Josephine Baker, who used her star power to help the French resistance. Read National Geographic PDF Article Here.
Noor Inayat Khan, an Assistant Secion Office and Special Operations Executive (SOE) agent during WWII, was executed at Dachau concentration camp in Germany in September 1944. Her last word was said to be “liberté.” Photo by Imperial War Museum
Booklist Reader is here!
Booklist Reader is a magazine that features diverse readers’ advisory recommendations for readers & listeners of all ages. It’s filled with high-interest, top 10 themed lists showcasing books you can read & check out now. Booklist Reader’s pages also provide read-alikes, trend alerts, & new releases, plus content from their partners; LibraryReads & PBS Books. Copies of Booklist Reader will be in the New Fiction section as well as at the computers. Don’t forget to pick up your copy!
BML magazines include: The Atlantic, Better Homes & Gardens, Birds & Blooms, Booklist, CT Magazine, Consumer Reports, Family Handyman, People, Prevention, National Geographic, Smithsonian, Taste of Home,This Old House, & Yankee to check out.
Brainerd Book Club
Meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm
This group is not staff-run but hosted by the library. They meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm. The book choices are rather eclectic as they try to select from diverse genres. Discussion is always friendly and expansive. All are welcome to join. BML orders books in advance which can be checked out as needed. Click here for more info…
March selection is “Bag Man” by Rachel Maddow
Click on the image to access Workforce Solutions through ResearchIT CT!
Whether you’re looking to find a new job in your field or career in a different industry, Job & Career Accelerator™ has the powerful tools and expert guidance to help you through the process. Job & Career Accelerator™ puts everything you need to land a job in one place. For more Job Related Resources [Search Sites, Webinars, Resume help] visit our Job Search page!
BML offers a pass to the:
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center!
Ask at the Children’s Desk, where all museum passes are held.
We hope new patrons will take a little time to explore what BML has to offer!
Please visit our website & Facebook Pages to sign up for our E-newsletters and discover Children’s activities and events.
BML’s Game Collection!
Brainerd Library has a collection of board games for all ages and Nintendo Switch games for checkout! Call or check the catalog to see what’s available. When it’s too wet or cold to play outside, stop in and grab one of these games!
Open Library and Internet Archive
Non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.