November at Your Library
The Brainerd Public Library was established in 1904 and was a founding member of the Kitchigami Regional Library system in 1969. The Library's mission is to bring people, information, and ideas together to enrich lives and build community.
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The Brainerd Public Library Will Be Closed:
Veterans Day: Monday, November 12
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 22
Day After Thanksgiving: Friday, November 23
The Library will close at 5:00pm on Thursday, November 21
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All About Bees
Thursday, Nov. 1 @ 12 Noon
Learn a bit about the lives of honeybees and what it takes to 'bee' a beekeeper with Tara Stang from Mann Lake LTD. No registration necessary.
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Computer Classes
Windows 10 Part 2: Friday, November 2 @ 2:30-4:30 pm
Learn about the Microsoft Edge browser and OneDrive cloud storage service. Ability to use mouse and familiarity with previous versions of Windows required. Registration requested online or by calling: 218-829-5574.
Intro to Android Tablets and Phones: Tuesday, November 6 @ 1:00-3:00 pm
Bring your Android phone and tablet and learn how to install and use apps, change settings, and protect your privacy. Devices are not provided. No experience necessary. Registration requested online or by calling: 218-829-5574.
Computer Basics I: Wednesday, November 7 @ 9:30-11:30 am
Get started on a computer. Learn to use a mouse, identify the parts of a computer, and begin to search the internet safely. No experience needed. Registration requested online or by calling: 218-829-5574.
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Brown Bag Lunch Author Series
Sarah Stonich
Laurentian Divide
Monday, Nov. 5 @ 12 Noon†
Join the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library for a talk with author Sarah Stonich about her new book Laurentian Divide. No registration necessary, just bring a sack lunch or enjoy the light refreshments provided.
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National Novel Writing Month: Come Write In!
Are you writing your novel in November? Drop in for caffeine and snacks plus inspiring prompts and the opportunity to meet other local writers. Come when you like, stay as long as you like.
Tuesday, November 6, 5:00 – 7:30pm
Saturday, November 17, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday, November 20, 5:00 – 7:30pm
Thursday, November 29, 5:00 – 7:30pm
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Musical Impressions: The Art of George Morrison
Tuesday, Nov. 6 @ 6:00 pm
Briand has composed music to accompany his father's art. The multimedia performance is a visual sequence of George Morrison images accompanied by original jazz guitar compositions
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Family Book Club
Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Washington Irving
Thursday, Nov. 8 @ 4:00 pm
Join us to discuss Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. Sleepy Hollow is a strange little place. Some talk of its haunted valleys and streams, the ghostly women in white and eerie midnight shrieks. Ichabod Crane is fascinated by these stories, until late one night, talking home through Wiley's swamp, he finds that maybe they're not just stories. Read more about the book here. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. No sign up needed.
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STEM Classes for Girls
Girls Learning Code: Made with Code
Thursday, Nov. 8 @ 4:00 pm
Come check out all the amazing things you can do with code, including creating your own emoji and coding your own soundtrack! Ages 6-14, limit 10, all girls welcome. Registration requested online or by calling: 218-829-5574.
Girls Learning Code: Code a Friend
Thursday, Nov. 15 @ 4:00 pm
Write your own story and code a friend through it! All girls ages 6-12 welcome, limit 10, all girls welcome. Registration requested online or by calling: 218-829-5574.
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Gardening Program
Worm Composting (Vermicomposting)
Tuesday, Nov. 13 @ 12 Noon
Compost year 'round indoors by setting up a worm bin and turn your kitchen scraps into gardener's gold! Learn how to set up your bin, what to feed the worms, and how to harvest the compost: a great project for everyone from preschoolers to senior citizens. See the full 2018 gardening presentation schedule here. Registration requested online or by calling: 218-829-5574.
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Adult Book Club
The Language of Flowers
Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Wednesday, Nov. 14 @ 1:00-2:00 pm†
The Language of Flowers beautifully weaves past and present, creating a vivid portrait of a woman whose gift for flowers helps her change the lives of others. Please join us for discussion and refreshments! Read more about the book here. Stop into the library to pick up a copy.
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Imagination Monday
Be Thankful Thanksgiving Plaque†
Monday, Nov. 19 @ 3:30 pm
Get your gratitude on and construct a nature-inspired sign for the holiday season and beyond. Pick a place to display your work. Your family will be grateful you did! For ages 8-12. No registration necessary.
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Books, Burgers & Brews
Beartown, Fredrik Backman†
Monday, Nov. 19 @ 6 pm
Books, Burgers & Brews will meet on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, at 6 pm at Prairie Bay Grill for our next book discussion of Beartown by Fredrik Backman and enjoy a custom food and drink menu created just for us! (Click here to RSVP, limited to 60 people).
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STEM Classes for Kids
Stop Motion Animation
Wednesday, Nov. 7 @ 3:30 pm
Explore the world of filmmaking by creating a storyboard and making your own movie! Ages 7-12, limit 10. Registration requested online or by calling: 218-829-5574.
Squishy Circuits
Tuesday, Nov. 20 @ 4:00 pm
Build a creature (like a Thanksgiving Turkey) that lights up using play dough, LED lights, and battery packs! Ages 7-12, limit 10. Please call to register or go. Registration requested online or by calling: 218-829-5574.
LEGO WeDo 2.0 Robots
Tuesday, Nov. 27 @ 4:00 pm
Build a robot out of LEGOs, then learn how to code commands for it. Ages 7 and up, limit 10. Registration requested online or by calling: 218-829-5574.
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*This program has been financed in whole or part with funds provided by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through Kitchigami Regional Library.
**This program is facilitated by certified UMN Extension Crow Wing County Master Gardeners. Master Gardeners are University of Minnesota-trained volunteers whose job is to educate the public about a variety of horticulture subjects using readily-available, up-to-date research-based information. The Master Gardener Program educational effort is designed to enhance the public's quality of life and to promote good stewardship of the environment.
†This program is supported in whole or part by the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library through their volunteering and fundraising efforts. Find out more about how to get involved here.
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