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Wednesday, May 2 @ 6-8pm - Business Writing – How to Get your Point Across in a Clear and Interesting Way with instructor Angela Foster.* We’ll read and discuss actual newsletters, blogs, and letters to the editor. We’ll tear them apart and put them back together again to create interesting reads. Registration required; call the library or register online here.
Wednesday, May 9 @ 6-8pm - Writers' Workshop: Dig Deeper—Mining Research Details to Enhance your Story with instructor Candace Simar.* We will investigate ways to find pertinent research, how to filter through the excess data and how to integrate the best details into your story to bring it to life. Registration required; call the library or register online here.
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Monday, May 28
The Library will be closed
for the Memorial Day holiday.
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Brown Bag Author Series
Monday, May 7 @ 12 noon - Join the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library for a talk with author Jon Lurie about his new book Canoeing with José. No registration necessary, just bring a sack lunch or enjoy the light refreshments provided.
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Crow Wing County Master Gardener Class - Tuesday, May 8 @ 12 noon - Growing Hardy Roses Up North with Jackie Burkey** - Learn how to grow beautiful roses that have been bred for our cold winters. No need for the Minnesota Tip and lots of spraying - add color, texture and even fragrance to your garden with a few simple hints and a look at many of the widely available cultivars. See the full 2018 gardening presentation schedule here. Registration requested online or by calling the library: 218-829-5574.
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Family Book Club
Wednesday, May 9 @ 4pm - May's selection is Pay It Forward. Join us to discuss this book, ideal for kids ages 8-12. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. No sign up needed.
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Brainerd Adult Book Club - Wednesday, May 9 @ 1pm - We'll be discussing Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout. The world of Olive Kitteridge, a retired school teacher in a small coastal town in Maine is revealed in stories that explore her diverse roles in many lives, including a lounge singer haunted by past love, her stoic husband and her own resentful son. Read more about the book here. Stop in to the library to pick up a copy.
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Crafternoons for Adults - Thursday, May 10 @ 2pm - Springy Folded Paper Projects - Join other craft-minded grown-ups for a fun afternoon of easy-going creative time making boxes, stars, and more from simple colored paper. All supplies are provided for this free series for adults by the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library.
Registration requested by calling the library or sign up online.
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Books Burgers & Brews book club will meet on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 6pm at Prairie Bay Grill for our next book discussion of Before the Fall by Noah Hawley and enjoy a custom food and drink menu created just for us! ( Click here to RSVP, limited to 65 people)
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Computer Classes
If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed. All classes taught using computers equipped with Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 2013, unless otherwise noted. Class size limited to 10 students.
Wednesday, May 16, 9:30-11:30am
Computer Basics I - Get started on a computer. Learn to use a mouse and begin to search the internet safely. No experience needed. Register here.
Wednesday, May 23, 2:30-4:30pm
Drive Disk Cloud pt 1: Cloud Storage and Alternatives - Our lives are increasingly stored on our computers and devices--where do we put it all? And just what is "the cloud," exactly? Basic familiarity with computers required. Register here.
Thursday, May 24, 2:30-4:30pm
Intro to Microsoft Word 2013 - Type & edit a
letter using Word tools and features. Learn
about saving and sharing files. Ability to use
mouse and keyboard required. Register here.
Please call the library at 829-5574 and ask for the reference desk to sign up, or click the link next to the class description. Class sizes are limited to 10 participants and fill quickly. Click here for a handy flyer for these classes.
The technology used in these classes was funded by generous grants from the Otto Bremer Trust.
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The Last Word
Love books and authors? Love wine and a great time? Join the Friends of the Library for the 6th Annual Wine and Words fundraising event at Grand View Lodge! This year the festivities are extended to two unique events: the evening of August 9th (SOLD OUT!) and a new luncheon with the authors on August 10th (tickets going fast!). See the Friends of the Library website for all the details, including the incredible author lineup.
Friend us on Facebook for more!
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| *Kitchigami Regional Library's Legacy Fund Events are funded by the Legacy Amendment which dedicates monies to preserve Minnesota arts and cultural heritage.
**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.
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Coming in June: Summer Reading Program!, Brown Bag Authors every Monday at noon, workshops for young writers, book clubs, gardening classes and more!
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