March at Your Library
The Brainerd Public Library was established in 1899 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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AARP Tax-Aide Services Appointments
We are now taking reservations for AARP Tax-Aide Services appointments February 6-April 15, 2019, in the library's large meeting room. This is a free service provided by volunteers to taxpayers with low and middle income in Crow Wing County. Call the library to make an appointment.
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Computer Classes
Intro to iPads
Tuesday, March 5 @ 1:00 PM
Learn the basics, like navigating settings and finding & using apps. Try one out before you invest. No experience required. Registration requested online or by calling: 218-829-5574.
Windows 10 Part 1
Friday, March 8 @ 2:30 PM
See the changes from earlier versions to the new Windows 10, including new menus and settings. Familiarity with previous versions of Windows required. Registration requested online or by calling: 218-829-5574.
Facebook for Grown-ups
Tuesday, March 26 @ 1:00 PM
Learn what Facebook is good for, and how to sign up. Learn how to post, comment, and protect your privacy. Students must come to class with a Facebook login or valid personal email address. Registration requested online or by calling: 218-829-5574.
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Brown Bag Author
Wendy Webb
Daughters of the Lake†
Monday, March 4 @ 12 Noon
Join the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library for a talk with author Wendy Webb about her new book Daughters of the Lake. No registration necessary, just bring a sack lunch or enjoy the light refreshments provided.
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Have you thought about independently publishing your writing? Do you have a great idea but are bogged down in questions about self-publishing your book? The sites you should use to publish? Or where to even get started? The Brainerd Public Library is hosting a series of six workshops* led by local indie author Carissa Andrews to help you out. These free classes are for teens and adults at all stages of writing their novel or creative nonfiction work. Writers may attend one or all sessions. Register online by clicking the links, or call the library at 218-829-5574.
Saturday, March 9, 10:00am-12:00pm: Author Confidence Booster – How to Push Through Doubt Register Online
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Gardening Program
Growing a Minnesota Cutting Garden**
Tuesday, March 12 @ 12 Noon
The purpose of a cutting garden is to produce a bounty of flowers all season long for you to harvest and use in floral arrangements. Information will be presented on choosing the right plants to grow, techniques for better flower production, and how to care for cut flowers. See the full 2019 gardening presentation schedule here. Registration requested online or by calling: 218-829-5574.
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Adult Book Club
Onigamiising: Seasons of an Ojibwe Year
Linda LaGarde Grover
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 @ 1:00 PM†
In fifty short essays, Grover reflects on the spiritual beliefs and everyday practices that carry the Ojibwe through the year and connect them to this northern land of rugged splendor. Stop into the library to pick up a copy. No need to sign up, just stop by for great conversation!
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Join us for a day of free fun and learning with Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA. Topics include: 'Your Family History: Where to Begin?' and 'Controlling Chaos: Organizing Your Genealogy Materials.' Bring your own lunch or purchase from a special menu on site. Call to register: 218-829-5574 or register online.
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Books, Burgers,
and Brews
Sulfur Springs
William Kent Krueger†
Monday, March 18 @ 6:00 pm
Books, Burgers & Brews will meet Monday, March 18, 2019, at 6 pm at Prairie Bay Grill for our next book discussion of Sulfur Springs by William Kent Krueger and enjoy a custom food and drink menu created just for us! Click here to RSVP, limited to 60 people.
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Books and Brownies Book Club
Tuesday, February 19 @ 4:00-5:00 pm
Join us for our new non-traditional book club, Books and Brownies, for kids ages 7-12, who love to read! Read a book with a blue cover and share in our discussions. Registration requested online or by calling: 218-829-5574.
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Teen Tech Week
Google Expeditions
Wednesday, March 6 @ 3:30 pm
Take a 15-minute study break and join us on a virtual reality adventure! Travel to Hawaii, Paris, the Alps, and more with Google Expeditions! No registration required.
Stop Motion Animation
Thursday, March 7 @ 3:30 pm
Bring a friend and film your own stop motion movie! Enjoy snacks and get entered for a chance to win a gift card! No registration required. First come, first served. Ages 12-18.
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STEM Classes for Kids
Qubits
Monday, March 4 @ 4:00 pm
Come build amazing structures with our new set of Qubits! Ages 7-12, limit 15. Registration requested online or by calling: 218-829-5574.
3D Pen Creations
Tuesday, March 5 @ 4:00 pm
Use our 3D pens to create palm trees, stars, animals, and more! Ages 8 and up, limit 8. Registration requested online or by calling: 218-829-5574.
Solar Energy 101
Tuesday, March 12 @ 4:00 pm
Join the library and Rural Renewable Energy Alliance for some fun in the sun! We will be learning about solar energy and building solar robots! Ages 7-12, limit 30. Registration requested online or by calling: 218-829-5574.
Tech Petting Zoo
Thursday, March 14 @ 2:00 pm
Wondering what the BRAINerd Innovator Lab is all about? Stop in and see what kinds of cool technology the library has to offer! We'll be around for three hours to answer your questions while you test out our tech. There will be a drawing for a FREE 3D print too! All ages welcome.
Blue Ribbon Science Club: Chaos Game and Sound Vibrations
Tuesday, March 26 @ 4:00 pm
Find out if random events create a fractal pattern and learn how to make your own phone using sound vibrations! Ages 7-12, limit 15. Register online.
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Save The Date: Friends Of The Library Spring Book Sale
April 25-27, 2019
Westgate Mall, former Foot Locker location
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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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