Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Brainerd Memorial Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
Tuesday, Apr. 23, 5:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening of board games! Find a new favorite game and have a great time with an awesome group of people. Snacks will be provided. This program is open to all teens in grades 6-12.
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 4:30 p.m. (April 10 & 24 at 4:30 p.m.)
This club is for kids who love Pokémon! Hang out and talk all things Pokémon, show off your cards, figures, plushies, or games, and participate in fun Pokémon activities! Trading will be allowed with parental permission.
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 5:30 p.m.
Tween Game Night is a monthly event where we hang out and play Nintendo Switch games and occasionally some board games! Controllers will be provided, but participants can also bring their own controllers if they want. This program is for anyone in grades 6 to 9.
Thursday, Apr. 25, 10:00 a.m.
Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. to sing and dance along to fun and interactive songs that your little ones are sure to love! Toddler Tunes is held outside, weather permitting. Folding chairs will be provided, and families are welcome to bring a picnic blanket if they prefer. Toddler Tunes is aimed at ages 2-5, but siblings are always welcome to attend.
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 5:30 p.m.
Join us in watching a fun book to movie adaptation! Refreshments will be provided. Movies may be rated G through PG-13. This program is open to anyone in grades 6-12.
Wednesday, May 1, 4:30 p.m.
Elementary school age kids can join us for an hour of fun games for the Nintendo Switch! Controllers will be provided for this family-friendly gaming session, but participants can also bring their own controllers if they want. Possible games include Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Super Monkey Ball, and more!
Thursday, May 2, 10:00 a.m.
Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. to sing and dance along to fun and interactive songs that your little ones are sure to love! Toddler Tunes is held outside, weather permitting. Folding chairs will be provided, and families are welcome to bring a picnic blanket if they prefer. Toddler Tunes is aimed at ages 2-5, but siblings are always welcome to attend.
Tuesday, May 7, 5:30 p.m.
Do you love anime and manga? If so, join our Teen Anime Club! We meet monthly to discuss our favorite series, watch anime, and more. Each month's activities are decided by club members, and snacks will be provided.
Wednesday, May 8, 6:30pm
Are we eating or reading?? Have you thought about what your favorite characters eat? Have you dreamed about those dishes? Join us in this session of the Culinary Club, as we create dishes that are represented in books. Will this be a sweet treat from your favorite romance novel or a dish completely out of this world because you are a sci-fi junky.
Thursday, May 9, 10:00 a.m.
Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. to sing and dance along to fun and interactive songs that your little ones are sure to love! Toddler Tunes is held outside, weather permitting. Folding chairs will be provided, and families are welcome to bring a picnic blanket if they prefer. Toddler Tunes is aimed at ages 2-5, but siblings are always welcome to attend.
Monday, May 13, 5:30 p.m.
Come treat yourself by creating two pieces of jewelry that reflect your style. In this session of Crafting Connections, we will be using stones, seed beads, memory wire and jewelry wire to create two unique bracelets.
Tuesday, May 14, 5:30 p.m.
Make or draw something cool based on the monthly theme, or just hang out and create with a medium of your choice! All supplies will be provided. For teens in grades 6-12.
Wednesday, May 15, 4:30 p.m.
Elementary age kids can join us for an hour of fun and family-friendly board games, from classics like Connect Four to newer games just waiting to become your family’s next favorite!
Thursday, May 16, 10:00 a.m.
Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. to sing and dance along to fun and interactive songs that your little ones are sure to love! Toddler Tunes is held outside, weather permitting. Folding chairs will be provided, and families are welcome to bring a picnic blanket if they prefer. Toddler Tunes is aimed at ages 2-5, but siblings are always welcome to attend.
Thursday, May 23, 10:00 a.m.
Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. to sing and dance along to fun and interactive songs that your little ones are sure to love! Toddler Tunes is held outside, weather permitting. Folding chairs will be provided, and families are welcome to bring a picnic blanket if they prefer. Toddler Tunes is aimed at ages 2-5, but siblings are always welcome to attend.
Tuesday, May 28, 5:30 p.m.
Join us in watching a fun book to movie adaptation! Refreshments will be provided. Movies may be rated G through PG-13. This program is open to anyone in grades 6-12.
Wednesday, May 29, 5:30 p.m.
Tween Game Night is a monthly event where we hang out and play Nintendo Switch games and occasionally some board games! Controllers will be provided, but participants can also bring their own controllers if they want. This program is for anyone in grades 6 to 9.
Thursday, May 30, 10:00 a.m.
Join us on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. to sing and dance along to fun and interactive songs that your little ones are sure to love! Toddler Tunes is held outside, weather permitting. Folding chairs will be provided, and families are welcome to bring a picnic blanket if they prefer. Toddler Tunes is aimed at ages 2-5, but siblings are always welcome to attend.
Tuesday, Jun. 4, 5:30 p.m.
Do you love anime and manga? If so, join our Teen Anime Club! We meet monthly to discuss our favorite series, watch anime, and more. Each month's activities are decided by club members, and snacks will be provided.
Wednesday, Jun. 5, 4:30 p.m.
Elementary school age kids can join us for an hour of fun games for the Nintendo Switch! Controllers will be provided for this family-friendly gaming session, but participants can also bring their own controllers if they want. Possible games include Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Super Monkey Ball, and more!