Library Events

Join us for stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts every Tuesday morning! Storytime is aimed at ages 2 to 5, but younger children and older siblings are welcome.

Beckoned by a supernatural foe, a world of Gothic horror awaits. Bring a level 4 character and test your luck, might, and skill in this ongoing campaign for players ages 14 to 18.

Kids who love Pokémon can hang out, show off their collections, and participate in themed activities. Trading is allowed with parental permission. This month we’ll have a Pokémon drawing contest!

Try different varieties of apples, guess what they are, rank them, and maybe find a new favorite! For grades 3-8.

Calling all cooks and food lovers! Join this monthly themed potluck and meet other people passionate about food. Its easy! Just make a dish, and join us for a great meal at the library. Each month's theme is determined at the previous meeting. For September our cooking theme is "Back to Sch...read more

Did you know*Bobcats were once almost eradicated from Connecticut*The bobcat is Connecticut's top predator*Bobcats prey on cottontail rabbits, woodchucks, squirrels, chipmunks,  mice, voles, white-tailed deer, birds, and, to a much lesser extent, insects and reptiles.Find out much more...read more

Sing, dance, and be silly with fun songs at this live music program aimed at 2 to 5 year olds! Siblings are welcome.

Join us at Brainerd for a fascinating conversation with authors Jacob Fishbein & Nicholaos Papadopoulos. Authors of The Men's Group: A Novel of Messy Friendship, Jacob and Nicholaos aim to encourage vulnerability and bonding with their narrative of life's challenges. Called a "...read more

The top winners in each age category will be featured in the State-wide collection “Spooky CT” Volume 2! Guidelines are posted in the library and on the website. Good luck!

Create art from colored rock salt. Make crystals, potions, a collage, and more! For kids of all ages.

Join us for stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts every Tuesday morning! Storytime is aimed at ages 2 to 5, but younger children and older siblings are welcome.

Drop-In jigsaw puzzle club.  Pick a new puzzle each week.  Bring a puzzle to trade.

Do you love to craft but have loads of left over supplies?Thinking of trying something new but don't want to investthe $$ yet?  Drop off your extra arts and craft suppliesAugust 31 thru September 5. Come back September 15-17to shop the swap.  Everything is free!

Join us for a movie--teens' choice! Movies can be rated up to PG-13.

Elementary age kids can join us for an hour of fun and family-friendly board games.

Do you love to craft but have loads of left over supplies?Thinking of trying something new but don't want to investthe $$ yet?  Drop off your extra arts and craft suppliesAugust 31 thru September 5. Come back September 15-17to shop the swap.  Everything is free!

Make a dish at home, then bring it in to share! Discuss your cooking process and swap ideas over a good meal. This month’s theme is video games! Make a dish from or inspired by one of your favorite video games.

Whether you're a current student of the language or just want to keep your French fresh, this is a no-pressure, encouraging space to practice your français! We welcome Francophones of all levels, but to get the most out of our time together you'll want to have some basic French conver...read more

Sing, dance, and be silly with fun songs at this live music program aimed at 2 to 5 year olds! Siblings are welcome.

Do you love to craft but have loads of left over supplies?Thinking of trying something new but don't want to investthe $$ yet?  Drop off your extra arts and craft suppliesAugust 31 thru September 5. Come back September 15-17to shop the swap.  Everything is free!

Someday, we may be able to live and work on the Moon. Stevan Akerley will explain theimportance of the Artemis missions and how nations could and should work togetherto make Moon settlement a success.  The talk is from 6:30-7:30. At 7:30 for thoseinterested, we will go outside to observe the mo...read more

Annual Fall Festival with family activities and events like: A live concert, free crafts, local vendors market, Field Day, face painting, book, plant & baked sales and more! Music by "Switchfire".Don't miss it!  Raindate is Sunday, Sept 20th 10-2.

Join us for LEGO Club! Each meeting will have a different challenge or objective that participants will try to complete. Build something to match the theme and win a small prize. For kids of all ages.

Join us for stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts every Tuesday morning! Storytime is aimed at ages 2 to 5, but younger children and older siblings are welcome.

Beckoned by a supernatural foe, a world of Gothic horror awaits. Bring a level 4 character and test your luck, might, and skill in this ongoing campaign for players ages 14 to 18.

Learn the basics of playing Magic: The Gathering! We’ll discuss mana, keywords, formats, and more. Decks and dice will be provided for practice games. For ages 11 to 15.

Have you ever wanted to use a funky container as a flower vase?This is your chance to try it out!  Bring in something unusual andwe'll turn it into a vase.  (Keep in mind how it will hold water.)Look around the house - maybe that old teapot or tea tin or funkypottery or even a hol...read more

Sing, dance, and be silly with fun songs at this live music program aimed at 2 to 5 year olds! Siblings are welcome.

Dice Lab is a monthly program for ages 10-13 that focuses on engineering, math, and creativity. Kids will learn to use devices like a Cricut or 3D printer to create dice, miniatures, and more!

You are warmly invited to The Friends of Brainerd Memorial Library Autumn Tea.  This catered event will be held at the library on Sunday, September 27th from 1-3:30 with all manner of delightful dishes and accompanying teas. Further information and ticket sales have been posted on the...read more

Join us for stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts every Tuesday morning! Storytime is aimed at ages 2 to 5, but younger children and older siblings are welcome.

Learn to make pumpkin shaped Rice Krispies Treats to celebrate autumn! All materials will be provided. For grades 3-8.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Brainerd Library is hosting Haddam Killingworth Youth and Family Servicesand the Brian Daigle Foundation's Ann Daigle for a presentation about her experience with this topic. Please join us for an informativeand caring discussion.

Kick back and relax with a movie while doing some fun crafts! We'll be watching The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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.