Library Events

Bring a lunch to enjoy, learn to make a dino themed snack or dessert, then dig in!Wednesday, July 1 - Dino Dirt CupsWednesday, July 15 - Dino WafflesWednesday, July 29 - Dino SkewersWednesday, August 12 - Ice Cream in a Bag

Elementary schoolers 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 mo...read more

Join our Tween Advisory Board! TWAB members can help plan future library events, share their thoughts and ideas about the library’s programs and collections, and just hang out. Pizza will be served. For ages 11-14. New members always welcome!

Need a last minute 4th of July decoration? Make a fireworks wreathfor your door or a wall.  Simple paper folding and glue and you willhave a unique decoration for the 4th.

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 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.

The Brainerd House School of Magical Mysteries is accepting new students! Kids can join and play D&D as beginners or experienced players.Younger and older age groups alternate every other week. Kids can join and play D&D as beginners or experienced players.

Hang out and play board games and Nintendo Switch games! Choose from our wide collection of games, or bring some of your own. For teens in grades 9-12.

Kids who love Pokémon can hang out, show off their collections, and participate in themed activities. Trading is allowed with parental permission.On July 8, play Grass, Water, Fire.On July 22, create clay Pokémon fossils.

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 July we will be going on our annual field trip! ...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.

Learn to make soap that looks like amber, complete with a toy bug inside! For kids in grades 3-8.

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.

The Brainerd House School of Magical Mysteries is accepting new students! Kids can join and play D&D as beginners or experienced players.Younger and older age groups alternate every other week. Kids can join and play D&D as beginners or experienced players.

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.

Bring a lunch to enjoy, learn to make a dino themed snack or dessert, then dig in!Wednesday, July 1 - Dino Dirt CupsWednesday, July 15 - Dino WafflesWednesday, July 29 - Dino SkewersWednesday, August 12 - Ice Cream in a Bag

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

Make a dish at home, then bring it to share! This month’s theme is book food--make a favorite dish from or inspired by a book. Please make your dish gluten free if possible. For ages 11-14.

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.

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.

The Brainerd House School of Magical Mysteries is accepting new students! Kids can join and play D&D as beginners or experienced players.Younger and older age groups alternate every other week. Kids can join and play D&D as beginners or experienced players.

Come and watch a movie--teens' choice! Movies can be rated up to PG-13.

Kids who love Pokémon can hang out, show off their collections, and participate in themed activities. Trading is allowed with parental permission.On July 8, play Grass, Water, Fire.On July 22, create clay Pokémon fossils.

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.

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

Unearth wooden dinosaur bones, then clean, construct, and paint your dino. 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.

The Brainerd House School of Magical Mysteries is accepting new students! Kids can join and play D&D as beginners or experienced players.Younger and older age groups alternate every other week. Kids can join and play D&D as beginners or experienced players.

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.

Bring a lunch to enjoy, learn to make a dino themed snack or dessert, then dig in!Wednesday, July 1 - Dino Dirt CupsWednesday, July 15 - Dino WafflesWednesday, July 29 - Dino SkewersWednesday, August 12 - Ice Cream in a Bag

Learn to craft some creative candy sushi using Swedish Fish, Rice Krispies, Fruit Roll-Ups, and more. All materials will be provided. For grades 3-8.

Learn to craft some creative candy sushi using Swedish Fish, Rice Krispies, Fruit Roll-Ups, and more. All materials will be provided. For grades 8-12.

This summer we will have a one-book club. Keeping with the childrens' theme of dinosaurs,our book selection is Remarkable Creatures byTracy Chevalier.  This book tells the story ofMary Anning, a 19th century fossil hunter who changed how science understood fossilsand ancient life. Sign...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!