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Branches > Brainerd Public Library
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Hours:
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Closed |
| Mon |
9:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m. |
| Tue |
9:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m. |
| Wed |
9:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m. |
| Thu |
9:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m. |
| Fri |
9:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m. |
| Sat |
9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. |
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Staff:
Jolene Bradley, Branch Manager
Merle Gunderman, Library Assistant
Linda McIntosh, Reference Librarian
Darcy Dwyer, Library Assistant
Jayne Decker, Library Assistant
Laurel Hall, Library Assistant
Sue Hardy, Library Assistant
Diane Holz, Library Assistant
Robin Mahala, Library Assistant
Robin Reabe, Library Assistant
Maria Seep, Library Assistant
Dennis Horst, Custodian
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Location:
Directions to Branch: Intersection of Highway 210 to 4th Street. Turn on 4th Street. Go two blocks to the stop sign. Turn left on Laurel Street. Go one block. Turn right on 5th Street. Go two blocks. The library will be on your right side.
Brief History: The Brainerd Public Library was established in 1904 and was a founding member of the Kitchigami Regional Library system in 1969. Originally housed in a Carnegie library, the current building was constructed in 1986
ART AWARE - Brainerd Public Library Call for Artist Proposals - Deadline on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Click here for details.
Story time hours:
Family Story Time
Every Monday at 6:30 pm and every Tuesday at 10:15 am
Baby Story Time
Every Thursday at 11:15 am
Gardening Presentation Series available at the Brainerd Public Library through the UMN Extension Crow Wing County Master Gardeners. Click here for the full schedule of events.
Event Emails:
Would you like to sign-up for Brainerd Public Library event emails? If so, click here!
Local Library Board Meetings:
Meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 6 pm. The public is welcome.
**Please note that the Brainerd Public Library Board now has two openings. If you are interested in being on the board you should apply at: http://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/boards/committeeapp.pdf
Special Events:
Gardening Presentation Series available at the Brainerd Public Library through the UMN Extension Crow Wing County Master Gardeners. Click here for the full schedule of events.
May - June 2013 Brainerd Public Library Events
Native American Flute and History with Darren Moose, Sr., Thursday, May 16 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm* Darren Moose, Sr., Ogemabenez (O-Gee-Mah-Bay-Nes) which means "King Eagle," will take us through the history of Native American flute playing and the songs that he will share with us. Register by calling 218-829-5574.
Family Book Club-Monday May 20th @ 4:00pm - Join us for our monthly family book club as we discuss How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell. Our book club is for kids ages 8-12. Pick up a copy of the book at the library and read it together before book club. Then come to book club and talk about your reading experience while making fun crafts. Snacks too! Family Book Club is a great way to foster a lifetime of reading in your family. Ask about it today!
Dig Into Reading Summer Reading Program at the Brainerd Public Library - Calendar of Events - We will explore to the core this summer. Readers from birth through teens will celebrate our theme: Dig Into Reading! We'll burrow into books and dig up fun with related stories, crafts, music and more. Mark this part of your summer plans! Sign up begins June 3rd.
"Paws" to read with Lulu the Dog - Lulu is a Reading Education Assistance Dog. She is very patient and calm and a great listener. Whether you're a strong or struggling reader Lulu loves to hear kids read stories. Want to read her a story? Lulu will be at the library on Monday, June 3, 10 & 17 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Register to read to Lulu by calling the library at (218) 829-5574.
Friends of the Brainerd Public Library Brown Bag Author Events:
Click here for brochure and brief author biographies
June 3, 12:00pm Author William Souder- On a Farther Shore
June 10, 12:00pm Author Peg Meier- Through No Fault of My Own
June 17, 12:00pm Author Dave Wellstone- Becoming Wellstone
June 24, 12:00pm Author Jim Heynen- The Fall of Alice K.
Children's Ojibwe Shoulder Bag Art and History - Wednesday June 5th @ 2:00pm* - Cheryl Minnema, Waabaanakwadookwe, has been practicing beadwork all her life. A member of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Minnema learned to bead from her family. She is very interested in preserving the traditions of her people, but she also brings to her craft a contemporary viewpoint as well. Families welcome.
Adult Ojibwe Beading Work Art & History - Wednesday, June 5 from 5:00pm-7:00pm with Cheryl Minnema Cheryl will be discussing the history and cultural importance of Ojibwe beading. Through this program attendees will start on a beading project that they will be able to take home with them. Register by calling 218-829-5574.
Author Patrick Mader - Wednesday June 19th @ 2:00pm* - Children's picture book author, Patrick Mader, is an author of heartwarming, inspirational, and intergenerational stories. He'll talk about his children's books including Big Brother has Wheels and Oma finds a Miracle.
City Chickens: Keeping a Backyard Flock - Tuesday, June 11 @ 12:00pm with Master Gardener JoAnn Weaver. A flock of hens can be fun and productive. They'll eat bugs, produce top-notch fertilizer, and lay eggs. This presentation will cover the basics of getting started with chicken keeping such as city codes, housing, coop care, breeds, resources, feeding, watering, and daily care. Please register by calling 829-5574
Regular Brainerd Library Events
Family Story Time - Every Monday @ 6:30pm
Family Story Time - Every Tuesday @ 10:15am
Baby Story Time - Every Thursday @ 11:15am
Basic Computer Help - Every Thursday @ 2:30pm
Family Movies - Every Thursday @ 3:30pm
Brainerd Adult Book Club - Second Wednesday of every month @ 2pm
For more information call the Brainerd Public Library @ (218) 829-5574 or visit www.krls.org
* These free programs are made possible with funding from Kitchigami Regional Library through the State of Minnesota's Legacy Amendment funds to preserve arts and cultural heritage.
Available Services:
Special online database services only available at the Brainerd Public Library:
Westlaw
Ancestry.com
Free wireless Internet access and public Internet computers
Fax number for library: 218-829-0055
$2/page to send; $1/page to receive
Reference Service:
The Reference Desk is staffed all hours that the Brainerd Public Library is open. Information and reference requests may be called in: 829-2906, emailed to: reference@krls.org , or brought in to the Brainerd Public Library. For more information, please call Linda McIntosh, Reference Supervisor at 829-2906.
Special Collections:
Minnesota Grantmakers Online, a searchable online database of Minnesota grantmakers and grants is available. This database is only accessible at a Brainerd Public Library public computer and requires username and password login. Please ask the Reference desk staff for assistance.
Book Club in a Bag
This is a great resource for your local book club.
Friends:
Generally meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm.
In June & July, meets at 11am during the Brown Bag Lunch series.
Used book donations accepted and appreciated throughout the year and used for the Friends Biannual Book Sale.Events and various materials provided by the Friends are free and open to the public.Please consider a Friends membership - your donation will help bolster the library collection and professional programming.
Friends of the Library Membership Application
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