ON-LINE AUCTION STARTS WED. MAY 21, 8:00 AM
The library is holding an on-line auction to benefit the fund for new playground units and to refresh the children’s section. We have an incredible list of items which include many local businesses, farms and crafters. Find the auction link here and follow the instructions on the home page to make your account. Thank you for your support and thank you so much to the generous donors.
Thurs. 5/22 – closing at 2:00 pm
We’re sorry for any inconvenience.
June Coffee Hour – Tuesday June 3
Please join us at 10:30 am for coffee and conversation!
Cookbook Club June 26 at 6:00 PM
We’re winging it for June! Bring your favorite salad or dessert to share with the group.
Summer Programming for Kids
We will announce the activities here, on our Facebook page, in our newsletter, (sign up on the right side of the page), and on Front Porch Forum.
A Sample of Auction items
Cribbage and Puzzles Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:00
Search our Catalog
Both catalogs are searchable by author and title. To search by author, type the last name, first name. For example: Dickens, Charles. To search click on the link to access the catalog. Use Control + F (Windows) or Command + F (Mac) to enter a search box. Type in the author’s name or title of the book or DVD and, if we have it in our collection, it will be highlighted in green.
Shelburne Farm Family Passes are available
If you haven’t visited Shelburne Farms – here’s your chance to visit for free! The library has 2 guest cards for our patrons. The passes are for free family admission to the walking trails and the Children’s Farmyard for 2 adults and children under 18 years. There is a $5 deposit required to check out the cards which is refundable upon return.
Library News
Another update in our children’s area is the purchase and installation of book bins. Book bins make it easier to browse the picture books. This helps to make the library experience more fun and also increases circulation resulting in fewer “forgotten” picture books!
Museum and Park Passes
We have summer passes for Vermont State Parks available for check out. Each pass allows free entry into any state park day use area for one vehicle with up to 8 people. Passes can be used from 10 A.M. to sunset. We have a pass for free entry into any Vermont Historic Site for up to 8 people in one vehicle. An ECHO Museum pass is also available for check out. This pass allows Brainerd Memorial Library patrons reduced admission: $4 dollars for up to 4 people. These passes are very popular, especially during the summer so calling ahead to reserve is a good idea.
Have you seen the beautiful children’s room chairs?
These adorable children’s chairs have been sponsored by friends and neighbors of the library in memory and/or in honor of family members and loved ones. These vintage chairs have been beautifully painted by the very talented folks at Idle Time Crafts in Norton, Vermont. If you are interested in sponsoring a chair, we have just a few available. Please call Liz Sargent at (802) 748-1456 for more details.
In memory of Ann Langmaid.
STILL AVAILABLE at the library: • Check out a Vermont State Parks Access Pass: allows up to 8 people in one car FREE access. • Check out a Vermont State Historical Site Pass: allows up to 8 people in one car FREE access. • Check out ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center Access Pass; allows up to 4 people entry at the REDUCED rate of $4.00 per person. • Knitting Group Wednesdays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring any hand work and join in. • Cribbage Wednesday Night at 6 p.m. – $4 buy-in
