By: Brainerd_Public... on March 5, 2012 - 3:32pm - Add new comment
A Hunger Games Writing
Workshop
March 7th at 1:00pm to 3:00pm Ages 13-17
Brainerd Public Library
The workshop is free, but requires registration, register by calling 829-5574
Suzanne Collins’s fast-paced, plot-driven novels had us all up late at night turning pages, so in this workshop, we’ll slow things down and examine why. Looking at characterization, tone, point of view, and style, we’ll analyze why these books are so absorbing and discuss how we can learn from them as writers. Limited space available.
By: Brainerd_Public... on March 8, 2012 - 12:57pm - Add new comment
Take a step back in time with Virginia Mae Hope, portrayed by Melissa Friedmann of the Minnesota History Players. Virginia was a pilot and was a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots. She will be at the Brainerd Public Library on Tuesday, March 20th at 3:30pm. Her life was short but exciting. Learn what it was like growing up on a farm in Winnebago, Minnesota during the Great Depression and serving as a female pilot during World War II. There will also be information about the bombing of Pearl Harbor and its national impact, and the changing roles of women during World War II.
By: Brainerd_Public... on March 27, 2012 - 1:05pm - Add new comment
Composer Rick Sowash will visit the Brainerd Public Library on Tuesday, April 10 at 6:30pm. Sowash was commissioned by the Heartland Symphony Orchestra to write "North Country Suite" which will be premiered in Brainerd on Sunday, April 15 at 2:00pm at the Tornstrom Auditorium. Join us at the Brainerd Public Library on Tuesday, April 10 at 6:30pm as Rick gives us insight to how “North Country Suite" depicts the landscape and the character of the people of northern Minnesota. Rick will describe the five movements in “North Country Suite”:
I. Spirit of the North
II. Northern Lights
By: Brainerd_Public... on March 29, 2012 - 12:12pm - Add new comment
Calling all time travelers! The Brainerd Public Library is proud to present Time Travel Minnesota Style. Time Travel Minnesota Style is four week after school adventure for youth ages 9 to 13 on Tuesday’s in April from 3:30 to 4:30pm.
By: Brainerd_Public... on April 4, 2012 - 12:16pm - Add new comment
Multi-talented Finnish storyteller and magician, Cheryl Sawyer, is coming to the Brainerd Public Library on Wednesday, April 11 at 3:30pm to share her stories and fun. She weaves in magic and balloon art making, and enthralls crowds of children of all ages with her skill at speaking Finnish. She infuses humor and creative sound effects in the story telling and draws you in to use your imagination.
By: Brainerd_Public... on May 14, 2012 - 12:02pm - Add new comment
After years of touring the Midwest with their bluegrass band, childhood best friends Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing, originally of Denver, Colorado, decided to return to where it all began: childhood imagination. That’s when they moved to Minneapolis to start their family music band called The Okee Dokee Brothers. They will be here to delight and inspire you on Thursday, May 17th at 3:30pm at the Brainerd Public Library. And the best part is it’s all free of charge, affordable for any family.
By: Brainerd_Public... on May 21, 2012 - 12:31pm - Add new comment
Anton Treuer (pronounced troy-er), Minnesota Ojibwe author and Professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University, visits the Brainerd Public Library on Thursday, May 31 at 6:00pm. He’ll present on his most recently released book “Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians but Were Afraid to Ask.” More than one hundred stereotype-debunking questions—thoughtful, awkward, and searching—answered with solid information, humor, and compassion. He’ll also present on his children’s book Awesiinyensag, published in 2011.
By: Brainerd_Public... on May 25, 2012 - 12:50pm - Add new comment
Friends of the Library Brown Bag Authors
By: Brainerd_Public... on June 5, 2012 - 10:13am - Add new comment
Calling All Dreamers – Brainerd Library Launches Summer Reading Program
Readers of all ages will explore the night this summer as the Brainerd Public Library presents “Dream Big—READ!” during their summer reading program.
Activities may include programs on stargazing and moon lore, dreams and wishes, space exploration, nocturnal animals, an evening pajama story time, and more.
By: Brainerd_Public... on June 5, 2012 - 4:23pm - Add new comment
Friends of the Brainerd Public Library 2012 Brown Bag Author Series – Darby Nelson
The Friends of the Brainerd Public Library annual Brown Bag Lunch Summer Authors' Series hosts author Darby Nelson on Monday, June 11 at 12:00pm at the Brainerd Public Library.
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