Family Book Club  - Monday, February 23 @ 4:30pm Join us for our monthly family book club as we discuss Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, winner of the 2000 Newbery Medal. Our book club is for kids ages 8-12 and their parents/guardians. Pick up a copy of the book at the library and…

“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 Monday February 9th and Monday…

Presented by Mark Ostgarden Brainerd City Planner Have you heard about the planning for a Mississippi Riverfront project? Want to learn more about it and how you can provide input? For the past year, a City of Brainerd riverfront committee has been working on the Mississippi Riverfront Plan.  Partnering with the University of Minnesota’s Center…

Stringfever, fresh from London, England 4 world class musicians playing the finest custom made electric stringed instruments. Watch Stringfever’s internationally acclaimed version of Ravel’s Bolero as the guys play this well known classic on one cello simultaneously. Listen to ‘The History of Music in Five Minutes’ and be taken on a musical journey from classic…

Free Weekly Computer Classes are back! If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, have a new computer or device, or just need a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed. Call the library at 829-5574…

Explore the magical art of wet-felting with Lisa Jordan and create your own felted stones to use as natural home décor. We will be using soap and water in this class and will get a little bubbly - so dress accordingly. To register for class contact Northland Arboretum at 218-829-8770 or via email at info@northlandarb.org.…

Join Minnesota author of Straw Bale Gardens, Joel Karsten, at the Brainerd Public Library to learn how you can create your own innovative straw bale garden. Listen to Karsten explain the process and benefits of straw bale gardening, followed by an opportunity to ask him questions and purchase a copy of the book. No registration…

The world’s #1 name in comedy is coming to Brainerd!  Brainerd will get in on the laughter as The Second City takes on all the local news that’s fit to twist. The biggest headlines! The hot-button issues! And it’s all served up with a side of that famous Chicago-style improv. Don’t miss your chance to…

The Vacationland Figure Skating Club will perform their annual show at the Essentia Health Sports Center in Brainerd on Friday March 6 and Saturday March 7. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Brainerd and Baxter Cub Foods, Jenny's Hallmark in the Westgate Mall. and Ace Hardware in Brainerd. Tickets are also available at the…

Join us for the Eighth Annual "Ms. Blarney & Mr. Malarkey St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Princess & Prince" Pageant! All contestants must: ~ Be 21 or older to enter ~ Be willing and able to participate in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14th, 2015 ~ Be energetic & enthusiastic  and ... ~ HAVE…

Join us at the Crosslake pubs for 4th Annual St. Urho's Day Grasshopper Hop Register and start your Hop at any of the participating pubs by 11:30 a.m. Shuttle runs from Noon - 4:00 p.m Cedar Chest, Maucieri's Italian Bistro, Riverside, Andy's, Zorbaz, Moonlite Bay, The Wharf, Ox Lake Tavern and Manhattan's invite you to…

Ski, Snowshoe, or Hike at the 10K Three Way Family Event on Gull Lake! A fun family event where you can ski, bike or snowshoe/walk a 10K course from Ernie's on Gull to Zorbaz. We will also have a relay for those walkers that wish to make it a 5K. To register or for more…

The Vacationland Figure Skating Club will perform their annual show at the Essentia Health Sports Center in Brainerd on Friday March 6 and Saturday March 7. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Brainerd and Baxter Cub Foods, Jenny's Hallmark in the Westgate Mall. and Ace Hardware in Brainerd. Tickets are also available at the…

Support the Special Olympics, MN by plunging into the cold! The Polar Bear Plunge helps raise money for athletes participating in the Special Olympics! Check out plungemn.org to find a location near you and to make a team! It’s the "chillest" event this winter! Make a difference and plunge! View more Brainerd MN Events &…

Presented by members of the North Central Beekeepers Association www.northcentralbeekeepers.com Beekeeping for beginners and hobbyists Learn everything needed to start up beekeeping $10.00 for Arboretum Members $15.00 for non-Members Advance registration requested Limited to first 30 paid students Payment due at registration time Walk-ins will be welcome if there is room Call the Arboretum at…

The Vacationland Figure Skating Club will perform their annual show at the Essentia Health Sports Center in Brainerd on Friday March 6 and Saturday March 7. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Brainerd and Baxter Cub Foods, Jenny's Hallmark in the Westgate Mall. and Ace Hardware in Brainerd. Tickets are also available at the…

Comedy genius Damon Wayans. Star of Big Screen, television and stand-up will be teaming up with his son Damon Wayans Jr who is also making a name for himself in films, television and stand-up. Ticket cost varies by seat: $39/$49/$56 View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd…

(Due to weather conditions this January events was re-scheduled for March 8) The Lumberjack Jaunt is one of the oldest Nordic ski races in Minnesota. This cross country ski Jaunt includes classical races (6 km & 16 km), freestyle races (6 km & 16 km) and a kids jaunt (1 km). The event begins at…

 “Big Daddy,” “Surfer Girl,” “Gentle Giant,” “Dancing Queen,” “Rhinestone Cowboy”…. So many hostas!  Come join Jackie to learn about selecting and growing the most popular shade perennials. Register by calling the library at 218-829-5574. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel  

Since 1999 on the 60-acre campus of Hunt Utilities Group (HUG) in Pine River, has been conducting reaearch for sustainable living, renewable energy and high efficiency sustainable housing.  Combining traditional building methods with state of the art technologies furthers the goal of learning how to build houses that heat and cool themselves without or with…

Presented by Alison Broadley, CCH., Homeopathic Practitioner and CEASE Therapist Classical Homeopathy assists to heal the inner imbalance while encouraging the mind, body and spirit to work in harmony. When we are in a state of balance, our whole being can achieve optimal performance and become more resilient to symptoms and illness. This gentle and…

Free Weekly Computer Classes are back! If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, have a new computer or device, or just need a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed. Call the library at 829-5574…

Join us for a discussion of No Horizon Is So Far: Two Women and Their Historic Journey Across Antarctica, by Ann Bancroft (a Minnesotan) and Liv Arnesen, the authors' true story of their incredible journey of bravery, trust, and endurance. Read more about the book here.  Copies are available at the front desk. No sign…

5k Run/Walk to celebrate St Patrick's Day Join us in the 2nd Annual Clover Dash 5K. This 3.1 mile north woods loop begins and ends in the beautiful Crosslake Town Square on March 14, 2015. Don your Green apparel and get ready to have some fun on this St. Patrick’s Day fun run/walk. Stick around…

"Collage Trading Cards" with Wendy Olson The Crossing Arts Alliance announces its Flipside events that are hosted from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday of the month in the former cafeteria at the Franklin Arts Center in Brainerd (unless otherwise noted). The event is co-sponsored by the Brainerd School District Community Education. Suggested…

Visit historic downtown Brainerd for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade and celebration! Enjoy downtown Brainerd as you participate in the costume contest, view the parade and search for the $250.00 cash prize medallion. Registration for the costume contest begins at 11:30 on the corner of 7th and Laurel Street with the contest to follow…

The idea of “privacy” has undergone significant changes in the digital age, as has the idea of privacy “harm.” Fearful of British spying, influence and intervention, the founding fathers granted citizens significant protections in the Constitution. Now, the tables have turned: Concerns about what some see as a U.S. “dragnet” and unwarranted privacy intrusions have…

Rhonda Fochs, a retired history teacher, has spent years researching significant historic Minnesota towns that for a host of reasons no longer exist. She will share her stories of the 130 towns from Morrison County northward.  She narrates discoveries of the town’s beginnings, which lived there, the prosperous years, why the town died and what…

Good Samaritan Society Home Care Hospice Director Donnie Anderson and Hospice Liaison Mary Fedor will be speaking discussing topics such as: what hospice is, hospice philosophy of care and hospice services. Join us to get a better understanding of hospice care and to ask any questions you may have. No registration necessary. View more Brainerd…

The Commonweal Theatre of Lanesboro, MN, one of the nation’s best interpreters of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, presents: Ibsen’s The Master Builder. First published in 1892, The Master Builder is about architect Halvard Solness, who despite personal tragedy (including the death of his two sons) has risen to the top of his profession. With the…

Join us for our third annual Write Basics conference at the Brainerd American Legion, featuring authors Ellen Hart and Marge Barrett. This a free event funded by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment.* Register by calling the library at 829-5574 or click here and enter your name and email address. Thanks again go to Lake Country Journal…

Free Weekly Computer Classes are back! If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, have a new computer or device, or just need a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed. Call the library at 829-5574…

Join us for our popular annual cooking event. Families will prepare a fun healthy snack before storytime. Kids will get aprons and chef hats too! No registration is required. In partnership with Brainerd Lakes Area Early Childhood Coalition View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Free Weekly Computer Classes are back! If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, have a new computer or device, or just need a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed. Call the library at 829-5574…

Create a written legacy of your life! In this 3-hour workshop, you will be guided through supportive journaling techniques to create vignettes or “captured moments” of important life events. At the end of class, you will have a collection of stories and the know-how to continue your legacy writing. Brenda Hudson is a teacher, editor,…

10th Annual Family Education Program : International Wolf Center presents “Ambassadors to the Wild” $10.00 per family for Arboretum members $20.00 per family for non-members No registration required Doors open at 9:45 AM Did you know that Northland Arboretum has wolves? Staff from the International Wolf Center in Ely will be here to talk to…

The third annual Soups and Sweets fundraiser is raising funds to fight hunger in the Pine River Area and you can help! Taste a variety of soups and desserts or bid in the silent auction at The Warehouse in Pine River MN on Saturday March 28, 2015. Recommended donation: Adults - $7.00 Children - $4.00…

Join us for our monthly family book club as we discuss Pay It Forward (Young Readers Edition), to prepare for Pay It Forward Day on April 30th. Our book club is for kids ages 8-12 and their parents/guardians. Pick up a copy of the book at the library and read it together before book club.…