Brainerd Public Library

Every Week on Wednesdays at 1:00pm from Sept 24 - May 200. FREE and no sign up required! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join us for Rural Assembly Everywhere 2025, a free virtual gathering for rural leaders, community members, advocates, and allies. This year’s theme A Bigger Pie: Cultivating Abundance in a Time of Scarcity is an invitation to imagine new ways to expand opportunity, share resources, and build a more connected, thriving rural America. 11:30am Doors open/…

Join us for a free author event at the Brainerd Public Library! Meet the author, hear their work, and ask questions. On Monday, July 28, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., Minnesota author Matt Goldman will discuss his latest book, “The Murder Show: A Novel,” at the Brainerd Public Library. In the novel, showrunner Ethan Harris…

Join us for a free author event at the Brainerd Public Library! Meet the author, hear their work, and ask questions. On Monday, July 21, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., Minnesota author Josh Moehling will discuss his latest book, “A Long Time Gone: A Novel,” at the Brainerd Public Library. Ben Packard was just a…

Join us for a free author event at the Brainerd Public Library! Meet the author, hear their work, and ask questions. On Monday, July 14, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., Minnesota author Andrea Gilats will discuss her book, “Radical Endurance: Growing Old in an Age of Longevity,” at the Brainerd Public Library. One May morning…

Pick your slot to Read to Mojo, Brainerd Public Library's new reading dog! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library for their summer author series. Award-winning Minnesota author Sally Franson will discuss her book, Big in Sweden: A Novel. See more about the book and author here. Bring a bag lunch or just enjoy the provided refreshments. No registration is necessary. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities |…

Join the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library for their summer author series. Award-winning Minnesota author Peter Geye will discuss his book, A Lesser Light: A Novel. See more about the book and author here. Bring a bag lunch or just enjoy the provided refreshments. No registration is necessary. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities |…

Join us in the Large Meeting Room from 3:30 - 4:30 PM. Bring a craft to work on and see what others are crafting. All crafters are welcome! Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is necessary. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library for their summer author series. Minnesota author Anna Farro Henderson will discuss her book, Core Samples: A Climate Scientist's Experiments in Politics and Motherhood. See more about the book and author here. Bring a bag lunch or just enjoy the provided refreshments. No registration is necessary. View…

Join us for Adult Book Club at the library. This month we will be discussing Gull Lake Memories by Nichole Delafield-Bromme. Copies of the book may be available to borrow at the library's front desk. No registration is necessary. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

The Brainerd Lakes Area branch of AAUW will meet on Sat., June 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the Brainerd Public Library. Library Manager Laurel Hall will give a presentation on what’s involved in managing a library. RSVP to awheaton1989@gmail.com by June 2. With a mission of advancing equity for women and girls through research, education…

Polarized conflict can feel intractable, but developing skills to navigate it constructively is essential for progress. This 5-week workshop series, "Navigating Polarized Conflict," is designed for individuals seeking to understand and engage with deeply divided perspectives more effectively. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

We're back with another May Day March! Join us for a march to city hall and a short vigil on the corner of Washington and 6th followed by a potluck social back at the library. Bring your friends, family, and coworkers to show your solidarity with working people everywhere. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities |…

Darrell J. Pedersen, local author to the lakes area and winner of Northeastern Minnesota Book Award will visit multiple library locations to engage with readers, share insights into his writing journey, and discuss “Campfire in The Basement” and his latest works “Who Will Carry the Fire.” Both books take readers back to the time of…

Jan Carey, Vice President of Public Policy for AAUW Minnesota, will present "Upholding Mission, Vision & Values: An AAUW Response to Threats & Intimidation". She will cover the current impact of political change and executive orders as related to AAUW. Learn ways to counter actions that affect gender equity for women and girls. View more Brainerd…

Sign up to read with Georgia, the library's reading dog! Georgia and her owner Holly will be at the library on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 5:30-6:30 PM. Georgia loves to listen to people read to her. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot by calling the library at 218-829-5574 or…

Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Stories & crafts for ages 2-8, but all are welcome View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join us for a free author event at the Brainerd Public Library! Meet the author, hear their work, and ask questions. On Monday, February 3, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., Charles Marohn will discuss his recent book, “Escaping the Housing Trap: The Strong Towns Response to the Housing Crisis.” In the book, renowned urbanists Marohn…

Join us for a fun wintery needle felt workshop with local artist Lisa Ackerman! You will learn about needle felting and be able to needle-felt your own snowperson! For all skill levels and ages 10+; ages 10-13 must be accompanied by an adult. Free registration is required as space and supplies are limited to those…

Sign up to read with Georgia, the library's reading dog! Georgia and her owner Holly will be at the library on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 5:30-6:30 PM. Georgia loves to listen to people read to her. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot by calling the library at 218-829-5574 or…

Join us for a free author event at the Brainerd Public Library! Meet the author, hear their work, and ask questions. On Monday, January 6, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., Jan D. Payne will discuss her new thriller, “Rabbit Moon.” In the book, Marin Sinclair, end-of-life doula, doesn’t expect her life to be in danger…

Join Santa at the library as he reads 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Stay for a visit with Santa and check out the activities in the Large Meeting Room. No registration is necessary. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join us as we celebrate the release of Julie Guths Children’s book “Bailey’s Big Spirit”, Tuesday, December 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Brainerd Public Library! Join us for author readings and treats! The book Illustrated and written by Julie Guth: Bailey befriends a puppy named Spirit. But then something terrible happens. Spirit…

Sign up to read with Georgia, the library's reading dog! Georgia and her owner Holly will be at the library on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 5:30-6:30 PM. Georgia loves to listen to people read to her. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot by calling the library at 218-829-5574 or…

Join us for a free author event at the Brainerd Public Library! Brainerd Public Library welcomes Minnesota author Art Coulson to discuss his new works for adults. Coulson is a writer of Cherokee, English and Dutch descent. The 2023 McKnight Fellow in Children’s Literature, Art is the author of 20 books, graphic novels and plays…

We're holding our annual Halloween Blood Drive once again this year, on Wednesday, October 30th! Sign up to give here, and make a difference in our community!: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join us for ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) at the Library for stories, songs, and exploring stations together. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Sign up to read with Georgia, the library's reading dog! Georgia and her owner Holly will be at the library on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 5:30-6:30 PM. Georgia loves to listen to people read to her. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot by calling the library at 218-829-5574 or…

Join us for this free wood burning event as you learn the basics of wood burning or master what you already know. Ages 10+ Registration Required View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join the friendly folks from Wondertrek Children’s Museum as they bring their fun and engaging early learning toys to the library! Ideal for preschool aged children. Free event, no registration required. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Ignite your curiosity and celebrate forces and motion with hands-on experiments from the Science Museum of Minnesota. Free, for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade. No registration necessary. Sponsored by a generous gift from the Brainerd Jaycees. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Family Storytime at the Brainerd Public Library Join us for stories, songs, and crafts on Thursdays at 11:00 AM. There is a different theme each week. Activities are geared towards ages 3-8, but all are welcome. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join us in the Large Meeting Room from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. Bring a craft to work on and see what others are crafting. All crafters are welcome! Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is necessary. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join us for ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) at the Library for stories, songs, and exploring stations together. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join us for ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) at the Library for stories, songs, and exploring stations together. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join us for Adult Book Club at the library. This month we will be discussing The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka. Copies of the book may be available to borrow at the library’s front desk. No registration is necessary. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Sign up to read with Georgia, the library's reading dog! Georgia and her owner Holly will be at the library on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 5:30-6:30 PM. Georgia loves to listen to people read to her. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot by calling the library at 218-829-5574 or…

Crow Wing County Master Gardeners Hybrid Webinar Tuesday, October 8 at 12:00 October’s presentation (both in person and virtual!) will be “Invasive Plants of Minnesota” with Crow Wing Soil and Water CCMI Intern Nigel Pennington-Flax Invasive terrestrial plants can disrupt native landscapes like prairies, wetlands, and forests. They also negatively impact agriculture economies and can…

Join us for a free author event at the Brainerd Public Library! Meet the author, hear their work, and ask questions. On Monday, October 7, Jill Hannah Anderson will discuss her novel, “Closer to Home.” The novel is set in 1977, where Joleigh Moore lives an almost-reclusive life on her small farm in Missouri. But…

Sign up to read with Georgia, the library's reading dog! Georgia and her owner Holly will be at the library on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 5:30-6:30 PM. Georgia loves to listen to people read to her. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot by calling the library at 218-829-5574 or…

Join Minnesota Book Award-winning author Laura Purdie Salas for this interactive book celebration of our Minnesota State Bird. Laura will share portions of her two books about loons: Finding Family: The Duckling Raised by Loons & Secrets of the Loon. Help Laura read, learn to walk like a loon, find out about the book creation…

Join us in the Large Meeting Room from 3:30 - 4:30 PM. Bring a craft to work on and see what others are crafting. All crafters are welcome! Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for Adult Book Club at the library. This month we will be discussing Moloka'i by Alan Brennert. No registration is required. Copies of the book may be available to borrow at the library's front desk. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join the friendly folks from Wondertrek Children's Museum as they bring their fun and engaging early learning toys to the library! Ideal for preschool aged children. No registration required. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Sign up to read with Georgia, the library's reading dog! Georgia and her owner Holly will be at the library on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, from 5:30-6:30pm. Georgia loves to listen to people read to her. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot by calling the library at 218-829-5574 or use the link…

Saving seeds has many benefits, including cost-saving and selecting plants specific to your growing region. Learn the basics at this presentation by Crow Wing Master Gardener Volunteer Tracey Srock. Register at the link below for Zoom access or come to the library in person. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

David Ward from the Homeward Bound Theatre Company brings the great lumberjack to life in this fun presentation for everyone from school-age kids to adults. No registration required. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Sign up to read with Georgia, the library's reading dog! Georgia and her owner Holly will be at the library on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 5:30-6:30 PM. Georgia loves to listen to people read to her. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot by calling the library at 218-829-5574 or…

Come to the library to collect your prizes for the Summer Reading Program on Saturday, July 27th. Find us in the Large Meeting Room from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. If you can't make it to Bookapalooza, prizes will be available for pickup in the library from July 29th through August 31st. Traveling for this…

Join us and learn how to build a cool robot out of LEGOs and how to code commands to make them move. Ages 7 and up. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for a free author event at the Brainerd Public Library! Meet the author, hear their work, and ask questions. On Monday, July 22, Robert Saxton will discuss his novel, “Shades of a Warrior.” In the book, Ninth-grader BJ Maki knows there is an evil presence on a killing spree in the hills above…

Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Stories & crafts for ages 2-8, but all are welcome Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Participants will get to experiment with wood burning tools and 3D pens. This event is catered towards tweens and teens over 10 years old! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join Jillian, a local yoga instructor for some family fun yoga! Bring your own yoga mat if you have one or borrow one provided. No registration required. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Writers write. Is that you? Join Mary Casanova, a beloved and award-winning Minnesota author for a workshop all about writing. Mary credits much of her success to belonging to amazing writers' groups. But what if you don't belong to one? Mary invites writers of all stages to bring questions, possible work-in-progress (no more than 10…

Join award-winning Minnesota author Mary Casanova for a special story time featuring her book “One-Dog Canoe.” The interactive presentation is geared towards families with children in pre-kindergarten through third grade and will feature puppets and a canoe. No registration required. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Sign up to read with Georgia, the library's reading dog! Georgia and her owner Holly will be at the library on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 5:30-6:30 PM. Georgia loves to listen to people read to her. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot by calling the library at 218-829-5574 or…

Join us for a free author event at the Brainerd Public Library! Meet the author, hear their work, and ask questions. On Monday, June 3, meet Linda LeGarde Grover, who will discuss her new novel, “A Song Over Miskwaa Rapids.” In the book, Grover weaves an intimate and complex novel of Mozhay Point and its…

Sign up to read with Georgia, the library's reading dog! Georgia and her owner Holly will be at the library on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 5:30-6:30 PM. Georgia loves to listen to people read to her. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot by calling the library at 218-829-5574 or…

The Kitchigami Regional Library System is delighted to present the Skally Line Regional Spring Tour. Named after the old rail line connecting Duluth with the Twin Cities, the Skally Line steams its way around the curves and bends of early American music: Stringband blues, Appalachian ballads, fiddle tunes, early country and bluegrass, and Tin Pan…

Georgia loves hearing stories from readers of all ages. Sign up to read to her today! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Georgia loves hearing stories from readers of all ages. Sign up to read to her today! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Georgia loves hearing stories from readers of all ages. Sign up to read to her today! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for stories, songs, and crafts–all based around a theme! Recommended for children ages 3-8, but all are welcome. Please register so we can plan for everyone to be able to do a craft! We meet in the large meeting room. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) at the Library for stories, songs, and exploring stations together. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Georgia loves hearing stories from readers of all ages. Sign up to read to her today! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for stories, songs, and crafts–all based around a theme! Recommended for children ages 3-8, but all are welcome. Please register so we can plan for everyone to be able to do a craft! We meet in the large meeting room. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us in the Large Meeting Room on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. Bring a craft to work on and see what others are crafting. All crafters are welcome! (Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.) No registration is required. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes…

Join us for ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) at the Library for stories, songs, and exploring stations together. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us and learn how to fold origami. Try one or more of the following: Dog Head, Cat Head, Jumping Frog, Crane, Fox, Butterfly, and Heart. All ages welcome! Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) at the Library for stories, songs, and exploring stations together. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Georgia loves hearing stories from readers of all ages. Sign up to read to her today! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for stories, songs, and crafts–all based around a theme! Recommended for children ages 3-8, but all are welcome. Please register so we can plan for everyone to be able to do a craft! We meet in the large meeting room. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) at the Library for stories, songs, and exploring stations together. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Georgia loves hearing stories from readers of all ages. Sign up to read to her today! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for stories, songs, and crafts–all based around a theme! Recommended for children ages 3-8, but all are welcome. Please register so we can plan for everyone to be able to do a craft! We meet in the large meeting room. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us in the Large Meeting Room on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. Bring a craft to work on and see what others are crafting. All crafters are welcome! (Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.) No registration is required. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes…

Join us for stories, songs, and crafts–all based around a theme! Recommended for children ages 3-8, but all are welcome. Please register so we can plan for everyone to be able to do a craft! We meet in the large meeting room. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for Adult Book Club at the library. This month we will be discussing The Quarry Girls by Jess Lourey. No registration is required. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Georgia loves hearing stories from readers of all ages. Sign up to read to her today! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join Lakeland PBS for a fun event featuring Molly of Denali! Read along, watch the matching episode of Molly of Denali, color and more with us! No registration required. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library for their ongoing author series. Local author Julie Jo Larson will discuss her book 100 Things to Do in Minnesota Before You Die. Bring a bag lunch or just enjoy the provided refreshments. No registration necessary. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) at the Library for stories, songs, and exploring stations together. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for stories, songs, and crafts–all based around a theme! Recommended for children ages 3-8, but all are welcome. Please register so we can plan for everyone to be able to do a craft! We meet in the large meeting room. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) at the Library for stories, songs, and exploring stations together. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Georgia loves hearing stories from readers of all ages. Sign up to read to her today! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Georgia loves hearing stories from readers of all ages. Sign up to read to her today! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) at the Library for stories, songs, and exploring stations together. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Georgia loves hearing stories from readers of all ages. Sign up to read to her today! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for stories, songs, and crafts–all based around a theme! Recommended for children ages 3-8, but all are welcome. Please register so we can plan for everyone to be able to do a craft! We meet in the large meeting room. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) at the Library for stories, songs, and exploring stations together. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) at the Library for stories, songs, and exploring stations together. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for stories, songs, and crafts–all based around a theme! Recommended for children ages 3-8, but all are welcome. Please register so we can plan for everyone to be able to do a craft! We meet in the large meeting room. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) at the Library for stories, songs, and exploring stations together. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join Santa at the library as he reads 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Stay for a visit with Santa and check out the activities in the Large Meeting Room. No registration required. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Georgia loves hearing stories from readers of all ages. Sign up to read to her today! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging