Brainerd Public Library

Join us on Tuesdays at 11:30 AM for ECFE at the Library. We will read a story, sing a song, and explore stations together. Please note, May 16th will be the last ECFE at the Library for this school year. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Bring your favorite stuffed animal and join us for an action filled story time! We will read and act out “Tea Party Rules” by Ame Dyckman. Recommended for ages 4-8. Limit 10. Registration Required. To register please call 218-829-5574 or online. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) Oceanarium is coming to the Brainerd Public Library on Friday, March 3 at 10:30 am. Come learn about various echinoderms (urchins, sea stars, sea cucumbers, etc.) various crabs, horseshoe crabs, live rock, and some small fish. Event will take place in the Large Meeting Room. Traveling for this event? Find…

Join us for Science Experiments in the Large meeting room Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 pm. Perfect for ages 7-12! February 28: Ice Orb Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for Science Experiments in the Large meeting room Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 pm. Perfect for ages 7-12! December 27: Invisible Ink Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Meet Santa and listen to him read, “Twas the Night Before Christmas”. There will be a Make n Take craft to follow. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for a Holiday Potluck at the Brainerd Library large meeting room on Thursday, December 8th at 5pm. Food and fellowship! Guest speaker is Dan Hegstad. Dan Hegstad is a professional speaker and the author of “Next Steps: Tools for Transforming from Coping to Thriving.” Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for Dino BINGO and a chance to win dinosaur-themed books! Perfect for ages Kindergarten and up. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for Science Experiments in the Large meeting room Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 pm. Perfect for ages 7-12! Nov. 22: Fossil Dig Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Please join the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library in the Large Meeting Room for a talk with author Peter Geye about his latest book, The Ski Jumpers. A writer and former ski jumper facing a terminal diagnosis takes one more leap—into a past of soaring flights and broken family bonds. No registration is necessary.…

Join the library’s tradition of giving back on Halloween! Blood is needed year-round in our community, and one pint can potentially save up to 3 lives. Costumes are encouraged! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

It's finals week at Hogwarts and you have a potions project due for Professor Snape! You'll have to use the Marauder's Map to sneak around the castle at night to find the ingredients. Can you figure it out in 30 minutes? Work alone or with friends to solve the clues, open the locks, and earn…

It's finals week at Hogwarts and you have a potions project due for Professor Snape! You'll have to use the Marauder's Map to sneak around the castle at night to find the ingredients. Can you figure it out in 30 minutes? Work alone or with friends to solve the clues, open the locks, and earn…

Join acclaimed children's author Beth Hautala for a workshop for youth ages 10-16 to learn about character development and improving your writing craft. This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Kitchigami Regional Library System, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.…

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month, at 3:30 PM, for Discovery Tuesday. We will be creating science experiments, perfect for ages 7-12! October 11: Acid Eggs I October 25: Lego WeDo 2.0 Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for stories, songs, and crafts -- all based around a theme! October 6: Monsters October 13: Superheroes I October 20: Dragons I October 27: Pumpkins Recommended for children ages 2-8, but all are welcome. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us on the 1st Tuesday of the Month, at 3:00 PM, for #Create. We will be creating make 'n take crafts, perfect for teens! October 4: Felt Animal Bookmark Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us outside at the Brainerd Library for a FREE concert with the Lakes Area Music Festival on July 30th at 10:00 AM Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Spend an evening playing board games with your friends and family at the library. No registration is required! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us at the library for fun, play-based Studio Explorations for children 12 and under. Big blue blocks, giant legos, and a make-your-own book art activity are just some of the fun things planned. Be sure to stop by and say hi! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Please join us on July 14, at 6:00 PM, for a special Stuffy Camp-Out Storytime! Bring your stuffy for stories, songs, and crafts. The stuffy can camp out at the library and you pick them up the next day! No registration required. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Challenge yourself or work together with friends to try and solve the clues, open the locks and earn your prize. You will have 30 minutes to complete the escape room. Stop by the library's reference desk or call 218-829-5574 to sign-up for a time slot. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Together, with the Sustainable Sheep & Fiber Community of Northern MN, we welcome you to a Sheep & Fiber Arts Demo, on June 25, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM, in the Brainerd Library Parking Lot! 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 2-8, 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. June 21 – Mother Goose – 9:30 am June 28 – Bugs, Bugs,…

When heading up to your cabin, your car breaks down. Not only that but the cabin is locked. Using only the items in the car and clues from your surroundings, try to unlock the cabin and claim your prize. Can be done as an individual or as a group. Call the library at 218-829-5574 or…

Join us for stories, songs, and crafts–all based around a theme! Recommended for children ages 2-8, 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 stories, songs, and crafts–all based around a theme! Recommended for children ages 2-8, 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

All are welcome at this concert for families of all ages! A string orchestra of professional musicians from around the country will perform outdoors, narrated by festival education director Alexander Peña. Free and open to the public; no tickets required. This concert is sponsored in part by Essentia Health. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd…

The Brainerd Book Club will host a special bonus book club online via Zoom on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 1 pm to discuss the book So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo. You can request a copy for a curbside pickup appointment anytime by calling the library at 218-829-5574. If you…

Books, Burgers & Brews will meet Monday, March 15, 2021, at 6 pm via Zoom for our next book discussion of Whisper Network by Chandler Baker. Copies of this book are available to request for curbside pickup by appointment. No library card needed. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us via Zoom on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 6 pm for a virtual book discussion of This Tender Land with author William Kent Krueger. "A magnificent novel about four orphans on a life-changing odyssey during the Great Depression, from the bestselling author of Ordinary Grace." To register, click the link below or call…

The Brainerd Book Club will meet online via Zoom on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 1 pm for our next book discussion of Still Life by Louise Penny. The first book in the critically acclaimed mystery series introduces us to Chief Inspector Gamache and focuses on the death of a Three Pines local. Call the…

Please join us via Zoom for Miniature Gardens with Master Gardener Jennifer Knutson. Enter the magical world of miniature gardens! Ideas will be presented on how to design a terrarium, dish garden, and outdoor miniature garden. Create a charming, whimsical miniature landscape using dwarf plants and accessories. Creative ideas on how to accessorize with items…

Please join the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library LIVE via their Facebook page for a talk with author Brian Freeman about his new book Infinite. "One rainy night, the unthinkable happens: Dylan Moran's car plunges off the road into a raging river, his beautiful wife drowning as he struggles to shore. In the aftermath,…

March's Selection: Once in a Blue Moon Lodge by Lorna Landvik. Meet in the Small Meeting Room at the Brainerd Library on Monday, March 2nd from 5:30-7pm to discuss! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for our new non-traditional book club, Books and Brownies, for kids ages 7-12, who love to read! This month, read a book about a holiday you do not celebrate. Registration requested online or by calling: 218-829-5574. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Books, Burgers, and Brews A Gentleman in Moscow Amor Towles Monday, January 20 @ 6 pm Books, Burgers & Brews will meet Monday, January 20, 2020, at 6 pm at Prairie Bay Grill for our next book discussion of A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles and enjoy a custom food and drink menu created…

Gardening Program Indoor Gardening: House Plants Tuesday, January 14 @ 12 Noon Improve your indoor green thumb with this look at how to care for your houseplants. Learn what your indoor plants do and don't need, some common problems, and the best way to root cuttings. Ignore winter and green up your surroundings. See the…