September is NATIONAL LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH! A LIBRARY CARD is really the best school supply your student can own. Reading for school or fun, research online or in the library, computers or laptops to use in the library, magazines and newspapers...and more. Your library wants to help your student have a very successful 2017-2018 school year. Just ask staff if you or your student need help using the online resources, we'll be glad to help! Important Links:
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We Support Red Friday sponsored by the Friends of the Brandon Library Weekly drawing for a $20 coupon to a Brandon eatery To enter wear RED when you come to the library on Friday and check out one item. New sign-up and prize every week. Limit 1 weekly prize per person. Grand prize drawing at the end of the season - one of two $100 gift cards!!! It's the Big Book Sale! sponsored by the Friends of the Brandon Library Friday, September 29 from 10-5 Saturday, September 30 from 10-4 Bag Day! – Monday, October 2 from 10-8 Your choice: $5 a bag or $10 a box
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*New* Baby & Me Mondays @ 10:15 am Bond with your baby (0-12 months) through music, movement, and stories. Preregistration is required. There will be a limit of 10 babies per class. Contact the Children's Department for more information.
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Toddler Time - Mondays @ 10:30 am Stories, songs, and finger plays for ages 0-2 Kid Connection - Tuesdays @ 4 pm Activities for ages 6-10 Preregistration is required for Chess Lessons September 5 - World's Biggest Lizard- The Komodo Dragon September 12 - Chess Lesson #1 The Chessmen September 19 - Medieval Dragons- King Jack and the Dragon September 26 - Chess Lesson #2 Legend of Chess and the Chessboard They're Back - Free Play!!! Duplo Play for ages 3-5 Wednesday, September 6 @ 11:30 am Lego Play for ages 6-12 Thursday, September 14 @ 3 pm Preschool Story Time Wednesdays and Thursdays @ 10:30 am Songs & stories for ages 3-5. September 6, 7-Fairy Tales and Folk Tales Retold-Little Red and The Very Hungry Lion September 13, 14 - The Princess and the Pea September 20, 21 - The Very Smart Pea and the Princess-To-Be September 27, 28 - The Three Ninja Pigs FAMILY NIGHT Thursday, September 21 @ 6 pm The World Champs of Robotics Team will show us a good time with a demonstration, hands on activities, and a craft. Froggy Character Storytime Saturday, September 23 @ 1 pm Come meet Froggy while we read Froggy stories by Jonathan London, sing songs, and enjoy other fun activities. This is a Family Event for all ages!
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TEEN NIGHT Building Challenge Monday, September 11 @ 5:00 pm Test your might in these games of physics! For teens ages 13+. Chess Lessons for Teens & Adults Tuesday, September 12 & 26 @ 6 pm Preregistration is required for Chess Lessons Video Game Day Mario Kart Tournament Saturday, September 16 @ 12 pm Please call to register. Space is limited. MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY: Rice Krispie Challenge Monday, September 18 @ 5:00 pm It's National Rice Krispie Day! Celebrate with us in our Rice Krispie Building Challenge! For middle graders ages 10-13. TEEN & MIDDLE GRADE: Batman Day Monday, September 25 @ 5:00 pm Celebrate BATMAN DAY with us! We'll have games, snacks, activities, and more! For teens and middle graders ages 10+.
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Introduction to Elder Law Issues Wills, Probate, Living wills, health care directives, DNR, Power of attorney What does it all mean? Do you need one? How do you get started? Richard Young with The Elder Law Firm will be here to educate us and answer questions about elder law issues. Monday, September 25 @ 6pm Genealogy Club Thursday, September 7 @ 10:30 am Genealogy topics and assistance are on tap for our monthly meeting! Coin Club Thursday, September 7 @ 6 pm Sign Language Saturday, September 9 & 23 @ 10:30 am The Brandon Book Club Killing the Rising Sun by Bill O'Reilly. Monday, September 11 @ 10:30 am Beading Classes Cellini Spiral Bracelet $5.00 supply fee. Please preregister. Monday, September 11 @ 4 & 6 pm Brandon Quilters Monday, September 11 @ 6 pm Chess Lessons for Teens & Adults Tuesday, September 12 & 26 @ 6 pm VVA Meeting Wednesday, September 13 @ 10:30 am Brandon Genealogical & Historical Society Tuesday, September 19 @ 7 pm Noel Daniels will speak. The public is invited. Friends of the Brandon Library Tuesday, September 19 @ 6 pm DNA Discovery Group Thursday, September 21 @ 10:30 am Understand the differences in DNA tests and testing companies. Third Thursday Book Club for the Millennial generation Thursday, September 21 @ 6:30 pm The Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston. Weekly Activities Dulcimer Group Mondays @ 6 pm Bridge for Beginners Learn to play Bridge. Free classes. Wedmesdays @ 1:30 pm BYOP - Bring Your Own Project Thursdays @ 1 pm Creative Crafters Thursdays @ 6 pm Displays for September Library Cake Pans for Checkout Ronald McDonald House Red Friday Bulldog Winners The Brandon Public Library will be closed on September 4 for Labor Day.
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