Library Construction

Construction of the new Handicapped Access ramp has begun. The regular library parking lot for patrons is now closed.  Patrons should park at the Jail Hill parking lots.  A crosswalk has been installed to facilitate crossing Route 154 at that intersection.

Please exercise extreme caution in crossing the road.  While driving on  Route 154, please slow down near the intersection with Jail Hill Road. There will be increased foot traffic in this area.

Handicapped parking only is permitted in the small parking area north of the Library which had previously been used for staff parking.

The next driveway north of the Library is a private driveway and parking is not permitted on the grass on either side of this driveway.

Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during the construction.

Come Celebrate Movie Month!

The Kite Runner

Thursday, December 3
Beginning at 6:00 PM

The Kite Runner film is based on the novel by Khaled Hosseini that spent weeks on the New York Times’ bestseller list. This movie follows two close friends (Amir and Hassan) as they grow up in the beautiful country of Afghanistan in the 1970’s. Their friendship is torn apart after one of the boys is brutally attacked. Years later, Amir returns to Afghanistan from the United States to try to right a wrong. (Rated PG-13)

Hero (Ying Xiong)

Thursday, December 17
Beginning at 6:00 PM

Jet Li stars in Hero (Ying Xiong). Movie critic Roger Ebert said about this Academy Award-nominated film that is a “martial arts extravaganza” and “beautiful and beguiling”. See why Jet Li is a movie star in China and might be the next Jackie Chan. (Rated PG-13)

Saturday Afternoons in
Our Screening Room

The Wizard of Oz

Saturday, December 5
Beginning at 1:00 PM

Celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz by attending a special screening here at Brainerd Library. Children are encouraged to dress up as a character from the movie. All children present will be entered into a drawing for a special collector's watch. (Not rated)

Santa Buddies

Saturday, December 12
Beginning at 1:00 PM

Join Buddy and his puppy buddies in a new release from Disney, Santa Buddies (The Legend of Santa Paws), as they take a trip to the North Pole. This is sure to be a children’s classic that you’ll want to see again and again. (Rated G)

Princess Protection Program

Saturday, December 19
Beginning at 1:00 PM

Disney Studios has released another movie, Princess Protection Program, that is sure to be a hit with the kids in town. Follow the adventures of Princess Rosalinda as she learns how to become a normal teenager in rural Wisconsin. The movie is based on a book by author David Morgasen. (Rated G)

Note to Guardians:

Children age 6 or younger must be accompanied by and remain in sight of a responsible person.  No child under the age of 12 should be left in the library without a responsible person in the building.

The Connecticut Department of Higher Education announces that updated copies of their popular Connecticut Student Financial Assistance brochure are now available, thanks to a federal grant awarded to the Department.  The two-sided flyer summarizes both federal and state financial aid programs and provides general advice to students and parents on obtaining financial aid for college.

Supplies are limited and orders will be fulfilled on a first-come/first-served basis. To order printed copies, contact the Education & Employment Information Center at edinfo@ctdhe.org  or toll-free at 1(800)842-0229. This information also is available online.

In addition, the Information Center produces several other publications of potential interest to students and parents such as Questions to Ask When Choosing a College, Life After High School, and Parent College Prep in addition to more comprehensive list of Financial Aid Resources. Feel free to download copies by accessing the EEIC’s publications page. 

Please contact the Education & Employment Information Center (edinfo@ctdhe.org / 1-800-842-0229) at any time with questions about learning and career opportunities.

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Kill-A-Watt Meter Available for Loan

The Kill-A-Watt meter is a small electricity usage monitor.  Simply connect an appliance into the Kill-A-Watt meter and assess the efficiency of the appliance.  The monitor’s display will show the appliance’s electrical consumption by the kilowatt-hour.  You then calculate the electrical expenses for your appliance. 

This device will help you make decisions that can save you money and reduce your electrical consumption.  You may discover that some appliances, even when nominally turned off, are still using quite a bit of power. 

Find the appliances that are energy abusers in your home!  Check out the Kill-A-Watt meter.  You may reserve the meter through the Library’s online catalog at or by calling us at 860-345-2204.

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Special Books For Sale

The Friends of the Library have some very special books for sale. If you are interested in purchasing any or all of them, please inquire at the circulation desk.

Wild Strawberries and High Rising (2 volumes, boxed) by Angela Thirkell. First editions, hardcovers with dust jackets, good condition. $30.00

The Connecticut River signed by author/photographer Robert Benson, essay by Ben Bachman. $15.00

View from the Air, Charles Lindbergh's Earch and Sky signed by author Reeve Lindbergh, photographs by Richard Brown. $10.00

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Program registration informs us of program interest and
enables us to call you in the event of cancellation.