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Taking Aim at SuccessTaking Aim at Success

Thursday, February 9
6:30 to 7:30 PM

What can you do to create your ideal life? Join Cathy Goldman, a Personal Development Coach, for an interactive presentation aimed at what you can do now that will allow you to have a life full of success and balance.  Goldman’s program will touch on strategies that will empower you to make decisions and take actions. Learn how to make choices today to create a brighter tomorrow. All are welcome!! Please call 860-345-2204 or stop by the Library to register.

Learn to Download Free E-books
From Overdrive to Your Kindle

Thursday, February 16
6:30 to 7:30 PM

Download free e-booksCome to the Library to learn to use Overdrive to download free e-books to your Kindle. Please bring your Kindle and your library card, because you will need the barcode number to check out books. Enjoy reading the best sellers at no cost to you, just like you would with a library book.

Memory Wire BraceletMemory Wire Bracelet for Adults

Friday, February 17
10:30 to 11:15 AM

Come relax at the Library and learn how to make a memory wire bracelet. This type of bracelet is fairly simple to make but can look quite elegant or down-to-earth, whatever your taste may be. This project mainly uses seed, glass, stone, and accent beads. Please call the library to register for this program by calling 860-345-2204.

Kindle Users Sharing SessionKindle Users Sharing Session

Thursday,  February 23
6:30 to 7:30 PM

Bring your Kindle to the Library. Share your experiences learning to use your Kindle with others. Everyone will benefit from the experience. Show what you know. Ask questions and possibly others in the group will have discovered the answers. It's always easier to learn a new skill with the help of friends.

Be a Winner!BE A WINNER!

Join the Friends of Brainerd Library for the year 2012. Watch your mail for the membership application. Anyone joing or renewing membership before February 29, 2012 will be entered into a drawing for one of five prizes:

$25 gift certificate to Country Market,
$25 gift certificate to Gristmill Market, and
three flash drives.

Drawing will be held March 1, 2012. Applications are also available at the Library. Please inquire at the front desk.

Introduction to Facebook

Introduction to FacebookWednesday, March 7
6:30 to 7:30 PM

Learn the basics of the social networking site - Facebook. This class is a basic class for non-users of  Facebook. This session is limited to 8 people. Please call the Library at 860-345-2204 to register.

2012 Haddam Calendar2012 Haddam
Historical Society Calendars

The 2012 Haddam Historical Society Calendars have arrived! The cost is $10. Please inquire at the Circulation Desk to purchase your copy.

Closings & DelaysInclement Weather Closings & Delays

If RSD #17 is closed due to inclement weather, the Library will be closed as well.

If school openings are delayed, the Library will open at its normal time, 10:00 AM.

Avoid disappointment by registering in advance for our programs. 
Programs with fewer than the minimum number of registrants will be cancelled. 
For more information and to register, please call us at 860-345-2204.

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Now Showing in Our Screening Room

Deathly Hallows: Part 2
(Rated PG-13)

Wednesday,
January 25
6:00 PM

  Deathly Hallows Part 2
Moneyball  

Moneyball
(Rated PG-13)

Wednesday,
February 8
6:00 PM

Gasland
(Not Rated)

Friday,
February 17
6:30 PM

  Gasland
Despicable Me  

Despicable Me
(Rated PG)

Saturday,
February 18
1:00 PM

Hangover Part II
(Rated R)

Wednesday,
February 22
6:00 PM

  Hangover Part 2

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Dowload an audio book for your listening enjoyment

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Book Drop

Higganum Book Drop

Did you know that the Library has a book drop located in downtown Higganum? You will find it on the sidewalk outside the Liberty Bank on Route 81. Items are collected daily.