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A Change in Brainerd Library’s Hours, Plus Two New May 2024 Programs

Submitted by Robbie Marshall

(May 3, 2024) — Brainerd Memorial Library’s hours have changed as of May 1, 2024 to best accommodate our patrons. After conducting a visit count and survey, we determined that opening on Monday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. and closing at 6:00 p.m. allow for the best usage schedule.

The new hours are: Monday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Note: Programs can still be held after hours.

Whimsical Wire Bugs! Thursday, May 23, 2024 6:30 PM 

We will be creating these silly or fancy or even more realistic wire bugs with beads and buttons and other materials. This program is for ages 14 and up and requires working with pliers and wire.  There are ten spaces available, so please register here. 

All materials are provided; however, feel free to bring some that you feel would enhance your project.

Note: Although the library will be closed at 6:00 p.m., this is an After-Hours craft and you will have access to the lower level where it will be held.


Local Author Talk, Thursday, May 30, 2024- 6:30 p.m. Katie Tietjen will be at BML to discuss her novel. Join us for discussion and refreshments at this After-Hours program.

Katie (Devlin) Tietjen grew up in Higganum, attended RSD17 schools and is the daughter of English teachers. It makes sense, then, that she became an author.

Her first novel, Death in the Details, debuted April 9, 2024. Katie tells the story of Maple Bishop who must save her home in Vermont after being left penniless.  She creates and sells dollhouses; however, her first customer is found dead. So Maple decides to use her miniature house skills to solve the crime. More information about Katie’s book can be found at https://www.katietietjen.com/

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