Friends of BFL Sunday Series: Bourbon Sunset

This unique local trio performs a variety of music from bluegrass to folk, to classic soft rock, to gospel, and they blend tightly arranged three-part harmonies with acoustic accompaniment. This Outer Cape musical group includes Chris Miner on mandolin, Lynda Shuster on......More

This unique local trio performs a variety of music from bluegrass to folk, to classic soft rock, to gospel, and they blend tightly arranged three-part harmonies with acoustic accompaniment. This Outer Cape musical group includes Chris Miner on mandolin, Lynda Shuster on banjo, and Peter Waful on guitar. Their repertoire culls songs from familiar bluegrass and folk music, resulting in melodious enjoyment for their audiences. This program is paid for and hosted by the Friends of the Brooks Free Library. For more information about the Friends of Brooks Free Library, visit www.brooksfreelibrary.org/about/friends-of-brooks-free-library.

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Tuesday Storytime

Join us every Tuesday at the Brooks Free Library for a fun Story Time at 10:30! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is not requir......More

Join us every Tuesday at the Brooks Free Library for a fun Story Time at 10:30! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. This program is free.For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

Doane Rm - Childrens

Magic: The Gathering Club

Middle and High school students are invited to join our Magic: The Gathering club. Each week we will play the popular card game. Don't know how to play? Come along anyway and we'll teach you! The club generally plays historic Commander style decks, but all deck styles a......More

Middle and High school students are invited to join our Magic: The Gathering club. Each week we will play the popular card game. Don't know how to play? Come along anyway and we'll teach you! The club generally plays historic Commander style decks, but all deck styles are welcome!This is an interactive program. For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

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Knit Lit

Experienced knitters and novices are invited to bring their needles and yarn and to share knitting stories and experiences with other knitters. For more information on joining the group please email [email protected].

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Tech Help Power Hours

Come up to the Reference Desk on the second floor for drop-in tech help on Wednesdays from 1-3pm and get some help with technology from one of our librarians. No appointments needed. Examples of things we might help you with include:Introduction and troubleshooting wi......More

Come up to the Reference Desk on the second floor for drop-in tech help on Wednesdays from 1-3pm and get some help with technology from one of our librarians. No appointments needed. Examples of things we might help you with include:Introduction and troubleshooting with eBooks/eAudiobooksBasic tips on how to use your device (Chromebooks/smartphones/laptops)Internet BasicsEmail BasicsSoftware/App Basics Research beyond GoogleUsing library electronic resources – newspaper databases, Hoopla, Kanopy, PressReader Some limits on these services include:Limited to a maximum of 20 minutesCannot troubleshoot personal computers or devicesCannot provide medical, legal and business advice or opinionsWe do not type or proofread documents

Reference Desk

Legos!

This drop in Lego program will run every Wednesday! Come and play with our huge bins of Lego blocks! No registration is required.For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

Doane Rm - Childrens

Early Release Food and Fun!

Middle and High School students can make a tasty treat and then play a game or work on a craft every Monomoy Early Release Wednesday. The program will begin at roughly 3:30, or whenever the middle school bus arrives at the library. If you have any food restrictions, ple......More

Middle and High School students can make a tasty treat and then play a game or work on a craft every Monomoy Early Release Wednesday. The program will begin at roughly 3:30, or whenever the middle school bus arrives at the library. If you have any food restrictions, please let Ann know at [email protected]. No registration is required. This is an interactive program. For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

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Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Brooks Free Library Board of Trustees meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm.

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Magic Creature Club

Participate in crafts and activities around magical creatures such as dragons, griffons, or mermaids! This club meets every first Thursday of the month. No registration is required for this free program.This is an interactive program. For more information about what to ......More

Participate in crafts and activities around magical creatures such as dragons, griffons, or mermaids! This club meets every first Thursday of the month. No registration is required for this free program.This is an interactive program. For more information about what to expect at library programs, visit our website.

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Homeschool Activity Club

Homeschoolers of all ages are invited to our Homeschool Activity Club every Friday at 10:30! We will do a variety of activities from STEM challenges to process art based crafts. No registration is required, you can drop in any week. This is an interactive program. For m......More

Homeschoolers of all ages are invited to our Homeschool Activity Club every Friday at 10:30! We will do a variety of activities from STEM challenges to process art based crafts. No registration is required, you can drop in any week. This is an interactive program. For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

Doane Rm - Childrens

Harwich Housing Advocacy - Drop-in Hours with Brianna Powell

Brooks Free Library is hosting free drop-in hours every other Monday from 10:00 - 12:00 with Brianna Powell, Harwich Housing Advocate. Brianna can provide information on affordable housing opportunities and resources in Harwich. Drop-in sessions are first-come, first-se......More

Brooks Free Library is hosting free drop-in hours every other Monday from 10:00 - 12:00 with Brianna Powell, Harwich Housing Advocate. Brianna can provide information on affordable housing opportunities and resources in Harwich. Drop-in sessions are first-come, first-served and held on the 2nd floor of Brooks Free Library in the VITAL room, across from our Reference desk.Housing Advocacy in Harwich is seeking to expand, protect, and preserve year-round rental and ownership housing opportunities that range from market rate, moderately-affordable units, and low income housing. In addition, we focus on providing resources, education, and programs to assist town residents maintain and obtain suitable housing. Our efforts are for the benefit of all town residents and will promote a welcoming environment for a socio-demographic, diverse community.

VITAL Room - 2nd Floor

Closed for Veterans' Day

Closed for the Holiday

Tuesday Storytime

Join us every Tuesday at the Brooks Free Library for a fun Story Time at 10:30! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is not requir......More

Join us every Tuesday at the Brooks Free Library for a fun Story Time at 10:30! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. This program is free.For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

Doane Rm - Childrens

Morning Book Group

This book discussion group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. For more information on joining the group please email [email protected] or [email protected] month's selection is James by Percival Everett.

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Magic: The Gathering Club

Middle and High school students are invited to join our Magic: The Gathering club. Each week we will play the popular card game. Don't know how to play? Come along anyway and we'll teach you! The club generally plays historic Commander style decks, but all deck styles a......More

Middle and High school students are invited to join our Magic: The Gathering club. Each week we will play the popular card game. Don't know how to play? Come along anyway and we'll teach you! The club generally plays historic Commander style decks, but all deck styles are welcome!This is an interactive program. For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

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Knit Lit

Experienced knitters and novices are invited to bring their needles and yarn and to share knitting stories and experiences with other knitters. For more information on joining the group please email [email protected].

Thornton Meeting Room

Legos!

This drop in Lego program will run every Wednesday! Come and play with our huge bins of Lego blocks! No registration is required.For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

Doane Rm - Childrens

Teen Book Club

Come read with us! High school aged teen book club. Snack provided! This event is free, no sign up necessary. Any questions call or email Shanaz [email protected] is a teen program. For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website.

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