Programs & Events

January Book Group

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Join us on January 31st at 4PM for a discussion about Barbara Kingsolver’s book Demon Copperhead. If you need a copy of the book, please don’t hesitate to email the staff! . . . read more »

World-Class Maritime Research Collection to be Acquired

Friend Memorial Public Library recently formalized the agreement to acquire a rare and extensive maritime research library, signing a Letter of Intent with the owner of the private collection, Jon Wilson, founder and former owner . . . read more »

December Book Group

The Wager by David Grann For the month of December, the book group will be reading and discussing the book The Wager by David Grann. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 27th at . . . read more »

Fear is Just a Word

By Azam Ahmed Miriam Rodríguez was a force to be reckoned with. There’s no other way to say it. The things she did for her daughter, the measures she was willing to take, and the . . . read more »

November Book Group

Horse by Geraldine Brooks For the month of November, we will be reading Horse by Geraldine Brooks. The meeting will take place on November 29th at 4PM. Copies of the book are available both online, and . . . read more »

BCRC November Presentation

Storing Carbon in Trees Join the Brooklin Climate Response Committee and our guest speaker, Si Balch, to discuss the evolving picture of carbon storage in trees and the way climate change might affect forests. This . . . read more »

November Mystery Book Group

I, Richard by Elizabeth George For the month of November, the mystery book group will be reading I, Richard by Elizabeth George. Join the group on Tuesday, November 14th at 1PM to discuss the book. Copies . . . read more »

BCRC with Karl Schoettle

Why is our society reacting so slowly to climate change? Join the Brooklin Climate Response Committee and our guest speaker, Karl Schoettle, to find out! Karl will discuss the causes of climate change and its . . . read more »

Patti Bender Author Event

August 1st, 4PM Join us on for a talk with author Patti Bender on August 1st. From her website: Intensely curious, I earned a B.A. with Phi Beta Kappa honors in English and history at . . . read more »

Cheryl A. Head & Brenda Buchanan

July 25th at 5PM Join us on Tuesday to see authors Cheryl A. Head and Brenda Buchanan in conversation at the library. Cheryl. A Head Cheryl A. Head writes the Anthony, and Lambda Literary Award . . . read more »