We are saddened to hear of the recent passing of Jane Weisemann.
Jane was one of our longest serving members of the Friends of the Library, and her membership reply was one of the first we received each year. Jane was also one of our most reliable volunteers and we could always count on her to help out at our annual used book sale.
Our thoughts are with Jane’s loved ones. She will be missed.
The Friends of the Brunswick Library is sponsoring a new program at the Brunswick Library: Tea with Friends.
Adults are cordially invited to tea by the fireplace, hosted by the Friends of the Library. Get to know others in your community while enjoying tea, conversation and great company. Every Tuesday, starting January 7, 2020.
This Wednesday sees the return of our Not Quite Burns Night. What started as a lark has turned into the Friends of the Brunswick Library’s best fundraiser.
For those of you who have missed the first two, here’s what’s in store:
There is, of course, the online silent auction. Items have already been posted, so start bidding!
All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Brunswick Library, Inc., whose sole mission is to support the programming and mission of the Brunswick Branch of the library.
We hope to see you there!
Last year’s Not Quite Burns Night was such a success, we’ve decided to do it again! (I wanted to name it “2nd Degree Burns“, but I was outvoted. –ed.)
When: January 25, 2018, 6:30 to 9:30 PM Eastern time
Where: Smoketown Brewing Station, 223 W Potomac St, Brunswick MD
More details on our Not Quite Burns Night page.
We packed the place last time, so be sure to get there early. (Silent Auction details are forthcoming.)
See you there!
Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend, or maybe just stay cool in this heat?
The Brunswick Public Library is having a block party! Saturday, July 22, from 10-1 at the library.
The BHS Marching Band will be performing at 10am, and local favorite Hard Swimmin’ Fish will be there from 11-1.
Some of the fun to be had includes: Face painting, a moonbounce, pony rides, crafts, a petting zoo, and Wags for Hope if you want to read to some dogs. Not to mention Rita’s Ice!
We hope to see you there!
Come celebrate Robert Burns‘ birthday with us at our Not Quite Burns Night fundraiser at Smoketown Brewing Station!
We will be having a silent auction and part of the beer sales this evening will go to the Friends of the Library.
Smoketown will be introducing their new Scottish Ale: Simpson’s Balley Swagger.
Additionally, we’re planning some Burns’ trivia, reading of Burns poetry, and a bagpiper. There’s sure to be a few kilts as well.
Space at the brewery is limited, so come early!
When: January 25, 2017 — Festivities kick off at 6:30PM
Where: Smoketown Brewing Station
223 W Potomac St
Brunswick, MD 21716
(RSVP at our Facebook Event)
As you may or may not know, the annual used book sale at Brunswick Railroad Days is our biggest event of the year, not to mention our primary fundraiser. Believe it or not, October 1 is only a month-and-a-half away. We need your help to make it successful.
We would appreciate a donation of a couple of hours of your time on October 1 and/or October 2 during Railroad Days. We need help with book sales, organizing the books, and especially with setup (on Saturday) and breakdown (on Sunday).
Not sure if volunteering is for you? Bring a friend! “Many hands make light work” as the saying goes.
Got teenagers? Got teenagers who need volunteer hours? This is a perfect opportunity, and we always need young, strong backs during setup and breakdown.
Have a truck that we can use to transport the books the two blocks from our storage to our location for the sale? Please let us know!
There are three ways you can sign up:
1. Go to SignUpGenius: Friends of the Library Book Sale @ Railroad Days
(This is the best way)
2. Email us (folbrunswick@gmail.com) with your preferred shifts (see below)
3. Call us (240-285-9583) with your preferred shifts (see below)
We need people for these time slots:
Saturday, October 1
7:30-10:00 Setup
10:00-12:00 Sales
12:00-2:30 Sales
2:30-5:00 Sales (and cover-up)
Sunday, October 2
10:00-12:00 Sales
12:00-2:00 Sales
2:00-4:00 Sales
4:00-6:00 Sales/Breakdown/Cleanup
While the Friends are all about the Library, we also want to do our part to promote reading, especially among young people. The event detailed below is not a Friends of the Library or a Library event, but may be something that interests our fellow book lovers.
Are you a teenager who loves to read? Do you know such a teenager?
Do you have books that you’ve read that you would like to trade for new (to you) books?
Would you like a chance to win a gift card to McDonalds, Starbucks, or Chipotle?
Then come to the Teen Book Exchange, on May 21, 2016, from 10AM to Noon, at the American Legion in Brunswick, Maryland. Those who RSVP on SignUp genius and attend the event will be put in a drawing for those gift cards. Bring 5 books, and you’ll get vouchers to get 6!
The event is free and leftover books will be donated to the Frederick Community Action Agency to be distributed to homeless teens in Frederick County.
Details:
Apparently there’s some nasty weather on the way, and a pretty good chance we’ll also get a hurricane.
Brunswick, Maryland announcement of cancellation
As such, our annual book sale is also canceled. Many thanks to those of you who volunteered. Rest assured, we’ll need your help again in the future.
The Friends of the Brunswick Library (FOBL) will have an open meeting on June 20th at 9 am at the Brunswick Library. All are welcome to attend. FOBL members will elect the new board at this meeting.
Please let us know if you are able to attend so that we may have refreshments for everyone.