Recent Book Reviews
The Fallen Kingdom by Elizabeth May
Reviewed by Hilary on July 22, 2017
Tags: Fairytale/Folktale, Fantasy, Young Adult
The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore
Reviewed by Gina on July 21, 2017
Tags: Historical Fiction
Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl by Carrie Brownstein
Reviewed by Lindsay on July 14, 2017
Tags: Entertainment and Popular Culture, Memoir, Nonfiction
Upcoming Events
Jul
25
Tue
6:30 pm
Brentwood Book Club: The Last Da...
Brentwood Book Club: The Last Da...
Jul 25 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
We will discuss The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore. Summary from publisher: A young untested lawyer named Paul Cravath, fresh out of Columbia Law School, takes a case that seems impossible to win. Paul’s client, George Westinghouse, has been sued by Thomas Edison over a billion-dollar question: Who invented the light bulb and holds the right to power the country? The Brentwood Book Club meets on the 2ndRead More →
Jul
26
Wed
3:30 pm
Brentwood Bookworms: Secret Code...
Brentwood Bookworms: Secret Code...
Jul 26 @ 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
Kids ages 9 and older are invited to meet on the fourth Wednesdays of the month (unless otherwise noted) after school from 3:30-4:15. Each meeting includes a game, craft, or activity, and usually includes a snack (please let us know if your child has allergies). Please join us if you have read the book or are interested in joining for future meetings. This month’s Brentwood Bookworms selection will be SecretRead More →
Jul
27
Thu
6:00 pm
PAWS for Reading
PAWS for Reading
Jul 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dogs make the best listeners! Stop by the library to read your favorite book to dogs from Support Dogs, Inc. Event is free and open to children and families.Read More →
Jul
28
Fri
3:30 pm
Kids Craft: Tie Dye
Kids Craft: Tie Dye
Jul 28 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Join us at the library for tie dyeing! Feel free to bring your own clean white shirts or socks, or register in order to reserve a bandana. This is an outdoor activity–in the event of inclement weather, we will reschedule. All Kids Craft events are free and open to children and families.Read More →
Jul
29
Sat
2:00 pm
Summer Reading Club Finale Conce...
Summer Reading Club Finale Conce...
Jul 29 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Get your groove on and help us celebrate a terrific summer of reading with an all-ages Singalong Dance Party with local musician, Celia! Don’t forget your dancin’ shoes! This event is free, open to children and families, and will be held at Brentwood Community Center. Please join us even if you weren’t able to participate in Summer Reading Club this year!Read More →
Aug
1
Tue
9:30 am
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Aug 1 @ 9:30 am – 9:45 am
Join us for a story time focusing on children from 0-2 years of age with an emphasis on short stories and songs. This is a great time to get out of the house and see what the other parents and babies are doing. Stay afterwards for play time.Read More →
10:30 am
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Aug 1 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Enjoy listening to stories, singing songs and doing finger-plays in a group setting. For ages 3-5.Read More →