Brainerd
Public
Library
The Brainerd Public Library was established in 1904 and was a founding member of the Kitchigami Regional Library system in 1969. Originally housed in a Carnegie library, the current building was constructed in 1986.
Location & Hours
Brainerd Public Library address:
416 S. 5th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
Mon | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
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Tue | 9:00am - 7:00pm |
Wed | 9:00am - 7:00pm |
Thu | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Fri | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Sat | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
Sun | CLOSED |
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Branch Services
Free Wifi & public internet computers
Branch Events
Regular events
Weekly Storytime
Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
Stories & crafts for ages 2-8, but all are welcome
Brainerd Book Club for Adults:
2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room
Books Burgers and Brews Book Club:
4th Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Roundhouse Brewery, RSVP here:
Read to a Reading Therapy Dog:
Sign up for a slot here:
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Friends of the Library
Friends of the library are non-profit groups that support libraries in the community.
Friends are separate from KRLS and each group is made up of volunteers.
Local Library Board
Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Brainerd Public Library small conference room.
Finance Committee Meets at 5:15 pm prior to all meetings.