Friends of Braswell Memorial Library will sponsor a fun, free family event at the library on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Today’s Braswell Library is “Not your Grandmother’s Library” and Friends and staff at Braswell hope to introduce or re-introduce everyone to all the library has to offer. Staff will be available to talk about the library’s free Wi-fi, how to borrow a laptop, how to check out ebooks, the growing digital collection, study rooms, computer classes, teen clubs, children’s computer services, upcoming programs and events and more.
For children (up through grade 5), join us in the Children’s Section where there will be storytelling, crafts, prizes, short tours through the books so you’ll know where to find your favorite books, a demonstration of how to borrow an ebook and more!
Tweens and teens are invited to join staff and Friends upstairs in the young adult section and the Footeprint Homework Center at 5 p.m. for games and information on how take a “Shelfie” and win a tablet, giftcards, iTunes cards and other cool prizes.
Parents, tweens and teens are invited to hear SBI agent Kevin Roughton speak at 5:15 p.m. upstairs in the Non-fiction section, about the changing world of social media and how kids can stay safe. Parents can learn more about what kids are doing online and via their phones and kids can learn valuable information about staying safe while using social media.
For more information about the event, call Jenny White at 266-8749 or Braswell Memorial Library at 442-1951. There will be photo and interview opportunities at this event for the press.
Join us for a great time!
Braswell Memorial Library 
No, it is not our “grandmother’s library anymore”, for sure! I am sorry to have missed this event, but I do visit and am quite aware of the fantastic resources at this library! I recall going to the Braswell Memorial Library when I was in middle school (over 20 years ago). It was in the now Arts Center. I remember walking through the metal detectors and seeing Mr. Jenkins to my left working at the check out desk. I am so glad I can still see his smile when I visit the library today. I’d then walk under a small underpass, and to the left was a long line of tables where the older kids and adults sat. When I wanted something more light hearted, I’d walk in the opposite direction to visit the childrens’ section. Art, just as it is today, still covered the walk of the entrance way. The children’s section was a much smaller space, but still a colorful and friendly place. Ah. “Memories touch the corners of my mind.” No more flipping through cards in the card catalog. Today at the Braswell Memorial Library, I can swipe my own books to check out, search online catalogs, and enjoy a massive selection – of books…and seating. It’s a gem. A highlight of Rocky Mount.
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We’re very glad that you enjoy the library! Thank you for your comment.
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How do I check out an eBook? Is there a list of available eBooks on line?
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Hi Marianne. All of our ebooks are powered through Overdrive. You can find and download available titles through the ebook tab on the library’s website, http://braswell-library.libguides.com/home
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