New, Expanded Book Nook in the Braden River Library
Greetings, fellow book lovers…..that’s YOU! If you just can’t wait until the next Friends book sale at Braden River Library, here’s a great solution — the Book Nook. Inside the library are shelves and shelves of goodies for sale at remarkable prices. Make your selection, deposit what you’d like to pay (please be generous), and hurry home to start reading. Fiction, non fiction, cookbooks, puzzles, DVDs, CDs. You should come and take a look to buy your next new, favorite book.
Trivia Night – Every 3rd Monday at 6:00PM
Bingo Night – Every 1st Monday at 6:00PM
Friends of the Braden River Library Proudly Present:
Computer Basics for Everyday People
Sierra’s Friendly Computers is a beginner-friendly computer literacy program designed for adults and seniors who want to learn how to use a computer in a calm, supportive environment. This program starts at the very beginning, including how to turn a computer on and off, use a mouse and keyboard, understand what’s on the screen, and safely use email and internet. Please bring your own device and plan to attend all four classes as the program is a series where every class will build on the previous weeks lesson.
No prior experience is required!
Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm,
Dates: Mondays Sept 14, Sept 21, Sept 28, Oct 5, 2026
Braden River Branch. LibraryLocation:Meeting Room 205 (West Wing)Audience: Seniors (55+) Categories: Computer/Tech Instruction/TechnologySponsored by the Friends of the Library
Registration is required. There are 3 seats available.
Friends of the Braden River Library Proudly Present:
Mad Science Magic of Science Show
A magician’s worst nightmare – Magic secrets will be revealed as the students understand the pivotal role science plays in the world of magic. Discover how magicians use science to create illusions and slight-of-hand to misdirect their audiences. We will unravel the mystery of mind bending rope and card tricks, and see if magicians make things really disappear.
Note: Library programs that do not require registrations are first come, first served for the first 20 families.
Date:Saturday, September 12, 2026Time:10:00am – 11:00am. Braden River Branch. LibraryAudience: Children (4-7 years)FamiliesTweens (8-12 years) Categories: Special EventSTEM
Friends of the Braden River Library Proudly Present:
The Living Legacies of The Exiles of Florida — AMERICA 250
Join us for “The Living Legacies of The Exiles of Florida,” an exploration of a forgotten abolitionist text. Historian William Hustwit and archaeologist Uzi Baram will discuss the impact of Joshua Reed Giddings’ 1858 book The Exiles of Florida. An unflinching account of the Seminole Wars and the southern Underground Railroad, Giddings’s work remains a powerful catalyst for discussion today. Part of the America 250 speaker series, this event is free and open to the public.
Date:Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Time:11:00am – 12:00pm. Braden River Branch Library. Location:Meeting Room 205 (West Wing)Audience: Adults (18+) Categories: AMERICA 250History/Local History/ArchivesLectures & SeminarsSponsored by the Friends of the Library
Registrations open at 11:00am Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Friends of the Braden River Library Proudly Present:
Line Dancing: Beginners
Join instructor Victoria for a fun-filled hour of beginning line dancing! The practice of line dancing is great for your overall health and well-being.
- Learn to dance
- Improve balance
- Boost memory
- Get your heart pumping
- Get social
Mondays: Oct 12, Oct 19, Oct 26, Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 23, 2026. Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Braden River Library. Location: Meeting Room 205 (West Wing). Audience: Adults (18+) Categories: Dance InstructionFitness & WellnessSponsored by the Friends of the Library
Registrations open at 1:00pm Monday, September 14, 2026
Friends of the Braden River Library Proudly Present:
Florida’s Infamous Outlaws and Villains
Not everyone that comes to Florida is here for the sunny beaches and plentiful gulf courses. Florida has been a refuge for outcasts and scoundrels for centuries. Join us as we list some of the famous and infamous who hailed from or holed up in Florida over the past four hundred years.
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Library Branch:Braden River Branch. LibraryLocation:Meeting Room 205 (West Wing) Audience: Adults (18+) Categories: History/Local History/ArchivesLectures & Seminars
Registrations open at 1:00pm Friday, September 25, 2026
Friends of the Braden River Library Proudly Present:
Decorating Mandala’s
Lipan Mandala Art is a colorful folk-art style inspired by nature, patterns, and storytelling. It features raised designs using clay, textures, mirrors, dots, and flowing shapes inspired by flowers, animals, and everyday life. Traditionally created in homes and communities to bring beauty and joy into daily living. It’s all about creativity, self-expression, and enjoying the artistic process.
Date:Wednesday, December 2, 2026. Time:11:00am – 1:00pm. Braden River Branch Library. Location:Meeting Room 205 (West Wing)Audience: Seniors (55+) Categories: Arts/Crafts/Makerspace
Registrations open at 11:00am Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Friends of the Braden River Library Proudly Present:
Tyrannosaurus!
Learn about the most terrible predator ever–The Tyrannosaurus. The different species of Tyrannosaurus were spread around the world. Learn about their unique anatomy and their 35 year lifespan. Kids get to draw and color a Tyrannosaurus from different times and places.
Date:Thursday, December 3, 2026, Time:2:00pm – 3:00pm. Braden River Branch Library. Location:Meeting Room 205 (West Wing)Audience: All Ages Categories: Lectures & Seminars
Registrations open at 2:00pm Thursday, October 22, 2026
Friends of the Braden River Library Proudly Present:
Winter Celebration at Braden River
Come celebrate the winter season at Braden River Library with our snow party in the garden! There will be games and activities for the kids to enjoy, as well as real snow!
Date:Saturday, December 5, 2026, Time:10:00am – 12:00pm. Braden River Branch Library. Location:Meeting Room 205 (West Wing)Audience: Children (4-7 years),Teens (13-18 years)Tweens (8-12 years) Categories: Holiday Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Friends of the Braden River Library Proudly Present:
Move Your Stuff, Change Your LIfe
Join Jana Schneider for an in-depth look at the ancient art of placement– FENG SHUI–dating back over 5,000 years, this philosophy teaches us how nature flows in our life and how to harness it for better health, wealth, and wellbeing. Discover how to open up to life force energy, remove obstacles, and enhance your life.
Date:Thursday, December 10, 2026Time:11:00am – 12:30pm. Braden River Branch Library. Location:Meeting Room 205 (West Wing)Audience: Adults (18+) Categories: Design/Interior Design/FashionFitness & Wellness
Registrations open at 11:00am Thursday, October 29, 2026
Friends of the Braden River Library 