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:

Ten Meals in Ten Minutes by Chef Warren

June 6, 2026 at 3PM

Ten Meals in Ten Minutes–Perfect Entrees for Any Weeknight

Join Chef Warren as he shares 10 delicious entrees that you can prepare in 10 minutes using items you probably already have on hand. By featuring a handful of main ingredients, he will show how you can make 10 different and delicious meals. Chef Warren will also share dozens of kitchen tips, cooking hints and humorous anecdotes about the joys and challenges of cooking for two.

Chef Warren ends the presentation with a cooking demonstration, preparing a healthy 10-minute entrée that anyone can replicate in their own home.

Friends of the Braden River Library Proudly Present:

Windell Campbell Story Telling Puppets – June 9, 2026 at 2PM

Summer Learning: Tall Tales with Windell Campbell–America 250

Join master storyteller and puppeteer, Windell Campbell, for a dynamic hour of tall tales spun with action, puppets, and movement.

Friends of the Braden River Library Proudly Present:

America’s Loneliest Road by Nick Hauser at June 11, 2026 at 6PM

America’s Loneliest Road: Route 50 in Nevada — AMERICA 250

Travel down Route 50 in central Nevada which was named America’s Loneliest Road by a journalist in the 1970’s. Learn about the real Old West, ruby and gold mining, ghost towns, rock carvings, weird weather, wild horses, the Pony Express, Lake Lahotan, and the fabulous Eureka Opera House.

Friends of the Braden River Library Proudly Present:

Bits N Pieces Puppet Theater “Rumpelstiltskin” on July 7, 2026 at 2PM

Summer Learning: Bits N Pieces Puppet show–The Legendary Rumpelstiltskin Promises, promises, promises… everyone makes them to get what they want. But what happens when the price of a promise is too high? In this enchanting retelling of the classic fairy tale,
Princess Daisy finds the price is too much to pay. Can the Prince journey to the edge of the world and return in time to save the day? And will Baby Sweet Pea remind us that good books in the library always end Happily Ever After?
With laughter, magic, and toe-tapping music, Jerry Bickel’s Merry Marionettes bring“Rumpelstiltskin” to life for modern audiences.

About the Artist
Jerry Bickel—puppeteer, singer, storyteller, and one-man cast—has delighted audiences
worldwide. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Career Award in Children’s/Youth Theatre
from the Florida Theatre Conference and has performed across Europe, Asia, and South
America. A master of classic puppetry techniques, Bickel blends tradition with imagination to
create legendary experiences for children and families.

Friends of the Braden River Library Proudly Present:

Magic Show by Razzmatazz Entertainment on July 14, 2026 at 2PM

Summer Learning: Magic and Ventriloquist Show with Razzmatazz Entertainment — AMERICA 250

Razzmatazz Entertainment presents a fun and interactive ventriloquism and magic show built around the theme, “Celebrating the 250th Year Anniversary of the United States“.

Friends of the Braden River Library Proudly Present:

Steel Rails to the Sunshine State by Christopher Daley on July 16, 2026 at 2PM

Steel Rails to the Sunshine State: Henry Flagler and the Railroad that Built Florida — AMERICA 250

In this dynamic lecture, journey back with historian Christopher Daley to the Gilded Age and discover how Henry Flagler, co-founder of Standard Oil, transformed Florida’s coasts with his bold vision. His Florida East Coast Railway did not just build tracks—it built cities, from Palm Beach to Miami and all the way to Key West. You will hear how Flagler’s crews overcame hurricanes, swamps, and engineering challenges to connect the Sunshine State. Learn how alliances with figures like Julia Tuttle helped turn Miami into a booming city. Flagler’s grand hotels and infrastructure helped shape Florida into a winter retreat and global destination.

Author of books and numerous articles, Christopher Daley holds a B.A. and an M.A. from Bridgewater State University in Political Science and History. He was formerly the President of the Pembroke Historical Society and Chairman of the Pembroke Historical Commission. He was also a docent at the John Alden House Historic Site as well as Coordinator of Educational Outreach.

Friends of the Braden River Library Proudly Present:

Johnny Appleseed Puppet Show by Katie Adams on July 21, 2026 at 2PM

Summer Learning: Legend of Johnny Appleseed–Puppet Show–America 250

Featuring Puppetry, Storytelling, and American Folk Arts. 

Puppeteer and storyteller Katie Adams weaves the heartwarming story of Johnny Appleseed from the early days of the United States. Puppets crafted like old-fashioned toys, a storyquilt, and traditional music are all part of the show. Each square of the storyquilt tells an episode in the life of Johnny Appleseed, a man who followed his own unique dream and showed respect for all life. For ages 4 to 10, 45 minutes.

Friends of the Braden River Library Proudly Present:

Dinosaur Show by Showtime for Kids on July 28, 2026 at 2PM

Summer Learning: ShowTime for Kids Dinosaur Adventure

Dig into reading and unearth a story. Join us for a Dino-Tastic Adventure filled with awesome magic, hilarious audience participation, and laugh-out-loud comedy–all brought together by the Adventures Guidebook! Kids don’t just sit and watch the show, they become part of it. Who knew reading could be so much fun?!

Friends of the Braden River Library Present our Semi-Annual

Purchase Books, CD’s, DVD’s, Magazines, Puzzles, etc. at discounted prices

Wednesday, August 19th – 3PM-7PM – Members Only

Thursday, August 20th – 10AM – 7PM

Friday, August 21st – 10AM – 5:30PM

Saturday, August 22nd – 9AM – 3PM

Friends of the Braden River Library Proudly Present:

Cool Libraries in Europe by Nick Hauser on August 29, 2026 at 3PM

Cool Libraries of Europe

Let’s Visit Europe!  Stop the frenetic rushing around and dealing with locals who are enraged at over-tourism! Visit a cool library! We’ll travel around Europe seeing the sights and enjoy the food but we will check out cool libraries and slow down. Some of these libraries form the core of modern library science.