Join us as we discuss books that are eligible for the 2026 Stonewall Mike Morgan and Larry Romans Children's and Young Adult Literature Award. These awards are given annually to English-language books of exceptional merit relating to the LGBTQIA+ experience. Our group will meet once a month to discuss eligible books. In January 2026 we will have a Mock Stonewall vote to decide which books our mock committee believes should win the award. Contact Ann Carpenter at acarpenter@clamsnet.org for more information. We would like this to be a multi-generational book discussion, both adults and students grades 5 and above are invited to participate. 

Meetings will be held at 10:30 on Saturdays towards the beginning of the month. Because of staffing needs, it will sometimes be the first Saturday, and sometimes the second Saturday. Here is a list of the proposed meeting dates:

March 8 (intro), April 5 (Bea Mullins Takes a Shot), May 3 (Recommended Reading), June 14 (A World Worth Saving),, July 12, August 9, September 6, October 4, November 1, December 13, and January 3. 

This is a program for teens and adults. For more information about what teens can expect at library programs, visit our website. 

Learn about ladybugs, make a ladybug themed craft, and then hold ladybugs in your hand as we release thousands of ladybugs outside!

This program is free. Registration is required. Registration will open two weeks before the program date. 

This is an interactive style program. For more information about what to expect at a library event, visit our website.

Join us every Tuesday at the Brooks Free Library for a fun Story Time at 10:30! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. This program is free.

For more information about what to expect at a library program, visit our website. 

Teens can learn new art techniques and experiment with different materials every Tuesday at 2:30.

This program is free.

This is an art program. For more information about what to expect at a library event, visit our website.

Come play with our Lego blocks all day! Free create with the blocks, get inspiration from a book, or ask a librarian for a specific challenge! No registration is required for this free program.

This is a regular interactive program for youth. For more information about what to expect at a program for youth, visit our website. 

Middle and high school students (grades 5 and above) are invited to the Brooks Free Library to make a variety of snack foods, followed by time to play games or do crafts! No registration is required for this free program. If you have any food restrictions, please let Ann know at acarpenter@clamsnet.org.

This program is free.

This is an interactive style program. For more information about what to expect at a library event, visit our website.

Join us every Thursday for a fun Story Time at 10:30 at Brooks Park near the gazebo! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is not required.

From noon until we close at 7:00, the Brooks Free Library will have art supplies and prompts ready for kids who'd like to express themselves!

No registration is required for this free program.

Every Friday we'll do a different craft for children!

7/18: Marble Maze

7/25: Sharpie "tie dye" socks

8/1: Cup and ball game

8/8: DIY freeze pop holders

8/15: String Racers

8/22: 

8/29: Sand painting

This program is free. All ages are welcome, but young children may require caregiver assistance.

This is a craft program. For more information about what to expect at a library event, visit our website.