Fort Bragg Library

3 Spring Herbs ~ a Seed Library Presentation
2024-02-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fort Bragg Library, 499 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA, United States
Fort Bragg Seed Library Presents
3 Spring Herbs
Saturday, February 17, 2024, 2-3 pm

Join our resident herb specialist, Vicki Wellspring, for a discussion of three basic spring herbs: thyme, plantain and dandelion. Included in the discussion will be how and when to grow these herbs, how they can be used, saving seeds and more!

Kids Craft Time
2024-02-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Fort Bragg Library, 499 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA, United States
Kids Craft Time
Most first and third Saturdays, 11 am – 12 pm at Fort Bragg Library.
All supplies provided.
You bring your enthusiasm, we’ll do the rest!

Poetry Writing Workshop
2024-02-13 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-01-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Fort Bragg Library, 499 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA, United States
Poetry Writing Workshop
Second Thursday of the month, 3-4:30 pm

Notes on the Art of Poetry
I could never have dreamt that there were such goings-on
in the world between the covers of books,
such sandstorms and ice blasts of words,,,
such staggering peace, such enormous laughter,
such and so many blinding bright lights,
splashing all over the pages
in a million bits and pieces
all of which were words, words, words,
and each of which were alive forever
in its own delight and glory and oddity and light.
Dylan Thomas

Poetry writing is often referred to as the “effort to provide insight into the human spirit”. It encourages us to free our imaginations and express the human spirit in our own unique style.
The Fort Bragg Library Poetry Writing Workshops will include samples of the various styles and techniques of poetry writing, displays of published works, in-session writing exercises along with readings and discussions of individual works produced during the workshops.
Join us the second Thursday of the month, 3-4:30 pm, to find your hidden poet within! Workshops are free. For Adults and older Teens.

Shadow Puppets with Sean Powers
2024-02-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Fort Bragg Library, 499 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA, United States
Shadow Puppets with Sean Powers
Fun for the whole family!
February 10, 2024, 2-3 pm
Come and celebrate the Lunar New Year with a Chinese Folktale Shadow Puppet show. Sean Powers, shadow puppeteer, brings his special storytelling talent to Fort Bragg Branch Library. Sean started performing with shadow puppets in 1996 and has over a 1000 shows under his belt. Check out his website, Sean’s Shadows, to find out more about this gifted storyteller.
Join us for the fun. You’ll be amazed.
Below is a sample of Sean’s work.

Nailed It! Adult Crafting with Amie
2024-02-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Fort Bragg Library, 499 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA, United States
Nailed It! Adult Crafting with Amie
Project: Newspaper Baskets
Saturday, February 3, 2024, 2-3 pm
Space is limited. Sign-ups are required.
To sign up, call 707-964-2020 or drop by the library during open hours.

Closed for an ALL STAFF TRAINING DAY
2024-01-26 | CA
CLOSED
All Day
Friday, January 26, 2024

Fort Bragg Library will be CLOSED
all day Friday, January 26, 2024, for an ALL STAFF TRAINING DAY.
We will re-open Saturday at 10 am for normal hours.
For your convenience, our Book Drop is always open when we are closed and our digital content is available 24/7.
Thank you for your patience.

Adult Book Group
2024-01-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Fort Bragg Library, 499 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA, United States
Adult Book Group

The last Thursday of the month @ 3 pm
This month’s selection is: TBD

Are you interested in reviewing and discussing intriguing contemporary fiction and nonfiction books on a variety of topics? Then you will love our Adult Book Group!
Join us as we explore books of all kinds—fiction, special interests, current and past affairs, fun trends, memoirs, etc. The goal of the Adult Book Group is to offer readers a fresh approach to the traditional book club.
For placement on the reserve list, send an email to Branch Librarian, Dan Hess, hessd@mendocinocounty.org. You can also stop by the library or give us a call to reserve a copy of the monthly selection, 707-964-2020.
We look forward to sharing a reading adventure with you!

Snacktivity
2024-01-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Fort Bragg Library, 499 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA, United States
Snacktivity
Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 4-5:30
Teens and Tweens (10-19)
This month: Perler Beads
Come create some fun keychains or coasters or whatever you choose using these fun beads. Bring your friends and learn a new art form. All supplies and snacks provided.

Closed in Observance of MLK, Jr Day
2024-01-16 | Fort Bragg Library, 499 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA, United States
All Mendocino County Library branches will be closed Tuesday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will reopen Wednesday, January 17 at 10 am.
For your convenience, the book drop is always open when we are closed and our online digital library is available 24/7.

Kids Movie Day
2024-01-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Fort Bragg Library, 499 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA, United States
Kids Movie Day
Saturday, January 13, 2024, 2-3:30 pm

ALEXANDER and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day follows the exploits of eleven-year-old Alexander as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life, a day that begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by one calamity after another. But when Alexander tells his upbeat family about the misadventures of his disastrous day, he finds little sympathy and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him.
This movie is rated PG.
Snacks provided by Friends of the Fort Bragg Library.

Donation Drop-Off
2024-01-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Fort Bragg Library, 499 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA, United States
Donation Drop-Off
The Friends are no longer collecting donations the first Saturday. Beginning January 13, 2024, Friends of the Fort Bragg Library will be accepting donations the 2nd Saturday of every ODD month. Please mark your calendars for the change.
Months of collection will be Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov.
Please see our webpage for material donation guidelines.
Donate Materials

Friends of the Fort Bragg Library Annual Membership Meeting
2024-01-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Fort Bragg Library, 499 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA, United States
Friends of the Fort Bragg Library
Annual Membership Meeting
Saturday, January 13, 2024, 10:30 am – 12 noon
Photo courtesy of clipart-library.com
with special guest musicians, Steve and Rosie of BP3
Friends! Join us for the annual election of new board members, 2024 Budget proposals, expansion updates, the yearly library recap and what’s in store for your library in the coming year.

Not a member? For a mere $10 a year you can be a member. Just click on the button to the left to print out the form then either mail it with your dues or bring it to the library to pay your dues and receive your membership card. Questions? Contact us at ffblnews@gmail.com for more information about membership, the meeting, the expansion or any other questions you have concerning Friends of the Fort Bragg Library.

Refreshments for the Annual Membership Meeting provided by the Friends of the Fort Bragg Library.
While you’re at it, check out our annual “Among Friends” Newsletter.
See you at the library!

December Holiday Closure
2024-01-02, 2024-01-01, 2023-12-31, 2023-12-30, 2023-12-29, 2023-12-28, 2023-12-27, 2023-12-26 and 2 more dates | Fort Bragg Library, 499 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg, CA, United States
