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Check out what's happening this month at the library!

Brown County Public Library hours: Mon-Thu 9am-7pm, Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-12pm, with bookshelves in the background.

Christmas greeting with ornaments, snowflakes, library closed Dec 24-25 for holidays.

Happy New Year 2026! The Brown County Public Library is closed on December 31 and January 1.

CALENDAR

Check out all our upcoming programs!

Silent Book Club event for adults on Wednesday, December 3, 6:00 PM at Brown County Public Library.

6:00 PM Silent Book Club

Calling all adults! Do you have a book you need to finish but haven't had the time to sit down and read it? Schedule yourself to come to Brown County…

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop-Off event for all ages on December 11, 9 AM - 7 PM, at Brown County Public Library.

All Day Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop-Off

Drop off your stuffed animal at the library during operating hours so your stuffed animal can have a sleepover! On Saturday, there will be a breakfast…

Wake up Stuffed Animal Breakfast Party, Dec 13, 10:00 AM, all ages, hosted by Brown County Public Library with animal characters.

10:00 AM Wake Up Stuffed Animal Breakfast Party

Have breakfast pizza at the library that is generously being donated by the local Farmers State Bank! You will get back your stuffed animal and get to…

Event poster for "Family Blanket Fort Reading" at Brown County Public Library, December 26, 2:00 PM, all ages welcome.

2:00 PM Family Blanket Fort Reading at the Library

Relax after the holiday by coming to the library with your family while also building a blanket fort to read under! Feel free to bring your own…

BEANSTACK

Track the books and minutes you read, and participate in themed challenges to earn badges!

DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY

Now available to all children from birth to age five who live in Brown County, IL at no cost to the family!

Logos of "The Palace Project" and "eRead Illinois" with an Illinois outline.

FROM BOUNDLESS TO THE PALACE PROJECT APP

Due to the recent and abrupt closure of Baker & Taylor, the Boundless app that hosts the eRead Illinois collection is being discontinued.

Public library app interface showing books and an audiobook; "Brown County Public Library" details included.

Libby

Read ebooks and listen to audiobooks instantly for free! Just log in with your library card number and your 4-digit PIN number.

Hoopla

Borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy instantly with no waiting.

An ad for a library mobile app featuring search, renewals, holds, and barcode scanning functions.

RSAcat Mobile App

The RSAcat Moblie app lets you manage your library account right from your phone!

"Study & Meeting Rooms. Reserve Now." in a green and beige design.

RESERVE A ROOM

The Brown County Public Library has 3 meeting and study spaces available to reserve during normal library hours.

Book Lockers

Learn how to use our new book lockers.

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