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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.

Sign for "Brown County StoryWalk," encouraging outdoor reading and learning with family and friends.

A book display stand titled "The Leaf Thief" in a park setting with grass and leaves.

Park sign for Clark Park Loop trail, listing a 0.60 miles distance with no motorized vehicles allowed, near shelter and playground.

Exciting News!

Clark Park now has a permanent StoryWalk® along the paved path!

Our first featured book is The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming —a fun outdoor adventure the whole family can enjoy. Take a walk, read together, and explore the story page by page!

This project was made possible through the support of the Tracy Family Foundation, and in partnership with the Brown County Public Library.

CALENDAR

Check out all our upcoming programs!

Fall Book Sale

The Brown County Public Library is having a Fall Book Sale from Monday, October 20, through Saturday, October 25.

Afternoon movie showing "The Little Shop of Horrors" at Brown County Library, October 15, 1:15 PM, for adults.

1:15 PM Afternoon Movie: The Little Shop of Horrors

Enjoy some coffee or tea at the library while tuning in to Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 movie Dial M for Murder.

Marissa Bode in discussion with Amanda Finn on Oct 21, 7 PM, hosted by Illinois Libraries Present; features "Wicked."

Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode

Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode. Bode made her feature film debut as Nessarose in the…

Trick or Treat event at the library, Friday, October 24, 4-6 PM, organized by Brown County Public Library.

Merchant's Trick or Treat

Stop by the library during Merchant's Trick or Treat to get Halloween goodies!

Ghosts, pumpkins, and "Hallow-Read Reading Challenge" text on a dark background.

Beanstack

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

LITTLE FREE LIBRARY

Visit our Little Free Library located at 113 Main Street in Versailles (inside the entryway of the former Farmers State Bank!

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!

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.

BOUNDLESS

Borrow ebooks and audiobooks for free with your library card! Just log in with your library card number and your 4-digit PIN.

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!

Fishing rods available for checkout, depicted with hooks and lures on a blue background.

Fishing Rods & Reel

In partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resouces Division of Fisheries, Brown County Public Library offers fishing poles for loan.

Disc golf promotion with a basket and available sets including driver, mid-range, and putter discs for checkout.

Disc Golf Sets

Brown County Public Library has 3 disc golf sets that are available to be checked out for 2 weeks...

Homebound Delivery

The Brown County Public Library offers homebound delivery service to any person living in Brown County who is temporarily or permanently unable to…

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