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Summer Reading 2026

Dig into a great book this summer! Our Summer Reading Program runs from June 1 through July 30 and is open to readers of all ages. Read to earn prizes and enjoy weekly activities throughout the summer. Registration is now open and reading trackers will be available at the library beginning June 1.

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The American Flag: History and Etiquette

Come and learn all about this important symbol of the United States with the Daniel Cooper Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The program will include informational handouts and a display of the American flag in its many iterations throughout our nation's history. A flag retirement box will also be available for anyone who would like to respectfully dispose of a worn or damaged American flag. June 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Daily Life in 1776

Join Dr. Cynthia Resor on June 25 at 6:30 p.m. for a presentation on life along the colonial frontier during the American Revolution. Explore how early Ohio and Kentucky pioneers lived, worked, dressed, ate, and experienced the war differently from those on the East Coast.

Book titled "1776" by David McCullough on a background with the U.S. Constitution and a quill pen.

America 250 Book Club

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Brown Memorial Library invites the community to take part in our America 250 Book Club. Join us on July 2 at 6:30 p.m. as we discuss 1776 by David McCullough and reflect on the people and events that shaped our nation’s founding.