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10:30am-1:30pm
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1:30pm-4:30 pm

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Library Programs

Program Schedule (Register for programs online)


Friday, September 3, 6-8 pm,
First Friday Singer/Songwriter Christopher Carithers to Perform
Chris will perform in the Rotunda Room, just inside the front vestibule of the Fourth Street entrance, easily accessible from the street and our First Friday Trolley stop. Christopher Carithers is an alt-country/americana songwriter from the coal regions of Eastern Pennsylvania, now living and teaching in Lycoming County. Chris performs his own roots-rock inspired original songs, accompanying his lyrical compositions on the acoustic guitar. (+) more information


Tuesday, September 7, 10:15-12:15pm,
Susquhanna SeniorNet Fall Computer Classes Begin
Introduction to the Internet, Applications, Word Processing and Computer Fundamentals classes will be be offered. You must register in advance. Classes are 2 hours a week for six weeks. Classes held on the fourth floor SeniorNet Learning Center. Register online or call the Library at (570) 326-0536, and ask the desk attendant to put your name and telephone number on the "SeniorNet Callback List". Class descriptions


  Wednesday, September 8 at 2pm - Lowry Theatre - Third floor, Welch Wing
Market Street Matinees presents - ALL ABOUT EVE
From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington (Ann Baxter) is determined to take the reins of power away from the great actress Margo Channing (Bette Davis). Eve maneuvers her way into Margo's Broadway role, becomes a sensation and even causes turmoil in the lives of Margo's director boyfriend (Gary Merrill), and her other friends. (+) more information) 


Wednesday, September 8, 6-7 pm,
Overdrive Bootcamp
Learn to download audiobooks and ebooks. Using our free online service Listen to Books. Have all your questions answered at an informative and interesting workshop. Gates Computer Lab, half hour demonstration, half hour practice. Please call the library at 326-0536 for required registration. (+) more information


Wednesday, September 15, 12-1:30 pm - Lowry Room, Welch Wing, Third Floor
Introduction to Foundation Center Online
Are you a nonprofit seeking to know more about finding grantmakers?
Join us for an introduction to the Foundation Directory Online Professional. Learn how to search for grantmakers using our online database. Free workshop, register by calling Robin Glossner at the library - 326-0536 ext. 135 or   (+) Register Online


Thusday, September 16, 7 pm, - Lowry Room, Welch Wing, Third Floor
Meet Beverly Lewis - Book Discussion & Signing
Meet New York Times Bestselling Author Beverly Lewis for an evening of dinner and discussion. Please contact Mary for Reservation by Friday, September 10, 2010 by calling 570-368-2587. Dinner is at 6pm - Discussion is at 7pm. Hosted by the Williamsport Area Management Association and JV Brown Library. (+) more information


Saturday, September 18, 8:30am,
Susquehanna in September Kayak Adventure
The James V. Brown Library and Canoe Susquehanna are sponsoring an Introduction to Kayaking trip on Saturday, September 18th. Participants will meet at the library at 8:30am. You may register for this trip by calling Canoe Susquehanna at 524-7692. (+) more information


Monday, September 20, 6pm - Winter's Room - Main Library
The Poetry forum
Margaret Atwood, prolific writer of both novels and poetry will be the center of our attention on September 20 in the Winters room... The Door, her 2007 volume includes a CD with Atwood reading her own work...it's always rewarding to hear poetry from the "horse's mouth" ...!
Poem of the Month-September  |  (+) more information

The Friends fall Booksale will be held
Thursday, September 30, Friday, October 1 & Saturday October 2
at Pine Street Methodist Church
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More Services

We are an official U.S. Passport Acceptance Facility. (+) More Information  Birthday Parties - Celebrating at the library is fun! Room and Facilities Rental - Hold your next meeting or even your wedding at the Library. (+) More Information Free WiFi Zone. Bring in your laptop or other devices and use our high speed internet connection. (+) More Information
Library Elf Reminder Service (+) More Information	POWER Library POWER Library resources on the eBranch
In Memory of Our Honored Dead -a permanent virtual monument to the 341 Lycoming County, fighting men and women who gave their lives in World War II.  Read more about this.  Please visit our Virtual Monument
The Brown Library offers VHS Video to DVD conversion service. Do you have tapes of weddings, birthdays, recitals, plays, ball games, family events and other memories that you would like to preserve for the future. We can convert those tapes to a DVD so that your memories will be preserved. $10 per videotape.