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Register now for American Life Stories Book Discussion Program
Don't miss your opportunity to participate in reading and discussing these truly unique books and authors all with fascinating stories of what it means to be an American. (+) More information

blue bullet Tuesday, September 2 thru 12 - Susquehanna SeniorNet Computer Classes - Fourth floor, Includes,: –Introduction to the Internet, Applications, Graphics 2, Fundamentals - Still time to sign up for Fall computer classes. Call the Library at 326-0536, and have your name and phone number placed on the "SeniorNet Callback List". (+) More Information

litflix logoSeptember 6 & 7 – LitFlix Extra Spicy Film Series - See the movie, Vanity Fair, Rated PG-13. 134 minutes. Starring Reese Witherspoon. There will be two showings - Saturday, 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. Free and no registration required.

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blue bullet Tuesday, September 9- Summer Adult Fiction Book Discussion - Business Balcony,– Critical by Robin Cook.- Little Creatures- Big Trouble,  [registration is closed, please join us next time] (+) More Information

blue bullet Monday, September 15-The Poetry Forum at the Library-6pm - Fourth Floor. Featured poets this month are Heather McHugh and the latest Poet Laureate Kay Ryan. (+) More Information

blue bullet Mid-September and later Computer Classes- Free at JV Brown- 1) How to Easily Create a Free Attractive Web Page, 2 ) Introduction to Word, 3) Introduction to Excel - (+) More Information | If you're interested in attending these classes click here

blue bullet Wednesday, September 17 –6:30-8pm - Adult Summer Non-Fiction Book Discussion - Business Balcony, The Hot Zome: A Terrifying Story by Richard Preston [registration is closed, please join us next time] (+) More Information

blue bullet Thursday, September 18-6:30pm - Lawyers and Libraries Seminar - Free- second floor -Business Balcony. Local attorney Michael Collins will present and discuss Adoptions   (+) More Information

blue bullet Wednesday, September 24-5:30 - 7:30 pm - Wii, Video Gaming for All Ages, SeniorNet Computer Club, Family Place, Library staff will demonstrate the system and give some participants a chance to try it out. The secret is in the innovative Wii remote, which uses motion sensors to react to your movements. Computer Club is free and open to all. No advance reservations are required.

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The Library is your official U.S Passport Acceptance Facility. Take advantage of the Library's convenient  hours and help support library. Also available, you can purchase postage stamps and use the ATM. (+) More Information
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The Brown Library is a free WiFi Zone. Bring in your laptop or other devices and use our internet connection.
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The purpose of the CGETF website is to identify key issues, research facts and information, and review and propose public policy regarding the positive, economic impact of gas exploration of the Marcellus Shale in Lycoming County.
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