Braswell Memorial Public Library

09/06/2026

Reminder: Braswell Library will be closed tomorrow Monday September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday September 8th at 9am. Have a safe and happy holiday!

09/01/2026

Braswell Library will be closed Monday September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday September 8th at 9am. Have a safe and happy holiday!

08/31/2026

In 1995, Dolly Parton began mailing books to children in her hometown to inspire a love of reading. She started this project in honor of her father, who could not read or write.

Today, this initiative continues in Edgecombe and Nash counties, where every month, 2,288 children receive a book in their mailbox. This is made possible by generous neighbors who fund the program, dedicated volunteers who help run it, and of course, the woman from Sevier County, TN, who started it all.

Thank you, Dolly. We will always love you.

08/25/2026

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08/25/2026

Proud of our local historian and genealogist Traci ❤️

A few years back, I wanted to find out more information about my granduncle Ernest Eckard, who was killed in action during World War II.

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Another scam to try and get your hard earned money. Be aware. If it doesn’t sound right, it probably isn’t.

08/19/2026

Have a very happy birthday, Snuffy! Today calls for a big celebration and a plate of spaghetti!

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

These are the opening lyrics of the famous theme song for the beloved children’s program “Reading Rainbow,” hosted by actor LeVar Burton. The series, like the song, encouraged young readers to “take a look,” because whatever knowledge they sought, “it’s in a book.” “Reading Rainbow” is the essential example of a show about the importance of literacy, reading comprehension and the joy of storytelling, loved by viewers of all ages and from all backgrounds. How did it get its start? https://bit.ly/4lwSRE7

Did you grow up watching "Reading Rainbow"?

📸: Courtesy of WNED PBS, Buffalo, NY