We regularly have published authors discuss their new books, providing insights into their unique backgrounds and writing processes. 

Movie Day! 

Please check the calendar of events for the next movie day!

Free fitness classes at the Southwest Brunswick County Library offer a fun group workout experience for every age and body type, thanks to our partnership with the AARP Virtual Community. Mondays at 9:00 AM                  Class schedule is weekly as follows: 

1st Monday - Non-Impact Aerobics

2nd Monday -Kickboxing

3rd Monday -  Tai Chi

4th Monday - Zumba

5th Monday - Viewers Choice

The library offers works of art for sale, created by members of the Waterway Art Association.  A portion of  the proceeds of each sale benefits the Friends of the Library. 

We are pleased to offer children's programing for our youngest patrons

Appointments required.

Genealogy Assistance Meets on Tuesday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 

Stumped? Stymied? Befuddled? Volunteer Vera Anderson will help put your genealogy research back on track. Drop-In Genealogy Help at the Southwest Brunswick Branch Library. Registration is not necessary, just drop-in. Program is free, open to the public, & meets in the computer lab. The library also offers:

Ancestry.com & it can be accessed in the computer lab during library hours.

Heritage Quest, which can be accessed either in the library or at home through NC Live. For more information, please contact the library at 910-575-0173.

Chess Club Meets on Tuesday, 3:00 PM

If you want a new challenge, join the Southwest Brunswick Branch Library chess club. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No registration required.

A little about chess:

Basic Rules:

o Chess is a two-player game, where one player is assigned white pieces and the other black. Each player has 16 pieces to start the game: one king, one queen, two rooks, two bishops, two knights, and eight pawns

Aim of the game:

o The object of the game is to capture the other player’s king. This capture is never actually completed, but once a king is under attack and unable to avoid capture, it is said to be checkmated and the game is over.

Follow this link to learn the basics of how to play the game - https://www.flyordie.com/games/help/chess/en/games_rules_chess.html

Stitchin' Meets  on Monday, 10:00am - 12:00 pm

Join the Stitchin’ Time group  to share talents and learn new techniques. This is a great opportunity to make friends, learn something new or get help with a difficult pattern!

Our members do cross-stitch, embroidery and needlepoint. They sew, quilt, knit and crotchet. We enjoy sharing our creations and our experience. We have a lending library on all subjects concerning stitching crafts. We’re responsible for making the decorations for the Library Christmas Tree, with the money donated to the library.

Join us for a relaxing few hours.

Sit a spell in the lobby and find a piece or two that will fit in our always available community puzzle

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Meets on Wednesday at 9:30 am

TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, has a chapter at our library. The group meets each Wednesday at 10:00 am. For more information, please call Karol Asbjornson at 910-575-2452.

“You're welcome to attend your first meeting at any chapter location free of charge—bring a friend if you like. There's no obligation.

Here’s what you can expect:

Meetings usually last an hour or so.

Each member has a private weigh-in before the meeting. (That's the first time you'll see listed.)

Meeting starts with members sharing challenges, successes, or goals (if they want).

There’s a brief program. TOPS gives each chapter engaging, professionally prepared programs covering a variety of health and wellness topics.

Awards go to weekly or monthly best losers, contest winners, and members who’ve reached goal!

When needed, there’s a quick business meeting before the closing.

Meeting closes with a thought for the week or other inspirational activity.” https://www.tops.org/tops/TOPS/Default.aspx

Color Me Calm Meets on Fridays, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Join us at the library for adult coloring. Relax, reduce stress and have fun! All materials are provided by the Southwest Brunswick Friends of the Library.

“Coloring pages are no longer just for children. Indeed, coloring books are selling well in the adult market. Here, one might ask why grown-up men and women are so keen to color mandalas, zentangles, animals, famous paintings, sugar sculls, patterns, doodles and other intricate coloring images. The answer is simple. It is all about anti-stress effects of coloring that allow us to find a lot of tranquility, to reduce anxiety and to bring more mindfulness. So, take a crayon, relax and find your zen in the chaos of adult life.” http://www.supercoloring.com/collections/coloring-pages-for-adult

Beach Reads Book Club

Join us the 2nd Thursday of every month from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM on SUNSET BEACH! 

Agatha Christie Book Club

Agatha Christie Book Club at the Southwest Branch Library, reading through the works of Agatha Christie. Please call the library at 910-253-2665 with questions.

NC Writers Network

Do you like to write? Are you hoping to be published? Join members of the North Carolina Writers Network’s (NCWN) new South Brunswick group each month at Southwest Brunswick Branch Library. At the monthly meetings, the group will explore topics all writers need to know if they are considering publication.

You do not need to have any writing experience to attend.

No reservations are needed and all are welcome! For more information, please contact NCWN Regional Representative Joan Leotta at joanleotta@atmc.net.