George H. & Laura E. Brown Library

George H. & Laura E. Brown Library The official page for George H. & Laura E. Brown Library in Washington, N.C. Mission Statement: The George H. & Laura E.

Brown Library provides resources and information to broaden educational and personal horizons to strengthen the community.

🎆 Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Totebags⌚️ Wednesday, September 2nd, 4 pm - 5 pm🫟 Paint your own mini totebag - bags and puffy p...
08/31/2026

🎆 Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Totebags
⌚️ Wednesday, September 2nd, 4 pm - 5 pm

🫟 Paint your own mini totebag - bags and puffy paint provided!

🖌️Ages 12 - 18. Registration recommended; supplies limited.
📝 Sign up at washington-nc.libguides.com

🌟 Library Board Spotlight! Say hello to Joanna, the Secretary for the Brown Library Board of Trustees.🔥 Rapid-Fire Round...
08/31/2026

🌟 Library Board Spotlight! Say hello to Joanna, the Secretary for the Brown Library Board of Trustees.

🔥 Rapid-Fire Round 🔥
😎 Vacation or staycation? VACATION!
🍦 Best ice cream flavor? Mint Chocolate Chip
🍰 Cake or pie? Yes!

🦀 Where is your hometown? Right here!

📚 How long have you been coming to the library? Probably since I was a kid

💙 What is your favorite thing about the library? Besides the books, the staff!! Who are incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and friendly!

🐦 Do you have a favorite book from childhood? Favorite book from high school – To Kill a Mockingbird

🗺 What is one fun fact about you that most people don’t know? I have traveled to two other continents.

🥜 What's your favorite food or snack? Peanut M&Ms

💗 What are three words that best describe you? Helpful, organized, reliable

✈️ If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be? To see my nieces and nephews!

🎧 What would we find on your playlist? A little of this, a little of that and whole lot of 90s

You might have noticed something new and shiny outside the library recently...! 👀We're so excited to have a brand-new ou...
08/28/2026

You might have noticed something new and shiny outside the library recently...! 👀

We're so excited to have a brand-new outdoor returns box, making it even easier to return your library materials anytime.

A huge thank you to our amazing Friends of Brown Library group for helping to make this new returns box possible!

It might look a little different than our previous book drop, so here's a little reminder for returning materials:
📖 Books → LEFT side
🎧💿 Media (audiobooks, DVDs, etc.) → RIGHT side

📷 Washington 250: Faces & Families of the Inner Banks📅 Thursday, August 27th, 10 am - 12 pm📍 Washington's Museum of the ...
08/27/2026

📷 Washington 250: Faces & Families of the Inner Banks
📅 Thursday, August 27th, 10 am - 12 pm
📍 Washington's Museum of the Pamlico @ 108 Gladden St.

As Washington, NC, celebrates its 250th anniversary, we invite our community to be part of “Faces & Families of the Inner Banks”, a project preserving our shared story, one photograph at a time. Bring in your treasured family photo albums, and our team will carefully digitize your photographs and explore your family's genealogy through photography.

(In partnership with Historic Port of Washington Project, Inc)

🔮 Fantasy encompasses so many types of books, from cozy to epic. Whether you prefer a hint of magic or sinking into an e...
08/26/2026

🔮 Fantasy encompasses so many types of books, from cozy to epic. Whether you prefer a hint of magic or sinking into an entirely different world, there's a fantasy book for every kind of reader.

🏅 NoveList is challenging you in 2026 to "Find What You Like: A Genre Challenge". Who knows - you might fall in love with an unexpected genre!

⚔ August Genre: Fantasy - Magic, myths, & epic quests

💡 Try one of these suggested titles or start exploring at: nclive.org/novelist.

📝 Challenge forms can be found at our Circulation Desk or downloaded online at washington-nc.libguides.com.

💖 Happy Reading!

No borrows? No problem! Titles in Hoopla's Bonus Borrows program don't count against your limit, and they're available t...
08/25/2026

No borrows? No problem! Titles in Hoopla's Bonus Borrows program don't count against your limit, and they're available the last seven days of each month. Enjoy Hoopla all month long!

All you need is your library card! Start browsing at: https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/30266

📷 Washington 250: Faces & Families of the Inner Banks📅 Thursday, August 27th, 10 am - 12 pm📍 Washington's Museum of the ...
08/24/2026

📷 Washington 250: Faces & Families of the Inner Banks
📅 Thursday, August 27th, 10 am - 12 pm
📍 Washington's Museum of the Pamlico @ 108 Gladden St.

As Washington, NC, celebrates its 250th anniversary, we invite our community to be part of “Faces & Families of the Inner Banks”, a project preserving our shared story, one photograph at a time. Bring in your treasured family photo albums, and our team will carefully digitize your photographs and explore your family's genealogy through photography.

(In partnership with Historic Port of Washington Project, Inc)

Last week, our new annex, Washington's Museum of the Pamlico, hosted "Reading the Image", a photo identification worksho...
08/20/2026

Last week, our new annex, Washington's Museum of the Pamlico, hosted "Reading the Image", a photo identification workshop with Curator of Special Collections Stephen Farrell and the Historic Port of Washington Project, Inc. Participants learned how to identify photographic processes, estimate dates, and interpret clues from historical photos.

If you missed this one, don't worry! Bring your treasured family photos to our "Faces & Families of the Inner Banks" on August 27th for free digitization and explore your genealogy. Keep an eye on our calendars, too! We have lots of fun, fascinating historical programming planned for the fall!

History buffs rejoice! NC LIVE has added over 300 local history titles from Arcadia Publishing! These Arcadia titles rep...
08/20/2026

History buffs rejoice! NC LIVE has added over 300 local history titles from Arcadia Publishing!

These Arcadia titles represent some of the most popular topics in local history from around North Carolina and span geographically from "Building the Blue Ridge Parkway" to the "Outer Banks", stopping in many historic locales in between. In total, the collection features dedicated historical coverage for 130 unique cities, towns, and regions across the state.

No holds, no waits. All you need is your library card! Scan the QR code or visit nclive.org to start exploring our state from the comfort of your own home.

Address

122 Van Norden Street
Washington, NC
27889

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

(252) 946-4300

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