PROGRAMS
Brand Library & Art Center provides a wide-range of free visual and performing arts programming, including concerts, art exhibitions, art and music lectures, films, dance performances, and interactive programs for families!
ART
MUSIC
BOOK TO MUSIC CLUB
The Brand Book to Music Club combines reading, discussion, and music! Enjoy active discussion and listen to music inspired by themes from the book. A library copy of the book will be available for checkout. Get inspired listening to some music inspired by literary works. Or get reading some books that have been the inspiration!
GALLERY
The Brand Gallery hosts diverse contemporary art exhibitions every year. For each exhibition we offer an array of programming that can include artist talks, panel discussions, curator-led tours, film screenings, poetry readings, and art workshops.
MAKE IT!
This hands-on crafts program for all ages gives participants a chance to express themselves! Kids 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Each program is limited to 25 participants. Programs are held in the Brand Library Courtyard.
IN THE BAG
Brand Library's Learning Kit Lending Program!
Kits include guitar, ukulele, drawing, knitting, crochet, and a hiking kit so you can get out and let nature inspire your creativity!
Our Knitting Support Group is postponed for now, feel free to share any projects you are working on from home www.facebook.com/brandlibrary
This is not an instructor led class, but open time at the library to work on your projects.
DANCE
The Dance Series presents top dance companies from Southern California performing site specific work in non-traditional performance spaces around Brand Library. The series is sponsored by the Brand Associates.
The 2021 season included workshops and performances by Rangoli Dance Company, Versa-Style Dance Company and Mixed eMotion Theatrix.
Past Programs:
MUSIC ANIMATED
Local musicians make music come alive! Stay for the Musical Petting Zoo after each program to try out instruments, including drums and percussion, keyboards, guitars, wind instruments and more. Kids 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Past programs have included: Honolulu Avenue Strummers, Kazan Taiko, the California Philharmonic Orchestra, and Sounds of Ancient Mexico.
The Plaza Series presents eclectic live music outside on the Brand Library lawn. Join us on Fridays at 7pm during August and September for free concerts. Visitors are welcome to bring a chair or blanket and picnic on the lawn. Seats are not provided.
Past Programs:
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021
DOCENT TOURS
Brand Associates members Joemy Wilson and Jackie Davis share the fascinating story of the Brand family and their historic home that is now Brand Library & Art Center. Tours are free, but RSVPs are required.
Docent tours are currently not available.
REEL ART Film Series
Reel Art features critically acclaimed independent films that explore the arts, with special guests on hand to lead post-screening discussions. The film series is run by the Brand Associates.