With the mission of providing access to information available around the world, the Brainerd Library offers diverse, free classes, talks and concerts for adults, teens and children, hosts special-interest groups and has a range of hardcover and paperback books for sale. There are seasonal displays in the exhibit case and movies in the screening room. Patrons may access the catalog online to order, renew or search for items. IConn and reQuest, Connecticut's research engines, are available in house and online. Patrons are provided opportunities for recreation, job networking, civic engagement, lifelong learning and enrichment.