Events for September 8, 2026
STEM Challenge: Marble Run Mayhem
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex JunctionUsing nothing but index cards, tape, and a little engineering know-how, build a maze that guides a marble from start to finish at the Winnie Bell Maker Space in Youth Non Fiction. This program is made possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Fund, and it is open to Read more
Daily and ongoing programs for adults:
Book Display: September is both Emergency Preparedness and Banned Books month! Check out books on both of these topics at the library! Visit the KCR display! In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Brownell Library, the Essex Community Historical Society will have on display pictures of what Essex Junction looked Read more
Scavenger Hunt: Give a cow a cookie
This Scavenger Hunt is Inspired by The Cow Loves Cookies, pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the youth desk and search the youth area for eight hungry farm friends.
Current Events
Kolvoord Community RoomIn an age of instant news reporting from every corner of our world, sometimes the sheer volume of information can feel overwhelming. This current events discussion group will attempt to quiet the noise and step back to reflect on what the news means, what is its context, and what the ramifications Read more
Read with Sammy
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex JunctionSammy loves belly rubs, carrots, and listening to kids read! His owner is Kim Nowlan, a local educator. They are a certified team with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Repeats every 2nd Tuesday of the month. For all ages.