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Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction
Adults 19-54

Visit the KCR display! The featured artists for October are port of the Yellow Tulip Project at the Albert D. Lawton Intermediate School (ADL). They made the artwork using photo-based mixed media and a variety of materials to convey messages about mental health awareness, hope, and positivity. Together, they created the art pieces Read more

STEM Challenge: Jasper’s Winter Village

STEM Challenge
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction
Intergenerational

Jasper the fox has found the perfect spot for a winter village, and he needs builders of all ages to help make homes for the owls, rabbits, chickadees, and mice. In this STEM Challenge, available in the WInnie Belle Maker Space, people of all ages can fold, slot, and roll Read more

Toy Swap Donation Days

Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction
Intergenerational

Drop off gently used, clean toys anytime from November 9th to November 20th. Then come back to select new-to-you toys on November 21st.  Any toys remaining by the end of the day on the 21st will be donated to Goodwill. No antiques, baby furniture, clothes, or broken items please.

Breakout Box: The Triskaidekaphobia Trials

Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction
Children 6-11

Stop by the youth desk to pick up our newest Breakout Box and unravel the clues by yourself or with friends. This time: Friday the 13th has arrived, and your luck is about to change! Follow the clues to navigate through good-luck charms and bad-luck curses. Can you find enough Read more

Ongoing

Scavenger Hunt: Dragons Love Tacos

Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction
Children 0-5

Dragons love tacos! Can you help a hungry dragon build the best taco ever by finding the ingredients hidden around the youth area? But watch out, dragons loathe spice, so be sure to leave off anything hot! Grab your scavenger hunt sheet at the youth desk. This hunt is inspired Read more

Kingston’s Autism Swagger Squad VT™

Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction
Children 0-5

Caregivers of children with autism and other disabilities are invited to connect and share support. While caregivers share experiences, children can explore and play with giant foam blocks, hoops, and other toys in a welcoming and safe environment. This program is facilitated by Kingston's Autism Swagger Squad, a group created by Read more

Shark Cutie Boards

Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction +1 more
Teens 12-18

Serious hunger deserves a serious snack. In this program, teens are invited to create the Shark Cutie Boards of their culinary dreams. Sweet or savory, salty or spicy, these Sharp Fruity Swords are sure to satisfy any appetite. Join us in crafting the ultimate Charred Cutlery Hoards? Dark Gucci Lords? Charcuterie Read more