Events for November 17, 2026
Daily and ongoing programs for adults:
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
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex JunctionJasper 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
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
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
Scavenger Hunt: Dragons Love Tacos
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
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
Homeschool Book Clubs: Red Clover, Golden Dome, and Green Mountain Book Awards
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex JunctionCalling all home school readers! Join us on the third Tuesday of each month, October through March, from 1:30 to 2:30pm, as we dig into this year's Red Clover, Golden Dome, and Green Mountain Book Award nominees. Registration is required and available at: Red Clover Registration for students grades K-4 Read more
Brownell Library Trustees Meeting
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex JunctionBrownell Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Brownell Library Trustees Meeting Every month on the Third Tue, 44 occurrence(s) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYscO6rpzwuHdaTWylSm6cQwO7kVKXNjQCc/ics?icsToken=DJC_hnql0O-dICWSmwAALAAAALkY_tpkviZ_Ak1zKrOq15hp2YuUN8rhVMKk6HomHdeY45-f9NUjdXpctrUDCNkOQEDBmd9ZToyPbINfzjAwMDAwMQ Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82177397472?pwd=a7tzPOHCTe3gv5Xk5cJKueapOpakxj.1 Meeting ID: 821 7739 7472 Passcode: 272018 --- Read more