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  • Art Lab Mystery Bag Challenge is available in the Winnie Belle Maker Space, April 1st through 15th

    ART LAB: Mystery Bag Challenge

    Art Lab
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Adults 19-54

    Grab a mystery bag from the youth desk and repurpose some of our creative scraps into your own creation! Show us what you come up with and we’ll take a picture to display on the Winnie Belle windows. This program is made possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Fund Read more

  • Grief Group - First Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30pm

    Grief Group

    Grief Group
    Kolvoord Community Room
    Adults 19-54

    Join a compassionate community of others who are grieving. In this safe and supportive space, we come together to share, validate, and navigate the complexities of grief. Guided by certified death doula Karen Hergesheimer, our conversations offer understanding, education, and valuable resources to help you through this journey. Hot tea Read more

  • AARP Tax Aid Appointments 9-12pm

    AARP Tax Aide Appointments

    AARP Tax Aide Appointments
    Kolvoord Community Room
    Adults 19-54

    AARP Foundation provides in-person assistance free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers are located nationwide and are trained and IRS-certified every year. Taxpayers must bring all information and documents that have been received that apply to their 2025 income taxes, Read more

  • GUARDIAN AD LITEM LIBRARY SESSIONS Spring 2026 C H I T T E N D E N C O U N T Y P U B L I C L I B R A R I E S Come to your local library and discover how someone like you can support children in your community. Current Guardians ad Litem and the Regional Coordinator will explain how you can give abused and neglected children a voice by becoming a court appointed Guardian ad Litem. As a Guardian ad Litem, you get to work with the courts, DCF, attorneys, NFI, schools, and other community resources to help children through a very challenging time in their lives. It’s among the most challenging, impactful, and rewarding volunteer opportunities. For those who can, it’s among the most important things you will ever do. Brownell Library Essex Junction Thursday, April 2nd 4-6pm. Janice.Santiago@vtcourts.gov 802-917-4150

    Guardian ad Litem Information Session

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

    GUARDIAN AD LITEM LIBRARY SESSIONS Spring 2026  C H I T T E N D E N  C O U N T Y  P U B L I C  L I B R A R I E S  Come to your local library and discover how someone like you can Read more

  • Kits can be found on a cart to the left of the main circulation desk and are available while supplies last. Instructions will be included in each kit. 1 kit per family please. Share pictures of your making experience by emailing them to: frontdesk@brownelllibrary.org or tag @brownellvt on social media.

    Adult Maker Kit – Pinwheels

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

    Kits can be found on a cart to the left of the main circulation desk and are available while supplies last. Instructions will be included in each kit. 1 kit per family please. Share pictures of your making experience by emailing them to: frontdesk@brownelllibrary.org or tag @brownellvt on social media.

  • Vermont Astronomical Society First Monday of the month from 7:30-9pm.

    Vermont Astronomical Society Monthly Meeting

    Kolvoord Community Room
    Adults 19-54

    In-person and via Zoom Ask for the Zoom link from paulwaav@together.net or theresamarie11@GMAIL.COM Asteroids and Meteors By Steve Grimsley Asteroids and meteors are the leftovers of non gaseous material from the formation of the solar system.  They are found throughout the solar system but are concentrated in the main asteroid Read more

  • Trivia Night with the Essex Community Historical Society April 8, 7 p.m. Brownell Library Kolvoord Room In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Brownell Library, ECHS will present a trivia night. First round of trivia will be on the Brownell family and library. The second round will be on events, movers and shakers, and other interesting facts pertaining to 1926. Prizes will be awarded for those attendees with the most correct answers. So start studying and then join ECHS for an evening of fun. This program is part of Brownell Library's 100th Anniversary Celebrations!

    Essex Community Historical Society Trivia Night

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

    Trivia Night with the Essex Community Historical Society April 8, 7 p.m. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Brownell Library, ECHS will present a trivia night.  First round of trivia will be on the Brownell family and library. The second round will be on events, movers and shakers, Read more

  • The Essex Art League (EAL) was created in 1972 by a group of artists and art lovers. They meet monthly from September to June and welcome anyone to join them for community and learning. Annual membership includes hands-on activities, artist presentations, weekly en plein air, group exhibitions and more. For more information, please check out their website www.essexartleague.com. Their art reception will be held at the Brownell Library on April 9th from 4-6pm.

    Art Reception – Essex Art League

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

    The Essex Art League (EAL) was created in 1972 by a group of artists and art lovers. They meet monthly from September to June and welcome anyone to join them for community and learning. Annual membership includes hands-on activities, artist presentations, weekly en plein air, group exhibitions and more. For more Read more

  • Dungeons and Dragons is full, email us at youth@brownelllibrary.org to add your name to the waitlist.

    Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)

    Dungeons & Dragons
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +2 more
    Adults 19-54

    Players embark on imaginary adventures. The current campaign is full, if you are interested in joining, and able to commit to an ongoing collaborative story for at least 4 months, please email youth@brownelllibrary.org to add your name to the wait list. Open to 5th grade and up.

  • Finding-Hope-Beyond-the-Politics-of-Contempt.png March 11, 2026 Lecture from 1:15-2:15

    Book Launch: Beyond the politics of contempt

    Kolvoord Community Room
    Adults 19-54

    Join local authors as they share insights from their new book Beyond the Politics of Contempt offering hopeful practical ways to heal divides and strengthen democracy.

  • Chess Time is April 14th, 5-6pm

    Chess Time

    Chess Time
    Kolvoord Community Room
    Adults 19-54

    Play chess in our informal setting! Whether you're just learning or already a pro, you're invited to play this ancient game of strategy. All ages welcome.

  • Recycling 101 in the MRR in Partnership with Chittenden Solid Waste District Brownell Library. April 14th from 5-6pm.

    Recycling 101 in the MRR in Partnership with Chittenden Solid Waste District

    Main Reading Room
    Adults 19-54

    Recycling 101 Confused about what belongs in the recycling bin, compost, or trash? You’re not alone! Join us for this fun and informative presentation to learn about the ins and outs of recycling and composting. We’ll cover what belongs in each bin, address items that are frequent points of confusion (like pizza boxes, bottle caps, black Read more