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  • Plant Swap: Saturday, May 9th. 10:00am – 1:00pm.

    Plant Swap

    Library Pavilion
    Adults 19-54

    Bring plants to swap under the pavilion in front of the library! Garden starters and houseplants welcome!

  • Librarian's Choice Book Discussion. Saturday, May 9th. 2:00 – 3:00pm.

    Librarian’s Choice Book Discussion

    Main Reading Room
    Adults 19-54

    "Alanna the First Adventure" by Tamora Pierce In a time when girls are forbidden to be warriors, Alanna of Trebond wants nothing more than to be a knight of the realm of Tortall. So she finds a way to switch places with her twin brother, Thom. Disguised as a boy, Read more

  • Fairbanks Museum Lecture Wednesday, May 13⋅5:00 – 6:00pm

    Fairbanks Museum Lecture

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

    Join the  Brownell Library for a lecture about Climate Change by a guest speaker from the Fairbanks Museum! This lecture is for adults and is sponsored in part by Vermont Humanities. Attendees will be able to leave with a copy of "The Light Pirate" by Lily Brooks-Dalton, available while supplies Read more

  • Springtime Potluck. Saturday, May 16⋅3:00 – 4:30pm.

    Springtime Potluck

    Kolvoord Community Room
    Adults 19-54

    Join the Brownell Library for a potluck! Please bring a dish to share.

  • Must Read Monday - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Monday, May 18⋅6:30 – 7:30pm

    Must Read Monday – The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

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

    The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon - In Person and Online - Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes Read more

  • Brownell Library Trustees Meeting

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

    Brownell Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Brownell Library Trustees Meeting Time: Dec 16, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 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 Read more

  • Adult Movie Night with special guests from the Howard Center Wednesday, May 20⋅5:30 – 8:00pm

    Adult Movie Night with special guests from the Howard Center

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

    Join us for a movie night! The movie is an award winning film that brings alive the struggles of unhoused visitors at a public library on a frigid night. After the film, there will be a panel discussion with guests from the Howard Center as well as library staff.

  • 100th Anniversary 1920's Style party! Saturday, May 30⋅12:00 – 2:00pm

    100th Anniversary 1920’s Style party!

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Intergenerational

    1920's inspired party! Games, music, and crafts inspired by the 1920's when the library was founded. This is a Brownell libraray 100th anniversary celebration!

  • Take and Make craft kits are available while supplies lasts.

    Daily and ongoing programs for adults:

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

    Book Display: This month we are celebrating the country's 250th birthday! Stop by the library and check out a book, documentary, film, or magazine about the United States! Visit the KCR display! This month our display features art by the Essex Art League! Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check Read more

  • STEM CHALLENGE: Robo-cubes is available in youth nonfiction June 2nd to 15th. Explore robotics with cubelets!

    STEM Challenge: Robo-Cubes

    STEM Challenge
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Intergenerational

    Stop by the Winnie Bell Maker Space in Youth Nonfiction to explore robotics with cubelets. We will offer challenges with a range of difficulties, from novice to master. This program is made possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Fund, and it is open to all ages.

  • 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