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SUMMARY:May's Daily/Ongoing Programs for Adults:
DESCRIPTION:Book Display: This month\, check out books and films about\, inspired by\, and written during the 1920’s! This is party of the Brownell Library’s 100th programs! \nVisit the KCR display! This month our display features art by the Essex Art League! \nMagazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap! \nCommunity Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed. \nPattern Swap: Bring in sewing\, cross stitch\, and knitting patters and take a few home! \nPuzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle\, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly puzzles welcome! Only puzzles that have all the pieces. Drop your puzzle off on the table next to the main desk. \nRed Cards: Informational cards are available in different languages. \nCoupon Swap: Do you have extra coupons that aren’t useful to you? Bring them in and take a few! \nBattery Recycling Station: Do you have old batteries? Drop them off at our recycling station (no exploded batteries please!) \nLion’s Club Eyeglasses Drop Off Station. Do you have old glasses you no longer need? Drop them off at our recycling station! \nSeed Swap: Have extra seeds you don’t need? Drop them off at our seed swap and take home seeds you want for your garden!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/mays-daily-ongoing-programs-for-adults/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260420T162539Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Take and Make Kits - Painted Bird Houses
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/adult-take-and-make-kits-painted-bird-houses/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T174525Z
UID:10002357-1779129000-1779132600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Must Read Monday - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
DESCRIPTION: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 on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death\, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community. Months earlier\, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by two of the town’s most respected gentlemen—one of whom has now been found dead in the ice. But when a local physician undermines her conclusion\, declaring the death to be an accident\, Martha is forced to investigate the shocking murder on her own.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/must-read-monday-the-frozen-river-by-ariel-lawhon/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20251216T163619Z
CREATED:20251216T163619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T163619Z
UID:10000438-1779217200-1779220800@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Brownell Library Trustees Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brownell Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Brownell Library Trustees Meeting\nTime: Dec 16\, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nEvery month on the Third Tue\, 44 occurrence(s)\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYscO6rpzwuHdaTWylSm6cQwO7kVKXNjQCc/ics?icsToken=DJC_hnql0O-dICWSmwAALAAAALkY_tpkviZ_Ak1zKrOq15hp2YuUN8rhVMKk6HomHdeY45-f9NUjdXpctrUDCNkOQEDBmd9ZToyPbINfzjAwMDAwMQ\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82177397472?pwd=a7tzPOHCTe3gv5Xk5cJKueapOpakxj.1 \nMeeting ID: 821 7739 7472\nPasscode: 272018 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,82177397472#\,\,\,\,*272018# US (Washington DC)\n+13052241968\,\,82177397472#\,\,\,\,*272018# US \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/82177397472/invitations?signature=idG1Fgdp6UjqaZbShL6-aW7kAg48vxu43i6-1nVPtJQ
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/brownell-library-trustees-meeting/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T200000
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CREATED:20260420T175944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T175944Z
UID:10002358-1779298200-1779307200@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Movie Night with special guests from the Howard Center
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/adult-movie-night-with-special-guests-from-the-howard-center/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T182326Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T182326Z
UID:10002359-1780142400-1780149600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:100th Anniversary 1920's Style party!
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/100th-anniversary-1920s-style-party/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Intergenerational
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SUMMARY:Daily and ongoing programs for adults:
DESCRIPTION: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! \nVisit the KCR display! This month our display features art by the Essex Art League! \nMagazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap! \nCommunity Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed. \nPattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few! \nPuzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle\, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly puzzles welcome! Only puzzles that have all the pieces. Drop your puzzle off on the table next to the main desk. \nRed Cards: Informational cards are available in different languages. \nCoupon Swap: Do you have extra coupons that aren’t useful to you? Bring them in and take a few! \nBattery Recycling Station: Do you have old batteries? Drop them off at our recycling station (no exploded batteries please!) \nLion’s Club Eyeglasses Drop Off Station. Do you have old glasses you no longer need? Drop them off at our recycling station! \nSeed Swap: Have extra seeds you don’t need? Drop them off at our seed swap and take home seeds you want for your garden!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/daily-and-ongoing-programs-for-adults/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260721T203150Z
CREATED:20251125T180031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T203150Z
UID:10000268-1780511400-1780515000@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Grief Group
DESCRIPTION: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 is provided. \n 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/grief-group/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brownell Library":MAILTO:frontdesk@brownelllibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T183000
DTSTAMP:20260511T193506Z
CREATED:20260511T193506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T193506Z
UID:10002660-1781112600-1781116200@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Author Talk: "Asa James" by Jodi Lew-Smith
DESCRIPTION:Asa James\, Winner of the 2025 prize for Historical Fiction in the American Legacy Book Awards.\n \nJodi Lew-Smith lives on a hill farm in Hardwick with her husband\, dog\, chickens\, and 250 apple trees. She has always been a writer but also enjoys biology\, which comes out in her fiction.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/author-talk-asa-james-by-jodi-lew-smith/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T200000
DTSTAMP:20251216T163619Z
CREATED:20251216T163619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T163619Z
UID:10000439-1781636400-1781640000@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Brownell Library Trustees Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brownell Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Brownell Library Trustees Meeting\nTime: Dec 16\, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nEvery month on the Third Tue\, 44 occurrence(s)\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYscO6rpzwuHdaTWylSm6cQwO7kVKXNjQCc/ics?icsToken=DJC_hnql0O-dICWSmwAALAAAALkY_tpkviZ_Ak1zKrOq15hp2YuUN8rhVMKk6HomHdeY45-f9NUjdXpctrUDCNkOQEDBmd9ZToyPbINfzjAwMDAwMQ\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82177397472?pwd=a7tzPOHCTe3gv5Xk5cJKueapOpakxj.1 \nMeeting ID: 821 7739 7472\nPasscode: 272018 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,82177397472#\,\,\,\,*272018# US (Washington DC)\n+13052241968\,\,82177397472#\,\,\,\,*272018# US \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/82177397472/invitations?signature=idG1Fgdp6UjqaZbShL6-aW7kAg48vxu43i6-1nVPtJQ
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/brownell-library-trustees-meeting/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T142236Z
CREATED:20260521T142236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T142236Z
UID:10002672-1782109800-1782156600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Must Read Mondays - Audition by Katie Kitamura
DESCRIPTION:One woman\, the performance of a lifetime. Or two. An exhilarating\, destabilizing Möbius strip of a novel that asks whether we ever really know the people we love.\n\nTwo people meet for lunch in a Manhattan restaurant. She’s an accomplished actress in rehearsals for an upcoming premiere. He’s attractive\, troubling\, young—young enough to be her son. Who is he to her\, and who is she to him? In this compulsively readable\, brilliantly constructed novel\, two competing narratives unspool\, rewriting our understanding of the roles we play every day – partner\, parent\, creator\, muse – and the truths every performance masks\, especially from those who think they know us most intimately.\n\nPlease fill out this form to get the GoToMeeting sign in information.\nhttps://forms.gle/UE9ZDT8ZD3a7UAQs8
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/must-read-mondays-audition-by-katie-kitamura/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T151112Z
CREATED:20260519T151041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T151112Z
UID:10002671-1782568800-1782572400@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Librarian's Choice Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Piranesi’s house is no ordinary building: its rooms are infinite\, its corridors endless\, its walls are lined with thousands upon thousands of statues\, each one different from all the others. Within the labyrinth of halls an ocean is imprisoned; waves thunder up staircases\, rooms are flooded in an instant. He is visited by a man called The Other who enlists Piranesi’s help in uncovering A Great and Secret Knowledge. But as Piranesi explores\, evidence emerges of another person\, and a terrible truth begins to unravel\, revealing a world beyond the one Piranesi has always known.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/librarians-choice-book-discussion-3/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260626T203307Z
CREATED:20260618T175955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T203307Z
UID:10002708-1782864000-1785542399@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Daily and ongoing programs for adults:
DESCRIPTION:Book display: For the month of July\, check out books and movies about\, inspired by\, or related to Dinosaurs and/or Paleontology! \nVisit 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 like in the early 1900’s \nMagazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap! \nCommunity Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed. \nPattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few! \nPuzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle\, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly puzzles welcome! Only puzzles that have all the pieces. Drop your puzzle off on the table next to the main desk. \nRed Cards: Informational cards are available in different languages. \nCoupon Swap: Do you have extra coupons that aren’t useful to you? Bring them in and take a few! \nBattery Recycling Station: Do you have old batteries? Drop them off at our recycling station (no exploded batteries please!) \nLion’s Club Eyeglasses Drop Off Station. Do you have old glasses you no longer need? Drop them off at our recycling station! \nSeed Swap: Have extra seeds you don’t need? Drop them off at our seed swap and take home seeds you want for your garden \nAdult Take and Make : Mini dinosaur painting!\nKits 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.  \n \nAdult Summer Reading Program! Pick up your summer reading passport and start reading! The program lasts through July and August. The winner will be announced at the start of September.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/daily-and-ongoing-programs-for-adults-2/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T193000
DTSTAMP:20260721T203150Z
CREATED:20251125T180031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T203150Z
UID:10000269-1782930600-1782934200@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Grief Group
DESCRIPTION: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 is provided. \n 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/grief-group/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brownell Library":MAILTO:frontdesk@brownelllibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260618T180625Z
CREATED:20260618T180625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T180625Z
UID:10002709-1783366200-1783371600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Vermont Astronomical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Free and Open to the Public \nIn-person and via Zoom \nAsk for the Zoom link from paulwaav@together.net or theresamarie11@GMAIL.COM \nThe in-person will be at the Brownell Library on 2A near 5-Corners in Essex Junction.If you attend via Zoom please get on-line before 7:30. If you don’t have Zoom installed\, the application will automatically download and install when you click the meeting link. This may take a couple minutes. \n  \nPRESENTATION: Science\, Selenology and the Apollo Project: How we proved that on-site human participation is vital in the exploration of the Solar System. By Jim Bosek Using images taken by the Apollo astronauts as well as basic science gathered from samples collected and comparative costs of other government programs we judge the success of our earliest and only first person exploration of an extraterrestrial world\, next generation of space exploration. Following the main presentation\, our recurring monthly presentations will include Constellation of the Month  by Terri Zittritsch.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/vermont-astronomical-society-meeting/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T200000
DTSTAMP:20251216T163619Z
CREATED:20251216T163619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T163619Z
UID:10000440-1784660400-1784664000@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Brownell Library Trustees Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brownell Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Brownell Library Trustees Meeting\nTime: Dec 16\, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nEvery month on the Third Tue\, 44 occurrence(s)\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYscO6rpzwuHdaTWylSm6cQwO7kVKXNjQCc/ics?icsToken=DJC_hnql0O-dICWSmwAALAAAALkY_tpkviZ_Ak1zKrOq15hp2YuUN8rhVMKk6HomHdeY45-f9NUjdXpctrUDCNkOQEDBmd9ZToyPbINfzjAwMDAwMQ\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82177397472?pwd=a7tzPOHCTe3gv5Xk5cJKueapOpakxj.1 \nMeeting ID: 821 7739 7472\nPasscode: 272018 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,82177397472#\,\,\,\,*272018# US (Washington DC)\n+13052241968\,\,82177397472#\,\,\,\,*272018# US \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/82177397472/invitations?signature=idG1Fgdp6UjqaZbShL6-aW7kAg48vxu43i6-1nVPtJQ
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/brownell-library-trustees-meeting/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203731Z
CREATED:20260626T203731Z
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SUMMARY:Must Read Mondays - Berry Pickers\, by Amanda Peters
DESCRIPTION:July 1962. Following in the tradition of Indigenous workers from Nova Scotia\, a Mi’kmaq family arrives in Maine to pick blueberries for the summer. Weeks later\, four-year-old Ruthie\, the family’s youngest child\, vanishes. She is last seen by her six-year-old brother\, Joe\, sitting on a favorite rock at the edge of a berry field. Joe will remain distraught by his sister’s disappearance for years to come. \nIn Maine\, a young girl named Norma grows up as the only child of an affluent family. Her father is emotionally distant\, her mother frustratingly overprotective. Norma is often troubled by recurring dreams and visions that seem more like memories than imagination. As she grows older\, Norma slowly comes to realize there is something her parents aren’t telling her. Unwilling to abandon her intuition\, she will spend decades trying to uncover this family secret.\n\nPlease fill out this form to get the GoToMeeting sign in information.\nhttps://forms.gle/UE9ZDT8ZD3a7UAQs8
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/must-read-mondays-berry-pickers-by-amanda-peters/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260728T162017Z
CREATED:20260709T192232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T162017Z
UID:10002752-1785542400-1788220799@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Daily and ongoing programs for adults:
DESCRIPTION:Book Display: For the month of August\, check out books and materials about Essex Junction history. This display is inspired by the Brownell Library’s 100th anniversary! \nVisit 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 like in the early 1900’s \nMagazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap! \nCommunity Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed. \nPattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few! \nPuzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle\, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly puzzles welcome! Only puzzles that have all the pieces. Drop your puzzle off on the table next to the main desk. \nRed Cards: Informational cards are available in different languages. \nCoupon Swap: Do you have extra coupons that aren’t useful to you? Bring them in and take a few! \nBattery Recycling Station: Do you have old batteries? Drop them off at our recycling station (no exploded batteries please!) \nLion’s Club Eyeglasses Drop Off Station. Do you have old glasses you no longer need? Drop them off at our recycling station! \nAdult Take and Make : Dinosaur suncatchers\nKits can be found on a cart to the left of the main circulation desk and are available while supplies last.\n \nProduce swap: Do you have extra veggies from your garden that you don’t need? Drop them off at the library to share them with your community!\n\nAdult Summer Reading Program! Pick up your summer reading passport and start reading! The winner will be announced at the start of September.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/daily-and-ongoing-programs-for-adults-3/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTSTAMP:20260824T180723Z
CREATED:20260730T195358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T180723Z
UID:10003554-1785715200-1787011199@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:STEM Challenge: Chomp Saw Dinos
DESCRIPTION:Build your own cardboard dinosaur using the library’s chomp saw\, a template will be provided\, or you can design your own 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 all ages. 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/stem-challenge-chomp-saw-dinos/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Children 0-5,Children 6-11,Intergenerational,Seniors 55+,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T210000
DTSTAMP:20260709T192016Z
CREATED:20260709T192016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T192016Z
UID:10002751-1785785400-1785790800@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:VT Astronomical Society
DESCRIPTION:Free and Open to the Public\n\nIn-person and via Zoom\nAsk for the Zoom link from paulwaav@together.net or theresamarie11@GMAIL.COM\nVAS Members will be emailed the Zoom link\n\nThe in-person will be at the Brownell Library on 2A near 5-Corners in Essex Junction. \nIf you attend via Zoom please get on-line before 7:30.  If you don’t have Zoom installed\, the application will automatically download and install when you click the meeting link.  This may take a couple minutes. \nPRESENTATION: \nA Gentle Introduction To Mirror Making \nBy Bob Horton \nIn this talk we will explore the tools\, techniques and tests that have evolved over the years to produce a telescope mirror (or lens) whose surface is thousands of times smoother and more accurate than the best machinist’s work\, all the while using simple and inexpensive devices and procedures that even a caveman can handle. We will start with a short history of the art of mirror making and the role our own state of Vermont played in that timeline. This is followed by a description of the ten basic steps a mirror maker will take to transform a raw disk of glass into an optically perfect mirror that will reside the heart of their telescope. For each step\, we will describe the procedure to get to the desired result and a set of simple tests that prove that you have completed that task. In the end\, you will know how thousands of folks have crafted their own telescopes using the most basic tools to produce research quality optics. \nFollowing the main presentation\, our recurring monthly presentations will include Constellation of the Month  by Terri Zittritsch.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/vt-astronomical-society/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T193000
DTSTAMP:20260730T195715Z
CREATED:20260730T195715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T195715Z
UID:10003555-1786129200-1786131000@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate Erna's 20 year career!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Erna’s 20 year career as an assistant youth librarian and her upcoming retirement. Light refreshments snacks and refreshments available.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/celebrate-ernas-20-year-career/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Children 0-5,Children 6-11,Intergenerational,Seniors 55+,Teens 12-18
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260730T195958Z
CREATED:20260730T195958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T195958Z
UID:10003556-1787011200-1788220799@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:ART LAB: 6 Word Stories
DESCRIPTION:Six words. One illustration. Infinite possibilities. Stop by the Winnie Belle Maker Space in Youth Non Fiction and see what story you can tell in exactly six words — then bring it to life with a drawing. This program is made possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Fund\, and it is open to all ages. 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/art-lab-6-word-stories/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Children 0-5,Children 6-11,Intergenerational,Seniors 55+,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T200000
DTSTAMP:20251216T163619Z
CREATED:20251216T163619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T163619Z
UID:10000441-1787079600-1787083200@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Brownell Library Trustees Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brownell Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Brownell Library Trustees Meeting\nTime: Dec 16\, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nEvery month on the Third Tue\, 44 occurrence(s)\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYscO6rpzwuHdaTWylSm6cQwO7kVKXNjQCc/ics?icsToken=DJC_hnql0O-dICWSmwAALAAAALkY_tpkviZ_Ak1zKrOq15hp2YuUN8rhVMKk6HomHdeY45-f9NUjdXpctrUDCNkOQEDBmd9ZToyPbINfzjAwMDAwMQ\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82177397472?pwd=a7tzPOHCTe3gv5Xk5cJKueapOpakxj.1 \nMeeting ID: 821 7739 7472\nPasscode: 272018 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,82177397472#\,\,\,\,*272018# US (Washington DC)\n+13052241968\,\,82177397472#\,\,\,\,*272018# US \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/82177397472/invitations?signature=idG1Fgdp6UjqaZbShL6-aW7kAg48vxu43i6-1nVPtJQ
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/brownell-library-trustees-meeting/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T183000
DTSTAMP:20260717T164011Z
CREATED:20260709T192655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T164011Z
UID:10002753-1787331600-1787337000@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Library Summer Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the library’s summer potluck! Bring a dish to share and meet other community members. Food\, puzzles\, and conversation available.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/library-summer-potluck/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T193000
DTSTAMP:20260717T164213Z
CREATED:20260709T193217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T164213Z
UID:10002755-1787596200-1787599800@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Must Read Mondays - The Lost Bookshop\, by Evie Woods
DESCRIPTION:On a quiet street in Dublin\, a lost bookshop is waiting to be found… \nFor too long\, Opaline\, Martha and Henry have been the side characters in their own lives. \nBut when a vanishing bookshop casts its spell\, these three unsuspecting strangers will discover that their own stories are every bit as extraordinary as the ones found in the pages of their beloved books. And by unlocking the secrets of the shelves\, they find themselves transported to a world of wonder… where nothing is as it seems. \n\nPlease fill out this form to get the GoToMeeting sign in information.\nhttps://forms.gle/UE9ZDT8ZD3a7UAQs8
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/must-read-mondays-the-lost-bookshop-by-evie-woods/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260820T202914Z
CREATED:20260820T202727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T202914Z
UID:10003574-1788220800-1790812799@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Daily\, Ongoing Programs for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Book Display: September is both Emergency Preparedness and Banned Books month! Check out books on both of these topics at the library! \nVisit 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 like in the early 1900’s \nMagazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap! \nCommunity Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed. \nPattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few! \nPuzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle\, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly puzzles are welcome! \nRed Cards: Informational cards are available in different languages. \nCoupon Swap: Do you have extra coupons that aren’t useful to you? Bring them in and take a few! \nBattery Recycling Station: Do you have old batteries? Drop them off at our recycling station (no exploded batteries please!) \nLion’s Club Eyeglasses Drop Off Station. Do you have old glasses you no longer need? Drop them off at our recycling station! \nAdult Take and Make Craft Kits: Candleholders\nAvailable while supplies last. \nProduce swap: Do you have extra veggies from your garden that you don’t need? Drop them off at the library to share them with your community!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/1642/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T193000
DTSTAMP:20260721T203150Z
CREATED:20251125T180031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T203150Z
UID:10000271-1788373800-1788377400@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Grief Group
DESCRIPTION: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 is provided. \n 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/grief-group/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brownell Library":MAILTO:frontdesk@brownelllibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260824T175346Z
CREATED:20260824T175346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T175346Z
UID:10004066-1788883200-1788886800@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Read with Sammy
DESCRIPTION:Sammy 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.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/read-with-sammy-2/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Children 0-5,Children 6-11,Intergenerational,Teens 12-18
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T180000
DTSTAMP:20260824T175005Z
CREATED:20260824T175005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T175005Z
UID:10004063-1788966000-1788976800@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Brick Pit: Spinning Tops
DESCRIPTION:Calling all builders! Drop in each month to tackle a special LEGO building challenge\, this time: Engineer a top that spins the longest\, balances the best\, or wins a head-to-head spin battle OR just build whatever you dream up! Creative constraint cards will be available for anyone looking to up the challenge and finished creations will be displayed in the library until the next session (one per participant please). Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/brick-pit-spinning-tops/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Children 0-5,Children 6-11,Intergenerational,Teens 12-18
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T200000
DTSTAMP:20251216T163619Z
CREATED:20251216T163619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T163619Z
UID:10000442-1789498800-1789502400@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Brownell Library Trustees Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brownell Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Brownell Library Trustees Meeting\nTime: Dec 16\, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nEvery month on the Third Tue\, 44 occurrence(s)\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYscO6rpzwuHdaTWylSm6cQwO7kVKXNjQCc/ics?icsToken=DJC_hnql0O-dICWSmwAALAAAALkY_tpkviZ_Ak1zKrOq15hp2YuUN8rhVMKk6HomHdeY45-f9NUjdXpctrUDCNkOQEDBmd9ZToyPbINfzjAwMDAwMQ\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82177397472?pwd=a7tzPOHCTe3gv5Xk5cJKueapOpakxj.1 \nMeeting ID: 821 7739 7472\nPasscode: 272018 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,82177397472#\,\,\,\,*272018# US (Washington DC)\n+13052241968\,\,82177397472#\,\,\,\,*272018# US \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/82177397472/invitations?signature=idG1Fgdp6UjqaZbShL6-aW7kAg48vxu43i6-1nVPtJQ
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/brownell-library-trustees-meeting/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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