Week of Events
April’s Daily/Ongoing Programs for Adults
Book Display: This month, check out books and films about, inspired by, and written by Shakespeare!Visit the KCR display! This month our display features art by Essex Art League! Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap! Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in Read more
ART LAB: Mystery Bag Challenge
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
Monday, April 6, 2026
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April 6, 2026 -Adult Maker Kit – Pinwheels
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April 6, 2026 -Vermont Astronomical Society Monthly Meeting
Adult Maker Kit – Pinwheels
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 Monthly Meeting
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
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026 -Essex Community Historical Society Trivia Night
Essex Community Historical Society Trivia Night
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
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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April 9, 2026 -Art Reception – Essex Art League
Art Reception – Essex Art League
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
Friday, April 10, 2026
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April 10, 2026 -Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)
Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)
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.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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April 11, 2026 -Book Launch: Beyond the politics of contempt
Book Launch: Beyond the politics of contempt
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.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
No events on this day.