• Earth Month Scavenger Hunt

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Children 6-11

    Discover ways to help our planet in this scavenger hunt. Reduce, reuse and recycle!

  • STEM Challenge: Kaleidoscope Constructions

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

    Unlock the science of color while constructing with Magnatiles in this hands-on STEM adventure. From simple color sorting and mixing explorations to advanced color theory and architectural challenges, this project offers inspiration for builders of all ages. Share your creation with a librarian to become part of our community photo Read more

  • Snap and Code with Lego Robotics

    Snap and Code with Lego Robotics
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Children 6-11

    Children ages 6-10 code with Legos and Scratch. Along the way they will grow more comfortable with the iterative nature of the design process, which involves experimenting, failing, and trying again. This program could be Read more

  • Read with Sammy

    Read with Sammy
    Picture Book Room +1 more
    Children 6-11

    Sammy loves belly rubs, carrots, and listening to kids read! His owner is Kim Nowlan, an educator at Summit St. School. They are a certified team with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Repeats every 1st Tuesday of the month. For all ages.

  • Kingston’s Autism Swagger Squad VT™

    Kingston’s Autism Swagger Squad VT™
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 more
    Children 0-5

    Caregivers of children with autism and other disabilities are invited to connect and share support. While caregivers share experiences, children can explore and play with giant foam blocks, hoops, and other toys in a welcoming and safe environment. This program is facilitated by Kingston's Autism Swagger Squad, a group created by Read more

  • 100 Things for 100 Years

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Children 6-11

    Bring in your collections of 100 things to celebrate 100 years of Brownell Library! Any collection smaller than a shoebox or a jar will be displayed. If you have a larger, perishable or valuable collection, send a photo to youth@brownelllibrary.org with a description and we will display the photo. Let’s Read more

  • Read with Sammy

    Read with Sammy
    Picture Book Room +1 more
    Children 6-11

    Sammy loves belly rubs, carrots, and listening to kids read! His owner is Kim Nowlan, an educator at Summit St. School. They are a certified team with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Repeats every 1st Tuesday of the month. For all ages.

  • Kingston’s Autism Swagger Squad VT™

    Kingston’s Autism Swagger Squad VT™
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 more
    Children 0-5

    Caregivers of children with autism and other disabilities are invited to connect and share support. While caregivers share experiences, children can explore and play with giant foam blocks, hoops, and other toys in a welcoming and safe environment. This program is facilitated by Kingston's Autism Swagger Squad, a group created by Read more

  • Bookmark Stitch-In with the Embroidery Guild

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 more
    Adults 19-54

    Local members of the Embroiderers' Guild of America celebrate our summer theme with a Stitch-In. Watch them create embroidery using a variety of needlework techniques. Choose a beautifully stitched bookmark to take home. For all ages.

  • Summer Reading Program Kick Off with Dinoman!

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 more
    Children 0-5

    Kick off the Summer Reading Program with Dinoman’s high-energy, prehistoric adventure—packed with science, stories, and dinosaurs! The Summer reading program theme is Unearth a Story and will be filled with dinosaur themed events! In the Main Reading Room.

  • Read with Sammy

    Read with Sammy
    Picture Book Room +1 more
    Children 6-11

    Sammy loves belly rubs, carrots, and listening to kids read! His owner is Kim Nowlan, an educator at Summit St. School. They are a certified team with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Repeats every 1st Tuesday of the month. For all ages.

  • VINS! Birds are Dinosaurs!

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 more
    Adults 19-54

    VINS - Vermont Institute of Natural Science presents Birds Are Dinosaurs! Meet live birds of prey up close as VINS shares fascinating facts about wildlife, conservation, and the natural world. Find out what 65 million years of evolution turned the dinosaurs into–birds! Celebrating “Unearth a Story” at your local library, VINS Read more