Intergenerational
Events
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ART LAB: Surreal Creatures
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalExplore the world of surrealism by mixing unexpected images into a one-of-a-kind imaginary beast at the Winnie Belle Maker Space in Youth Non Fiction. This program is available in the Winnie Belle Maker Space in Youth Non Fiction, and it is open to all ages.
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Costume Swap Drop Off Days
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalHelp make this Halloween affordable and eco-friendly by donating gently used costumes and costume pieces for our upcoming Costume Swap. Between October 5th and 16th, drop off costume pieces you are willing to part with, then come back to select your new-to-you costume(s) during the Costume Swap on October 17th. Read more
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100th Anniversary: Ghost Stories
Main Reading RoomIntergenerationalGather 'round for a night of ghost stories in honor of Brownell's 100th anniversary! Start at the popcorn bar, then settle in by the fire to share a spooky tale. We'll have shadow puppets, flashlights, Halloween sound effects, and a collection of local ghost stories for anyone who needs a Read more
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Costume Swap
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalMake Halloween green (and free), stop by our costume swap to select costumes or costume pieces for this year's festivities. All costumes made available from community donations. Available while supplies last, any pieces remaining by the end of the day will be donated to Goodwill.
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Flaxtravaganza @ Ethan Allen Homestead
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalMeet us at the Ethan Allen Homestead for Flaxtravaganza, a fall harvest reenactment, with a special focus on flax fiber processing. This is a FREE admission day at the Homestead and there will be hot apple cider heated over the open fire, cookies, tours of the historic Allen House, exhibits, Read more
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Breakout EDU: Mystery of the Missing Menagerie
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalStop by the youth desk to pick up our newest Breakout Box and unravel the clues by yourself or with friends. This time: Stop by the youth desk to pick up our newest Breakout Box and crack the case solo or with friends. This time: Inspectors Keyla and Sherlock have Read more
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Stories from the Queer Archives
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalObjects such as banners, T-shirts, and buttons in the Vermont Queer Archives at the Pride Center of Vermont reflect currents and changes in the lives of Vermont’s LGBTQ+ community. Meg Tamulonis, volunteer curator of the Archives, discusses how these objects mark various milestones, from Pride events to legal rulings, and Read more
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Brick Pit: Full Plate Challenge
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalCalling all builders! Drop in each month to tackle a special LEGO building challenge, this time: Fill an entire lego plate with a scene of your own design OR just build whatever you dream up! Creative constraint cards will be available for anyone looking to up the challenge and finished Read more