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  • Experience old library technology like a card catalog, stamps, and vintage handwriting at our retro circulation desk! This is part of the Brownell 100th Anniversary celebrations.

    100th Anniversary: Retro Library Desk

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
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    Experience old library technology like a card catalog, stamps, and vintage handwriting at our retro circulation desk! This is part of the Brownell 100th Anniversary celebrations.

  • Join Brownell Library for our 100th Anniversary on July 17th! Brownell Library first opened in July 1926, so we will celebrate its 100th birthday with games, food, activities, and more! Food starts at 5pm and Ben and Jerry's is 6pm!

    100th Anniversary- Community BBQ and Lawn Party

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

    Join Brownell Library for our 100th Anniversary on July 17th! Brownell Library first opened in July 1926, so we will celebrate its 100th birthday with games, food, activities, and more!

  • Celebrate Erna's 20 year career as Assistant Youth Librarian and her upcoming retirement, August 7th, 7-7:30pm in the Kolvoord Community Room.

    Celebrate Erna’s 20 year career!

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

    Celebrate Erna's 20 year career as an assistant youth librarian and her upcoming retirement. Light refreshments snacks and refreshments available.

  • Stop by the Winnie Belle Maker Space between August 18th and 31st to share your 6 word story and illustration.

    ART LAB: 6 Word Stories

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

    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, Read more

  • Construct a marble maze with index cards and tape in the September STEM Challenge. Available all month in the Winnie Belle Maker Space

    STEM Challenge: Marble Run Mayhem

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

    Using nothing but index cards, tape, and a little engineering know-how, build a maze that guides a marble from start to finish 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 Read more

  • Tackle a Lego Building Challenge at Brick Pit on Wednesday, September 9 between 3-6pm.

    Brick Pit: Spinning Tops

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

    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 Read more

  • Our newest Breakout Box is available September 14-30

    Breakout EDU: Seasonal Sabotage

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

    Stop by the youth desk to pick up our newest Breakout Box and unravel the clues by yourself or with friends. This time:  Dr. Axis has created a machine that can manipulate the seasons. It is too hot for him outside and thus has created a snowstorm! Now the machine Read more

  • Create a Surreal Creature at the ART LAB in the Winnie Belle Maker Space, available all month.

    ART LAB: Surreal Creatures

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

    Explore 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.

  • 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. All sizes of costumes are welcome.

    Costume Swap Drop Off Days

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

    Help 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

  • 100th Anniversary: Ghost Stories Friday, October 16⋅5:30 – 7:00pm

    100th Anniversary: Ghost Stories

    Main Reading Room
    Intergenerational

    Gather '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

  • 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. All sizes of costumes are welcome.

    Costume Swap

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

    Make 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.