Intergenerational
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Read with Sammy
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalRead with Sammy! Sammy loves belly rubs, carrots, and listening to kids read! His owner is Kim Nowlan, an educator at Thomas Fleming School. They are a certified team with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Repeats every 1st Tuesday of the month. For all ages.
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100th Anniversary- Community BBQ and Lawn Party
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalJoin 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!
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STEM Challenge: Chomp Saw Dinos
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalBuild 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 Read more
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Celebrate Erna’s 20 year career!
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalCelebrate Erna's 20 year career as an assistant youth librarian and her upcoming retirement. Light refreshments snacks and refreshments available.
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Read with Sammy
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalRead with Sammy! Sammy loves belly rubs, carrots, and listening to kids read! His owner is Kim Nowlan, an educator at Thomas Fleming School. They are a certified team with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Repeats every 1st Tuesday of the month. For all ages.
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The Library is closed in observance of Bennington Battle Day
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalThe Library is closed in observance of Bennington Battle Day
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ART LAB: 6 Word Stories
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalSix 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
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STEM Challenge: Marble Run Mayhem
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalUsing 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
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Scavenger Hunt: Give a cow a cookie
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalThis Scavenger Hunt is Inspired by The Cow Loves Cookies, pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the youth desk and search the youth area for eight hungry farm friends.
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Read with Sammy
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalSammy 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.
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Brick Pit: Spinning Tops
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: 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
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Breakout Box: Seasonal Sabotage
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: 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