Week of Events
100 Things for 100 Years
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 […]
STEM Challenge: Pasta Paleontology
From rigatoni ribs to spaghetti spines, build your own dinosaur skeleton out of pasta noodles while exploring the real science of dinosaur bones 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 […]
ART LAB: Dino Sounds
What does a Triceratops sound like when it's hungry? No one really knows — and that's what makes Foley art so much fun! Stop by the Winnie Bell Maker Space in Youth Nonfiction to explore the art of movie sound effects and dream up your own prehistoric roar. Open to […]
Monday, July 13, 2026
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July 13, 2026 -Marshmallow Roast and Campfire Songs
Marshmallow Roast and Campfire Songs
Roast marshmallows under the library pavilion and sing campfire songs with Linda Bassick. Then make up a campfire story together. For all ages.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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July 14, 2026 -Read with Sammy
Read with Sammy
Read 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.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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July 15, 2026 -Ice Cream Social with Essex Seniors
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July 15, 2026 -Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)
Ice Cream Social with Essex Seniors
In this special Outdoor Play Time we meet up with Senior Center friends, draw giant dinosaurs together and share ice cream. We'll still have creative materials out for you to play as well.
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.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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July 16, 2026 -Dino Gardens
Dino Gardens
World-building in a jar - this terrarium-making program invites older children and teens to design and build a miniature dinosaur landscape using live plants, natural materials, and their own imagination.
Friday, July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026 -100th Anniversary- Community BBQ and Lawn Party
100th Anniversary- Community BBQ and Lawn Party
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!
Saturday, July 18, 2026
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Sunday, July 19, 2026
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