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  • 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

  • Homeschool students ages 11+ are invited to Homeschool Game Club on September 14 at 10am

    Homeschool Game Club

    Homeschool Game Club
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Teens 12-18

    Homeschool students ages 11+ are invited to a monthly meetup for games at the library! Enjoy a mix of card and board games while meeting other homeschoolers in a relaxed, social setting. All experience levels welcome—learn new games or bring your favorites to share.

  • Teens in grades 6 and up are invited to make guacamole on Wednesday, September 16 at 3:30pm

    Goodness, Gracious, Guacamole!

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Teens 12-18

    Come celebrate National Guacamole Day at the library! We'll be whipping up batches of this tasty spread after school. This program is for teens in grade 6 and up.

  • Brownell Library kicks off our participation as a Climate Resilience Hub, join the conversation on September 21 at 6pm.

    Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW)

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

    How is our community already responding to extreme weather? What else can we be doing to make a resilient Essex Junction.  Come join a community conversation. Brownell Library is now part of the C.R.E.W. Hub network.  https://www.climatecrew.org/

  • Celebrate comics at National Comic Book Day on September 25 at 4pm

    National Comic Book Day

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

    From weekly newspaper strips to weighty graphic novels, comics in all forms are being celebrated today! Join us to learn a little bit about the history of this art form, share some favorite stories, and try crafting a comic of your own. This program is open to patrons in grade 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.

  • Teen Advisory Group will be on Friday, October 2 from 4-5 PM.

    Teen Advisory Group

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Teens 12-18

    Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can join our Teen Advisory Group! Help us plan teen programs and decor while hanging out and playing games. This month, we'll be creating a display for Banned Books Week!

  • 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

  • Horror Movie Filming Day will be on Friday, October 23 from 3 to 5 PM.

    Horror Movie Filming Day

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 more
    Teens 12-18

    Come to create your horror masterpiece! We'll be putting out props and equipment to help bring your creations to life. This program is open to teen patrons in grades 6 and up.

  • 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.