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SUMMARY:Homeschool Game Club
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll experience levels welcome—learn new games or bring your favorites to share.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/homeschool-game-club/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
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SUMMARY:Breakout EDU: Seasonal Sabotage
DESCRIPTION: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 is jammed. He needs your help to get it fixed and get the seasons back in order.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/breakout-edu-seasonal-sabotage/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Children 6-11,Intergenerational,Seniors 55+,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T180000
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SUMMARY:Brick Pit: Spinning Tops
DESCRIPTION: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 the challenge and finished creations will be displayed in the library until the next session (one per participant please). Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/brick-pit-spinning-tops/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Children 0-5,Children 6-11,Intergenerational,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T170000
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SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Group
DESCRIPTION: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 discuss upcoming library programs and some exciting volunteer opportunities.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/teen-advisory-group/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260831T200150Z
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SUMMARY:STEM Challenge: Marble Run Mayhem
DESCRIPTION: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 all ages.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/stem-challenge-marble-run-mayhem/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Children 0-5,Children 6-11,Intergenerational,Seniors 55+,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T163000
DTSTAMP:20260730T212749Z
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SUMMARY:Blinged-out Back to School!
DESCRIPTION:Add some pizazz to the new school year by decorating your school supplies! Join us at the library to add stickers\, sparkles\, and other fun stuff to your notebooks and pens. Bring supplies of your own or use some of ours. This program is open to all students entering 5th grade and up.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/blinged-out-back-to-school/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T160000
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SUMMARY:DIY Photo Triptychs
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the summer of 2026 with DIY photo triptychs! Bring your device with photos to print to the program\, then create a frame to display your summer memories. This program is open to patrons in 6 grade and up.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/diy-photo-triptychs/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260730T195958Z
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UID:10003556-1787011200-1788220799@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:ART LAB: 6 Word Stories
DESCRIPTION: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\, and it is open to all ages. 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/art-lab-6-word-stories/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Children 0-5,Children 6-11,Intergenerational,Seniors 55+,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T193000
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UID:10003555-1786129200-1786131000@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate Erna's 20 year career!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Erna’s 20 year career as an assistant youth librarian and her upcoming retirement. Light refreshments snacks and refreshments available.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/celebrate-ernas-20-year-career/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Children 0-5,Children 6-11,Intergenerational,Seniors 55+,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260730T212154Z
CREATED:20260730T212154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T212154Z
UID:10003558-1786039200-1786046400@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Teen Summer Party!
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to celebrate! Teens are invited to join us for an after-hours party at Brownell Library. We will be playing hide and seek in the stacks\, eating snacks\, and finding out who will win the teen summer reading raffle prizes! Looking for a chance to win? Registered teens can earn raffle tickets by showing us their reading log\, attending programs\, and volunteering at the library. This program is open to teens in grades 6 and up.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/teen-summer-party/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T173000
DTSTAMP:20260626T193308Z
CREATED:20260626T193308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T193308Z
UID:10002724-1785513600-1785519000@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Retro Game Night
DESCRIPTION:“Wii” would like to invite you to our retro game night\, when gamers can test their skills against the library’s Nintendo Wii and play some classic games. This program is open to youth in grades 6 and up.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/retro-game-night/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260227T184211Z
CREATED:20260227T174110Z
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UID:10001657-1772409600-1775260799@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Starting March 2nd\, reserve your spot at our next Repair Cafe on April 4th
DESCRIPTION:What do you do with a broken toaster\, a rusted bike chain or a sweater that’s wearing thin? Toss it? No way! Help reduce waste and save money by bringing it to Brownell Library’s Repair Café where volunteer repair experts will be available to help you make repairs for free. This time\, we have repair experts that can help with bike\, fabric\, knit\, electrical\, technology\, and ceramic repairs! Starting March 1st\, call us at 802-878-6955 to learn the details on what’s possible and reserve your spot! \nThe program is based on the Repair Cafe model\, you can learn more about this international movement at www.repaircafe.org/en/.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/starting-march-2nd-reserve-your-spot-at-our-next-repair-cafe-on-april-4th/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Intergenerational,Seniors 55+,Teens 12-18
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