• 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.

  • 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/

  • 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

  • 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

    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!

  • 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

    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.

  • 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.

  • Flaxtravaganza @ Ethan Allen Homestead

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

    Meet us at the Ethan Allen Homestead for Flaxtravaganza, a fall harvest reenactment, with a special focus on flax fiber processing. This is a FREE admission day at the Homestead and there will be hot apple cider heated over the open fire, cookies, tours of the historic Allen House, exhibits, Read more

  • Breakout EDU: Mystery of the Missing Menagerie

    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: Stop by the youth desk to pick up our newest Breakout Box and crack the case solo or with friends. This time: Inspectors Keyla and Sherlock have Read more

  • 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.

  • Stories from the Queer Archives

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

    Objects such as banners, T-shirts, and buttons in the Vermont Queer Archives at the Pride Center of Vermont reflect currents and changes in the lives of Vermont’s LGBTQ+ community. Meg Tamulonis, volunteer curator of the Archives, discusses how these objects mark various milestones, from Pride events to legal rulings, and Read more