• 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

  • Brick Pit: Full Plate Challenge

    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: Fill an entire lego plate with a scene of your own design OR just build whatever you dream up! Creative constraint cards will be available for anyone looking to up the challenge and finished Read more

  • CANCELLED: Horror Movie Filming Day

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

    The Horror Movie Filming Day is cancelled today October 23rd due to illness. We are so sorry of the last minute change! But we are still taking submissions through October 28th. If you are a teen that loves film, horror, or even just going to the movies, email your 10 Read more

  • Comics Club: Monsters and Mayhem!

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 more
    Children 6-11

    Calling all comic fans! We meet once a month to talk all things comics and graphic novels. This month's theme: monsters and the mayhem they (sometimes) cause. This program is open to patrons in grade 4 and up.

  • The Workshop: Mini Scrap Monsters

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

    Stop by the Workshop after school to make, tinker, explore, and invent with creative materials. This time: Make a Mini Scrap Monster with fabric scraps, buttons, and basic hand sewing. Not sure how? We'll get you started.

  • Teen Horror Film Festival!

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

    Ready to scare your friends and terrify your neighbors? Then join us for Brownell Library's Teen Horror Film Festival! Teens are invited to showcase their spine-tingling masterpieces on Halloween afternoon, then vote on the film they think is the most terrifying of them all. Our winner will receive a $50 Read more

  • STEM Challenge: Jasper’s Winter Village

    STEM Challenge
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Intergenerational

    Jasper the fox has found the perfect spot for a winter village, and he needs builders of all ages to help make homes for the owls, rabbits, chickadees, and mice. In this STEM Challenge, available in the WInnie Belle Maker Space, people of all ages can fold, slot, and roll Read more

  • Friends of Brownell Library Event: Sweet Connections

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

    Join the Friends of Brownell Library for Sweet Connections, a delightful evening of desserts, mocktails, henna, and local photo trivia with prizes! Come enjoy sweet treats, good company, and a little friendly competition, all while supporting our beloved library. Friday, November 6 | 5:30–7:30 PM Brownell Library | Tickets: $20 Read more

  • Dungeons & Dragons

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

    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.