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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711
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SUMMARY:Breakout Box: The Lost Letters of Liberty
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the youth desk to pick up our newest Breakout Box and unravel the clues by yourself or with friends. This time:  We were digging through the Vermont Collection and found a dusty old locked box and a letter written by Abigail Adams\, one of the Daughters of Liberty! We are SO curious what’s inside\, but we need your help figuring out the combination to the lock on the box…
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/breakout-box-the-lost-letters-of-liberty/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T201928Z
CREATED:20260526T201928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T201928Z
UID:10002692-1782835200-1782838800@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:The Potter's Time Machine
DESCRIPTION:A broken pot can tell archaeologists what people ate\, believed\, and traded thousands of years ago. Explore ancient pottery from around the world\, then design your own vessel that tells a story about you.  Recommended for children in grades 3 and up\, including teens!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/the-potters-time-machine/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260629T154704Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T154704Z
UID:10002742-1782864000-1784159999@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:STEM Challenge: Pasta Paleontology
DESCRIPTION: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 to all ages.  
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/stem-challenge-pasta-paleontology/
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:20260715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260626T184541Z
CREATED:20260626T184541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T184541Z
UID:10002722-1784124000-1784134800@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Escape from Isla Nublar!
DESCRIPTION:After accepting an invitation from Dr. John Hammond to review his new park\, you find yourself trapped there\, surrounded by hungry dinosaurs!  Work to hunt down clues throughout the island (aka the library) and solve puzzles to make your way to the mainland. Can you escape Isla Nublar before the Tyrannosaurus Rex gets you? This program is open to teens in grades 6 and up.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/escape-from-isla-nublar/
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:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T133409Z
CREATED:20260629T132933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T133409Z
UID:10002740-1784138400-1784145600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/dungeons-dragons-full/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Intergenerational,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260629T154936Z
CREATED:20260629T154936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T154936Z
UID:10002743-1784160000-1785542399@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:ART LAB: Dino Sounds
DESCRIPTION: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 all ages\, this program is made possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Fund.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/art-lab-dino-sounds/
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:20260716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260629T160227Z
CREATED:20260629T160227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T160227Z
UID:10002748-1784217600-1784221200@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Dino Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/dino-gardens/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11,Intergenerational,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260626T190834Z
CREATED:20260626T190834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T190834Z
UID:10002723-1784646000-1784649600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Hieroglyphs: Create a Cartouche!
DESCRIPTION:One of the oldest writing systems in the world\, Egyptian hieroglyphics date back over 5\,000 years. Using these images\, we will be creating cartouches just like the ones the ancient Egyptians used to enclose the names of their pharaohs. There will also be secret messages in hieroglyphics for patrons to decode for an additional challenge. This program is open to patrons age 9 and up.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/hieroglyphs-create-a-cartouche/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T163000
DTSTAMP:20260722T172316Z
CREATED:20260629T160503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T172316Z
UID:10002749-1784905200-1784910600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Tie Dye Party
DESCRIPTION:Drop in between 3-4:30pm to twist\, bind\, and dye your way to unique\, wearable works of art during Brownell’s annual tie dye party. Bring your own t-shirt if you are able\, pre-washed\, 100% cotton works best; we will also have some shirts on hand just in case. Participants will learn some basic tie dye techniques\, or try their own approach. Dyed shirts will be sent home in a plastic bag with instructions for completing the project. This event is open to all ages\, while supplies last. Young children will need adult help.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/tie-dye-party/
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;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260720T194551Z
CREATED:20260629T155226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T194551Z
UID:10002744-1785110400-1786147199@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Breakout Box: The Earth's Break Up
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the youth desk to pick up our newest Breakout Box and unravel the clues by yourself or with friends. This time: Congratulations! You have been invited to a FREE movie night to learn about Pangaea and how the Earth’s plates split! But\, wait. There’s a catch. When you get there\, you find out that you’re actually traveling back in time and have to use survival skills and your knowledge of the location of the plates in order to survive and return to current time. You only have 40 minutes to use your knowledge and the clues provided to return to the current time or you will be stuck in the time of the dinosaurs…forever.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/breakout-box-the-earths-break-up/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T140000
DTSTAMP:20260624T164055Z
CREATED:20260304T210440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T164055Z
UID:10002289-1785243600-1785247200@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:VINS! Birds are Dinosaurs!
DESCRIPTION:VINS – Vermont Institute of Natural Science presents Birds Are Dinosaurs! Meet live birds of prey up close as VINS shares fascinating facts about wildlife\, conservation\, and the natural world. Find out what 65 million years of evolution turned the dinosaurs into–birds! Celebrating “Unearth a Story” at your local library\, VINS representatives are excited to introduce you to some live birds of prey and learn all about their dinosaur ancestry together. We’ll explore the ways modern birds became masters of the air\, and understand the immense timescale over which these dinosaur-descendants adapted!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/vins-birds-are-dinosaurs/
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:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T132957Z
CREATED:20260629T132957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T132957Z
UID:10002741-1785348000-1785355200@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/dungeons-dragons-full-2/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Intergenerational,Teens 12-18
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://brownelllibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DD-2025-Flyer-e1772214840471.png
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTSTAMP:20260730T195358Z
CREATED:20260730T195358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T195358Z
UID:10003554-1785715200-1792022399@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:STEM Challenge: Chomp Saw Dinos
DESCRIPTION:Build your own cardboard dinosaur using the library’s chomp saw\, a template will be provided\, or you can design your own 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-chomp-saw-dinos/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://brownelllibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Summer-Teen-Party-e1785446456581.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T193000
DTSTAMP:20260730T195715Z
CREATED:20260730T195715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T195715Z
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://brownelllibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ernas-Celebration-8726-e1785441418502.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260730T195958Z
CREATED:20260730T195958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T195958Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260730T212515Z
CREATED:20260730T212515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T212515Z
UID:10003559-1787065200-1787068800@brownelllibrary.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T163000
DTSTAMP:20260730T212749Z
CREATED:20260730T212749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T212749Z
UID:10003560-1787844600-1787848200@brownelllibrary.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://brownelllibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blinged-out-Back-to-School-e1785446826363.png
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