• May’s Daily/Ongoing Programs for Adults:

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

    Book Display: This month, check out books and films about, inspired by, and written during the 1920's! This is party of the Brownell Library's 100th programs! Visit the KCR display! This month our display features art by the Essex Art League! Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the Read more

  • Adult Take and Make Kits – Painted Bird Houses

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

    Kits can be found on a cart to the left of the main circulation desk and are available while supplies last. Instructions will be included in each kit. 1 kit per family please. Share pictures of your making experience by emailing them to: frontdesk@brownelllibrary.org or tag @brownellvt on social media.

  • ART LAB: Wild Things

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

    Let the wild rumpus start! Grab some pipe cleaners, pom poms, googly eyes, and accessories and bring your own wild thing to life! Stop by the youth desk to introduce us to your puppet, and we’ll take a picture to display on the Winnie Belle windows. This program is made Read more

  • Butterfly Scavenger Hunt

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

    Find the six butterflies hiding around the library and earn a prize!

  • Mah Jongg

    Mah Jongg
    Kolvoord Community Room
    Seniors 55+

    Mah Jongg takes place every Friday from 10am-12pm and it's FREE! If you know how to play, drop by and enjoy the great game of (American) Mah Jongg! This is an EJRP/Essex Senior Center program. Questions? Please contact Julie: jshorter@ejrp.org or 802-878-1375 EXT 1553

  • Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)

    Dungeons & Dragons
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +2 more
    Intergenerational

    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.

  • Plant Swap

    Library Pavilion
    Adults 19-54

    Bring plants to swap under the pavilion in front of the library! Garden starters and houseplants welcome!

  • Kingston’s Autism Swagger Squad VT™

    Kingston’s Autism Swagger Squad VT™
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 more
    Children 0-5

    Caregivers of children with autism and other disabilities are invited to connect and share support. While caregivers share experiences, children can explore and play with giant foam blocks, hoops, and other toys in a welcoming and safe environment. This program is facilitated by Kingston's Autism Swagger Squad, a group created by Read more

  • Librarian’s Choice Book Discussion

    Main Reading Room
    Adults 19-54

    "Alanna the First Adventure" by Tamora Pierce In a time when girls are forbidden to be warriors, Alanna of Trebond wants nothing more than to be a knight of the realm of Tortall. So she finds a way to switch places with her twin brother, Thom. Disguised as a boy, Read more

  • Tech Help with Clif

    Tech Help with Clif
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Seniors 55+

    Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.

  • Current Events

    Current Events
    Kolvoord Community Room
    Seniors 55+

    In an age of instant news reporting from every corner of our world, sometimes the sheer volume of information can feel overwhelming. This current events discussion group will attempt to quiet the noise and step back to reflect on what the news means, what is its context, and what the ramifications […]

  • Kids Corner: Fairbanks

    Kid’s Corner
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Adult-Youth Parallel Programs

    Bringing the kids? We've got you covered. While you attend your program, children ages 4 and up can join Youth Librarian River in the picture book area for stories, crafts, and free play. Older kids ages 9 and up are welcome to explore the youth area independently — think computers, […]