Events
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ART LAB: Blob Creatures
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreAdults 19-54Practice your spontaneity while exploring watercolor techniques and storytelling. Available for all ages at the Winnie Bell Maker Space in Youth Nonfiction. This program is made possible with support from the Winnie Belle Learned Fund and it is open to all ages!
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March Madness, Battle of the Literary Quotes
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalAll month - March Madness: Battle of the Literary Quotes! - Fill out your bracket before March 6th and drop it in our ballot box or email your youth choices to youth@brownelllibrary.org for a chance to win a prize! Every week in March we will have a new voting ballot Read more
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Starting March 2nd, reserve your spot at our next Repair Cafe on April 4th
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +2 moreAdults 19-54What 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. Read more
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Tech Help with Clif
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesSeniors 55+Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
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Adult Maker Kit – Twig Bouquet
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesAdults 19-54Kits 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.
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Current Events
Kolvoord Community RoomSeniors 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 Read more
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Read with Sammy
Picture Book Room +1 moreChildren 6-11Sammy loves belly rubs, carrots, and listening to kids read! His owner is Kim Nowlan, an educator at Summit St. School. They are a certified team with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Repeats every 1st Tuesday of the month. For all ages.
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Play Time!
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreChildren 0-5Read one story together and play! We have giant blocks and other creative play materials. Best for ages 0-5.
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Whimsical Wednesdays: Kids Movie!
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreChildren 6-11Kids Movie Join us for a movie and popcorn: A crackerjack crew of animal outlaws are trying (very, very hard) to be good—but get hijacked into a globe-trotting heist led by a new crew they never saw coming. Rated PG, Open to all ages.
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Grief Group
Kolvoord Community RoomAdults 19-54Join a compassionate community of others who are grieving. In this safe and supportive space, we come together to share, validate, and navigate the complexities of grief. Guided by certified death doula Karen Hergesheimer, our conversations offer understanding, education, and valuable resources to help you through this journey. Hot tea Read more
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AARP Tax Aide Appointments
Kolvoord Community RoomAdults 19-54AARP Foundation provides in-person assistance free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers are located nationwide and are trained and IRS-certified every year. Taxpayers must bring all information and documents that have been received that apply to their 2025 income taxes, Read more
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Story Time
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreChildren 0-5Picture books, songs, rhymes, crafts and early literacy tips. In the picture book area.