Events
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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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STEM Challenge: Cardboard Couture
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreAdults 19-54Stop by the Winnie Belle Maker Space in Youth Nonfiction to try our March STEM Challenge: Design and build your own wearable cardboard accessory using the library's kid-friendly Chomp Saw while learning to brainstorm, prototype, and refine your ideas. This program is made possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Read more
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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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ART LAB: Mystery Bag Challenge
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesAdults 19-54Grab a mystery bag from the youth desk and repurpose some of our creative scraps into your own creation! Show us what you come up with and we’ll take a picture to display on the Winnie Belle windows. This program is made possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Fund Read more
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Earth Month Scavenger Hunt
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesChildren 6-11Discover ways to help our planet in this scavenger hunt. Reduce, reuse and recycle!
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April’s Daily/Ongoing Programs for Adults
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesAdults 19-54Book Display: This month, check out books and films about, inspired by, and written by Shakespeare!Visit the KCR display! This month our display features art by Essex Art League! Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap! Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in Read more
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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 Wednesday: Watershed model with Lake Champlain Basin Program
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreChildren 6-11Every Wednesday we will do a fun activity, ranging from crafts to engineering and more! This time: Watershed model with Lake Champlain Basin Program. This hands-on, tabletop model helps students understand how polluted runoff impairs lakes and rivers. Topics covered include point and nonpoint pollution sources (urban, industrial, forested, and agricultural), toxic Read more
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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.