• 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!

  • 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 Read more

  • Read with Sammy

    Read with Sammy
    Picture Book Room +1 more
    Children 6-11

    Sammy 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.

  • Play Time!

    Play Time!
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 more
    Children 0-5

    Read one story together and play! We have giant blocks and other creative play materials. Best for ages 0-5.

  • Whimsical Wednesdays: Cave Painting

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

    Every Wednesday we will do a fun activity, ranging from crafts to engineering and more! This time: Read a story and then pretend you're a cave person writing on walls. Leave your hand print with us for summer decor.

  • Grief Group

    Grief Group
    Kolvoord Community Room
    Adults 19-54

    Join 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

  • Story Time

    Story Time
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 more
    Children 0-5

    Picture books, songs, rhymes, crafts and early literacy tips. In the picture book area.

  • 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.