Events
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May’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 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
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Adult Take and Make Kits – Painted Bird Houses
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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ART LAB: Wild Things
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreChildren 6-11Let 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
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Butterfly Scavenger Hunt
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesChildren 6-11Find the six butterflies hiding around the library and earn a prize!
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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: Cave Painting
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesChildren 6-11Every 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.
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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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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.
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Mah Jongg
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
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Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +2 moreIntergenerationalPlayers 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.
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Plant Swap
Library PavilionAdults 19-54Bring plants to swap under the pavilion in front of the library! Garden starters and houseplants welcome!
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Librarian’s Choice Book Discussion
Main Reading RoomAdults 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