Events
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100 Things for 100 Years
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalBring in your collections of 100 things to celebrate 100 years of Brownell Library! Any collection smaller than a shoebox or a jar will be displayed. If you have a larger, perishable or valuable collection, send a photo to youth@brownelllibrary.org with a description and we will display the photo. Let’s Read more
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Breakout Box: The Lost Letters of Liberty
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesChildren 6-11Stop by the youth desk to pick up our newest Breakout Box and unravel the clues by yourself or with friends. This time: We were digging through the Vermont Collection and found a dusty old locked box and a letter written by Abigail Adams, one of the Daughters of Liberty! We Read more
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STEM Challenge: Pasta Paleontology
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalFrom rigatoni ribs to spaghetti spines, build your own dinosaur skeleton out of pasta noodles while exploring the real science of dinosaur bones at the Winnie Bell Maker Space in Youth Non Fiction. This program is made possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Fund, and it is open Read more
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Daily and ongoing programs for adults:
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesAdults 19-54Book display: For the month of July, check out books and movies about, inspired by, or related to Dinosaurs and/or Paleontology! Visit the KCR display! In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Brownell Library, the Essex Community Historical Society will have on display pictures of what Essex Junction looked Read more
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Dino-Mite Story Time
Children 0-5Unearth stories, rhymes and songs at this dinosaur themed story time series.
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The Library is closed in observance of Independence Day
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalThe Library is closed in observance of Independence Day
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Music Time
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreChildren 0-5Come sing and dance in the Main Reading Room with Linda Bassick!
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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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Vermont Astronomical Society Meeting
Kolvoord Community RoomAdults 19-54Free and Open to the Public In-person and via Zoom Ask for the Zoom link from paulwaav@together.net or theresamarie11@GMAIL.COM The in-person will be at the Brownell Library on 2A near 5-Corners in Essex Junction.If you attend via Zoom please get on-line before 7:30. If you don't have Zoom installed, the application will automatically download and install 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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Underwater Fireworks
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesChildren 6-11Use oil, water and food coloring to make fireworks, then make a fireworks bookmark by printing with shaving cream and food coloring to take home.
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Teddy Bear Sleepover Drop-Off
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalDrop off your stuffed animal friend from 9-4 to stay overnight at the library! Pick them up the following morning at Teddy Bear Story Time. This program is open to all ages.