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SUMMARY:Essex Community Historical Society Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Trivia Night with the Essex Community Historical Society \nApril 8\, 7 p.m.  \nIn celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Brownell Library\, ECHS will present a trivia night.   \nFirst round of trivia will be on the Brownell family and library. The second round will be on events\, movers and shakers\, and other interesting facts pertaining to 1926.  \nPrizes will be awarded for those attendees with the most correct answers. So start studying and then join ECHS for an evening of fun.  \nThis program is part of Brownell Library’s 100th Anniversary Celebrations!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/essex-community-historical-society-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T113000
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SUMMARY:Current Events
DESCRIPTION: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 are. We will look at\, reflect on\, and analyze daily events and try to discern trends and understand the national picture and the larger world basing the discussion on factual information in a non-judgmental framework. This discussion group is free and open to all. Registration is not required. \n 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/current-events/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brownell Library":MAILTO:frontdesk@brownelllibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T210000
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SUMMARY:Vermont Astronomical Society Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person and via Zoom\nAsk for the Zoom link from paulwaav@together.net or theresamarie11@GMAIL.COM \nAsteroids and Meteors\nBy Steve Grimsley \nAsteroids and meteors are the leftovers of non gaseous material from the formation of the solar system.  They are found throughout the solar system but are concentrated in the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.  Much of what we know about the early history of the solar system comes from the study of these rocky remnants that made their way to Earth. \nThere are three main categories of meteors\, stony\, stony iron\, and iron.  These types mostly are based on where\, in an internally melted and gravity segregated asteroid\, they were formed. \nStony meteors that contain chondrules are known as chondrites.  Chondrules are spherical grains of silicate minerals 1 – 3 mm in size from rapidly cooled molten droplets in the primordial solar nebula.  They are composed of pyroxene\, olivine\, plagioclase\, glass\, iron nickel\, and sulfate minerals that have not undergone a full melt since their formation.  Their bulk composition is nearly identical to the Sun without hydrogen and helium and other light volatile elements and compounds.  A special class of stony meteors are the lighter carbonaceous chondrites.  These make up a higher proportion of asteroid bodies further away from the Sun.  The carbonaceous meteorites represent the most unaltered non-gaseous material in the original cloud from which our solar system formed.  They date to 4.55 billion years\, back to the earliest formation of the solar system.  Ordinary stony chondrite meteors are by far the most common type. \nAchondrites are stony material that has undergone a full melt\, cooling in a differentiated asteroid.  These meteors are much like igneous rocks that form on earth.  Fragments from the moon and Mars that have fallen on Earth are achondrites.\nStony irons and irons are from the interiors of large asteroids whose interiors melted and gravity segregated.  Meteors of this type have been some of the largest that have finds.  Polished surfaces of these have much visual appeal. \nFollowing the main presentation\, our recurring monthly presentations will include Constellation of the Month  by Terri Zittritsch.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/vermont-astronomical-society-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T160000
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SUMMARY:Adult Maker Kit - Pinwheels
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/adult-maker-kit-pinwheels/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T113000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200543Z
CREATED:20260211T170413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T200543Z
UID:10002384-1775471400-1775475000@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Tech Help with Clif
DESCRIPTION:Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/tech-help-with-clif/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T123000
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CREATED:20260319T174849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T174956Z
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SUMMARY:Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:What 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 guide you in making repairs for free. Some tools and materials will also be on hand.  \nRegistration is encouraged. Call us at 802-878-6955 to learn about the full list of possible repairs and appointment availability. \nThis program is based on the Repair Cafe model\, you can learn more about this international movement at www.repaircafe.org/en/.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/repair-cafe/
LOCATION:Main Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Intergenerational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T204748Z
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SUMMARY:Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Mah Jongg takes place every Friday from 10am-12pm and it’s FREE! \nIf you know how to play\, drop by and enjoy the great game of (American) Mah Jongg! \nThis is an EJRP/Essex Senior Center program. Questions? Please contact Julie: jshorter@ejrp.org or 802-878-1375 EXT 1553
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/mah-jongg/2026-04-03/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260318T145717Z
CREATED:20260318T145717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T145717Z
UID:10002309-1775206800-1775217600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:AARP Tax Appointments
DESCRIPTION:AARP 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\, as well as a copy of their 2024 returns. Appointments required.  Please call 802-878-6955\, in advance\, to book a 60 minute  appointment.  The schedule fills up quickly!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/aarp-tax-appointments-4/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000
DTSTAMP:20260324T204122Z
CREATED:20260324T203939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T204122Z
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SUMMARY:Guardian ad Litem Information Session
DESCRIPTION:GUARDIAN AD LITEM LIBRARY SESSIONS Spring 2026  \nC H I T T E N D E N  C O U N T Y  \nP U B L I C  \nL I B R A R I E S \n \nCome to your local library and discover how someone like you can support children in your community. Current Guardians ad Litem and the Regional Coordinator will explain how you can give abused and neglected children a voice by becoming a court appointed Guardian ad Litem.  \nAs a Guardian ad Litem\, you get to work with the courts\, DCF\, attorneys\, NFI\, schools\, and other community resources to help children through a very challenging time in their lives. It’s among the most challenging\, impactful\, and rewarding volunteer opportunities.  \nFor those who can\, it’s among the most important things you will ever do. 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/guardian-ad-litem-information-session/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260330T212658Z
CREATED:20260330T212657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T212658Z
UID:10001261-1775120400-1775131200@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:AARP Tax Aide Appointments
DESCRIPTION:AARP 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\, as well as a copy of their 2024 returns. Appointments required.  Please call 802-878-6955\, in advance\, to book a 60 minute  appointment.  The schedule fills up quickly!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/aarp-tax-aide-appointments-3/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T193000
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CREATED:20251125T180031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T203150Z
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SUMMARY:Grief Group
DESCRIPTION: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 is provided. \n 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/grief-group/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brownell Library":MAILTO:frontdesk@brownelllibrary.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260318T144923Z
CREATED:20260310T181730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T144923Z
UID:10002306-1775001600-1777593599@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:April's Daily/Ongoing Programs for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Book 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! \nMagazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap! \nCommunity Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed. \nPattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few! \nPuzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle\, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly puzzles welcome! Only puzzles that have all the pieces. Drop your puzzle off on the table next to the main desk. \nPocket Constitutions are available by the main desk while supplies last. \nRed Cards: Informational cards are available in several different languages. \nCoupon Swap: Do you have extra coupons that aren’t useful to you? Bring them in and take a few! \nBattery Recycling Station: Do you have old batteries? Drop them off at our recycling station (no exploded batteries please!) \nLion’s Club Eyeglasses Drop Off Station. Do you have old glasses you no longer need? Drop them off at our recycling station! \nSeed Swap: Have extra seeds you don’t need? Drop them off at our seed swap and take home seeds you want for your garden!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/daily-ongoing-programs-for-adults/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T113000
DTSTAMP:20260303T204945Z
CREATED:20251125T175631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T204945Z
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SUMMARY:Current Events
DESCRIPTION: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 are. We will look at\, reflect on\, and analyze daily events and try to discern trends and understand the national picture and the larger world basing the discussion on factual information in a non-judgmental framework. This discussion group is free and open to all. Registration is not required. \n 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/current-events/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brownell Library":MAILTO:frontdesk@brownelllibrary.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T113000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200543Z
CREATED:20260211T170413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T200543Z
UID:10002383-1774866600-1774870200@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Tech Help with Clif
DESCRIPTION:Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/tech-help-with-clif/2026-03-30/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260330T212658Z
CREATED:20260330T212657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T212658Z
UID:10002337-1774857600-1774890000@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:AARP Tax Aide Appointments
DESCRIPTION:AARP 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\, as well as a copy of their 2024 returns. Appointments required.  Please call 802-878-6955\, in advance\, to book a 60 minute  appointment.  The schedule fills up quickly!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/aarp-tax-aide-appointments-3/2026-03-30/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Seniors 55+
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260303T204748Z
CREATED:20251216T165727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T204748Z
UID:10000585-1774605600-1774612800@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Mah Jongg takes place every Friday from 10am-12pm and it’s FREE! \nIf you know how to play\, drop by and enjoy the great game of (American) Mah Jongg! \nThis is an EJRP/Essex Senior Center program. Questions? Please contact Julie: jshorter@ejrp.org or 802-878-1375 EXT 1553
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/mah-jongg/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260303T184656Z
CREATED:20260303T184656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T184656Z
UID:10002264-1774602000-1774612800@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:AARP Tax Appointments
DESCRIPTION:AARP 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\, as well as a copy of their 2024 returns. Appointments required.  Please call 802-878-6955\, in advance\, to book a 60 minute  appointment.  The schedule fills up quickly!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/aarp-tax-appointments-3/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Seniors 55+
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260303T185128Z
CREATED:20260211T183518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185128Z
UID:10001260-1774515600-1774526400@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:AARP Tax Aide Appointments
DESCRIPTION:AARP 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\, as well as a copy of their 2024 returns. Appointments required.  Please call 802-878-6955\, in advance\, to book a 60 minute  appointment.  The schedule fills up quickly!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/aarp-tax-aide-appointments/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Seniors 55+
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260303T204945Z
CREATED:20251125T175631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T204945Z
UID:10000018-1774346400-1774351800@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Current Events
DESCRIPTION: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 are. We will look at\, reflect on\, and analyze daily events and try to discern trends and understand the national picture and the larger world basing the discussion on factual information in a non-judgmental framework. This discussion group is free and open to all. Registration is not required. \n 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/current-events/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brownell Library":MAILTO:frontdesk@brownelllibrary.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T193000
DTSTAMP:20260303T184427Z
CREATED:20260303T184427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T184427Z
UID:10002263-1774290600-1774294200@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Must Read Mondays - "The Weight Of Ink\," by Rachel Kadish
DESCRIPTION:Set in London of the 1660s and of the early twenty-first century\, The Weight of Ink is the interwoven tale of two women of remarkable intellect: Ester Velasquez\, an emigrant from Amsterdam who is permitted to scribe for a blind rabbi\, just before the plague hits the city; and Helen Watt\, an ailing historian with a love of Jewish history. \nWhen Helen is summoned by a former student to view a cache of newly discovered seventeenth-century Jewish documents\, she enlists the help of Aaron Levy\, an American graduate student as impatient as he is charming\, and embarks on one last project: to determine the identity of the documents’ scribe\, the elusive “Aleph.” \nElectrifying and ambitious\, The Weight of Ink is about women separated by centuries—and the choices and sacrifices they must make in order to reconcile the life of the heart and mind. \n(description by publisher)\n\nPlease fill out this form to get the GoToMeeting sign in information.\nhttps://forms.gle/UE9ZDT8ZD3a7UAQs8
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/must-read-mondays-the-weight-of-ink-by-rachel-kadish/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T113000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200543Z
CREATED:20260211T170413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T200543Z
UID:10002382-1774261800-1774265400@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Tech Help with Clif
DESCRIPTION:Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/tech-help-with-clif/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260303T184025Z
CREATED:20260303T184025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T184025Z
UID:10002262-1774098000-1774101600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Librarian's Choice Book Discussion - "The Spellshop" by Sarah Beth Durst
DESCRIPTION:This month Librarian\, Ariana will host the discussion on The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/librarians-choice-book-discussion-the-spellshop-by-sarah-beth-durst/
LOCATION:Main Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260303T204748Z
CREATED:20251216T165727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T204748Z
UID:10000584-1774000800-1774008000@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Mah Jongg takes place every Friday from 10am-12pm and it’s FREE! \nIf you know how to play\, drop by and enjoy the great game of (American) Mah Jongg! \nThis is an EJRP/Essex Senior Center program. Questions? Please contact Julie: jshorter@ejrp.org or 802-878-1375 EXT 1553
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/mah-jongg/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260303T183403Z
CREATED:20260303T183403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T183403Z
UID:10002261-1773997200-1774008000@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:AARP Tax Appointment
DESCRIPTION:AARP 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\, as well as a copy of their 2024 returns. Appointments required.  Please call 802-878-6955\, in advance\, to book a 60 minute  appointment.  The schedule fills up quickly!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/aarp-tax-appointment/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Seniors 55+
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260303T185128Z
CREATED:20260211T183518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185128Z
UID:10001259-1773910800-1773921600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:AARP Tax Aide Appointments
DESCRIPTION:AARP 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\, as well as a copy of their 2024 returns. Appointments required.  Please call 802-878-6955\, in advance\, to book a 60 minute  appointment.  The schedule fills up quickly!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/aarp-tax-aide-appointments/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Seniors 55+
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T200000
DTSTAMP:20251216T163619Z
CREATED:20251216T163619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T163619Z
UID:10000436-1773774000-1773777600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Brownell Library Trustees Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brownell Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Brownell Library Trustees Meeting\nTime: Dec 16\, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nEvery month on the Third Tue\, 44 occurrence(s)\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYscO6rpzwuHdaTWylSm6cQwO7kVKXNjQCc/ics?icsToken=DJC_hnql0O-dICWSmwAALAAAALkY_tpkviZ_Ak1zKrOq15hp2YuUN8rhVMKk6HomHdeY45-f9NUjdXpctrUDCNkOQEDBmd9ZToyPbINfzjAwMDAwMQ\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82177397472?pwd=a7tzPOHCTe3gv5Xk5cJKueapOpakxj.1 \nMeeting ID: 821 7739 7472\nPasscode: 272018 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,82177397472#\,\,\,\,*272018# US (Washington DC)\n+13052241968\,\,82177397472#\,\,\,\,*272018# US \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/82177397472/invitations?signature=idG1Fgdp6UjqaZbShL6-aW7kAg48vxu43i6-1nVPtJQ
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/brownell-library-trustees-meeting/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T113000
DTSTAMP:20260303T204945Z
CREATED:20251125T175631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T204945Z
UID:10000017-1773741600-1773747000@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Current Events
DESCRIPTION: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 are. We will look at\, reflect on\, and analyze daily events and try to discern trends and understand the national picture and the larger world basing the discussion on factual information in a non-judgmental framework. This discussion group is free and open to all. Registration is not required. \n 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/current-events/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brownell Library":MAILTO:frontdesk@brownelllibrary.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T113000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200543Z
CREATED:20260211T170413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T200543Z
UID:10002381-1773657000-1773660600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Tech Help with Clif
DESCRIPTION:Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/tech-help-with-clif/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260227T182211Z
CREATED:20260227T182211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T182211Z
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SUMMARY:A Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted
DESCRIPTION:“We The People” are invited to this presentation to learn the history of printing The American Revolution\, and to engage in a conversation around an old printing press\,  pull a broadside\, and imagine what The Next Revolution could be. \nWhen the hand written Declaration of Independence was delivered to the local print shop the evening of July 4\, 1776\, it was “massed produced” on the printing press over night. But only after it was entirely set by hand\, one l-e-t-t-e-r at a time and locked up in a press bed to be pulled by hand\, one copy at a time. \nSimilar to the deliberate and intentional methodologies which the earlier revolutionaries employed to foment and print their Revolution of 1776\, are those utilized contemporarily at A Revolutionary Press\, the print shop in New Haven\, Vermont. \nAt this presentation you will learn that the mission statement of A Revolutionary Press\, inspired by the Declaration of Independence\, directs us in our efforts to bring about an entirely distinct Revolution for the present and the future\, as we  listen to\, and print some of today’s lesser known radical and revolutionary visionaries. Everyone at this event will have the opportunity to print one of these pieces to help imagine that next Revolution. \nThis event is best for youth in grades 5+ and adults. \nAbout the presenter: \nJohn Vincent is a retired police officer\, poet\, letterpress printer\, and director of A Revolutionary Press\, a 501c3 nonprofit and  volunteer run collective of artists in service to the Common Good in New Haven\, Vermont. \nJohn is also the co-curator of “Finding Hope Within: Healing and Transformation Through the Making of Art Within the Carceral System”\, a traveling art exhibition in Vermont for 2023-2026. He presents on the historical and contemporary significance of hand setting type on the printing press in context with the past and future Revolutions in this country. Learn more on his website. \nThis is a Vermont Humanities event hosted by Brownell Library. (Supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the NEH\, VHC\, or Brownell Library.) 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/a-revolution-will-not-be-tweeted/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Intergenerational,Seniors 55+,Teens 12-18
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260303T204748Z
CREATED:20251216T165727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T204748Z
UID:10000583-1773396000-1773403200@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Mah Jongg takes place every Friday from 10am-12pm and it’s FREE! \nIf you know how to play\, drop by and enjoy the great game of (American) Mah Jongg! \nThis is an EJRP/Essex Senior Center program. Questions? Please contact Julie: jshorter@ejrp.org or 802-878-1375 EXT 1553
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/mah-jongg/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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