Events
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Springtime Potluck
Kolvoord Community RoomAdults 19-54Join the Brownell Library for a potluck! Please bring a dish to share.
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Homeschool Game Club
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreTeens 12-18Homeschool students ages 11+ are invited to a monthly meetup for games at the library! Enjoy a mix of card and board games while meeting other homeschoolers in a relaxed, social setting. All experience levels welcome—learn new games or bring your favorites to share.
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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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Must Read Monday – The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesAdults 19-54The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon - In Person and Online - Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes 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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Squish Face Portraits
Kolvoord Community RoomChildren 6-11Have you ever pushed your face against a window to make a silly face? Capture the image and make it ART with a goofy print making technique and a variety of art supplies. Take your creation home, but share the silliness by letting us make a copy for our Squish Read more
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Brownell Library Trustees Meeting
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesAdults 19-54Brownell Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Brownell Library Trustees Meeting Time: Dec 16, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every month on the Third Tue, 44 occurrence(s) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYscO6rpzwuHdaTWylSm6cQwO7kVKXNjQCc/ics?icsToken=DJC_hnql0O-dICWSmwAALAAAALkY_tpkviZ_Ak1zKrOq15hp2YuUN8rhVMKk6HomHdeY45-f9NUjdXpctrUDCNkOQEDBmd9ZToyPbINfzjAwMDAwMQ Join Read more
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Adult Movie Night with special guests from the Howard Center
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesAdults 19-54Join us for a movie night! The movie is an award winning film that brings alive the struggles of unhoused visitors at a public library on a frigid night. After the film, there will be a panel discussion with guests from the Howard Center as well as library staff.
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Mah Jongg
Kolvoord Community RoomSeniors 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 moreTeens 12-18Players 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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Read & Play
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreChildren 0-5Looking for a weekend story time in a relaxed setting? Attend this program where we read picture books, free play with creative materials and end with a musical activity! Best for ages 0-5.
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The Library is closed for Memorial Day
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalThe Brownell Library is closed for Memorial Day. Monday, May 5th 2026.