Events
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Repair Cafe
Main Reading RoomIntergenerationalWhat 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 Read more
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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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Adult Maker Kit – Pinwheels
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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Crazy 8s Club
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreChildren 6-11Let's make math fun! An 8 week long recreational, fun math club for grades K-2 of all abilities. This program will take place twice per month, from January through April. Materials provided by the Bedtime Math organization. Led by volunteer math coach Nina Donyaee. Registration is closed.
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Vermont Astronomical Society Monthly Meeting
Kolvoord Community RoomAdults 19-54In-person and via Zoom Ask for the Zoom link from paulwaav@together.net or theresamarie11@GMAIL.COM Asteroids and Meteors By Steve Grimsley Asteroids 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 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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Read with Sammy
Picture Book Room +1 moreChildren 6-11Sammy 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.
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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 Wednesday: Tinker Time
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreChildren 6-11Every Wednesday we will do a fun activity, ranging from crafts to engineering and more! This time: take apart small appliances to see what's inside. Bring a small broken appliance or use one of ours.
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Essex Community Historical Society Trivia Night
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesAdults 19-54Trivia Night with the Essex Community Historical Society April 8, 7 p.m. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Brownell Library, ECHS will present a trivia night. First round of trivia will be on the Brownell family and library. The second round will be on events, movers and shakers, Read more
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AARP Tax Aide Appointments
Kolvoord Community RoomSeniors 55+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, 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.