Brownell Library

Red Clover Award Book Group
2026-02-17 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Each month, students in Gr. K-4 will read two titles from this year’s Red Clover book list and complete an activity. Each month we will read two of the nominees. Voting takes place in March. This program is sponsored by the Brownell Library Foundation. Registration is closed.

Brownell Library Trustees Meeting
2026-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
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Play Time!
2026-02-18 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-02-25 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 10:45 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Read one story together and play! We have giant blocks and other creative play materials. Best for ages 0-5.

Whimsical Wednesdays: Games Galore!
2026-02-18 15:30 - 16:30 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Every Wednesday we will do a fun activity, ranging from crafts to engineering and more! This time: play a board game you know or learn a new game.

AARP Tax Aide Appointments
2026-02-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Kolvoord Community Room
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!

Closed for Staff In-Service
2026-02-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
The Library will be closed on Thursday, February 19th from 9am-2pm for staff in-service.

Mah Jongg
2026-02-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Kolvoord Community Room
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

Spanish Toddler Storytime
2026-02-20 10:30 - 11:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Hola amigos! Bring your toddlers to listen to stories and learn some Spanish words.

Tech Help with Clif
2026-02-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.

Current Events
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Kolvoord Community Room
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.

Whimsical Wednesday: Lego Fun
2026-02-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Every Wednesday we will do a fun activity, ranging from crafts to engineering and more! This time: Relax and play creatively with Legos. Your creations will be displayed in the library.

Read & Play
2026-02-28 10:00 - 10:45 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Looking 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.

ART LAB: Blob Creatures
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-16 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Practice your spontaneity while exploring watercolor techniques and storytelling. Available for all ages at the Winnie Bell Maker Space in Youth Nonfiction. This program is made possible with support from the Winnie Belle Learned Fund and it is open to all ages!

March Madness, Battle of the Literary Quotes
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-31 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
All month – March Madness: Battle of the Literary Quotes! – Fill out your bracket before March 6th and drop it in our ballot box or email your youth choices to youth@brownelllibrary.org for a chance to win a prize! Every week in March we will have a new voting ballot from Elite Eight down to the championship round. Vote for your favorite quote to make it to the final round at the library! Your vote determines our champion!

Starting March 2nd, reserve your spot at our next Repair Cafe on April 4th
2026-03-02 - 2026-04-03 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
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 you make repairs for free. This time, we have repair experts that can help with bike, fabric, knit, electrical, technology, and ceramic repairs! Starting March 1st, call us at 802-878-6955 to learn the details on what’s possible and reserve your spot!
The program is based on the Repair Cafe model, you can learn more about this international movement at www.repaircafe.org/en/.

Adult Maker Kit - Twig Bouquet
2026-03-02 20:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
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.

Whimsical Wednesdays: Kids Movie!
2026-03-04 15:30 - 17:15 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Kids Movie Join us for a movie and popcorn: A crackerjack crew of animal outlaws are trying (very, very hard) to be good—but get hijacked into a globe-trotting heist led by a new crew they never saw coming. Rated PG, Open to all ages.

Grief Group
2026-03-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Kolvoord Community Room
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.

Story Time
2026-03-05 10:00 - 10:30 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Picture books, songs, rhymes, crafts and early literacy tips. In the picture book area.

Whimsical Wednesday: Tinker Time
2026-03-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Every 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.

AARP Tax Appointments
2026-03-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Kolvoord Community Room

Music Time
2026-03-06 10:30 - 11:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Come sing and dance in the Main Reading Room with Linda Bassick!
