Events
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Marshmallow Roast and Campfire Songs
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreIntergenerationalRoast marshmallows under the library pavilion and sing campfire songs with Linda Bassick. Then make up a campfire story together. For all ages.
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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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Dino Glow Up
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesChildren 6-11Old dinosaur toys get a second life — and a lot more color — at this hands-on painting program for elementary explorers. Choose your dinosaur, pick your palette, and create a one-of-a-kind prehistoric creature inspired by the latest science on what dinosaurs really looked like.
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Read with Sammy
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalRead with Sammy! Sammy loves belly rubs, carrots, and listening to kids read! His owner is Kim Nowlan, an educator at Thomas Fleming 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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Outdoor Play Time
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreChildren 0-5Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to this play time outside near the pavilion. We will read one story and play with giant blocks, hoops, chalk, bubbles and water! Bring a towel or change of clothes. Inclement weather? We'll play inside (minus the water toy). Teen volunteers we need your help. […]
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Ice Cream Social with Essex Seniors
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreIntergenerationalIn this special Outdoor Play Time we meet up with Senior Center friends, draw giant dinosaurs together and share ice cream. We'll still have creative materials out for you to play as well.
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Escape from Isla Nublar!
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreTeens 12-18After accepting an invitation from Dr. John Hammond to review his new park, you find yourself trapped there, surrounded by hungry dinosaurs! Work to hunt down clues throughout the island (aka the library) and solve puzzles to make your way to the mainland. Can you escape Isla Nublar before the Read more
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Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalPlayers 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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ART LAB: Dino Sounds
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalWhat does a Triceratops sound like when it's hungry? No one really knows — and that's what makes Foley art so much fun! Stop by the Winnie Bell Maker Space in Youth Nonfiction to explore the art of movie sound effects and dream up your own prehistoric roar. Open to Read more
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Dino-Mite Story Time
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesChildren 0-5Unearth stories, rhymes and songs at this dinosaur themed story time series.
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Dino Gardens
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalWorld-building in a jar - this terrarium-making program invites older children and teens to design and build a miniature dinosaur landscape using live plants, natural materials, and their own imagination.
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100th Anniversary- Community BBQ and Lawn Party
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalJoin Brownell Library for our 100th Anniversary on July 17th! Brownell Library first opened in July 1926, so we will celebrate its 100th birthday with games, food, activities, and more!