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6 events,Book display: For the month of July, check out books and movies about, inspired by, or related to Dinosaurs and/or Paleontology! Visit the KCR display! In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Brownell Library, the Essex Community Historical Society will have on display pictures of what Essex Junction looked Read more 
What 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 […] 
Stop by the youth desk to pick up our newest Breakout Box and unravel the clues by yourself or with friends. This time: Congratulations! You have been invited to a FREE movie night to learn about Pangaea and how the Earth’s plates split! But, wait. There’s a catch. When you […] 
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
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What would you call a cold, glittery, purple slime from the Cretaceous period? Find out at our slime-making program, where kids going into grades 1-5 can customize their own slime and give it an official scientific name.
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July 1962. Following in the tradition of Indigenous workers from Nova Scotia, a Mi’kmaq family arrives in Maine to pick blueberries for the summer. Weeks later, four-year-old Ruthie, the family’s youngest child, vanishes. She is last seen by her six-year-old brother, Joe, sitting on a favorite rock at the edge Read more |
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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 […]
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VINS - Vermont Institute of Natural Science presents Birds Are Dinosaurs! Meet live birds of prey up close as VINS shares fascinating facts about wildlife, conservation, and the natural world. Find out what 65 million years of evolution turned the dinosaurs into–birds! Celebrating “Unearth a Story” at your local library, VINS Read more |
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Follow the signs around the library building and move like a dinosaur! 
Bring 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. Read more 
Players 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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Calling all builders! Drop in each month to tackle a special LEGO building challenge, this time: Create two dinosaurs and build a scene showing them interacting — a chase, a battle, or just coexisting OR just build whatever you dream up! Creative constraint cards will be available for anyone looking to Read more |
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"Wii" would like to invite you to our retro game night, when gamers can test their skills against the library's Nintendo Wii and play some classic games. This program is open to youth in grades 6 and up. |
3 events,Book Display: For the month of August, check out books and materials about Essex Junction history. This display is inspired by the Brownell Library's 100th anniversary! Visit the KCR display! In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Brownell Library, the Essex Community Historical Society will have on display pictures […] |
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Estimate the amount of candy rocks in the jar and win the contents! Winners will be called after Aug. 30th. 
Build your own cardboard dinosaur using the library’s chomp saw, a template will be provided, or you can design your own at the Winnie Bell Maker Space in Youth Non Fiction. This program is made possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Fund, and it is open to all Read more
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
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Free and Open to the Public In-person and via Zoom Ask for the Zoom link from paulwaav@together.net or theresamarie11@GMAIL.COM VAS Members will be emailed the Zoom link The in-person will be at the Brownell Library on 2A near 5-Corners in Essex Junction. If you attend via Zoom please get on-line before 7:30. If you don't have Zoom Read more |
6 events,
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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Meet up at the library at 10am and walk over to the public works facility (about 0.3 miles) to check out their earth moving equipment! We will walk back together. Or meet us at 11 Jackson Street at 10:15am. Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance. 
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance. |
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It’s time to celebrate! Teens are invited to join us for an after-hours party at Brownell Library. We will be playing hide and seek in the stacks, eating snacks, and finding out who will win the teen summer reading raffle prizes! Looking for a chance to win? Registered teens can Read more |
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Celebrate this summer's accomplishments with the ever amazing No Strings Marionette Company in the Main Reading Room. Then stay to celebrate Erna's 20 year career as an assistant youth librarian with refreshments.
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Celebrate Erna's 20 year career as an assistant youth librarian and her upcoming retirement. Light refreshments snacks and refreshments available. |
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6 events,
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance. |
5 events,
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 
Read 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. |
5 events,Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance. |
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The Library is closed in observance of Bennington Battle Day |
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Six words. One illustration. Infinite possibilities. Stop by the Winnie Belle Maker Space in Youth Non Fiction and see what story you can tell in exactly six words — then bring it to life with a drawing. This program is made possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Fund, […]
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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Celebrate the summer of 2026 with DIY photo triptychs! Bring your device with photos to print to the program, then create a frame to display your summer memories. This program is open to patrons in 6 grade and up. Brownell 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 Read more |
7 events,Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
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Meet new school friends at this story time for students entering kindergarten this fall. Snacks, stories and time to meet and greet friends provided. |
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Hola amigos! Bring your toddlers to listen to stories and learn some Spanish words.
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Join us for the library's summer potluck! Bring a dish to share and meet other community members. Food, puzzles, and conversation available. |
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7 events,
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
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On a quiet street in Dublin, a lost bookshop is waiting to be found… For too long, Opaline, Martha and Henry have been the side characters in their own lives. But when a vanishing bookshop casts its spell, these three unsuspecting strangers will discover that their own stories are every Read more |
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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 |
6 events,Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance. |
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Add some pizazz to the new school year by decorating your school supplies! Join us at the library to add stickers, sparkles, and other fun stuff to your notebooks and pens. Bring supplies of your own or use some of ours. This program is open to all students entering 5th Read more |
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5 events,
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance. |
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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 |
4 events,Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance. 
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 Read more |
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