AARP Tax Aide Appointments
2026-02-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Current Events
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-06 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.

Tech Help with Clif
2026-02-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-02 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.

Mah Jongg
2026-02-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-09 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

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.

Brownell Library Trustees Meeting
2026-02-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Brownell Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Time: Dec 16, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Closed for President's Day
2026-02-16 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
The Library is closed for President’s Day

Librarian's Choice Book Discussion
2026-02-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Main Reading Room
Join Youth Librarian River West for a horror-western mashup perfect for Valentine’s haters: 1915 Montana, a determined homesteader, and one very mysterious steamer trunk she refuses to open. What’s Adelaide Henry hiding? And could her secret be exactly what she needs to survive the brutal frontier? Copies of the book are available at the library to pick up ahead of time and snacks will be provided during the program.

Olympics Viewing
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-21 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Catch the excitement of the Olympic Games when you stop by the library! Viewing is available when the library is open and content is available.

Grief Group
2026-02-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-07 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.
