Brownell Library

Current Events
2026-08-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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
2026-08-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-13 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.

Music Time
2026-08-07 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!

Mah Jongg
2026-08-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-17 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

Dino-Mite Story Time
2026-08-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 10:30 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Unearth stories, rhymes and songs at this dinosaur themed story time series.

Grief Group
2026-08-05 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.

Outdoor Play Time
2026-08-05 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-07-29 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-07-22 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-07-15 10:00 - 10:45 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
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. Register for this volunteer experience or others on our Volunteer Sign Up Form.

Read with Sammy
2026-08-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Picture Book Room
Sammy 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.

VINS! Birds are Dinosaurs!
2026-07-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
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 representatives are excited to introduce you to some live birds of prey and learn all about their dinosaur ancestry together. We’ll explore the ways modern birds became masters of the air, and understand the immense timescale over which these dinosaur-descendants adapted!

Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)
2026-07-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
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.

Brownell Library Trustees Meeting
2026-07-21 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.
Topic: Brownell Library Trustees Meeting
Time: Dec 16, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Spanish Toddler Storytime
2026-07-17 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.
