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

GMBA Group
2026-01-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Each month, registered students in Gr. 9-12 will gather in the library to discuss a book from this year’s Green Mountain Book Award list. Registration is closed. This program is supported by the Brownell Library Foundation.

Red Clover Award Book Group
2026-01-20 13:30 - 14:30 | 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
2026-01-20 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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Play Time!
2026-01-21 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-01-28 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-02-04 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-02-11 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.

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

Whimsical Wednesdays: Heart Cards!
2026-01-30 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: Create a 3D heart card to give to someone else.

Button and Sticker Swap
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-07 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Stop by the library’s pop-up sticker and button trading post where treasures change hands all week long. Bring your extras, discover new favorites, and refresh your collection without spending a dime.

ART LAB: Collage Birds
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-14 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Stop by the Winnie Bell Maker Space in Youth Nonfiction to try our February ART LAB to make a collage bird and learn how you can contribute to science by participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count between February 13th and 16th. This program is made possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Fund and it is open to all ages!

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

Grief Group
2026-02-04 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.

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.

Music Time
2026-02-06 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!

DIY Valentines
2026-02-06 13:30 - 15:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Drop in to explore a variety of art materials and make homemade valentines for friends and loved ones. Open to all ages.

Whimsical Wednesdays: Kids Movie!
2026-02-11 15:30 - 17:30 | 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, join us for a movie and popcorn: As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together. Rated PG, Open to all ages.

AARP Tax Aide Appointments
2026-02-12 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!

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.

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
