Brownell Library

Mah Jongg
2026-05-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Adult Movie Night with special guests from the Howard Center
2026-05-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Join us for a movie night! The movie is an award winning film that brings alive the struggles of unhoused visitors at a public library on a frigid night. After the film, there will be a panel discussion with guests from the Howard Center as well as library staff.

Brownell Library Trustees Meeting
2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
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Squish Face Portraits
2026-05-19 15:45 - 16:45 | Kolvoord Community Room
Have you ever pushed your face against a window to make a silly face? Capture the image and make it ART with a goofy print making technique and a variety of art supplies. Take your creation home, but share the silliness by letting us make a copy for our Squish Face Gallery on the Kolvoord Room doors.

Current Events
2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-05 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.

Must Read Monday - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
2026-05-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon – In Person and Online – Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community. Months earlier, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by two of the town’s most respected gentlemen—one of whom has now been found dead in the ice. But when a local physician undermines her conclusion, declaring the death to be an accident, Martha is forced to investigate the shocking murder on her own.

Homeschool Game Club
2026-05-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Homeschool students ages 11+ are invited to a monthly meetup for games at the library! Enjoy a mix of card and board games while meeting other homeschoolers in a relaxed, social setting. All experience levels welcome—learn new games or bring your favorites to share.

Tech Help with Clif
2026-05-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-04 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.

Springtime Potluck
2026-05-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Kolvoord Community Room
Join the Brownell Library for a potluck! Please bring a dish to share.

Collecting Book & Media Donations
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
The Brownell Library Foundation will be accepting books and media for their book sale.

STEM Challenge: Marble Mechanics
2026-05-16 09:00 - 2026-05-30 20:00 | Winnie Belle Maker Space
From potential energy to kinetic fun, design a marble run that brings physics to life while building problem solving skills. This program is open to all ages in the Winnie Belle Maker Space in Youth Nonfiction. It is made possible with support from the Winnie Belle Learned Fund.

Teen Open Mic Night
2026-05-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Calling all teens! Brownell Library is hosting an open mic night, and you’re invited to take the stage! Come sing a song, crack a joke, or share a story with us. (Feeling uninspired? Try rapping a Dr. Seuss book!) Please limit performances to 5 minutes. This program is open to teens in grades 6 and up.

TAG
2026-05-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can join our advisory group! This month: help set up for the Teen Open Mic Night, happening right after TAG!

Spanish Toddler Storytime
2026-05-15 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.

Fairbanks Museum Lecture
2026-05-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Join the Brownell Library for a lecture about Climate Change by a guest speaker from the Fairbanks Museum! This lecture is for adults and is sponsored in part by Vermont Humanities. Attendees will be able to leave with a copy of “The Light Pirate” by Lily Brooks-Dalton, available while supplies last.

Kids Corner: Fairbanks
2026-05-13 16:45 - 18:15 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Bringing the kids? We’ve got you covered. While you attend your program, children ages 4 and up can join Youth Librarian River in the picture book area for stories, crafts, and free play. Older kids ages 9 and up are welcome to explore the youth area independently — think computers, board games, a scavenger hunt, and the Winnie Belle Maker Space — with Teen Librarian, Shadia, on hand if needed. Caregivers must remain in the building.
Kids’ Corner is a new pilot program. Tell us what you think in our program survey!

Librarian's Choice Book Discussion
2026-05-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Main Reading Room
“Alanna the First Adventure” by Tamora Pierce In a time when girls are forbidden to be warriors, Alanna of Trebond wants nothing more than to be a knight of the realm of Tortall. So she finds a way to switch places with her twin brother, Thom. Disguised as a boy, Alanna begins her training as a page at the palace of King Roald. But the road to knighthood, as she discovers, is not an easy one. Alanna must master weapons, combat, and magic, as well as polite behavior, her temper, and even her own heart. Filled with swords and sorcery, adventure and intrigue, good and evil, Alanna’s first adventure begins—one that will lead to the fulfillment of her dreams and make her a legend in the land.

Plant Swap
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Library Pavilion
Bring plants to swap under the pavilion in front of the library! Garden starters and houseplants welcome!

Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)
2026-05-08 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.

Story Time
2026-05-07 10:00 - 10:30 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Picture books, songs, rhymes, crafts and early literacy tips. In the picture book area.

Grief Group
2026-05-06 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.

Whimsical Wednesdays: Cave Painting
2026-05-06 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: Read a story and then pretend you’re a cave person writing on walls. Leave your hand print with us for summer decor.

Play Time!
2026-05-06 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.

CANCELED: Vermont Astronomical Society Meeting
2026-05-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Kolvoord Community Room
