Books and Reading
Events for October 21, 2026
Scavenger Hunt: At the Old Haunted House
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex JunctionSpooky creatures are making their way to a Halloween party, can you find them in the youth area? Inspired by At the Old Haunted House, this scavenger hunt starts at the youth desk, where you can grab your scavenger hunt sheet.
Play Time
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex JunctionRead a story together, then dive into hands-on fun! We'll have creative materials that invite young children to read, sing, write, talk, and play—all the building blocks of early literacy, plus actual giant foam blocks for building gross motor skills!
Stories from the Queer Archives
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex JunctionObjects such as banners, T-shirts, and buttons in the Vermont Queer Archives at the Pride Center of Vermont reflect currents and changes in the lives of Vermont’s LGBTQ+ community. Meg Tamulonis, volunteer curator of the Archives, discusses how these objects mark various milestones, from Pride events to legal rulings, and Read more