Books and Reading
Events
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Librarian’s Choice Book Discussion
Main Reading RoomAdults 19-54"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, Read more
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Fairbanks Museum Lecture
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesAdults 19-54Join 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 […]
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Spanish Toddler Storytime
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesChildren 0-5Hola amigos! Bring your toddlers to listen to stories and learn some Spanish words.
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Collecting Book & Media Donations
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesAdults 19-54The Brownell Library Foundation will be accepting books and media for their book sale.
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Must Read Monday – The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesAdults 19-54The 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 […]
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Read & Play
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreChildren 0-5Looking for a weekend story time in a relaxed setting? Attend this program where we read picture books, free play with creative materials and end with a musical activity! Best for ages 0-5.
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Spanish Toddler Storytime
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesChildren 0-5Hola amigos! Bring your toddlers to listen to stories and learn some Spanish words.
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Bookmark Stitch-In with the Embroidery Guild
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreIntergenerationalLocal members of the Embroiderers' Guild of America celebrate our summer theme with a Stitch-In. Watch them create embroidery using a variety of needlework techniques. Choose a beautifully stitched bookmark to take home. For all ages.
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Summer Reading Program Kick Off with Dinoman!
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreIntergenerationalKick off the Summer Reading Program with Dinoman’s high-energy, prehistoric adventure—packed with science, stories, and dinosaurs! The Summer reading program theme is Unearth a Story and will be filled with dinosaur themed events! In the Main Reading Room.
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Dino-Mite Story Time
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesChildren 0-5Unearth stories, rhymes and songs at this dinosaur themed story time series.
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Outdoor Play Time
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreChildren 0-5Bring 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. Read more
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Dino-Mite Story Time
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesChildren 0-5Unearth stories, rhymes and songs at this dinosaur themed story time series.