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SUMMARY:Stories from the Queer Archives
DESCRIPTION:Objects 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. \nMeg Tamulonis\, volunteer curator of the Archives\, discusses how these objects mark various milestones\, from Pride events to legal rulings\, and considers why some parts of the queer community aren’t well-represented in the Archives. She’ll explain why there aren’t many artifacts from the era before the Stonewall Uprising in 1969\, and some of the ways we can continue to gather and learn about Vermont’s many queer histories. \nThis is a Vermont Humanities event hosted by Brownell Library and it is inspired by this year’s Vermont Read: Charity and Sylvia\, a graphic novel by Tillie Walden.  Program attendees can pick up a free copy of Charity and Sylvia at this event.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/stories-from-the-queer-archives/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Intergenerational,Seniors 55+,Teens 12-18
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T110000
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SUMMARY:Play Time
DESCRIPTION:Read 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!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/play-time/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T143000
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CREATED:20260930T205755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T205755Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Book Clubs: Red Clover\, Golden Dome\, and Green Mountain Book Awards
DESCRIPTION:Calling all home school readers! Join us on the third Tuesday of each month\, October through March\, from 1:30 to 2:30pm\, as we dig into this year’s Red Clover\, Golden Dome\, and Green Mountain Book Award nominees. Registration is required and available at: \nRed Clover Registration for students grades K-4 – Hosted by Sonny – Each month we’ll read two books from the list and bring them to life with a hands-on activity. Then\, in March\, you’ll cast your vote for your very favorite. Come discover new stories\, meet fellow book lovers\, and cast your vote for this year’s Red Clover winner! \nGolden Dome Registration for students grades 5-8 – Hosted by River – Each month we’ll discuss one book as a group\, then open the floor for you to share any other Golden Dome titles you’ve been reading on your own. Come ready to swap opinions\, defend your favorites\, and discover your next great read. To vote for your favorite in March\, you’ll need to read at least five titles from this year’s Golden Dome list—so there’s plenty to keep you turning pages between meetings. Most of all\, this is a chance to sharpen our discussion skills and enjoy the fun of talking books with fellow readers! \nGMBA Registration for students grades 9-12 – Hosted by Shadia – Each month we’ll discuss a title chosen by the group—what we loved\, what we didn’t\, the themes we noticed\, and how each book reflects and comments on the world around us. Come ready for lively conversation and strong opinions. Voting takes place at our final meeting in March\, so read up and be ready to make the case for your favorite. Most of all\, this is a chance to think deeply\, share your thoughts\, and enjoy great books in good company.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/homeschool-book-clubs-red-clover-golden-dome-and-green-mountain-book-awards/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T110000
DTSTAMP:20261001T184653Z
CREATED:20261001T184653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T184653Z
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SUMMARY:Spanish Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Hola amigos! Bring your toddlers to listen to stories and learn some Spanish words. \n 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/spanish-story-time-2/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T170000
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SUMMARY:Must Read Mondays - "Long Island" by Colm Toibin
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly book club\, Must Read Mondays!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/must-read-mondays-long-island-by-colm-toibin/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T110000
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SUMMARY:Play Time
DESCRIPTION:Read 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!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/play-time/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T195337Z
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SUMMARY:Read with Sammy
DESCRIPTION:Sammy loves belly rubs\, carrots\, and listening to kids read! His owner is Kim Nowlan\, a local educator. They are a certified team with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Repeats every 2nd Tuesday of the month. For all ages.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/read-with-sammy-2/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5,Children 6-11
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T200000
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CREATED:20260831T193918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T193918Z
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SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/dungeons-dragons/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T110000
DTSTAMP:20261001T185217Z
CREATED:20261001T185217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T185217Z
UID:10004216-1791367200-1791370800@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Play Time
DESCRIPTION:Read 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!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/play-time/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260929T201430Z
CREATED:20260925T230438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T201430Z
UID:10003931-1790956800-1790960400@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Group
DESCRIPTION:Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can join our Teen Advisory Group! Help us plan teen programs and decor while hanging out and playing games. This month\, we’ll be creating a display for Banned Books Week!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/1752/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T193000
DTSTAMP:20260831T202528Z
CREATED:20260831T202251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T202528Z
UID:10003786-1790620200-1790623800@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Must Read Mondays - Patriot : a memoir\, by Alexei Navalny
DESCRIPTION:Alexei Navalny began writing Patriot shortly after his near-fatal poisoning in 2020. It is the full story of his life: his youth\, his call to activism\, his marriage and family\, his commitment to challenging a world super-power determined to silence him\, and his total conviction that change cannot be resisted—and will come. \nIn vivid\, page-turning detail\, including never-before-seen correspondence from prison\, Navalny recounts\, among other things\, his political career\, the many attempts on his life\, and the lives of the people closest to him\, and the relentless campaign he and his team waged against an increasingly dictatorial regime. \nWritten with the passion\, wit\, candor\, and bravery for which he was justly acclaimed\, Patriot is Navalny’s final letter to the world: a moving account of his last years spent in the most brutal prison on earth; a reminder of why the principles of individual freedom matter so deeply; and a rousing call to continue the work for which he sacrificed his life. \nPlease fill out this form to get the GoToMeeting sign in information.\nhttps://forms.gle/UE9ZDT8ZD3a7UAQs8
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/must-read-mondays-patriot-a-memoir-by-alexei-navalny/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T170000
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CREATED:20260831T195227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T195227Z
UID:10003759-1790352000-1790355600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:National Comic Book Day
DESCRIPTION:From weekly newspaper strips to weighty graphic novels\, comics in all forms are being celebrated today! Join us to learn a little bit about the history of this art form\, share some favorite stories\, and try crafting a comic of your own. This program is open to patrons in grade 4 and up.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/national-comic-book-day/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T113000
DTSTAMP:20260831T195013Z
CREATED:20260831T195013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T195013Z
UID:10003758-1789813800-1789817400@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Baby Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Did you welcome a new baby into your home this past year? Then you are invited to come to the library\, enjoy some food\, meet other babies and their caregivers\, find out more about 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and receive a free board book. In the picture book area.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/baby-brunch/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T194155Z
CREATED:20260831T194750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T194155Z
UID:10003757-1789727400-1789729200@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Spanish Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Spanish Story Time is cancelled on 9/18. Catch us next time on October 16th.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/spanish-story-time/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T193918Z
CREATED:20260831T193918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T193918Z
UID:10003575-1789149600-1789156800@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/dungeons-dragons/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens 12-18
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260831T192116Z
CREATED:20260831T192116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T192116Z
UID:10003573-1788883200-1788886800@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Read with Sammy
DESCRIPTION:Sammy loves belly rubs\, carrots\, and listening to kids read! His owner is Kim Nowlan\, a local educator. They are a certified team with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Repeats every 2nd Tuesday of the month. For all ages.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/read-with-sammy/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5,Children 6-11
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260831T195853Z
CREATED:20260831T195853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T195853Z
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SUMMARY:Scavenger Hunt: Give a cow a cookie
DESCRIPTION:This Scavenger Hunt is Inspired by The Cow Loves Cookies\, pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the youth desk and search the youth area for eight hungry farm friends.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/scavenger-hunt-give-a-cow-a-cookie/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5,Children 6-11
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T193000
DTSTAMP:20260717T164213Z
CREATED:20260709T193217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T164213Z
UID:10002755-1787596200-1787599800@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Must Read Mondays - The Lost Bookshop\, by Evie Woods
DESCRIPTION:On a quiet street in Dublin\, a lost bookshop is waiting to be found… \nFor too long\, Opaline\, Martha and Henry have been the side characters in their own lives. \nBut when a vanishing bookshop casts its spell\, these three unsuspecting strangers will discover that their own stories are every bit as extraordinary as the ones found in the pages of their beloved books. And by unlocking the secrets of the shelves\, they find themselves transported to a world of wonder… where nothing is as it seems. \n\nPlease fill out this form to get the GoToMeeting sign in information.\nhttps://forms.gle/UE9ZDT8ZD3a7UAQs8
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/must-read-mondays-the-lost-bookshop-by-evie-woods/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T193000
DTSTAMP:20260626T203731Z
CREATED:20260626T203731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T203731Z
UID:10002730-1785177000-1785180600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Must Read Mondays - Berry Pickers\, by Amanda Peters
DESCRIPTION:July 1962. Following in the tradition of Indigenous workers from Nova Scotia\, a Mi’kmaq family arrives in Maine to pick blueberries for the summer. Weeks later\, four-year-old Ruthie\, the family’s youngest child\, vanishes. She is last seen by her six-year-old brother\, Joe\, sitting on a favorite rock at the edge of a berry field. Joe will remain distraught by his sister’s disappearance for years to come. \nIn Maine\, a young girl named Norma grows up as the only child of an affluent family. Her father is emotionally distant\, her mother frustratingly overprotective. Norma is often troubled by recurring dreams and visions that seem more like memories than imagination. As she grows older\, Norma slowly comes to realize there is something her parents aren’t telling her. Unwilling to abandon her intuition\, she will spend decades trying to uncover this family secret.\n\nPlease fill out this form to get the GoToMeeting sign in information.\nhttps://forms.gle/UE9ZDT8ZD3a7UAQs8
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/must-read-mondays-berry-pickers-by-amanda-peters/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T151112Z
CREATED:20260519T151041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T151112Z
UID:10002671-1782568800-1782572400@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Librarian's Choice Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Piranesi’s house is no ordinary building: its rooms are infinite\, its corridors endless\, its walls are lined with thousands upon thousands of statues\, each one different from all the others. Within the labyrinth of halls an ocean is imprisoned; waves thunder up staircases\, rooms are flooded in an instant. He is visited by a man called The Other who enlists Piranesi’s help in uncovering A Great and Secret Knowledge. But as Piranesi explores\, evidence emerges of another person\, and a terrible truth begins to unravel\, revealing a world beyond the one Piranesi has always known.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/librarians-choice-book-discussion-3/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T142236Z
CREATED:20260521T142236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T142236Z
UID:10002672-1782109800-1782156600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Must Read Mondays - Audition by Katie Kitamura
DESCRIPTION:One woman\, the performance of a lifetime. Or two. An exhilarating\, destabilizing Möbius strip of a novel that asks whether we ever really know the people we love.\n\nTwo people meet for lunch in a Manhattan restaurant. She’s an accomplished actress in rehearsals for an upcoming premiere. He’s attractive\, troubling\, young—young enough to be her son. Who is he to her\, and who is she to him? In this compulsively readable\, brilliantly constructed novel\, two competing narratives unspool\, rewriting our understanding of the roles we play every day – partner\, parent\, creator\, muse – and the truths every performance masks\, especially from those who think they know us most intimately.\n\nPlease fill out this form to get the GoToMeeting sign in information.\nhttps://forms.gle/UE9ZDT8ZD3a7UAQs8
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/must-read-mondays-audition-by-katie-kitamura/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T183000
DTSTAMP:20260511T193506Z
CREATED:20260511T193506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T193506Z
UID:10002660-1781112600-1781116200@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Author Talk: "Asa James" by Jodi Lew-Smith
DESCRIPTION:Asa James\, Winner of the 2025 prize for Historical Fiction in the American Legacy Book Awards.\n \nJodi Lew-Smith lives on a hill farm in Hardwick with her husband\, dog\, chickens\, and 250 apple trees. She has always been a writer but also enjoys biology\, which comes out in her fiction.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/author-talk-asa-james-by-jodi-lew-smith/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260511T192706Z
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SUMMARY:Daily and ongoing programs for adults:
DESCRIPTION:Book Display: This month we are celebrating the country’s 250th birthday! Stop by the library and check out a book\, documentary\, film\, or magazine about the United States! \nVisit the KCR display! This month our display features art by the Essex Art League! \nMagazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap! \nCommunity Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed. \nPattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few! \nPuzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle\, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly puzzles welcome! Only puzzles that have all the pieces. Drop your puzzle off on the table next to the main desk. \nRed Cards: Informational cards are available in different languages. \nCoupon Swap: Do you have extra coupons that aren’t useful to you? Bring them in and take a few! \nBattery Recycling Station: Do you have old batteries? Drop them off at our recycling station (no exploded batteries please!) \nLion’s Club Eyeglasses Drop Off Station. Do you have old glasses you no longer need? Drop them off at our recycling station! \nSeed Swap: Have extra seeds you don’t need? Drop them off at our seed swap and take home seeds you want for your garden!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/daily-and-ongoing-programs-for-adults/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T174525Z
CREATED:20260420T174243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T174525Z
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SUMMARY:Must Read Monday - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/must-read-monday-the-frozen-river-by-ariel-lawhon/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172957Z
CREATED:20260420T172957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T172957Z
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SUMMARY:Collecting Book & Media Donations
DESCRIPTION:The Brownell Library Foundation will be accepting books and media for their book sale.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/collecting-book-media-donations/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T195937Z
CREATED:20260422T195937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T195937Z
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SUMMARY:Fairbanks Museum Lecture
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/fairbanks-museum-lecture/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T171711Z
CREATED:20260420T171711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T171711Z
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SUMMARY:Librarian's Choice Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:“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.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/librarians-choice-book-discussion-2/
LOCATION:Main Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T201334Z
CREATED:20260330T213613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T201334Z
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SUMMARY:Must Read Mondays The Salt Stones
DESCRIPTION:The Salt Stones: Seasons of a Shepherd’s Life  by Helen Whybrow \nSet in Vermont’s Green Mountains\, a profoundly moving meditation on the lessons and wisdom that come from raising a family\, tending sheep\, and living close to the land. \nIn the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains\, Helen Whybrow and her partner set out to restore an old two-hundred-acre farm. Knowing that “belonging more than anything requires participation\,” they begin to intertwine their lives with the land. But soon after releasing a flock of Icelandic sheep onto the worn-out fields\, Whybrow realizes that the art of shepherding extends far beyond the flock and fences of Knoll Farm. \n\nPlease fill out this form to get the GoToMeeting sign in information.\nhttps://forms.gle/UE9ZDT8ZD3a7UAQs8
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/must-read-mondays-2/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T141500
DTSTAMP:20260311T171037Z
CREATED:20260311T170942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T171037Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Beyond the politics of contempt
DESCRIPTION:Join local authors as they share insights from their new book Beyond the Politics of Contempt offering hopeful practical ways to heal divides and strengthen democracy.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/book-launch-beyond-the-politics-of-contempt/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260303T184025Z
CREATED:20260303T184025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T184025Z
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SUMMARY:Librarian's Choice Book Discussion - "The Spellshop" by Sarah Beth Durst
DESCRIPTION:This month Librarian\, Ariana will host the discussion on The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/librarians-choice-book-discussion-the-spellshop-by-sarah-beth-durst/
LOCATION:Main Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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