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  • Trivia Night with the Essex Community Historical Society April 8, 7 p.m. Brownell Library Kolvoord Room In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Brownell Library, ECHS will present a trivia night. First round of trivia will be on the Brownell family and library. The second round will be on events, movers and shakers, and other interesting facts pertaining to 1926. Prizes will be awarded for those attendees with the most correct answers. So start studying and then join ECHS for an evening of fun. This program is part of Brownell Library's 100th Anniversary Celebrations!

    Essex Community Historical Society Trivia Night

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Adults 19-54

    Trivia Night with the Essex Community Historical Society April 8, 7 p.m. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Brownell Library, ECHS will present a trivia night.  First round of trivia will be on the Brownell family and library. The second round will be on events, movers and shakers, […]

  • The Essex Art League (EAL) was created in 1972 by a group of artists and art lovers. They meet monthly from September to June and welcome anyone to join them for community and learning. Annual membership includes hands-on activities, artist presentations, weekly en plein air, group exhibitions and more. For more information, please check out their website www.essexartleague.com. Their art reception will be held at the Brownell Library on April 9th from 4-6pm.

    Art Reception – Essex Art League

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Adults 19-54

    The Essex Art League (EAL) was created in 1972 by a group of artists and art lovers. They meet monthly from September to June and welcome anyone to join them for community and learning. Annual membership includes hands-on activities, artist presentations, weekly en plein air, group exhibitions and more. For more Read more

  • Finding-Hope-Beyond-the-Politics-of-Contempt.png March 11, 2026 Lecture from 1:15-2:15

    Book Launch: Beyond the politics of contempt

    Kolvoord Community Room
    Adults 19-54

    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.

  • Plant Swap: Saturday, May 9th. 10:00am – 1:00pm.

    Plant Swap

    Library Pavilion
    Adults 19-54

    Bring plants to swap under the pavilion in front of the library! Garden starters and houseplants welcome!

  • Fairbanks Museum Lecture Wednesday, May 13⋅5:00 – 6:00pm

    Fairbanks Museum Lecture

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Adults 19-54

    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 Read more

  • Springtime Potluck. Saturday, May 16⋅3:00 – 4:30pm.

    Springtime Potluck

    Kolvoord Community Room
    Adults 19-54

    Join the Brownell Library for a potluck! Please bring a dish to share.

  • Adult Movie Night with special guests from the Howard Center Wednesday, May 20⋅5:30 – 8:00pm

    Adult Movie Night with special guests from the Howard Center

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Adults 19-54

    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.

  • Daily and ongoing programs for adults:

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Adults 19-54

    Book display: For the month of July, check out books and movies about, inspired by, or related to Dinosaurs and/or Paleontology! Visit the KCR display! In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Brownell Library, the Essex Community Historical Society will have on display pictures of what Essex Junction looked Read more

  • A Visit to Public Works on Wednesday, August 5 from 10-11am.

    A Visit to Public Works

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 more
    Children 0-5

    Meet up at the library at 10am and walk over to the public works facility (about 0.3 miles) to check out their earth moving equipment! We will walk back together. Or meet us at 11 Jackson Street at 10:15am.

  • Join us for the library's summer potluck! Bring a dish to share and meet other community members. Food, puzzles, and conversation available.

    Library Summer Potluck

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Adults 19-54

    Join us for the library's summer potluck! Bring a dish to share and meet other community members. Food, puzzles, and conversation available.

  • Teen Advisory Group returns on Friday September 4 at 4pm

    Teen Advisory Group

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    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Teens 12-18

    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 discuss upcoming library programs and some exciting volunteer opportunities.