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  • Whimsical Wednesday: Watershed model with Lake Champlain Basin Program Whimsical Wednesdays: Watershed Model with Lake Champlain Basin Program on Wed. Apr. 1, 3:30-4:30pm.
    Apr 1

    Whimsical Wednesday: Watershed model with Lake Champlain Basin Program

    3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Children 6-11
  • Guardian ad Litem Information Session GUARDIAN AD LITEM LIBRARY SESSIONS Spring 2026 C H I T T E N D E N C O U N T Y P U B L I C L I B R A R I E S Come to your local library and discover how someone like you can support children in your community. Current Guardians ad Litem and the Regional Coordinator will explain how you can give abused and neglected children a voice by becoming a court appointed Guardian ad Litem. As a Guardian ad Litem, you get to work with the courts, DCF, attorneys, NFI, schools, and other community resources to help children through a very challenging time in their lives. It’s among the most challenging, impactful, and rewarding volunteer opportunities. For those who can, it’s among the most important things you will ever do. Brownell Library Essex Junction Thursday, April 2nd 4-6pm. Janice.Santiago@vtcourts.gov 802-917-4150
    Apr 2

    Guardian ad Litem Information Session

    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Adults 19-54
  • Music Time Music Time on First Fridays of the month, 10:30-11am
    Apr 3

    Music Time

    10:30 am - 11:00 am
    Children 0-5
  • TAG Teen advisory group will meet on Friday April 3 from 4-5 PM.
    Apr 3

    TAG

    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Teens 12-18
  • Repair Cafe Starting March 2nd, call us at 802-878-6955 to reserve your spot at our upcoming Repair Cafe on April 4th
    Apr 4

    Repair Cafe

    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Intergenerational
  • Current Events Current Events Discussion Group - Tuesdays at 10am
    Apr 7

    Current Events

    10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Seniors 55+
  • Whimsical Wednesday: Tinker Time Tinker Time on Wed. Apr. 8 from 3:30-4:30pm.
    Apr 8

    Whimsical Wednesday: Tinker Time

    3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Children 6-11
  • Essex Community Historical Society Trivia Night 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!
    Apr 8

    Essex Community Historical Society Trivia Night

    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Adults 19-54
  • Art Reception – Essex Art League 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.
    Apr 9

    Art Reception – Essex Art League

    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Adults 19-54
  • Book Launch: Beyond the politics of contempt Finding-Hope-Beyond-the-Politics-of-Contempt.png March 11, 2026 Lecture from 1:15-2:15
    Apr 11

    Book Launch: Beyond the politics of contempt

    1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
    Adults 19-54
  • Current Events Current Events Discussion Group - Tuesdays at 10am
    Apr 14

    Current Events

    10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Seniors 55+
  • Recycling 101 in the MRR in Partnership with Chittenden Solid Waste District Recycling 101 in the MRR in Partnership with Chittenden Solid Waste District Brownell Library. April 14th from 5-6pm.
    Apr 14

    Recycling 101 in the MRR in Partnership with Chittenden Solid Waste District

    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Adults 19-54
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