Week of Events
100 Things for 100 Years
Bring in your collections of 100 things to celebrate 100 years of Brownell Library! Any collection smaller than a shoebox or a jar will be displayed. If you have a larger, perishable or valuable collection, send a photo to youth@brownelllibrary.org with a description and we will display the photo. Let’s […]
Daily and ongoing programs for adults:
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! Visit the KCR display! This month our display features art by the Essex Art League! Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check […]
ART LAB: Dino Prints
Turn your fingerprint into a dinosaur and your dinosaur into a story at the Winnie Bell Maker Space. Show us your creation and we will make a copy to display on the Winnie Belle Windows, and it may be included in our Summer Zine! This program is for all ages, […]
First Zine Prompt: Summer Playlist
This summer, Brownell Library invites young writers and artists ages 6–18 to unearth a story, a drawing, a comic, or a poem. New creative prompts will be released on Wednesdays starting 6/24 through 7/22. Each week the youth writer or artist with the most creative entry, which best responds to […]
Monday, June 29, 2026
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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June 30, 2026 -The Potter’s Time Machine
The Potter’s Time Machine
A broken pot can tell archaeologists what people ate, believed, and traded thousands of years ago. Explore ancient pottery from around the world, then design your own vessel that tells a story about you. Recommended for children in grades 3 and up, including teens!
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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July 1, 2026 -Outdoor Play Time
Outdoor Play Time
Bring 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. […]
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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Friday, July 3, 2026
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Saturday, July 4, 2026
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Sunday, July 5, 2026
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