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SUMMARY:Starting March 2nd\, reserve your spot at our next Repair Cafe on April 4th
DESCRIPTION:What do you do with a broken toaster\, a rusted bike chain or a sweater that’s wearing thin? Toss it? No way! Help reduce waste and save money by bringing it to Brownell Library’s Repair Café where volunteer repair experts will be available to help you make repairs for free. This time\, we have repair experts that can help with bike\, fabric\, knit\, electrical\, technology\, and ceramic repairs! Starting March 1st\, call us at 802-878-6955 to learn the details on what’s possible and reserve your spot! \nThe program is based on the Repair Cafe model\, you can learn more about this international movement at www.repaircafe.org/en/.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/starting-march-2nd-reserve-your-spot-at-our-next-repair-cafe-on-april-4th/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
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SUMMARY:Earth Month Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Discover ways to help our planet in this scavenger hunt. Reduce\, reuse and recycle!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/earth-month-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
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SUMMARY:April's Daily/Ongoing Programs for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Book Display: This month\, check out books and films about\, inspired by\, and written by Shakespeare!Visit the KCR display! This month our display features art by 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. \nPocket Constitutions are available by the main desk while supplies last. \nRed Cards: Informational cards are available in several 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-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:20260401T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T163000
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SUMMARY:Whimsical Wednesday: Watershed model with Lake Champlain Basin Program
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday we will do a fun activity\, ranging from crafts to engineering and more! This time: Watershed model with Lake Champlain Basin Program.  This hands-on\, tabletop model helps students understand how polluted runoff impairs lakes and rivers. Topics covered include point and nonpoint pollution sources (urban\, industrial\, forested\, and agricultural)\, toxic substances\, phosphorus\, pollution prevention\, and watershed planning.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/whimsical-wednesday-watershed-model-with-lake-champlain-basin-program-2/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T123000
DTSTAMP:20260508T125415
CREATED:20260319T174849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T174956Z
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SUMMARY:Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:What do you do with a broken toaster\, a rusted bike chain or a sweater that’s wearing thin? Toss it? No way! Help reduce waste and save money by bringing it to Brownell Library’s Repair Café where volunteer repair experts will be available to help guide you in making repairs for free. Some tools and materials will also be on hand.  \nRegistration is encouraged. Call us at 802-878-6955 to learn about the full list of possible repairs and appointment availability. \nThis program is based on the Repair Cafe model\, you can learn more about this international movement at www.repaircafe.org/en/.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/repair-cafe/
LOCATION:Main Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Intergenerational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T125415
CREATED:20260327T184056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T184056Z
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SUMMARY:Whimsical Wednesday: Tinker Time
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday we will do a fun activity\, ranging from crafts to engineering and more! This time: take apart small appliances to see what’s inside. Bring a small broken appliance or use one of ours.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/whimsical-wednesday-tinker-time-2/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000
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SUMMARY:Recycling 101 in the MRR in Partnership with Chittenden Solid Waste District
DESCRIPTION:Recycling 101\nConfused about what belongs in the recycling bin\, compost\, or trash? You’re not alone! Join us for this fun and informative presentation to learn about the ins and outs of recycling and composting. We’ll cover what belongs in each bin\, address items that are frequent points of confusion (like pizza boxes\, bottle caps\, black plastic\, and more)\, and answer your burning waste-related questions. Whether you’re new to the area or just want to sharpen your waste-sorting skills\, you’ll leave confident about what goes where.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/recycling-101-in-the-mrr-in-partnership-with-chittenden-solid-waste-district/
LOCATION:Main Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T170000
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SUMMARY:Whimsical Wednesday: Kids Movie
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday we will do a fun activity\, ranging from crafts to engineering and more! This time\, join us for a movie and popcorn! A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of a grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. Rated PG
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/whimsical-wednesday-kids-movie/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
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SUMMARY:Seed Bombs
DESCRIPTION:Seed bombs are a great way to kick-start your spring planting and add color to your yard. Made with soil and native plant seeds\, these little balls provide resources to pollinators that keep our environment healthy. Come play with dirt and revitalize the earth! This program is open to youth in grades 5 and up.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/seed-bombs/
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:20260420T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T183000
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CREATED:20260306T194830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T182632Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Libraries Initiative Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Brownell Library is working towards Sustainable Library Initiative certification. Assistant Youth Librarian\,  Erna\, will give an overview of how far we have come and we will celebrate with a treat. Participants will receive a free copy of The Light Pirate\, available while supplies last.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/sustainable-libraries-initiative-celebration/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Children 6-11,Intergenerational,Seniors 55+,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T125415
CREATED:20260327T185005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185005Z
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SUMMARY:Whimsical Wednesdays: Play Dough Earth Models
DESCRIPTION:Make a model of the earth’s core with play dough. This hands-on program helps participants understand the Earth’s structure by visually and physically layering each part. 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/whimsical-wednesdays-play-dough-earth-models/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11
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