Brownell Library

Starting March 2nd, reserve your spot at our next Repair Cafe on April 4th
2026-03-02 - 2026-04-03 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
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!
The program is based on the Repair Cafe model, you can learn more about this international movement at www.repaircafe.org/en/.

April's Daily/Ongoing Programs for Adults
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-30 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
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!
Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap!
Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.
Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!
Puzzle 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.
Pocket Constitutions are available by the main desk while supplies last.
Red Cards: Informational cards are available in several different languages.
Coupon Swap: Do you have extra coupons that aren’t useful to you? Bring them in and take a few!
Battery Recycling Station: Do you have old batteries? Drop them off at our recycling station (no exploded batteries please!)
Lion’s Club Eyeglasses Drop Off Station. Do you have old glasses you no longer need? Drop them off at our recycling station!
Seed Swap: Have extra seeds you don’t need? Drop them off at our seed swap and take home seeds you want for your garden!

AARP Tax Appointments
2026-04-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Kolvoord Community Room
AARP Foundation provides in-person assistance free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers are located nationwide and are trained and IRS-certified every year. Taxpayers must bring all information and documents that have been received that apply to their 2025 income taxes, as well as a copy of their 2024 returns. Appointments required. Please call 802-878-6955, in advance, to book a 60 minute appointment. The schedule fills up quickly!

Repair Cafe
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Main Reading Room
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.
Registration is encouraged. Call us at 802-878-6955 to learn about the full list of possible repairs and appointment availability.
This program is based on the Repair Cafe model, you can learn more about this international movement at www.repaircafe.org/en/.
