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Events
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Costume Swap Drop Off Days
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalHelp make this Halloween affordable and eco-friendly by donating gently used costumes and costume pieces for our upcoming Costume Swap. Between October 5th and 16th, drop off costume pieces you are willing to part with, then come back to select your new-to-you costume(s) during the Costume Swap on October 17th. Read more
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Horror Movie Filming Day
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreTeens 12-18Come to create your horror masterpiece! We'll be putting out props and equipment to help bring your creations to life. This program is open to teen patrons in grades 6 and up.
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Play Time
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesChildren 0-5Read a story together, then dive into hands-on fun! We'll have creative materials that invite young children to read, sing, write, talk, and play—all the building blocks of early literacy, plus actual giant foam blocks for building gross motor skills!
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Read with Sammy
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesChildren 0-5Sammy loves belly rubs, carrots, and listening to kids read! His owner is Kim Nowlan, a local educator. They are a certified team with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Repeats every 2nd Tuesday of the month. For all ages.
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Play Time
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesChildren 0-5Read a story together, then dive into hands-on fun! We'll have creative materials that invite young children to read, sing, write, talk, and play—all the building blocks of early literacy, plus actual giant foam blocks for building gross motor skills!
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100th Anniversary: Ghost Stories
Main Reading RoomIntergenerationalGather 'round for a night of ghost stories in honor of Brownell's 100th anniversary! Start at the popcorn bar, then settle in by the fire to share a spooky tale. We'll have shadow puppets, flashlights, Halloween sound effects, and a collection of local ghost stories for anyone who needs a Read more
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Costume Swap
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalMake Halloween green (and free), stop by our costume swap to select costumes or costume pieces for this year's festivities. All costumes made available from community donations. Available while supplies last, any pieces remaining by the end of the day will be donated to Goodwill.
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Flaxtravaganza @ Ethan Allen Homestead
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalMeet us at the Ethan Allen Homestead for Flaxtravaganza, a fall harvest reenactment, with a special focus on flax fiber processing. This is a FREE admission day at the Homestead and there will be hot apple cider heated over the open fire, cookies, tours of the historic Allen House, exhibits, Read more
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Homeschool Game Club
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesTeens 12-18Homeschool students ages 11+ are invited to a monthly meetup for games at the library! Enjoy a mix of card and board games while meeting other homeschoolers in a relaxed, social setting. All experience levels welcome—learn new games or bring your favorites to share.
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Play Time
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesChildren 0-5Read a story together, then dive into hands-on fun! We'll have creative materials that invite young children to read, sing, write, talk, and play—all the building blocks of early literacy, plus actual giant foam blocks for building gross motor skills!
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Brick Pit: Full Plate Challenge
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesIntergenerationalCalling all builders! Drop in each month to tackle a special LEGO building challenge, this time: Fill an entire lego plate with a scene of your own design OR just build whatever you dream up! Creative constraint cards will be available for anyone looking to up the challenge and finished Read more
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CANCELLED: Horror Movie Filming Day
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 moreTeens 12-18The Horror Movie Filming Day is cancelled today October 23rd due to illness. We are so sorry of the last minute change! But we are still taking submissions through October 28th. If you are a teen that loves film, horror, or even just going to the movies, email your 10 Read more