Week of Events
May’s Daily/Ongoing Programs for Adults:
Book Display: This month, check out books and films about, inspired by, and written during the 1920's! This is party of the Brownell Library's 100th programs! Visit the KCR display! This month our display features art by the Essex Art League! Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the […]
Adult Take and Make Kits – Painted Bird Houses
Kits can be found on a cart to the left of the main circulation desk and are available while supplies last. Instructions will be included in each kit. 1 kit per family please. Share pictures of your making experience by emailing them to: frontdesk@brownelllibrary.org or tag @brownellvt on social media.
ART LAB: Wild Things
Let the wild rumpus start! Grab some pipe cleaners, pom poms, googly eyes, and accessories and bring your own wild thing to life! Stop by the youth desk to introduce us to your puppet, and we’ll take a picture to display on the Winnie Belle windows. This program is made […]
STEM Challenge: Marble Mechanics
From potential energy to kinetic fun, design a marble run that brings physics to life while building problem solving skills. This program is open to all ages in the Winnie Belle Maker Space in Youth Nonfiction. It is made possible with support from the Winnie Belle Learned Fund.
Monday, May 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026 -Kids Corner: Fairbanks
Kids Corner: Fairbanks
Bringing the kids? We've got you covered. While you attend your program, children ages 4 and up can join Youth Librarian River in the picture book area for stories, crafts, and free play. Older kids ages 9 and up are welcome to explore the youth area independently — think computers, […]
Thursday, May 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026 -Mah Jongg
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May 15, 2026 -Spanish Toddler Storytime
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May 15, 2026 -TAG
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May 15, 2026 -Teen Open Mic Night
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg takes place every Friday from 10am-12pm and it's FREE! If you know how to play, drop by and enjoy the great game of (American) Mah Jongg! This is an EJRP/Essex Senior Center program. Questions? Please contact Julie: jshorter@ejrp.org or 802-878-1375 EXT 1553
Spanish Toddler Storytime
Hola amigos! Bring your toddlers to listen to stories and learn some Spanish words.
TAG
Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can join our advisory group! This month: help set up for the Teen Open Mic Night, happening right after TAG!
Teen Open Mic Night
Calling all teens! Brownell Library is hosting an open mic night, and you're invited to take the stage! Come sing a song, crack a joke, or share a story with us. (Feeling uninspired? Try rapping a Dr. Seuss book!) Please limit performances to 5 minutes. This program is open to […]
Saturday, May 16, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
No events on this day.