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SUMMARY:May's Daily/Ongoing Programs for Adults:
DESCRIPTION: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! \nVisit the KCR display! This month our display features art by the 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\, and knitting patters and take a few home! \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. \nRed Cards: Informational cards are available in 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/mays-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;VALUE=DATE:20260501
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SUMMARY:Adult Take and Make Kits - Painted Bird Houses
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/adult-take-and-make-kits-painted-bird-houses/
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:20260501T090000
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SUMMARY:ART LAB: Wild Things
DESCRIPTION: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 possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Fund and it is open to all ages!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/art-lab-wild-things/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Find the six butterflies hiding around the library and earn a prize!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/butterfly-scavenger-hunt/
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:20260513T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T181500
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SUMMARY:Kids Corner: Fairbanks
DESCRIPTION: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\, board games\, a scavenger hunt\, and the Winnie Belle Maker Space — with Teen Librarian\, Shadia\, on hand if needed. Caregivers must remain in the building. \nKids’ Corner is a new pilot program. Tell us what you think in our program survey!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/kids-corner-fairbanks/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult-Youth Parallel Programs
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SUMMARY:Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Mah Jongg takes place every Friday from 10am-12pm and it’s FREE! \nIf you know how to play\, drop by and enjoy the great game of (American) Mah Jongg! \nThis is an EJRP/Essex Senior Center program. Questions? Please contact Julie: jshorter@ejrp.org or 802-878-1375 EXT 1553
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/mah-jongg/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T103000
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SUMMARY:Spanish Toddler Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Hola amigos! Bring your toddlers to listen to stories and learn some Spanish words.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/spanish-toddler-storytime-2/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T160000
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SUMMARY:TAG
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/tag-3/
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:20260515T170000
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SUMMARY:Teen Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION: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 teens in grades 6 and up.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/teen-open-mic-night/
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:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T200000
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CREATED:20260420T191947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T191843Z
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SUMMARY:STEM Challenge: Marble Mechanics
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/stem-challenge-marble-mechanics/
LOCATION:Winnie Belle Maker Space
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11
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