Week of Events
ART LAB: Surreal Creatures
Explore the world of surrealism by mixing unexpected images into a one-of-a-kind imaginary beast at the Winnie Belle Maker Space in Youth Non Fiction. This program is available in the Winnie Belle Maker Space in Youth Non Fiction, and it is open to all ages.
Costume Swap Drop Off Days
Help 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
Scavenger Hunt: At the Old Haunted House
Spooky creatures are making their way to a Halloween party, can you find them in the youth area? Inspired by At the Old Haunted House, this scavenger hunt starts at the youth desk, where you can grab your scavenger hunt sheet.
Monday, October 12, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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October 13, 2026 -Read with Sammy
Read with Sammy
Sammy 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.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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October 14, 2026 -Play Time
Play Time
Read 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!
Thursday, October 15, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, October 16, 2026
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October 16, 2026 -100th Anniversary: Ghost Stories
100th Anniversary: Ghost Stories
Gather '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
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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October 17, 2026 -Costume Swap
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October 17, 2026 -Flaxtravaganza @ Ethan Allen Homestead
Costume Swap
Make 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.
Flaxtravaganza @ Ethan Allen Homestead
Meet 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
Sunday, October 18, 2026
No events on this day.