Starting March 2nd, reserve your spot at our next Repair Cafe on April 4th
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction +2 more
Must Read Mondays – “The Weight Of Ink,” by Rachel Kadish
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction
Week of Events
Starting March 2nd, reserve your spot at our next Repair Cafe on April 4th
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. Read more
March Madness, Battle of the Literary Quotes
All month - March Madness: Battle of the Literary Quotes! - Fill out your bracket before March 6th and drop it in our ballot box or email your youth choices to youth@brownelllibrary.org for a chance to win a prize! Every week in March we will have a new voting ballot Read more
STEM Challenge: Cardboard Couture
Stop by the Winnie Belle Maker Space in Youth Nonfiction to try our March STEM Challenge: Design and build your own wearable cardboard accessory using the library's kid-friendly Chomp Saw while learning to brainstorm, prototype, and refine your ideas. This program is made possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Read more
Monday, March 23, 2026
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March 23, 2026 -Tech Help with Clif
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March 23, 2026 -Crazy 8s Club
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March 23, 2026 -Must Read Mondays – “The Weight Of Ink,” by Rachel Kadish
Tech Help with Clif
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
Crazy 8s Club
Let's make math fun! An 8 week long recreational, fun math club for grades K-2 of all abilities. This program will take place twice per month, from January through April. Materials provided by the Bedtime Math organization. Led by volunteer math coach Nina Donyaee. Registration is closed.
Must Read Mondays – “The Weight Of Ink,” by Rachel Kadish
Set in London of the 1660s and of the early twenty-first century, The Weight of Ink is the interwoven tale of two women of remarkable intellect: Ester Velasquez, an emigrant from Amsterdam who is permitted to scribe for a blind rabbi, just before the plague hits the city; and Helen Watt, an ailing Read more
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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March 24, 2026 -Current Events
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March 24, 2026 -Collage with Olivia
Current Events
In an age of instant news reporting from every corner of our world, sometimes the sheer volume of information can feel overwhelming. This current events discussion group will attempt to quiet the noise and step back to reflect on what the news means, what is its context, and what the ramifications Read more
Collage with Olivia
Drop in and experiment with collage materials. This program is led by teen volunteer Olivia. Recommended for youth ages 5-11
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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March 25, 2026 -Play Time!
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March 25, 2026 -Whimsical Wednesdays: Build a Fort & Read!
Play Time!
Read one story together and play! We have giant blocks and other creative play materials. Best for ages 0-5.
Whimsical Wednesdays: Build a Fort & Read!
Build a Fort & Read! - Build a fort with blocks, furniture, mats and tablecloths and read.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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March 26, 2026 -AARP Tax Aide Appointments
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March 26, 2026 -Story Time
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March 26, 2026 -Snap and Code with Lego Robotics
AARP Tax Aide Appointments
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, Read more
Snap and Code with Lego Robotics
Children ages 6-10 code with Legos and Scratch. Along the way they will grow more comfortable with the iterative nature of the design process, which involves experimenting, failing, and trying again. This program could be a good fit if you have a creative kid who loves solving puzzles. Registration is Read more
Friday, March 27, 2026
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March 27, 2026 -AARP Tax Appointments
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March 27, 2026 -Mah Jongg
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March 27, 2026 -Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)
AARP Tax Appointments
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 Read more
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
Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)
Players embark on imaginary adventures. The current campaign is full, if you are interested in joining, and able to commit to an ongoing collaborative story for at least 4 months, please email youth@brownelllibrary.org to add your name to the wait list. Open to 5th grade and up.
Saturday, March 28, 2026
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March 28, 2026 -Read & Play
Read & Play
Looking for a weekend story time in a relaxed setting? Attend this program where we read picture books, free play with creative materials and end with a musical activity! Best for ages 0-5.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
No events on this day.