Week of Events
Earth Month Scavenger Hunt
Discover ways to help our planet in this scavenger hunt. Reduce, reuse and recycle!
April’s Daily/Ongoing Programs for Adults
Book Display: This month, check out books and films about, inspired by, and written by Shakespeare!Visit the KCR display! This month our display features art by Essex Art League! Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap! Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in Read more
ART LAB: Mystery Bag Challenge
Grab a mystery bag from the youth desk and repurpose some of our creative scraps into your own creation! Show us what you come up with 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 Read more
Monday, April 6, 2026
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April 6, 2026 -Tech Help with Clif
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April 6, 2026 -Adult Maker Kit – Pinwheels
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April 6, 2026 -Crazy 8s Club
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April 6, 2026 -Vermont Astronomical Society Monthly Meeting
Tech Help with Clif
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
Adult Maker Kit – Pinwheels
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.
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.
Vermont Astronomical Society Monthly Meeting
In-person and via Zoom Ask for the Zoom link from paulwaav@together.net or theresamarie11@GMAIL.COM Asteroids and Meteors By Steve Grimsley Asteroids and meteors are the leftovers of non gaseous material from the formation of the solar system. They are found throughout the solar system but are concentrated in the main asteroid Read more
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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April 7, 2026 -Current Events
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April 7, 2026 -Read with Sammy
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
Read with Sammy
Sammy loves belly rubs, carrots, and listening to kids read! His owner is Kim Nowlan, an educator at Summit St. School. They are a certified team with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Repeats every 1st Tuesday of the month. For all ages.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026 -Play Time!
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April 8, 2026 -Whimsical Wednesday: Tinker Time
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April 8, 2026 -Essex Community Historical Society Trivia Night
Play Time!
Read one story together and play! We have giant blocks and other creative play materials. Best for ages 0-5.
Whimsical Wednesday: Tinker Time
Every Wednesday we will do a fun activity, ranging from crafts to engineering and more! This time: take apart small appliances to see what's inside. Bring a small broken appliance or use one of ours.
Essex Community Historical Society Trivia Night
Trivia Night with the Essex Community Historical Society April 8, 7 p.m. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Brownell Library, ECHS will present a trivia night. First round of trivia will be on the Brownell family and library. The second round will be on events, movers and shakers, Read more
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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April 9, 2026 -AARP Tax Aide Appointments
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April 9, 2026 -Story Time
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April 9, 2026 -Art Reception – Essex Art League
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
Art Reception – Essex Art League
The Essex Art League (EAL) was created in 1972 by a group of artists and art lovers. They meet monthly from September to June and welcome anyone to join them for community and learning. Annual membership includes hands-on activities, artist presentations, weekly en plein air, group exhibitions and more. For more Read more
Friday, April 10, 2026
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April 10, 2026 -AARP Tax Aide Appointments
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April 10, 2026 -Mah Jongg
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April 10, 2026 -Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)
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
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, April 11, 2026
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April 11, 2026 -Kingston’s Autism Swagger Squad VT™
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April 11, 2026 -Book Launch: Beyond the politics of contempt
Kingston’s Autism Swagger Squad VT™
Caregivers of children with autism and other disabilities are invited to connect and share support. While caregivers share experiences, children can explore and play with giant foam blocks, hoops, and other toys in a welcoming and safe environment. This program is facilitated by Kingston's Autism Swagger Squad, a group created by Read more
Book Launch: Beyond the politics of contempt
Join local authors as they share insights from their new book Beyond the Politics of Contempt offering hopeful practical ways to heal divides and strengthen democracy.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
No events on this day.