Week of Events
100 Things for 100 Years
Bring in your collections of 100 things to celebrate 100 years of Brownell Library! Any collection smaller than a shoebox or a jar will be displayed. If you have a larger, perishable or valuable collection, send a photo to youth@brownelllibrary.org with a description and we will display the photo. Let’s Read more
Daily and ongoing programs for adults:
Book Display: This month we are celebrating the country's 250th birthday! Stop by the library and check out a book, documentary, film, or magazine about the United States! Visit the KCR display! This month our display features art by the Essex Art League! Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check Read more
STEM Challenge: Robo-Cubes
Stop by the Winnie Bell Maker Space in Youth Nonfiction to explore robotics with cubelets. We will offer challenges with a range of difficulties, from novice to master. This program is made possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Fund, and it is open to all ages.
Monday, June 8, 2026
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June 8, 2026 -Tech Help with Clif
Tech Help with Clif
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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June 10, 2026 -National Frosted Cookie Day!
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June 10, 2026 -Author Talk: “Asa James” by Jodi Lew-Smith
National Frosted Cookie Day!
Come celebrate this sweet holiday by frosting and decorating a cookie! Open to youth patrons of all ages.
Author Talk: “Asa James” by Jodi Lew-Smith
Asa James, Winner of the 2025 prize for Historical Fiction in the American Legacy Book Awards. Jodi Lew-Smith lives on a hill farm in Hardwick with her husband, dog, chickens, and 250 apple trees. She has always been a writer but also enjoys biology, which comes out in her Read more
Thursday, June 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, June 12, 2026
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June 12, 2026 -Mah Jongg
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June 12, 2026 -Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)
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, June 13, 2026
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June 13, 2026 -Kingston’s Autism Swagger Squad VT™
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
Sunday, June 14, 2026
No events on this day.