BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Brownell Library - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://brownelllibrary.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Brownell Library
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260306T192252Z
CREATED:20260304T205401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T192252Z
UID:10002282-1780272000-1784332799@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:100 Things for 100 Years
DESCRIPTION: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 celebrate 100 together!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/100-things-for-100-years/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11,Intergenerational,Seniors 55+,Teens 12-18
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260530T180615Z
CREATED:20260530T180615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T180615Z
UID:10002700-1780272000-1784505599@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:100 Things for 100 Years
DESCRIPTION: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 celebrate 100 together!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/100-things-for-100-years-2/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intergenerational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://brownelllibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/100-Things-for-100-Years-all-of-June.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTSTAMP:20260526T201652Z
CREATED:20260526T201652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T201652Z
UID:10002691-1782691200-1783727999@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Breakout Box: The Lost Letters of Liberty
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the youth desk to pick up our newest Breakout Box and unravel the clues by yourself or with friends. This time:  We were digging through the Vermont Collection and found a dusty old locked box and a letter written by Abigail Adams\, one of the Daughters of Liberty! We are SO curious what’s inside\, but we need your help figuring out the combination to the lock on the box…
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/breakout-box-the-lost-letters-of-liberty/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11,Teens 12-18
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://brownelllibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BREAKOUT-BOX-e1779826599182.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260618T175955Z
CREATED:20260618T175955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T175955Z
UID:10002708-1782864000-1785542399@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Daily and ongoing programs for adults:
DESCRIPTION:Book Display: For the month of July\, check out books and movies about\, inspired by\, or related to Dinosaurs and/or Paleontology!\n\nVisit the KCR display! In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Brownell Library\, the Essex Community Historical Society will have on display pictures of what Essex Junction looked like in the early 1900’s\n\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/knitting etc. patterns and take a few! \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 \nAdult Take and Make : Mini dinosaur painting!\nKits 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/daily-and-ongoing-programs-for-adults-2/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T113000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192924Z
CREATED:20260211T170413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T192924Z
UID:10002397-1783333800-1783337400@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Tech Help with Clif
DESCRIPTION:Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/tech-help-with-clif/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://brownelllibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Monday-Computer-Technology-Help-8.5x11-9-x-17-in-Instagram-Post-45.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260618T180625Z
CREATED:20260618T180625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T180625Z
UID:10002709-1783366200-1783371600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Vermont Astronomical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Free and Open to the Public \nIn-person and via Zoom \nAsk for the Zoom link from paulwaav@together.net or theresamarie11@GMAIL.COM \nThe in-person will be at the Brownell Library on 2A near 5-Corners in Essex Junction.If you attend via Zoom please get on-line before 7:30. If you don’t have Zoom installed\, the application will automatically download and install when you click the meeting link. This may take a couple minutes. \n  \nPRESENTATION: Science\, Selenology and the Apollo Project: How we proved that on-site human participation is vital in the exploration of the Solar System. By Jim Bosek Using images taken by the Apollo astronauts as well as basic science gathered from samples collected and comparative costs of other government programs we judge the success of our earliest and only first person exploration of an extraterrestrial world\, next generation of space exploration. Following the main presentation\, our recurring monthly presentations will include Constellation of the Month  by Terri Zittritsch.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/vermont-astronomical-society-meeting/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://brownelllibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/VAS-general-Instagram-Post-45.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T113000
DTSTAMP:20260511T193108Z
CREATED:20260511T193107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T193108Z
UID:10000033-1783418400-1783423800@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Current Events
DESCRIPTION: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 are. We will look at\, reflect on\, and analyze daily events and try to discern trends and understand the national picture and the larger world basing the discussion on factual information in a non-judgmental framework. This discussion group is free and open to all. Registration is not required. \n 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/current-events-2/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://brownelllibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Current-Events-December-2025-Instagram-Post-45-e1770835011477.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Brownell Library":MAILTO:frontdesk@brownelllibrary.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T104500
DTSTAMP:20260304T205843Z
CREATED:20260304T205843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T205843Z
UID:10002284-1783504800-1783507500@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Play Time
DESCRIPTION:Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to this play time outside near the pavilion. We will read one story and play with giant blocks\, hoops\, chalk\, bubbles and water! Bring a towel or change of clothes. Inclement weather? We’ll play inside (minus the water toy). \nTeen volunteers we need your help.  Register for this volunteer experience or others on our Volunteer Sign Up Form.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/outdoor-play-time/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T103000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173119Z
CREATED:20260304T204729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T173119Z
UID:10002277-1783591200-1783593000@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Dino-Mite Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Unearth stories\, rhymes and songs at this dinosaur themed story time series.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/dino-mite-story-time/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://brownelllibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Dino-Mite-Story-Time-June-25-Instagram-Post-45.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260227T175504Z
CREATED:20260227T175504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T175504Z
UID:10001662-1783706400-1783713600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/dungeons-dragons-full/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Intergenerational,Teens 12-18
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://brownelllibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DD-2025-Flyer-e1772214840471.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR