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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
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UID:10002742-1782864000-1784159999@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:STEM Challenge: Pasta Paleontology
DESCRIPTION:From rigatoni ribs to spaghetti spines\, build your own dinosaur skeleton out of pasta noodles while exploring the real science of dinosaur bones at the Winnie Bell Maker Space in Youth Non Fiction. This program is made possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Fund\, and it is open to all ages.  
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/stem-challenge-pasta-paleontology/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Children 0-5,Children 6-11,Intergenerational,Seniors 55+,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
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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! \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 \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.  \n \nAdult Summer Reading Program! Pick up your summer reading passport and start reading! The program lasts through July and August. The winner will be announced at the start of September.
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T113000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192924Z
CREATED:20260211T170413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T192924Z
UID:10002398-1783938600-1783942200@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/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T181125Z
CREATED:20260618T181019Z
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UID:10002710-1783947600-1783951200@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-2/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T180000
DTSTAMP:20260624T211542Z
CREATED:20260624T211542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T211542Z
UID:10002713-1783962000-1783965600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Marshmallow Roast and Campfire Songs
DESCRIPTION:Roast marshmallows under the library pavilion and sing campfire songs with Linda Bassick. Then make up a campfire story together. For all ages.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/marshmallow-roast-and-campfire-songs/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intergenerational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T113000
DTSTAMP:20260511T193108Z
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UID:10000034-1784023200-1784028600@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-2/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T163000
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UID:10002747-1784043000-1784046600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Dino Glow Up
DESCRIPTION:Old dinosaur toys get a second life — and a lot more color — at this hands-on painting program for elementary explorers. Choose your dinosaur\, pick your palette\, and create a one-of-a-kind prehistoric creature inspired by the latest science on what dinosaurs really looked like.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/dino-glow-up/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T235007Z
CREATED:20260624T235007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T235007Z
UID:10002714-1784044800-1784048400@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Read with Sammy
DESCRIPTION:Read with Sammy! Sammy loves belly rubs\, carrots\, and listening to kids read! His owner is Kim Nowlan\, an educator at Thomas Fleming School. They are a certified team with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Repeats every 1st Tuesday of the month.  For all ages.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/read-with-sammy/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intergenerational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T104500
DTSTAMP:20260626T181452Z
CREATED:20260304T205843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T181452Z
UID:10002285-1784109600-1784112300@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/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T104500
DTSTAMP:20260626T180748Z
CREATED:20260626T180748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T180748Z
UID:10002718-1784109600-1784112300@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Ice Cream Social with Essex Seniors
DESCRIPTION:In this special Outdoor Play Time we meet up with Senior Center friends\, draw giant dinosaurs together and share ice cream. We’ll still have creative materials out for you to play as well.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/ice-cream-social-with-essex-seniors/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5,Intergenerational,Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260626T184541Z
CREATED:20260626T184541Z
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UID:10002722-1784124000-1784134800@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Escape from Isla Nublar!
DESCRIPTION:After accepting an invitation from Dr. John Hammond to review his new park\, you find yourself trapped there\, surrounded by hungry dinosaurs!  Work to hunt down clues throughout the island (aka the library) and solve puzzles to make your way to the mainland. Can you escape Isla Nublar before the Tyrannosaurus Rex gets you? This program is open to teens in grades 6 and up.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/escape-from-isla-nublar/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T133409Z
CREATED:20260629T132933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T133409Z
UID:10002740-1784138400-1784145600@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/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Intergenerational,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260629T154936Z
CREATED:20260629T154936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T154936Z
UID:10002743-1784160000-1785542399@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:ART LAB: Dino Sounds
DESCRIPTION:What does a Triceratops sound like when it’s hungry? No one really knows — and that’s what makes Foley art so much fun! Stop by the Winnie Bell Maker Space in Youth Nonfiction to explore the art of movie sound effects and dream up your own prehistoric roar. Open to all ages\, this program is made possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Fund.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/art-lab-dino-sounds/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54,Children 0-5,Children 6-11,Intergenerational,Seniors 55+,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T103000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173119Z
CREATED:20260304T204729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T173119Z
UID:10002278-1784196000-1784197800@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/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260629T160227Z
CREATED:20260629T160227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T160227Z
UID:10002748-1784217600-1784221200@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Dino Gardens
DESCRIPTION:World-building in a jar – this terrarium-making program invites older children and teens to design and build a miniature dinosaur landscape using live plants\, natural materials\, and their own imagination.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/dino-gardens/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11,Intergenerational,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260618T181519Z
CREATED:20260618T181519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T181519Z
UID:10002711-1784304000-1784314800@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:100th Anniversary- Community BBQ and Lawn Party
DESCRIPTION:Join Brownell Library for our 100th Anniversary on July 17th! Brownell Library first opened in July 1926\, so we will celebrate its 100th birthday with games\, food\, activities\, and more!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/100th-anniversary-community-bbq-and-lawn-party/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intergenerational
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