Daily and ongoing programs for adults:
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-31 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Book Display: For the month of August, check out books and materials about Essex Junction history. This display is inspired by the Brownell Library’s 100th anniversary!
Visit 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
Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap!
Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.
Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!
Puzzle 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.
Red Cards: Informational cards are available in different languages.
Coupon Swap: Do you have extra coupons that aren’t useful to you? Bring them in and take a few!
Battery Recycling Station: Do you have old batteries? Drop them off at our recycling station (no exploded batteries please!)
Lion’s Club Eyeglasses Drop Off Station. Do you have old glasses you no longer need? Drop them off at our recycling station!
Adult Take and Make : Dinosaur suncatchers
Kits can be found on a cart to the left of the main circulation desk and are available while supplies last.

Produce swap: Do you have extra veggies from your garden that you don’t need? Drop them off at the library to share them with your community!

Adult Summer Reading Program! Pick up your summer reading passport and start reading! The winner will be announced at the start of September.

ART LAB: 6 Word Stories
2026-08-18 - 2026-08-31 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Six words. One illustration. Infinite possibilities. Stop by the Winnie Belle Maker Space in Youth Non Fiction and see what story you can tell in exactly six words — then bring it to life with a drawing. This program is made possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Fund, and it is open to all ages.

Tech Help with Clif
2026-08-31 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-31 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.

Daily, Ongoing Programs for Adults
2026-09-01 - 2026-09-30 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Book Display: September is both Emergency Preparedness and Banned Books month! Check out books on both of these topics at the library!
Visit 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
Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap!
Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.
Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!
Puzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly puzzles are welcome!
Red Cards: Informational cards are available in different languages.
Coupon Swap: Do you have extra coupons that aren’t useful to you? Bring them in and take a few!
Battery Recycling Station: Do you have old batteries? Drop them off at our recycling station (no exploded batteries please!)
Lion’s Club Eyeglasses Drop Off Station. Do you have old glasses you no longer need? Drop them off at our recycling station!
Adult Take and Make Craft Kits: Candleholders
Available while supplies last.
Produce swap: Do you have extra veggies from your garden that you don’t need? Drop them off at the library to share them with your community!

STEM Challenge: Marble Run Mayhem
2026-09-01 - 2026-09-30 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Using nothing but index cards, tape, and a little engineering know-how, build a maze that guides a marble from start to finish 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.

Current Events
2026-09-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Kolvoord Community Room
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.

Grief Group
2026-09-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Kolvoord Community Room
Join a compassionate community of others who are grieving. In this safe and supportive space, we come together to share, validate, and navigate the complexities of grief. Guided by certified death doula Karen Hergesheimer, our conversations offer understanding, education, and valuable resources to help you through this journey. Hot tea is provided.

Music Time
2026-09-04 10:30 - 11:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Come sing and dance in the Main Reading Room with Linda Bassick!

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2026-09-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, 05450, United States
Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can join our Teen Advisory Group! Help us plan teen programs and decor while hanging out and playing games. This month, we’ll discuss upcoming library programs and some exciting volunteer opportunities.
