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SUMMARY:Daily\, Ongoing Programs for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Book Display: September is both Emergency Preparedness and Banned Books month! Check out books on both of these topics at the library! \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 are welcome! \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! \nAdult Take and Make Craft Kits: Candleholders\nAvailable while supplies last. \nProduce 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!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/1642/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260824T173239Z
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SUMMARY:STEM Challenge: Marble Run Mayhem
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/stem-challenge-marble-run-mayhem/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5,Children 6-11,Intergenerational,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260824T174500Z
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SUMMARY:Scavenger Hunt: Give a cow a cookie
DESCRIPTION:This Scavenger Hunt is Inspired by The Cow Loves Cookies\, pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the youth desk and search the youth area for eight hungry farm friends.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/scavenger-hunt-give-a-cow-a-cookie/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5,Children 6-11,Intergenerational
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260824T183624Z
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SUMMARY:Breakout Box: Seasonal Sabotage
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the youth desk to pick up our newest Breakout Box and unravel the clues by yourself or with friends. This time:  Dr. Axis has created a machine that can manipulate the seasons. It is too hot for him outside and thus has created a snowstorm! Now the machine is jammed. He needs your help to get it fixed and get the seasons back in order.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/breakout-box-seasonal-sabotage/
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:20260921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T113000
DTSTAMP:20260806T200543Z
CREATED:20260211T170413Z
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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/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T130000
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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-5/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T180000
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SUMMARY:Communities Responding to Extreme Weather- CREW
DESCRIPTION:How is our community already responding to extreme weather? What else can we be doing to make a resilient Essex Junction.  Come join a community conversation. \nBrownell Library is now part of the C.R.E.W. Hub network.\nhttps://www.climatecrew.org/
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/communities-responding-to-extreme-weather-crew/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T100000
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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-2/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brownell Library":MAILTO:frontdesk@brownelllibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T103000
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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-6/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T130000
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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-7/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260821T210658Z
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SUMMARY:National Comic Book Day!
DESCRIPTION:From weekly newspaper strips to weighty graphic novels\, comics in all forms are being celebrated today! Join us to learn a little bit about the history of this art form\, share some favorite stories\, and try crafting a comic of your own. This program is open to patrons in grade 4 and up.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/national-comic-book-day/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 6-11,Teens 12-18
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T200000
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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-2/2026-09-25/
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:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T123000
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SUMMARY:Kingston's Autism Swagger Squad VT™
DESCRIPTION: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 and for families and their children who have autism. Join us to connect\, play\, and build a community of understanding and support.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/kingstons-autism-swagger-squad-vt/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5
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