Week of Events
STEM Challenge: Marble Run Mayhem
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 […]
Daily and ongoing programs for adults:
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 Read more
Scavenger Hunt: Give a cow a cookie
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.
Breakout EDU: Seasonal Sabotage
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 […]
Daily and ongoing programs for adults:
Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed. Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap! Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few! Puzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle, take Read more
ART LAB: Surreal Creatures
Explore the world of surrealism by mixing unexpected images into a one-of-a-kind imaginary beast at the Winnie Belle Maker Space in Youth Non Fiction. This program is available in the Winnie Belle Maker Space in Youth Non Fiction, and it is open to all ages.
Monday, September 28, 2026
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September 28, 2026 -Tech Help with Clif
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September 28, 2026 -Tech Help with Clif
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September 28, 2026 -Must Read Mondays – Patriot : a memoir, by Alexei Navalny
Tech Help with Clif
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
Tech Help with Clif
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
Must Read Mondays – Patriot : a memoir, by Alexei Navalny
Alexei Navalny began writing Patriot shortly after his near-fatal poisoning in 2020. It is the full story of his life: his youth, his call to activism, his marriage and family, his commitment to challenging a world super-power determined to silence him, and his total conviction that change cannot be resisted—and will Read more
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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September 30, 2026 -Tech Help with Clif
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September 30, 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.
Tech Help with Clif
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026
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October 2, 2026 -Music Time
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October 2, 2026 -Teen Advisory Group
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October 2, 2026 -RESCHEDULED: Dungeons & Dragons
Teen Advisory Group
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 be creating a display for Banned Books Week!
RESCHEDULED: Dungeons & Dragons
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, October 3, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
No events on this day.