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SUMMARY:Daily and ongoing programs for adults:
DESCRIPTION:Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed. \nMagazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap! \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: Corn Husk Bats. Available 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! \nFairbanks Museum Pass Raffle! For the month of October\, participate in our estimation jar for a chance to win a Fairbanks Museum Membership! \n\nVisit the KCR display! \nBook Display: For the month of October\, check out books related to Horror!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/daily-and-ongoing-programs-for-adults-5/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults 19-54
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SUMMARY:ART LAB: Surreal Creatures
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/art-lab-surreal-creatures/
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:20261005
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SUMMARY:Costume Swap Drop Off Days
DESCRIPTION:Help make this Halloween affordable and eco-friendly by donating gently used costumes and costume pieces for our upcoming Costume Swap. Between October 5th and 16th\, drop off costume pieces you are willing to part with\, then come back to select your new-to-you costume(s) during the Costume Swap on October 17th. All sizes of costumes are welcome. Any pieces remaining by the end of the day on the 17th will be donated to Goodwill.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/costume-swap-drop-off-days/
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:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260930T204329Z
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UID:10004203-1791158400-1793491199@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Scavenger Hunt: At the Old Haunted House
DESCRIPTION:Spooky creatures are making their way to a Halloween party\, can you find them in the youth area? Inspired by At the Old Haunted House\, this scavenger hunt starts at the youth desk\, where you can grab your scavenger hunt sheet.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/scavenger-hunt-at-the-old-haunted-house/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5,Children 6-11
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T203947Z
CREATED:20260917T203947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T203947Z
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SUMMARY:The Library is closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day
DESCRIPTION:The Library is closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/the-library-is-closed-in-observance-of-indigenous-peoples-day/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T113000
DTSTAMP:20261014T155955Z
CREATED:20261014T155933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T155955Z
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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. 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/current/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Kolvoord Community Room
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T170000
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SUMMARY:Read with Sammy
DESCRIPTION:Sammy loves belly rubs\, carrots\, and listening to kids read! His owner is Kim Nowlan\, a local educator. They are a certified team with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Repeats every 2nd Tuesday of the month. For all ages.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/read-with-sammy-2/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children 0-5,Children 6-11
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SUMMARY:Play Time
DESCRIPTION:Read a story together\, then dive into hands-on fun! We’ll have creative materials that invite young children to read\, sing\, write\, talk\, and play—all the building blocks of early literacy\, plus actual giant foam blocks for building gross motor skills!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/play-time/2026-10-14/
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:20261014T103000
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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-6/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T140000
DTSTAMP:20261014T155315Z
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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-7/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seniors 55+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T103000
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SUMMARY:Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Come read\, write\, talk\, sing\, and play with us!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/story-time/2026-10-15/
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:20261016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T170000
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SUMMARY:Must Read Mondays - "Long Island" by Colm Toibin
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly book club\, Must Read Mondays!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/must-read-mondays-long-island-by-colm-toibin/
LOCATION:Brownell Library\, 6 Lincoln St\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05450\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T110000
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SUMMARY:Spanish Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Hola amigos! Bring your toddlers to listen to stories and learn some Spanish words. \n 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/spanish-story-time-2/
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:20261016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T190000
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SUMMARY:100th Anniversary: Ghost Stories
DESCRIPTION:Gather ’round for a night of ghost stories in honor of Brownell’s 100th anniversary! Start at the popcorn bar\, then settle in by the fire to share a spooky tale. We’ll have shadow puppets\, flashlights\, Halloween sound effects\, and a collection of local ghost stories for anyone who needs a little inspiration—including a few haunts from Essex Junction’s own past. This program is open to all ages\, so come ready to give your story a rating: one screaming ghost is kid-friendly\, five screaming ghosts are not for the faint of heart. The evening gets spookier the later it goes\, so choose your bedtime wisely!
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/100th-anniversary-ghost-stories/
LOCATION:Main Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Intergenerational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T163000
DTSTAMP:20260930T202407Z
CREATED:20260930T202407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T202407Z
UID:10004199-1792227600-1792254600@brownelllibrary.org
SUMMARY:Costume Swap
DESCRIPTION:Make Halloween green (and free)\, stop by our costume swap to select costumes or costume pieces for this year’s festivities. All costumes made available from community donations. Available while supplies last\, any pieces remaining by the end of the day will be donated to Goodwill.
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/costume-swap/
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:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260930T213553Z
CREATED:20260930T203031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T213553Z
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SUMMARY:Flaxtravaganza @ Ethan Allen Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at the Ethan Allen Homestead for Flaxtravaganza\, a fall harvest reenactment\, with a special focus on flax fiber processing. This is a FREE admission day at the Homestead and there will be hot apple cider heated over the open fire\, cookies\, tours of the historic Allen House\, exhibits\, and a chance to get dressed up in the costumer corner for an historic family photo shoot amongst the beautiful fall foliage. While you are there\, stop by our table for a fall craft and stories\, and pick up a free copy of this year’s Vermont Read: Charity and Sylvia by Tillie Walden. \n \nThis collaboration is inspired by this year’s Vermont Reads selection\, Charity and Sylvia by Tillie Walden. In 1807\, Weybridge\, Vermont is small\, cold\, lonely\, and beautiful. As an unwed woman with few prospects\, Sylvia Drake resides with and cares for her sister’s rambunctious family. But today the house is abuzz awaiting a guest—Charity Bryant. This graphic novel\, created by Walden from archival materials at the Henry Sheldon Museum and other primary and secondary sources\, explores the 44 years that Charity Bryant and Sylvia Drake lived together as life partners. As their relationship and place in their community grow\, America grows alongside them. We see the arrival of the railroad\, the terms of 14 presidents\, riots\, rebellion\, and plagues. Check out a copy of the book or pick up a free copy to take home by attending one of our Vermont Reads events this year.\n \nVermont Reads is a Vermont Humanities program\, join the statewide conversation by reading the book or attending a related program at local libraries this year. 
URL:https://brownelllibrary.org/event/flaxtravaganza-ethan-allen-homestead/
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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