Library Summer Potluck
Join us for the library’s summer potluck! Bring a dish to share and meet other community members. Food, puzzles, and conversation available.
Vermont Vexillographers
Vermont is a state we all love – so why is our flag just the state seal on a blue background? It’s time to show the flag some love and give it a makeover! Come show off your vexillography (that’s flag designing!) skills and create a flag that captures the Read more
Daily and ongoing programs for adults:
Book display: For the month of July, check out books and movies about, inspired by, or related to Dinosaurs and/or Paleontology! 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
100 Things for 100 Years
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 Read more
Teen Open Mic Night
Calling all teens! Brownell Library is hosting an open mic night, and you’re invited to take the stage! Come sing a song, crack a joke, or share a story with us. (Feeling uninspired? Try rapping a Dr. Seuss book!) Please limit performances to 5 minutes. This program is open to Read more
TAG
Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can join our advisory group! This month: help set up for the Teen Open Mic Night, happening right after TAG!
Fairbanks Museum Lecture
Join the Brownell Library for a lecture about Climate Change by a guest speaker from the Fairbanks Museum! This lecture is for adults and is sponsored in part by Vermont Humanities. Attendees will be able to leave with a copy of “The Light Pirate” by Lily Brooks-Dalton, available while supplies Read more
Adult Movie Night with special guests from the Howard Center
Join us for a movie night! The movie is an award winning film that brings alive the struggles of unhoused visitors at a public library on a frigid night. After the film, there will be a panel discussion with guests from the Howard Center as well as library staff.
Springtime Potluck
Join the Brownell Library for a potluck! Please bring a dish to share.
Plant Swap
Bring plants to swap under the pavilion in front of the library! Garden starters and houseplants welcome!