Recycling 101 Confused about what belongs in the recycling bin, compost, or trash? You’re not alone! Join us for this fun and informative presentation to learn about the ins and outs of recycling and composting. We’ll cover what belongs in each bin, address items that are frequent points of confusion (like pizza boxes, bottle caps, black Read more
The Essex Art League (EAL) was created in 1972 by a group of artists and art lovers. They meet monthly from September to June and welcome anyone to join them for community and learning. Annual membership includes hands-on activities, artist presentations, weekly en plein air, group exhibitions and more. For more Read more
Trivia Night with the Essex Community Historical Society April 8, 7 p.m. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Brownell Library, ECHS will present a trivia night. First round of trivia will be on the Brownell family and library. The second round will be on events, movers and shakers, Read more
Come sing and dance in the Main Reading Room with Linda Bassick!
Every Wednesday we will do a fun activity, ranging from crafts to engineering and more! This time: take apart small appliances to see what’s inside. Bring a small broken appliance or use one of ours.
Every Wednesday we will do a fun activity, ranging from crafts to engineering and more! This time: Watershed model with Lake Champlain Basin Program. This hands-on, tabletop model helps students understand how polluted runoff impairs lakes and rivers. Topics covered include point and nonpoint pollution sources (urban, industrial, forested, and agricultural), toxic Read more
GUARDIAN AD LITEM LIBRARY SESSIONS Spring 2026 C H I T T E N D E N C O U N T Y P U B L I C L I B R A R I E S Come to your local library and discover how someone like you can Read more
Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can join our Teen Advisory Group! We’ll be creating a new TAG poster to hang up in the YA room. Snacks will be provided!
What do you do with a broken toaster, a rusted bike chain or a sweater that’s wearing thin? Toss it? No way! Help reduce waste and save money by bringing it to Brownell Library’s Repair Café where volunteer repair experts will be available to help guide you in making repairs for Read more
Join local authors as they share insights from their new book Beyond the Politics of Contempt offering hopeful practical ways to heal divides and strengthen democracy.