Kits can be found on a cart to the left of the main circulation desk and are available while supplies last. Instructions will be included in each kit. 1 kit per family please. Share pictures of your making experience by emailing them to: frontdesk@brownelllibrary.org or tag @brownellvt on social media.
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: Relax and play creatively with Legos. Your creations will be displayed in the library.
Make a model of the earth’s core with play dough. This hands-on program helps participants understand the Earth’s structure by visually and physically layering each part.
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.
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!
Unlock the science of color while constructing with Magnatiles in this hands-on STEM adventure. From simple color sorting and mixing explorations to advanced color theory and architectural challenges, this project offers inspiration for builders of all ages. Share your creation with a librarian to become part of our community photo Read more
Grab a mystery bag from the youth desk and repurpose some of our creative scraps into your own creation! Show us what you come up with and we’ll take a picture to display on the Winnie Belle windows. This program is made possible with support from the Winnie Bell Learned Fund Read more
Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to this play time outside near the pavilion. We will read one story and play with giant blocks, hoops, chalk, bubbles and water! Bring a towel or change of clothes. Inclement weather? We’ll play inside (minus the water toy). Teen volunteers we need your help. Read more
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