Trivia Night with the Essex Community Historical Society April 8, 7 p.m. Brownell Library Kolvoord Room 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, and other interesting facts pertaining to 1926. Prizes will be awarded for those attendees with the most correct answers. So start studying and then join ECHS for an evening of fun. This program is part of Brownell Library's 100th Anniversary Celebrations!

Essex Community Historical Society Trivia Night

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

By Ariana, ago
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.

Adult Maker Kit – Pinwheels

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.

By Ariana, ago
Lego Fun on Wed. Apr. 29, 3:30-6:30pm

Whimsical Wednesday: Lego Fun

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.

By Erna, ago
Tinker Time on Wed. Apr. 8 from 3:30-4:30pm.

Whimsical Wednesday: Tinker Time

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.

By Erna, ago
Whimsical Wednesdays: Watershed Model with Lake Champlain Basin Program on Wed. Apr. 1, 3:30-4:30pm.

Whimsical Wednesday: Watershed model with Lake Champlain Basin Program

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

By Erna, ago
Play Nintendo Switch games at the library on Friday, April 24 from 6-7 PM.

Switch It Up!

Switch up your Friday night routine and come play games at Brownell! We will be bringing out the Nintendo Switch at 6 PM – show up early to decide which game(s) we play. This program is designed for youth in grades 5 and up.

By Shadia Herath, ago
Snap and Code is April 16th and 30th 5-6pm.

Snap and Code with Lego Robotics

Children ages 6-10 code with Legos and Scratch. Along the way they will grow more comfortable with the iterative nature of the design process, which involves experimenting, failing, and trying again. This program could be a good fit if you have a creative kid who loves solving puzzles.  Registration is Read more

By River, ago
Kaleidoscope Constructions is available for all ages, April 16th to 30th in the WInnie Belle Maker Space

STEM Challenge: Kaleidoscope Constructions

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

By River, ago