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
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
Chess Time is April 14th, 5-6pm

Chess Time

Play chess in our informal setting! Whether you’re just learning or already a pro, you’re invited to play this ancient game of strategy. All ages welcome.

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April’s Daily/Ongoing Programs for Adults

Book Display: This month, check out books and films about, inspired by, and written by Shakespeare!Visit the KCR display! This month our display features art by Essex Art League! Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap! Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in Read more

By Ariana, ago
All month - March Madness: Battle of the Literary Quotes! - Fill out your bracket before March 6th and drop it in our ballot box or email your youth choices to youth@brownelllibrary.org for a chance to win a prize! Every week in March we will have a new voting ballot from Elite Eight down to the championship round. Vote for your favorite quote to make it to the final round at the library! Your vote determines our champion!

March Madness, Battle of the Literary Quotes

All month – March Madness: Battle of the Literary Quotes! – Fill out your bracket before March 6th and drop it in our ballot box or email your youth choices to youth@brownelllibrary.org for a chance to win a prize! Every week in March we will have a new voting ballot Read more

By Erna, ago
Dungeons and Dragons is full, email us at youth@brownelllibrary.org to add your name to the waitlist.

Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)

Players embark on imaginary adventures. The current campaign is full, if you are interested in joining, and able to commit to an ongoing collaborative story for at least 4 months, please email youth@brownelllibrary.org to add your name to the wait list. Open to 5th grade and up.

By River, ago
Dungeons and Dragons is full, email us at youth@brownelllibrary.org to add your name to the waitlist.

Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)

Players embark on imaginary adventures. The current campaign is full, if you are interested in joining, and able to commit to an ongoing collaborative story for at least 4 months, please email youth@brownelllibrary.org to add your name to the wait list. Open to 5th grade and up.

By River, ago
Crazy 8s Math Club, two Mondays pre month, 4:30-5:30pm. Registration is closed

Crazy 8s Club

Let’s make math fun! An 8 week long recreational, fun math club for grades K-2 of all abilities. This program will take place twice per month, from January through April. Materials provided by the Bedtime Math organization. Led by volunteer math coach Nina Donyaee. Registration is closed.

By Erna, ago
Watch the Olympics at the library February 6-21

Olympics Viewing

Catch the excitement of the Olympic Games when you stop by the library! Viewing is available when the library is open and content is available.

By River, ago