Take and Make craft kits are available while supplies lasts.

Daily and ongoing programs for adults:

Book Display: This month we are celebrating the country’s 250th birthday! Stop by the library and check out a book, documentary, film, or magazine about the United States! Visit the KCR display! This month our display features art by the Essex Art League! Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check Read more

By Ariana, ago
Plant Swap: Saturday, May 9th. 10:00am – 1:00pm.

Plant Swap

Bring plants to swap under the pavilion in front of the library! Garden starters and houseplants welcome!

By Ariana, ago
Fabric Swap Saturday, May 2 9:00am – 1:00pm

Fabric Swap

Bring in your usable leftover fabric from the 27th-1st. Come in on Saturday the 2nd and pick up some new fabric! Don’t forget to check out our ongoing pattern swap too!

By Ariana, ago
Fabric Swap Drop Off. April 27 – May 1, 2026

Fabric Swap Drop Off

Bring in your usable leftover fabric from the 27th-1st. Come in on Saturday the 2nd and pick up some new fabric! Don’t forget to check out our ongoing pattern swap too!

By Ariana, ago

May’s Daily/Ongoing Programs for Adults:

Book Display: This month, check out books and films about, inspired by, and written during the 1920’s! This is party of the Brownell Library’s 100th programs! Visit the KCR display! This month our display features art by the Essex Art League! Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the Read more

By Ariana, ago

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
Swap Buttons and Stickers at the library February 2 to 7.

Button and Sticker Swap

Stop by the library’s pop-up sticker and button trading post where treasures change hands all week long. Bring your extras, discover new favorites, and refresh your collection without spending a dime.

By River, ago