Brownell Library

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6 Lincoln St
Essex Junction, VT 05450 United States Get Directions
Phone 8028786955

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  • May’s Daily/Ongoing Programs for Adults:

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Adults 19-54

    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

  • Adult Take and Make Kits - Painted Bird Houses

    Adult Take and Make Kits – Painted Bird Houses

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Adults 19-54

    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.

  • Make a ring puppet during Art Lab: Wild Things, available May 1-15 in the Winnie Belle Maker Space

    ART LAB: Wild Things

    Art Lab
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 more
    Children 6-11

    Let the wild rumpus start! Grab some pipe cleaners, pom poms, googly eyes, and accessories and bring your own wild thing to life! Stop by the youth desk to introduce us to your puppet, and we’ll take a picture to display on the Winnie Belle windows. This program is made Read more

  • Butterfly Scavenger Hunt May 4 – 30, 2026

    Butterfly Scavenger Hunt

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Children 6-11

    Find the six butterflies hiding around the library and earn a prize!

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

    Dungeons & Dragons (FULL)

    Dungeons & Dragons
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +2 more
    Intergenerational

    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.

  • Kingston's Autism Swagger Squad is back at Brownell library on Saturday, April 11th, 11am-12:15pm

    Kingston’s Autism Swagger Squad VT™

    Kingston’s Autism Swagger Squad VT™
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 more
    Children 0-5

    Caregivers of children with autism and other disabilities are invited to connect and share support. While caregivers share experiences, children can explore and play with giant foam blocks, hoops, and other toys in a welcoming and safe environment. This program is facilitated by Kingston's Autism Swagger Squad, a group created by Read more

  • Tech Help Appointments - Mondays from 1-2pm. By appointment.

    Tech Help with Clif

    Tech Help with Clif
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Seniors 55+

    Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.

  • Adults can learn about climate change with local experts from the Fairbanks Museum while children ages four and up hand out in the youth area on May 13th, 5-6pm

    Kids Corner: Fairbanks

    Kid’s Corner
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Adult-Youth Parallel Programs

    Bringing the kids? We've got you covered. While you attend your program, children ages 4 and up can join Youth Librarian River in the picture book area for stories, crafts, and free play. Older kids ages 9 and up are welcome to explore the youth area independently — think computers, […]

  • Fairbanks Museum Lecture Wednesday, May 13⋅5:00 – 6:00pm

    Fairbanks Museum Lecture

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Adults 19-54

    Join the  Brownell Library for a lecture about Climate Change by a guest speaker from the Fairbanks Museum! This lecture is for adults and is sponsored in part by Vermont Humanities. Attendees will be able to leave with a copy of "The Light Pirate" by Lily Brooks-Dalton, available while supplies […]

  • Spanish Toddler Storytime

    Spanish Story Time
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
    Children 0-5

    Hola amigos! Bring your toddlers to listen to stories and learn some Spanish words.

  • May TAG will happen on Friday May 15 from 4-5 PM

    TAG

    Teen Advisory Group
    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 more
    Teens 12-18

    Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can join our advisory group! This month: help set up for the Teen Open Mic Night, happening right after TAG!

  • Teen Open Mic Night will be held on Friday May 15 from 5-6 PM

    Teen Open Mic Night

    Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States +1 more
    Teens 12-18

    Calling all teens! Brownell Library is hosting an open mic night, and you're invited to take the stage! Come sing a song, crack a joke, or share a story with us. (Feeling uninspired? Try rapping a Dr. Seuss book!) Please limit performances to 5 minutes. This program is open to […]