Mud Season Speaker Series - Salamander Crossing Brigades

Mud Season Speaker Series The Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center and the Brooks Memorial Library invite you to a series of programs based upon the Vermont Reads 2025-26 selection, The Light Pirate, with the themes of climate resilience through community and the un......More

Mud Season Speaker Series The Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center and the Brooks Memorial Library invite you to a series of programs based upon the Vermont Reads 2025-26 selection, The Light Pirate, with the themes of climate resilience through community and the unstoppable power of the natural world. The Light Pirate Named after a catastrophic storm, Wanda is born into a world that’s rapidly changing. Rising sea levels and devastating weather patterns transform her coastal Florida town. As she moves from childhood to adulthood, Wanda adapts to this remade landscape, finding adventure, love, and purpose in a place largely abandoned by civilization. Told in four parts—power, water, light, and time—The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton is a meditation on the beauty and violence of an untamable wilderness. It considers the dissolution of the human-made world, and helps us see how human connection, adaptability, and a little bit of magic might guide us to a new future. Get a copy at the library!   Monday, February 9, 2026 from 6:30-8 Pumpkin and Pye: How Beavers Keep Us Cool Pumpkin was born in a stone culvert under Upper Dummerston Road and orphaned when his mother was hit by a car. Pye was attacked and badly injured by a dog as a yearling. BEEC naturalist Patti Smith will tell how these young beavers came together and into her care. Photos and videos will illustrate the adventures that ensued. Patti maintains that beavers are not just lovable, they are important. She will also talk about their crucial role in holding water on a warming planet and mitigating floods. Find out how communities are solving beaver conflicts in ways that allow beavers to keep us cool.   Monday, March 9, 2026 from 6:30-8 Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane That Transformed New England A hurricane will never surprise us again. But that’s what happened to the people of New England on September 21, 1938. Without any warning, the most destructive weather event ever to hit the Northeast pummeled the coast and blasted its way to Vermont and New Hampshire with torrential rain, flooding, and sustained winds over 100 miles per hour. Stephen Long tells the story of New England’s Katrina, focusing on the devastation to the region’s forests and the daunting challenge facing New Englanders still in the throes of the Great Depression. His presentation is richly illustrated with archival photos of storm damage and the unprecedented recovery operation, making the storm and its aftermath come alive. A journalist and co-founder of Northern Woodlands magazine, Stephen Long is the author of Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane that Transformed New England.    Monday, March 30 at 7 pm Salamander Crossing Brigades: help save salamanders As our planet heats up amphibians are vulnerable. A group of important amphibians in our region depend upon temporary ponds—vernal pools—for egg-laying. These pools can dry much too fast in drought years. They are also vulnerable when they must cross roads to reach their breeding habitat. You can help! Join a Salamander Crossing Brigade. Getting adult amphibians safely across roads is a big way we can make their populations resilient. The Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center has been organizing crossing brigades at known crossing sites for decades. Come to the library to learn more about the amazing amphibians that head for vernal pools in the spring and what you can do to help them.   Saturday, April 4, 10:30-12pm Salamander Tea Party with BEEC Enjoy salamander story books read by our salamander mascot, snack on salamander cookies, and learn all about salamander season in Vermont! Naturalists will be on hand to answer questions about how and where you can take a peek at amphibian eggs or help out with amphibian conservation and community science projects including BEEC’s Salamander Crossing Brigade.   Monday, April 13  from 6:30-8 Vermont Reads Book Discussion: The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton Join us for a thoughtful, guided conversation centered on The Light Pirate, a novel that follows one girl’s life as climate change reshapes Florida’s coast—and the meaning of home, resilience, and community. Rachael Cohen, environmental writer and editor, will facilitate this 90-minute discussion, creating space to reflect together on the book’s themes, characters, and emotional impact. Participants will explore themes such as climate adaptation and how people respond—individually and collectively—to environmental change. All readers are welcome, whether the book moved you deeply or left you with lingering questions. Come prepared to listen, reflect, and engage in a meaningful exchange inspired by this powerful and timely novel.  

Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States

Switch Hitters Softball Team

This is intended to be an open invitation for Folx wanting to join the Switch Hitters softball team within the Brattleboro Area Women’s Softball league. Softball season begins in May and we are gathering to discuss logistics for games, practices, and team roles. Interes......More

This is intended to be an open invitation for Folx wanting to join the Switch Hitters softball team within the Brattleboro Area Women’s Softball league. Softball season begins in May and we are gathering to discuss logistics for games, practices, and team roles. Interested players welcomed.

Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States

Brattleboro District 9 Forum

Residents of District 9 will continue their discussion of Town matters in advance of Open Town Meeting in another of our periodic get-togethers.  The District 9 forum will occur at 6:30 pm on Tuesday 31 March in the Community Room of the Brooks Memorial Library (3rd flo......More

Residents of District 9 will continue their discussion of Town matters in advance of Open Town Meeting in another of our periodic get-togethers.  The District 9 forum will occur at 6:30 pm on Tuesday 31 March in the Community Room of the Brooks Memorial Library (3rd floor). At the suggestion of a participant from the last forum, we invite suggestions as to matters that should be scheduled for the agenda.  Send your preferred topics to convenors Robert Oeser ([email protected]) 518.505.9031 or David Levenbach ([email protected] 413.559.1533) Save these dates:: An Informational Session will be held on April 8, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. in the Brattleboro Area Middle School Multipurpose Room.Open Town Meeting will be held on April 11, 2026, starting at 8:30 a.m. in the Brattleboro Union High School gymnasium.View the complete warning for Town Meeting here (corrected March 13). Visit the Town’s website for a roundup of relevant documents, including links to the Annual Report, the Finance Committee Report and more to help prepare for Open Town Meeting.

Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States

Rhyme Time

Join us on Wednesday mornings @ 10:30 am for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and fun! Rhyme Time is for kids 5 & under and their caregivers. Free and open to the public.

Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States

SEVCA's Volunteer Tax Prep Assistance (VITA) Program

The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. The VITA program has operated for over 50 years. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, ......More

The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. The VITA program has operated for over 50 years. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including: -People who generally make $67,000 or less-Persons with disabilities, and-Limited English-speaking taxpayers SEVCA’s VITA program also assists Vermont homeowners and renters with Homestead Declarations, Property Tax Credit Claims, and Renter Rebate Claims, even if they are not required to file a tax return. VITA services are not only free, they are also a reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns. Services are by appointment only. Information to request an appointment, COMING SOON.  If you would like more information, visit sevca.org/tax services, email [email protected], or call or text 802-428-3032.

Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States

Game Cafe!

Come join game enthusiasts in playing Magic the Gathering in various formats (including Commander/EDH) as well as other fun and creative board & card games. Bring your favorite games- All Ages Welcome!

Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States

Sing & Dance With Robin

Designed for ages under 6- all ages welcome! Free and open to the public. This lovely class is an enriching musical experience for toddlers and preschoolers, designed to support healthy cognitive, physical, and social development. Children will sing, clap, stomp, dance,......More

Designed for ages under 6- all ages welcome! Free and open to the public. This lovely class is an enriching musical experience for toddlers and preschoolers, designed to support healthy cognitive, physical, and social development. Children will sing, clap, stomp, dance, and play along with the curriculum of traditional and modern folk songs. Parents will be encouraged to fully sing and participate with their child in the class. Sponsored by the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library.

Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States

LEGO-Palooza

Join us on the first Thursday of every month after school from 3-5pm to play with LEGOs! We provide the LEGOs. You build. Do not bring your own LEGOs. Children cannot keep LEGOs, but if there is enough room, we will display them in the window. Free and open to the publi......More

Join us on the first Thursday of every month after school from 3-5pm to play with LEGOs! We provide the LEGOs. You build. Do not bring your own LEGOs. Children cannot keep LEGOs, but if there is enough room, we will display them in the window. Free and open to the public!

Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States

Community Conversations with Brattleboro State Legislators

As the Brattleboro Legislative Delegation gears up for the start of a new legislative session in January, these monthly sessions are an opportunity to meet the Brattleboro Representatives and discuss issues that matter to you. Topics will include healthcare, education, ......More

As the Brattleboro Legislative Delegation gears up for the start of a new legislative session in January, these monthly sessions are an opportunity to meet the Brattleboro Representatives and discuss issues that matter to you. Topics will include healthcare, education, climate change, and housing. All are welcome to join your Vermont Legislators, hear from experts, and share your experiences. These conversations are scheduled monthly on the 1st Saturdays from 10:30 AM – 12 PM. (Scheduled dates: 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/2, and 6/6.)

Main Reading Room

Mud Season Speaker Series - Salamander Tea Party with BEEC

Mud Season Speaker Series The Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center and the Brooks Memorial Library invite you to a series of programs based upon the Vermont Reads 2025-26 selection, The Light Pirate, with the themes of climate resilience through community and the un......More

Mud Season Speaker Series The Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center and the Brooks Memorial Library invite you to a series of programs based upon the Vermont Reads 2025-26 selection, The Light Pirate, with the themes of climate resilience through community and the unstoppable power of the natural world. The Light Pirate Named after a catastrophic storm, Wanda is born into a world that’s rapidly changing. Rising sea levels and devastating weather patterns transform her coastal Florida town. As she moves from childhood to adulthood, Wanda adapts to this remade landscape, finding adventure, love, and purpose in a place largely abandoned by civilization. Told in four parts—power, water, light, and time—The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton is a meditation on the beauty and violence of an untamable wilderness. It considers the dissolution of the human-made world, and helps us see how human connection, adaptability, and a little bit of magic might guide us to a new future. Get a copy at the library!   Monday, February 9, 2026 from 6:30-8 Pumpkin and Pye: How Beavers Keep Us Cool Pumpkin was born in a stone culvert under Upper Dummerston Road and orphaned when his mother was hit by a car. Pye was attacked and badly injured by a dog as a yearling. BEEC naturalist Patti Smith will tell how these young beavers came together and into her care. Photos and videos will illustrate the adventures that ensued. Patti maintains that beavers are not just lovable, they are important. She will also talk about their crucial role in holding water on a warming planet and mitigating floods. Find out how communities are solving beaver conflicts in ways that allow beavers to keep us cool.   Monday, March 9, 2026 from 6:30-8 Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane That Transformed New England A hurricane will never surprise us again. But that’s what happened to the people of New England on September 21, 1938. Without any warning, the most destructive weather event ever to hit the Northeast pummeled the coast and blasted its way to Vermont and New Hampshire with torrential rain, flooding, and sustained winds over 100 miles per hour. Stephen Long tells the story of New England’s Katrina, focusing on the devastation to the region’s forests and the daunting challenge facing New Englanders still in the throes of the Great Depression. His presentation is richly illustrated with archival photos of storm damage and the unprecedented recovery operation, making the storm and its aftermath come alive. A journalist and co-founder of Northern Woodlands magazine, Stephen Long is the author of Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane that Transformed New England.    Monday, March 30 at 7 pm Salamander Crossing Brigades: help save salamanders As our planet heats up amphibians are vulnerable. A group of important amphibians in our region depend upon temporary ponds—vernal pools—for egg-laying. These pools can dry much too fast in drought years. They are also vulnerable when they must cross roads to reach their breeding habitat. You can help! Join a Salamander Crossing Brigade. Getting adult amphibians safely across roads is a big way we can make their populations resilient. The Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center has been organizing crossing brigades at known crossing sites for decades. Come to the library to learn more about the amazing amphibians that head for vernal pools in the spring and what you can do to help them.   Saturday, April 4, 10:30-12pm Salamander Tea Party with BEEC Enjoy salamander story books read by our salamander mascot, snack on salamander cookies, and learn all about salamander season in Vermont! Naturalists will be on hand to answer questions about how and where you can take a peek at amphibian eggs or help out with amphibian conservation and community science projects including BEEC’s Salamander Crossing Brigade.   Monday, April 13  from 6:30-8 Vermont Reads Book Discussion: The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton Join us for a thoughtful, guided conversation centered on The Light Pirate, a novel that follows one girl’s life as climate change reshapes Florida’s coast—and the meaning of home, resilience, and community. Rachael Cohen, environmental writer and editor, will facilitate this 90-minute discussion, creating space to reflect together on the book’s themes, characters, and emotional impact. Participants will explore themes such as climate adaptation and how people respond—individually and collectively—to environmental change. All readers are welcome, whether the book moved you deeply or left you with lingering questions. Come prepared to listen, reflect, and engage in a meaningful exchange inspired by this powerful and timely novel.  

Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States

Brattleboro in Stitches

Bring a work in progress to sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or mend. Sewing machines, irons, and companionship will be provided.

Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States

BookMarked: A Book Party for Children and Tweens!

Join us on the first Monday of the month, 4-5 pm in the Community Meeting Room for a book lover’s party! This is a chance to meet other kids who love to read (you can bring your old friends too!) and  swap recommendations in a zero-pressure environment. We will have cra......More

Join us on the first Monday of the month, 4-5 pm in the Community Meeting Room for a book lover’s party! This is a chance to meet other kids who love to read (you can bring your old friends too!) and  swap recommendations in a zero-pressure environment. We will have craft supplies out for open-ended art making. Snacks will also be provided.This event is for children ages 8+. Registration is NOT required.

Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States

Windham County Democratic Committee

Monthly Meeting of the Windham County Democratic Committee

Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States

Brattleboro Great Books Group

Monthly discussion of “Great Books”

Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States

Mineralogical Society

Join the Brattleboro Mineralogical Society to discuss Minerals and other Geological topics!

Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States

Rhyme Time

Join us on Wednesday mornings @ 10:30 am for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and fun! Rhyme Time is for kids 5 & under and their caregivers. Free and open to the public.

Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States

A Lifeline for Difficult Times: The Taking Solace Series

Starting last November, Center for Solace (formerly Brattleboro Area Hospice) & Brooks Memorial Librarywere inspired to begin an 8-month collaboration on the first Wednesday of each month, from 6-8 pm. Come join us for a wide range of conversationson tender topics, from......More

Starting last November, Center for Solace (formerly Brattleboro Area Hospice) & Brooks Memorial Librarywere inspired to begin an 8-month collaboration on the first Wednesday of each month, from 6-8 pm. Come join us for a wide range of conversationson tender topics, from Death Cafes, to film & discussion nights,speaker panels, a climate-grief dialogue, and more. Together we’ll explore some of the challenges of being alive in our time.For instance, how might we navigate illness, caregiving, or loss?Or beyond that, face a much broader anguish for our fragile planet itself?Because we know that at least one form of solacestems from staying connected. To quote poet David Whyte, “Solace is not meant to bean answer, but an invitation, through the door of pain and difficulty,to the depth of suffering and simultaneous beauty in the worldthat the strategic mind by itself cannot grasp or make sense of.”   Continuing our monthly Taking Solace series at Brooks Memorial Library, join us on April 8 from 6-8 pm to watch the award-winning 2022 documentary Living in the Time of Dying: Meeting the Truth of the Climate Crisis, by Australian filmmaker Michael Shaw. After the film there will be an hour for facilitated discussion on how we are feeling and how we can stay connected, with Michael Shaw attending remotely. And to find out about further topics, please followCenter for Solace or Brooks Memorial Library on Facebook:centerforsolace.org, or brookslibraryvt.org.

Main Reading Room

Game Cafe!

Come join game enthusiasts in playing Magic the Gathering in various formats (including Commander/EDH) as well as other fun and creative board & card games. Bring your favorite games- All Ages Welcome!

Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States