Brownell Library
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Monday April 15 through April 30
Art Lab: Upcycled Blooms
Breathe new life into tin cans by turning them into planters. Stop by the youth desk to show us your creation and we will take a picture for possible inclusion in our next zine. Available while supplies last at the youth non-fiction table. Recommended for all ages. ...More
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Monday April 29 through April 30
Brownell Writers Challenge
This month’s prompt: In 3-5 sentences, describe your experience of the eclipse or imagine what could happen during a total solar eclipse when the sky goes dark for a few minutes during the day. All youth patrons (children or teens) can participate in this writing chall......More
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Monday April 29 through April 30
Earth Day Every Day Challenge
Pick up your challenge at the youth desk and complete the activities to get a prize. Challenge yourself every day to protect our planet!
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Monday April 29 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT Weekly
Tech Help with Clif
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
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Tuesday April 30 10:00am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
Current Events Discussion Group - Online + In Person
In an age of instant news reporting from every corner of our world, sometimes the sheer volume of information can feel overwhelming. This current events discussion group will attempt to quiet the noise and step back to reflect on what the news means, what is its context......More
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Tuesday April 30 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT Weekly
Learn to Knit and Crochet
Meet up in the Main Reading Room and pick up the basics of crochet and knitting. Feel free to bring projects and hang out with new fiber artists!
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Wednesday May 1 through May 4
Brownell Writers Challenge
This month’s prompt: May is National Bike Month. Imagine your favorite place to ride a bicycle. Describe your ride in 3-5 sentences. All youth patrons (children or teens) can participate in this writing challenge! Your story will be entered into a drawing for a $15 Ph......More
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Wednesday May 1 through June 30
Seed Library
Check out our seed library! Bring in extra seeds from packets or from plants. (Please label seeds)
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Wednesday May 1 through December 31
Pattern Swap
Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!
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Wednesday May 1 through December 31
Puzzle Swap
Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly puzzles welcome! Only puzzles that have all the pieces. Drop your puzzle off on the table next to the main desk.
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Wednesday May 1 through December 31
Main Reading Room Community Puzzle
Help put together a puzzle! Found in the main reading room. Puzzles rotate out as they are completed.
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Wednesday May 1 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT Monthly
Jewelry Making with Casey?
Make a beaded jewelry project with community volunteer Casey! One beaded item per person. Space is limited. When you arrive, you may be added to a wait list and called into the program when a space opens up. For ages 7 and up.
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Wednesday May 1 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
My Day in the Hills: The Story, Songs, and Soul of The Sound of Music
In-Person and Streamed Vermont Humanities Snapshot Program Why do Vermonters feel such a strong attachment to the story of the von Trapp family and, subsequently, to The Sound of Music? Educator and conductor Stefanie Weigand explores why this story draws us in and hol......More
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Thursday May 2 10:00am - 10:30am EDT Weekly
Story Time
Picture books, songs, rhymes and crafts. Come read and play with us. In the picture book area.
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 10:30am EDT Monthly
Music Time
Come sing and dance with Linda Bassick!
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Saturday Stories
Meet in the picture book area for stories, rhymes and fun!
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Saturday May 4 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Miniature Memories, a collaborative book nook
Join us for a short film, "Forever Chinatown", about miniature artist, Frank Wong, and explore the art of miniature by creating small representations of the books you love, or the books you wish existed, for our miniature library book nook, to be displayed on the shelve......More
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Monday May 6 through May 11
Brownell Writers Challenge
This month’s prompt: May is National Bike Month. Imagine your favorite place to ride a bicycle. Describe your ride in 3-5 sentences. All youth patrons (children or teens) can participate in this writing challenge! Your story will be entered into a drawing for a $15 Ph......More
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Monday May 6 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT Weekly
Tech Help with Clif
Offering one on one technology help. Reservation required. Please call 802-878-6955 at least 48 hours in advance.
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Monday May 6 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT Monthly
Read with Sammy
Sammy loves belly rubs, carrots, and listening to kids read! His owner is Kim Hathaway, an educator at Summit St. School. They are a certified team with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Repeats every 1st Monday of the month. For all ages.
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Monday May 6 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT Monthly
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Tuesday May 7 10:00am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
Current Events Discussion Group - Online + In Person
In an age of instant news reporting from every corner of our world, sometimes the sheer volume of information can feel overwhelming. This current events discussion group will attempt to quiet the noise and step back to reflect on what the news means, what is its context......More
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Tuesday May 7 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT Weekly
Learn to Knit and Crochet
Meet up in the Main Reading Room and pick up the basics of crochet and knitting. Feel free to bring projects and hang out with new fiber artists!
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Wednesday May 8 3:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Movie Matinee - Hercules
Join us for a movie and popcorn. This month: Hercules. Rated G, Walt Disney Pictures; 93 minutes. The animated adventures of the Greek strongman who battles the evil Hades. Open to all ages.
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Wednesday May 8 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT Monthly
Movie Matinee
Join us for a movie and popcorn. This month: Title. Rated ____, Studio; ___ minutes. Synopsis. Open to all ages.