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Tuesday May 28 through May 31
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 29 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Intro Computer Class
Want to learn about computers but don't know where to start? Come to this intro computer class and learn the very basics of computers! No computer needed for first class. For those who attend, one on one training will be available after.For adults.
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Wednesday May 29 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT Weekly
Intro Computer Class
Want to learn about computers but don't know where to start? Come to this intro computer class and learn the very basics of computers! If you have a laptop, feel free to bring it. For adults.
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Friday May 31 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Pride Prep Party
Essex Pride is June 1st, and attendees are invited to kick off the day by joining the walking/rolling parade. Gather at Brownell Library the evening before to get ready for the fun by making signs and/or mini-floats out of cardboard boxes (for the little ones). Poster b......More
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Saturday June 1 through June 30
Brownell Writers Challenge
This summer is all about adventure! Write a 3-5 sentence story about the biggest adventure of your life so far. All youth patrons (children or teens) can participate in this writing challenge! Your story will be entered into a drawing for a $15 Phoenix Books gift card......More
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Saturday June 1 through August 31
Community Loom
Collaborate on our community loom! Weave in a few strands and patterns and check in to the final product after the summer!
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Saturday June 1 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Saturday Stories
Meet in the picture book area for stories, rhymes and fun!
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Monday June 3 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 June 3 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 June 3 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
VT Astronomical Society
Monday, June 3, 7:30 - 9:00 PM Night Myopia and Stargazing Eyeglasses By Joshua Roth The prescription for your eye glasses work well for daytime but for some people doesn't work well for night-time viewing of the stars. Tele......More
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Monday June 3 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT Monthly
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Tuesday June 4 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 June 4 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 June 5 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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Friday June 7 10:00am - 10:30am EDT Monthly
Music Time
Come sing and dance with Linda Bassick!
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Teen Throwback Matinee - Say Anything
Teens, join us for a throwback movie and popcorn. This time: Say Anything. An unlikely teen romance begins when an underachieving high-school graduate falls for a valedictorian, much to her disapproving father's dismay. Rated PG-13, Twentieth Century Fox.; 100 minutes....More