Art Lab: Fingerprint Chronicles

Turn your fingerprints into colorful characters, then create a story about their adventures. What tales are hiding in your fingertips? This program is open to all ages at the Winnie Belle Maker Space; it is made possible with support from the Winnie Belle Learned Fund.

Ongoing Drop In Programs

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   Puzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly......More

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   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.   Coupon Swap: Extra coupons that aren't useful to you? Bring them in and take a few!   Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap!    

Games Galore

Play board and card games with people of all ages. This program repeats every first Tuesday of the month.

Fiber Arts Club

Ongoing Drop In Programs

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   Puzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly......More

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   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.   Coupon Swap: Extra coupons that aren't useful to you? Bring them in and take a few!   Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap!    

Play Time

Read one story together and play! We have giant blocks and other creative play materials. Everyone helps to clean up and we sing a song. Best for ages 0-5.

Chess Time

Come play chess in our informal setting! Whether you're just learning or already a pro, you're invited to play this ancient game of strategy. All ages welcome. In the youth non fiction area.

Grief Group

Join a compassionate community of others who are grieving. In this safe and supportive space, we come together to share, validate, and navigate the complexities of grief. Guided by certified death doula Karen Hergesheimer, our conversations offer understanding, educatio......More

Join a compassionate community of others who are grieving. In this safe and supportive space, we come together to share, validate, and navigate the complexities of grief. Guided by certified death doula Karen Hergesheimer, our conversations offer understanding, education, and valuable resources to help you through this journey. Hot tea is provided.

Ongoing Drop In Programs

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   Puzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly......More

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   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.   Coupon Swap: Extra coupons that aren't useful to you? Bring them in and take a few!   Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap!    

Library closed for inservice training

Story Time

Picture books, sign language, songs, rhymes, flannel stories, and early math activities. Come read and play with us. For preschoolers. Inside in the picture book area.

Snap and Code with Lego Robotics

Children ages 6-10 code with Legos and Scratch. Along the way they will grow more comfortable with the iterative nature of the design process, which involves experimenting, failing, and trying again. This program could be a good fit if you have a creative kid who loves ......More

Children ages 6-10 code with Legos and Scratch. Along the way they will grow more comfortable with the iterative nature of the design process, which involves experimenting, failing, and trying again. This program could be a good fit if you have a creative kid who loves solving puzzles.  Registration is required and coming soon. Space is limited to 10 children, please sign up only if you can commit to coming to both sessions on 5/1 and 5/8. Lego Robotics programming is possible thanks to the support of the Brownell Library Foundation and the Al Bergendahl Fund.

Ongoing Drop In Programs

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   Puzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly......More

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   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.   Coupon Swap: Extra coupons that aren't useful to you? Bring them in and take a few!   Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap!    

Learn to Play Mah Jongg

A six week series to learn Mah Jongg in partnership with the Essex Area Senior Center. Please try to commit to the entire six weeks. Space is limited. Please sign up with Julie ShorterProgram Director for Older Adults EJRPJSHORTER@EJRP......More

A six week series to learn Mah Jongg in partnership with the Essex Area Senior Center. Please try to commit to the entire six weeks. Space is limited. Please sign up with Julie ShorterProgram Director for Older Adults EJRP[email protected]802-878-1375 EXT 1553

Switch

New comers and pros alike are invited to take turns playing collaborative and multi-player games on the library's SWITCH.  Recommended for youth in grades 3-8.

Dungeons & Dragons - FULL

Players and embark on imaginary adventures. The current campaign is full, please email [email protected] to check availability.

Fiber Arts Club

 Join our Fiber Arts club! -  Check out fiber arts books from our non-fiction section - Take a sewing pattern home from our pattern swap - Find pattern or project inspiration from our magazine swap  - Enjoy a nice cup of tea and conversation - Bring your knitting......More

 Join our Fiber Arts club! -  Check out fiber arts books from our non-fiction section - Take a sewing pattern home from our pattern swap - Find pattern or project inspiration from our magazine swap  - Enjoy a nice cup of tea and conversation - Bring your knitting, sewing, crocheting, needlepoint, or other fiber arts project and join the fun! This program is for adults of all ages and experience levels! No signup required, just stop by.

Ongoing Drop In Programs

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   Puzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly......More

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   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.   Coupon Swap: Extra coupons that aren't useful to you? Bring them in and take a few!   Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap!    

Fabric Swap

Ongoing Drop In Programs

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   Puzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly......More

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   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.   Coupon Swap: Extra coupons that aren't useful to you? Bring them in and take a few!   Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap!    

Ongoing Drop In Programs

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   Puzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly......More

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   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.   Coupon Swap: Extra coupons that aren't useful to you? Bring them in and take a few!   Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap!    

Tech Help with Clif

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

Adult Maker Kits -

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: ......More

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: [email protected] or tag @brownellvt on social media.

Ongoing Drop In Programs

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   Puzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly......More

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   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.   Coupon Swap: Extra coupons that aren't useful to you? Bring them in and take a few!   Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap!    

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

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, and what the ramifications are. We will look at, reflect on, and analyze daily events and try to discern trends and understand the national picture and the larger world basing the discussion on factual information in a non-judgmental framework. This discussion group is free and open to all. Registration is not required. This program will be offered online with GoToMeeting. If you don't have the "Go to Meeting" application yet, you should install it on your computer.  Just click on the bottom link below and follow the instructions. You can also paste the url into your browser window. Most newer computers have a built-in camera and mic, and as you're installing the app, it will"ask" you if you give permission to use them--say yes!  You should install the "Go to Meeting" app on your computer before the Tuesday, group, so you'll be ready. Here are the directions:  This program will be offered in person, online, or phone in, on Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Please fill out this form to receive the information on joining this program via GoToMeeting https://forms.gle/2roZhaheTXxxd73s6                        Please forward to others who may be interested. Hope to see you on Tuesday. 

Flower Crowns for All Ages! (Drop-in program)

Using fake flowers, ribbon, and other craft supplies, everyone is invited to celebrate the warmer weather by making a flower crown! Drop in during this program to create your beautiful crown.

ASAP (After School Art Projects)

Come work on an After School Art Project! Best for grades 2 and up.

Fiber Arts Club

Ongoing Drop In Programs

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   Puzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly......More

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   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.   Coupon Swap: Extra coupons that aren't useful to you? Bring them in and take a few!   Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap!    

Play Time

Read one story together and play! We have giant blocks and other creative play materials. Everyone helps to clean up and we sing a song. Best for ages 0-5.

Ongoing Drop In Programs

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   Puzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly......More

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   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.   Coupon Swap: Extra coupons that aren't useful to you? Bring them in and take a few!   Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap!    

Story Time

Picture books, sign language, songs, rhymes, flannel stories, and early math activities. Come read and play with us. For preschoolers. Inside in the picture book area.

STEM Challenge: Mathematical Mandalas

Experiment with geometry and pattern when you stop by the Winnie Belle Maker Space to make a temporary mandala with loose parts or draw your own mandala to take home. This program is open to all ages, and it is made possible with support from the Winnie Belle Learned Fu......More

Experiment with geometry and pattern when you stop by the Winnie Belle Maker Space to make a temporary mandala with loose parts or draw your own mandala to take home. This program is open to all ages, and it is made possible with support from the Winnie Belle Learned Fund.

Ongoing Drop In Programs

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   Puzzle Swap: Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Adult and kid friendly......More

Community Puzzle: Spend some time working on a puzzle in the Main Reading Room. Puzzles rotate as they are completed.   Pattern Swap: Bring in sewing/cross stitch/knitting etc. patterns and take a few!   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.   Coupon Swap: Extra coupons that aren't useful to you? Bring them in and take a few!   Magazine Swap: Need some new reading material? Check out the magazine swap!    

Learn to Play Mah Jongg

A six week series to learn Mah Jongg in partnership with the Essex Area Senior Center. Please try to commit to the entire six weeks. Space is limited. Please sign up with Julie ShorterProgram Director for Older Adults EJRPJSHORTER@EJRP......More

A six week series to learn Mah Jongg in partnership with the Essex Area Senior Center. Please try to commit to the entire six weeks. Space is limited. Please sign up with Julie ShorterProgram Director for Older Adults EJRP[email protected]802-878-1375 EXT 1553

STEM CHALLENGE Drop In: Mathematical Mandalas

Drop by Youth Non Fiction to get librarian help with this month's STEM CHALLENGE: Explore geometry and patterns while making your own mandalas. This month's STEM CHALLENGE is available May 16-31 at the Winnie Belle Maker Space in Youth Non-Fiction.  

Fiber Arts Club

 Join our Fiber Arts club! -  Check out fiber arts books from our non-fiction section - Take a sewing pattern home from our pattern swap - Find pattern or project inspiration from our magazine swap  - Enjoy a nice cup of tea and conversation - Bring your knitting......More

 Join our Fiber Arts club! -  Check out fiber arts books from our non-fiction section - Take a sewing pattern home from our pattern swap - Find pattern or project inspiration from our magazine swap  - Enjoy a nice cup of tea and conversation - Bring your knitting, sewing, crocheting, needlepoint, or other fiber arts project and join the fun! This program is for adults of all ages and experience levels! No signup required, just stop by.

Adult Makerspace

Visit the library every third Friday of the month from 6-7:30 for makerspace. This program is for adults of all ages and provides a space to work on your projects and hobbies. The library provides access to our-sewing machine-laminator-cricut machine-magazines from our ......More

Visit the library every third Friday of the month from 6-7:30 for makerspace. This program is for adults of all ages and provides a space to work on your projects and hobbies. The library provides access to our-sewing machine-laminator-cricut machine-magazines from our swap to serve as inspiration-books from our non-fiction section on topics like film, photography, fiber arts, scrap booking, and more!