Who has power over us? What power do we have to create the world around us? The Vermont Village School welcomes villagers of all ages to participate in a people's Civics class with us this spring at Brooks Memorial Library. We will be untangling the different institutions that exert power over us, past and present, […]
We are kicking off the Adult Summer Reading Program with Rapid Reviews of 50 books in 50 minutes! Experience a wide range of book recommendations from our well-read library staff to get ready for a spectacular summer of reading. Ellen Martyn (Circulation), Jeanne Walsh (Information Services), Lindsay Bellville (Children's Room), Anna Monders (Accounts), and Max […]
Who has power over us? What power do we have to create the world around us? The Vermont Village School welcomes villagers of all ages to participate in a people's Civics class with us this spring at Brooks Memorial Library. We will be untangling the different institutions that exert power over us, past and present, […]
The Friends of Brooks Memorial Library invite you to join us for a special after hours spring party where guests will explore the Library of Things collection by experiencing live cooking demonstrations and enjoying a grand selection of sweet and savory treats and refreshments. The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional items which […]
The Sci-Fi Reading Group will meet in the Quiet Reading Room from 7:00pm - 8:30pm to discuss The Resisters by Gish Jen! The time: not so long from now. The place: AutoAmerica, a country surveilled by one “Aunt Nettie,” a Big Brother that is part artificial intelligence, part internet, and oddly human—even funny. The people: […]
Have you had a near-death experience or communicated with a deceased loved one through a medium? Have you contemplated the possibility of reincarnation or had an experience about a past life? Do you wonder what awaits us in the afterlife? Western culture tends to dismiss or even disparage paranormal phenomena. But evidence is available to answer many […]
June is Brain Health History Month! Join us for a presentation on lifestyle choices and their impact on the aging process. learn the latest research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement to bolster brain health, stay connected, and age well. This event is part of a collaborative program […]
POSTPONED This event will take place at a later time. Thank you for your understanding. TRACE IT! FACE IT! LET'S HEAL OUR COMMUNITY! First time filmmaker Katrina Browne makes a troubling discovery - her New England ancestors were the largest enslavement trading family in U.S. history. She and nine fellow descendants set off to retrace […]
Have you had a near-death experience or communicated with a deceased loved one through a medium? Have you contemplated the possibility of reincarnation or had an experience about a past life? Do you wonder what awaits us in the afterlife? Western culture tends to dismiss or even disparage paranormal phenomena. But evidence is available to answer many […]
This event has been postponed. Please check back for rescheduled time. Thank you for your understanding. “Powerful is an inadequate word to describe the impact of the Traces of the Trade… {This} clear- headed film represents an intense and searing call for a national dialogue.” - Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter As part of the […]
The Brattleboro and Guilford Conservation Commissions, Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center (BEEC), and Brooks Memorial Library are presenting an exciting opportunity to participate in community science! Join Dana Williams from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies for a fun-filled day of learning about the butterflies of Windham County and how you can contribute to the Vermont Butterfly Atlas. Volunteers […]
Have you had a near-death experience or communicated with a deceased loved one through a medium? Have you contemplated the possibility of reincarnation or had an experience about a past life? Do you wonder what awaits us in the afterlife? Western culture tends to dismiss or even disparage paranormal phenomena. But evidence is available to answer many […]