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SUMMARY:Films at the Latchis for National Library Week: "Matilda" & "Lost in Paris"
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate National Library Week\, Brooks Memorial Library is pleased to offer community screenings of “Matilda” at 2pm and “Lost in Paris” at 7pm at the Latchis Theater. Both films are by donation. Sponsored by the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/films-at-the-latchis-for-national-library-week-films-matilda-lost-in-paris/2026-04-23/1/
LOCATION:The Latchis Theatre\, 50 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, Vermont\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children & Families,General
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SUMMARY:Films at the Latchis for National Library Week: "Matilda" & "Lost in Paris"
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate National Library Week\, Brooks Memorial Library is pleased to offer community screenings of “Matilda” at 2pm and “Lost in Paris” at 7pm at the Latchis Theater. Both films are by donation. Sponsored by the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/films-at-the-latchis-for-national-library-week-films-matilda-lost-in-paris/2026-04-23/2/
LOCATION:The Latchis Theatre\, 50 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, Vermont\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children & Families,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge Kick-Off Event
DESCRIPTION:There is nature all around us! Knowing what species are in our city/town and where they are helps us study and protect them\, but the ONLY way to do that is by all of us – scientists\, land managers\, and the community – working together to find and document the nature in our area. \nBy participating in the City Nature Challenge\, not only do you learn more about your local nature\, but you can also make your city/town a better place – for you and other species! \n————- \nKick-Off Event \nSaturday\, April 25 \n10-11am – Intro to the Challenge & ID Tips – Brooks Memorial Library Community Room \n12-1pm – Identification Walk – West River Park (333 West River Road\, Brattleboro\, VT) \n————- \nWe’ll start with a Kick-Off Event on Saturday\, April 25\, from 10am-11am in the Brooks Memorial Library Community Room.  It will be followed by a nature walk from 12-1pm at West River Park (333 West River Road\, Brattleboro\, VT) so folks can apply their news skills\,  contributing to citizen science.  An ID Session is scheduled for Tuesday\, April 28 at 7pm in the Community Room. \n————- \nAbout the ID Session on April 28: whether you’re a seasoned user of iNaturalist and have made many IDs of other people’s observations to bring them to Research Grade\, or you’re using iNaturalist for the first time during the April 24-27 observation period of the City Nature Challenge\, we’d love to have you join the effort to identify as many of the observations made in Windham County during the Challenge as possible. If you’re new to this\, we’ll help you learn how to use the identification features of iNaturalist. \nThe CNC\, held globally by iNaturalist\, is the largest annual biodiversity census in the world\, and this year\, we’re taking part in Windham County! Our local Windham County Nature Challenge is being organized by the Brattleboro Conservation Commission and cosponsored  by several local Conservation Commissions\, Brooks Memorial Library\, and the Connecticut River Conservancy.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/city-nature-challenge-kick-off-event/
LOCATION:Main Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children & Families,General,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
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SUMMARY:SilverCircus - by NECCA
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen balance and build social connection\, all while playing and connecting to your inner child with SilverCircus by the New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA). These circus classes are designed for older adults and are welcome to all mobility and cognitive levels. We will work with each student where they are at\, while fostering a supportive and playful group dynamic. Activities will challenge the brain and the body\, and will be scaled up and down to be the perfect challenge for each participant.\nIt is not too late to join the circus! Join us at Brattleboro Memorial Library at 11am on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays in January through May (01/10\, 01/24\, 02/14\, 02/28\, 03/14\, 03/28\, 04/11\, 04/25\, 05/09\, and 05/23).
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/silvercircus-by-necca-2/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
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SUMMARY:Brattleboro in Stitches
DESCRIPTION:Bring a work in progress to sew\, knit\, crochet\, embroider\, or mend. Sewing machines\, irons\, and companionship will be provided.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/brattleboro-in-stitches-6/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children & Families,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
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SUMMARY:Farewell\, Starr! Library Appreciation Party
DESCRIPTION:Share your library joy by joining us for a party to celebrate libraries and bid a stellar farewell to our exceptional Library Director\, Starr LaTronica\, who will be retiring in early May after guiding the library through a decade of transformational change. \nEnjoy snacks from the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library and express appreciation for Starr’s phenomenal service to the community through the library. \n1:30pm Music by The MoonDogs\n3pm Remarks\, reminiscences\, and good wishes from members of the community \nFree and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/farewell-starr-library-appreciation-party/
LOCATION:Main Reading Room
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000
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SUMMARY:Financial Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:Financial Q & A with SEVCA and Mascoma Bank \nAll are welcome to these programs\, held on the 4th Mondays of the month throughout 2026\, with different topics for each session and peer support encouraged throughout.  Representatives from SEVCA and Mascoma Bank facilitate the discussions\, share their expertise\, and respond to individual questions and concerns.  A light meal will be served at 5:30PM; the focused conversation starts at 6:00 PM. \nAs a follow-up to March’s discussion on “Credit Reports”\, the April topic is “Repairing Credit.” \nRegistration is required. To sign-up\, you can call (802-254-5290)\, stop by the circulation desk\, or email us at circ@brookslibraryvt.org
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/financial-empowerment-8/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,General,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T203000
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SUMMARY:Green Carnation Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Discussions of books by and for queer people. For more information\, please visit the Green Carnation Reading Group Facebook page.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/green-carnation-book-group/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,General,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Green Carnation - Timothy Williams":MAILTO:readtiph6890@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T133000
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SUMMARY:Art & Exploration at the Library - Creating Cyanotype Art
DESCRIPTION:Join teaching artist\, Evie Lovett\, for this free 6-week book exploration and art-making course for learners ages 60+. Participants will have the opportunity to explore books on a variety of themes and create cyanotype art in response to those themes. Cyanotype is a process of making photographs with the sun or UV light. This course is perfect for participants new to creating art and interested in a social book club experience. Supplies provided. Registration is required; stop by or call the Circulation Desk at (802) 254-5290.  Or\, you can email: outreach@brookslibraryvt.org
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/art-exploration-at-the-library-creating-cyanotype-art/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T163000
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SUMMARY:Read to a Dog
DESCRIPTION:Read to a Dog is back! Read out loud to two sweet dogs\, Kelso and Gussy! Both dogs are specially trained to read with kids and LOVE to be petted and cuddled! \nCome to the Children’s Room to Read to a Dog–available on a first come first serve basis. Bring your own books or come early to pick some of ours! All Ages Welcome.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/read-to-a-dog-3/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Children’s Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,General
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ORGANIZER;CN="BML Children's Room":MAILTO:cr@brookslibraryvt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T090258
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SUMMARY:Town Arts Committee
DESCRIPTION:The monthly meeting of the Town Arts Committee members invites guests and the public to discuss town arts!
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/town-arts-committee-3/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T203000
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge - Nature ID Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an identification blitz as part of the Windham County City Nature Challenge (CNC)\, on April 28\, between 7 and 8:30 pm in the library’s Community Room. Whether you’re a seasoned user of iNaturalist and have made many IDs of other people’s observations to bring them to Research Grade\, or you’re using iNaturalist for the first time during the April 24-27 observation period of the City Nature Challenge\, we’d love to have you join the effort to identify as many of the observations made in Windham County during the Challenge as possible. If you’re new to this\, we’ll help you learn how to use the identification features of iNaturalist. \nThe CNC\, held globally by iNaturalist\, is the largest annual biodiversity census in the world\, and this year\, we’re taking part in Windham County! Our local Windham County Nature Challenge is being organized by the Brattleboro Conservation Commission and cosponsored  by several local Conservation Commissions\, Brooks Memorial Library\, and the Connecticut River Conservancy.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/city-nature-challenge-kick-off-event-2/
LOCATION:Main Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children & Families,General,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T090258
CREATED:20260311T163835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T180212Z
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SUMMARY:Portable Solar Demonstration & Home Energy Options Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Brattleboro and the Vermont Energy Education Program are teaming up to try to provide Brattleboro relief from high electric and heating costs. Come see and learn about how portable solar systems and other energy savings tools like heat pumps and insulation can help make a difference for your family’s budget and comfort. Experts will be on site to explain how these tools work\, and how they could work for you in your home. Food and childcare will be available to all who attend the event.\n\n \nIf you are interested in learning more about portable solar for your home\, please consider filling out this survey.\n\n \nQuestions? E-mail or call Stephen Dotson – Sdotson@brattleboro.gov\, 703-431-3075
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/portable-solar-demonstration-home-energy-options-workshop/
LOCATION:Main Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T204500
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CREATED:20251210T213214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T213956Z
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SUMMARY:Game Cafe!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your favorite games- All Ages Welcome!
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/game-cafe-6/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,General,Teens
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