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SUMMARY:Winter Carnival Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually during Winter Carnival for two new story time books read by our wonderful Brooks Memorial Librarians! \nTwo new videos will be posted on the Children’s Room Events page every day from Saturday February 20th until Sunday February 28th. \n 
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/winter-carnival-story-time/2021-02-25/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
CREATED:20210224T171454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T171927Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiring Change in 2021
DESCRIPTION:Free Virtual Event hosted by the Women’s Freedom Center Thursday\, February 25th \, 7PM – 8PM\nWomen’s Freedom Center is hosting a dialogue with our community. Together\, let’s reimagine & help shape what’s possible in a new era. \nTopics Include: \n\nAiming for economic & legal justice\nMedia literacy across the lifespan\nBystander empowerment to address all forms of oppression\, in particular domestic & sexual violence\n\nALL ARE WELCOME! Questions? Call the Women’s Freedom Center office at (802) 257-7364. \nTo get the link\, email the Women’s Freedom Center at advocates@womensfreedomcenter.net\, or email Brooks Memorial Library at info@brookslibraryvt.org.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/inspiring-change-in-2021-2/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210227
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
CREATED:20210201T212329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T014315Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Carnival Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually during Winter Carnival for two new story time books read by our wonderful Brooks Memorial Librarians! \nTwo new videos will be posted on the Children’s Room Events page every day from Saturday February 20th until Sunday February 28th. \n 
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/winter-carnival-story-time/2021-02-26/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210228
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
CREATED:20210201T212329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T014315Z
UID:10000058-1614384000-1614470399@brookslibraryvt.org
SUMMARY:Winter Carnival Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually during Winter Carnival for two new story time books read by our wonderful Brooks Memorial Librarians! \nTwo new videos will be posted on the Children’s Room Events page every day from Saturday February 20th until Sunday February 28th. \n 
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/winter-carnival-story-time/2021-02-27/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210301
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
CREATED:20210201T212329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T014315Z
UID:10000059-1614470400-1614556799@brookslibraryvt.org
SUMMARY:Winter Carnival Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually during Winter Carnival for two new story time books read by our wonderful Brooks Memorial Librarians! \nTwo new videos will be posted on the Children’s Room Events page every day from Saturday February 20th until Sunday February 28th. \n 
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/winter-carnival-story-time/2021-02-28/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
CREATED:20210211T164300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T215927Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday March 2nd from 7pm-9pm to launch our new teen book club! \nThe book we’ll be discussing this month is “Scythe” by Neal Schusterman. Grab yourself a copy\, read it\, and come discuss it with us over Zoom. Email Teens@brookslibraryvt.org for the Zoom link. \nHosted by the Teen Advisory Board. “Teens Only” events are open to people in grades 7-12.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/teen-book-club/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Teen Advisory Board":MAILTO:teens@brookslibraryvt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
CREATED:20210222T223913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T224354Z
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SUMMARY:First Wednesday Lecture Series: Yiddish in America
DESCRIPTION:*DIGITAL* How Yiddish Changed America and How America Changed Yiddish\nYiddish is imprinted in American English in terms like chutzpah\, kosher\, bagel\, and schmooze. And the work of Sholem Aleichem\, Anzia Yezierska\, Isaac Bashevis Singer\, Grace Paley\, and Irving Howe shows the deep impact of Jewish immigration on the United States. Amherst College professor Ilan Stavans surveys the journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIlan Stavans is the Lewis-Sebring Professor of Humanities\, Latin American and Latino Culture at Amherst College. \nRegister for this Event.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/first-wednesday-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T190000
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SUMMARY:Inspiring Change
DESCRIPTION:Free Virtual Event hosted by the Women’s Freedom Center Thursday\, March 4th\, 7PM – 8PM\nWomen’s Freedom Center is hosting their final discussion in a month long dialogue with the community. Together\, let’s re-imagine & help shape what’s possible in a new era. \nALL ARE WELCOME! Questions? Call the Women’s Freedom Center office at (802) 257-7364. \nTo get the link\, email the Women’s Freedom Center at advocates@womensfreedomcenter.net\, or email Brooks Memorial Library at info@brookslibraryvt.org.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/inspiring-change/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T183000
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
CREATED:20210306T190354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T202620Z
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SUMMARY:Owls of the Eastern Ice- A Literary Cocktail Hour
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, March 12\, at 5:00 pm\, American researcher and conservationist Jonathan Slaght will join the Brattleboro Literary Festival to talk about his book ‘Owls of the Eastern Ice\, a Quest to Find and Save the World’s Largest Owl’- the Blakiston’s fish owl\, which is almost 2 feet tall and has a wingspan of 6’.  Long-listed for the National Book award\, Slaght takes us to Eastern Russia\, where we join his small team for late-night monitoring missions\, mad dashes across thawing rivers\, drink vodka with mystics\, hermits\, and scientists\, and listen to fireside tales of Amur tigers. Jonathan will be in conversation with Charlie Rattigan\, an award-winning documentary producer and the executive director of the Vermont Institute of Natural Science\, known for their birds of prey rehabilitation.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/owls-of-the-eastern-ice-a-literary-cocktail-hour/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:General,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
CREATED:20210202T145806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T204706Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Virtual Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Teen Advisory Board invites you to join us on Third Thursdays from 7-9pm for a (virtual) writing workshop. We’ll conduct a rotating selection of writing games and exercises (both collaborative and solo). Sharing is encouraged but not mandatory. Beginners welcome! \nEmail Teens@brookslibraryvt.org for the Zoom link. \nHosted by the Teen Advisory Board. “Teens Only” events are open to people in grades 7-12.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/teen-virtual-writing-workshop/2021-03-18/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
CREATED:20210322T222532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T222533Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Freedom Center Presents Healthy Relationship Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Women’s Freedom Center for lively conversation on intimate partnerships & build skills for positive connections. This event is open to any relationship status and all genders are welcome.\n\nSpace is limited so call the Women’s Freedom Center at 802.257.7364 to reserve your spot today!
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/womens-freedom-center-presents-healthy-relationship-workshop/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
CREATED:20210322T222640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T222640Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Freedom Center Presents Healthy Relationship Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Women’s Freedom Center for lively conversation on intimate partnerships & build skills for positive connections. This event is open to any relationship status and all genders are welcome.\n\nSpace is limited so call the Women’s Freedom Center at 802.257.7364 to reserve your spot today!
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/womens-freedom-center-presents-healthy-relationship-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
CREATED:20210304T225522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T215911Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us on First Thursdays from 7pm-8pm to discuss a YA book with the Teen Advisory Board! \nThe book we’ll be discussing this month is “A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice & Virtue” by Mackenzi Lee. Grab yourself a copy\, read it\, and come discuss it with us over Zoom. Email Teens@brookslibraryvt.org for the Zoom link. \nHosted by the Teen Advisory Board. “Teens Only” events are open to people in grades 7-12.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/teen-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
CREATED:20210325T172235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T161332Z
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SUMMARY:Windham County Genealogy Interest Group: Black & Brown Vermont: An Identity Stolen\, A Family Restored
DESCRIPTION:BLACK & BROWN VERMONT: AN IDENTITY STOLEN\, A FAMILY RESTORED \nThe next meeting of the Windham County Genealogy Interest Group will be held via Zoom on Saturday\, April 3\, at 10 AM. It  is free and open to the public\, and registration is at  http://bit.ly/WindhamGen . Historian\, documentarian\, genetic genealogist\, and author Jerome Lafayette Narramore will present a journey to discover his origins and the genealogical challenges he faced along the way as the  bi-racial descendant of enslaved ancestors of West Castleton\, Vermont. He is the producer of the upcoming documentary about race in America\, “A White Man Walks into a Barbershop\, and his  story has been featured in the recent book\, “The Lost Family” by Libby Copeland. From Amazon.com review\, “In “ The Lost Family\,” [Copeland] delves into the many lives that have been irrevocably changed by home DNA tests—a technology that represents the end of family secrets.”Narramore is also the administrator of several DNA projects and curator of the Facebook group\, “Black & Brown Vermont\,” a crowdsourcing project for all data concerning the Black and Brown history of Vermont. \nFacilitated by the Windham County Genealogy Interest Group\, this zoom webinar is made free and open to the public with the support of Rockingham Library\, Bellows Falls\, Vt. and Brooks Memorial Library\, Brattleboro\, VT. \nFor more information  please contact  windhamcountygig@gmail.com
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/windham-county-genealogy-interest-group-via-zoom-black-brown-vermont-an-identity-stolen-a-family-restored/
LOCATION:224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T184029Z
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SUMMARY:First Wednesday Lecture Series: Eating While Fat
DESCRIPTION:Comic Josie Leavitt shares her hilarious attempts at exercising and dieting\, addresses fat shaming\, and describes her struggle for body acceptance in a society that could do more to welcome different bodies. \nJosie Leavitt is a stand-up comic\, educator\, and founder of the Vermont Comedy Divas. \nRegister here for this free talk. \n 
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/vermont-humanities-first-wednesday-talk-eating-while-fat/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
CREATED:20210202T145806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T204706Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Virtual Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Teen Advisory Board invites you to join us on Third Thursdays from 7-9pm for a (virtual) writing workshop. We’ll conduct a rotating selection of writing games and exercises (both collaborative and solo). Sharing is encouraged but not mandatory. Beginners welcome! \nEmail Teens@brookslibraryvt.org for the Zoom link. \nHosted by the Teen Advisory Board. “Teens Only” events are open to people in grades 7-12.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/teen-virtual-writing-workshop/2021-04-15/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
CREATED:20210415T162420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T211512Z
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SUMMARY:Library Visits by Appointment
DESCRIPTION:Book a 15-minute appointment slot\n\nFriday: 2:00pm – 5:00pm\n\nHow and Why? Learn all about it on our Visit by Appointment page.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/library-visits-by-appointment/
LOCATION:224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,General,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
CREATED:20210415T173935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T184123Z
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SUMMARY:Plant & Seed Swap!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day with Edible Brattleboro\, Retreat Farm\, and Brooks Memorial Library as we share seeds and plants with our community. Bring your extra seeds or plants to add to the mix! \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/plant-seed-swap/2021-04-22/
LOCATION:Brooks Memorial Library\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,General,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
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SUMMARY:Plant & Seed Swap!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day with Edible Brattleboro\, Retreat Farm\, and Brooks Memorial Library as we share seeds and plants with our community. Bring your extra seeds or plants to add to the mix! \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/plant-seed-swap/2021-04-23/
LOCATION:Brooks Memorial Library\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,General,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
CREATED:20210415T173935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T184123Z
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SUMMARY:Plant & Seed Swap!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day with Edible Brattleboro\, Retreat Farm\, and Brooks Memorial Library as we share seeds and plants with our community. Bring your extra seeds or plants to add to the mix! \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/plant-seed-swap/2021-04-24/
LOCATION:Brooks Memorial Library\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,General,Teens
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SUMMARY:Green Up Day
DESCRIPTION:Want to help? You can pick up a Green Up trash bag at the library. Bags are available at the front door during curbside service hours\, Monday-Saturday\, 10am-5pm.\n\n\nThen  get out in your community to clean up your neighborhood roads and waterways on May 1st. As a volunteer\, you make a huge difference for our environment.\n\n\n\n\nGreen Up Vermont’s mission is to promote the stewardship of our state’s natural landscape and waterways\, and the livability of our communities by involving people in Green Up Day while raising public awareness about the health\, economic\, and visual benefits of a litter-free environment year-round.\n\n\nMake sure to stop by Turning Point of Windham County to paint rocks and distribute them throughout the community!
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/green-up-day/
LOCATION:224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,General,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T190000
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SUMMARY:First Wednesday Lecture Series: A Brief Introduction to the Black Death
DESCRIPTION:This is Not That: A Brief Introduction to the Black Death\nThe Black Death hit the Eurasian world in the fourteenth century and left long-term consequences. Dartmouth history professor Celia Gaposchkin presents an overview of the outbreak of the bubonic plague\, and briefly compares it to the current Covid-19 pandemic. \nRegister here for this free talk. \n 
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/first-wednesday-lecture-series-this-is-not-that-a-brief-introduction-to-the-black-death/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T200000
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SUMMARY:Teen Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us on First Thursdays from 7pm-8pm to discuss a YA book with the Teen Advisory Board! \nThe book we’ll be discussing this month is “In Other Lands” by Sarah Rees Brennan. Grab yourself a copy\, read it\, and come discuss it with us over Zoom. Email Teens@brookslibraryvt.org for the Zoom link. \nHosted by the Teen Advisory Board. “Teens Only” events are open to people in grades 7-12.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/teen-book-club-3/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
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SUMMARY:Collage Artist Michael Albert at Brattleboro’s Gallery Walk on May 7th!
DESCRIPTION:Brooks Memorial Library will bring guest pop artist & author Michael Albert to Artful Streets at Pliny Park on May 7 from 5-7pm. (Rain location: the Library) Michael will run a pop-up collage art station where everyone is invited to make a collage of an essential word that has great importance to you. These collages will be exhibited together as a community word cloud right there on the wall of Pliny Park for all to see during Gallery Walk. Makers will be able to collect their collages during the following week at the Library. Michael will also be signing and giving away his posters to makers. \nMr. Albert has visited Brooks Memorial Library before with his collage workshop for families & has worked with Library Director Starr LaTronica on a number of occasions over the past 15 years. Creating Text-Based collages using the recognizable fonts from an assortment of iconic consumer brand packages is a theme he has been exploring for close to 20 years. \n\n\n\nAlbert has been creating art since college at New York University\, where he studied business (BPA\, 1984-1988). After visiting many of the great museums in NYC and viewing some of the world’s greatest masterpieces of art\, he began his own artistic pursuits. His art has evolved from doodles and Pen & Ink to serious wax oil drawings\, to the cubist mosaic Cereal box collages he has become known for. In the past two decades\, he has been creating large-scale “Epic” collage works on various themes including History\, Literature\, Religion & Philosophy\, Music\, Poetry & Lyrics\, Botany\, Logo Montages\, Color Studies\, Mathematics & Geography….. Since the publishing of his book\, “An Artist’s autobiography titled\, “An Artist’s America” (Henry Holt\, 2008) Albert has developed a traveling Pop Art Enrichment Program & Hands-On Collage Workshop for kids (school age & up)\, teens\, adults & as a multi-generational event called the “Modern Pop Art Experience” which he has brought to more than 1\,000 schools\, libraries\, museums\, art festivals & special events in most of the United States & in Europe. Albert is also the founder/owner of Sir Real\, a brand of fruit juice & natural foods www.sirreal.com See below for more information\, links & feel free to contact the studio for further inquiry. \nSome Links: \nwww.michaelalbert.com \nOn Pinterest \nDocumentary Trailer: Michael Albert American Pop Artist \nSmithsonian Artist Interview: Collage Art: Michael Albert \n  \nStaff will be on hand to photograph the participants and their art. \n\n\n\n\nArtful Streets invites everyone to be part of the art-making at Gallery Walk\, creating inclusive experiences of participatory arts and social engagement. Occupying spaces throughout town Pop-Up Art Stations will feature local artists and cultural organizations\, offering activities based on a monthly theme. \nMay 7th:  What’s the Word?\nAfter a long year of separation\, we’ll honor and celebrate with words through art\, poetry\, games and love notes. Write a note to someone or something you’ve missed. Share what you value most in a word. Write a postcard to our beautiful Connecticut River. Or share a poem you wrote this year at the Poetry Open Mic. \nPop-Up Arts Stations \nPatio by The River:\nAsk The River artists and the Connecticut River Conservancy invite you to come down to the River\, learn about her\, and hear what she has to say! We’ll have beautiful river-inspired cyanotype postcards for you to write your thoughts and questions on. \nPliny Park:\nBrooks Memorial Library hosts artist Michael Albert at Pliny Park and invites you to make a collage of Your Essential Word—one of great importance to you! We’ll display all the collages in a huge Community Word Cloud on the park’s wall during Gallery Walk. What’s YOUR word? \nThe Museum Lawn:\nEncouraging our youth voices\, come read a poem you wrote this year or someone else’s at our Poetry Open Mic. Write something new at our Poetry Station and meet local authors—Diana Whitney\, Shanta Lee Gander and youth poet Emma Paris. Adults\, we invite you to come read your recent poetry\, too! \nOther What’s the Word? theme tie-ins: \n\nRiver Gallery School will have their antique letterpress in operation. Come by to print a message to someone you love.\nWrite a letter to someone or something you’ve missed this year at the Hempacurian’s streetside typewriter.\nPoems Around Town—a project by Write Action & The Brattleboro Literary Festival—has placed poems written over the past year into downtown shop and restaurant windows. You will find 50 poems by 35 authors and can pick up a site list to guide you at the DBA Gallery Walk table on Elliot St.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/my-word/
LOCATION:Pliny Park\, High Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,General,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Poetry Reading with Jeff Friedman and Tim Mayo
DESCRIPTION:Pour a cup of tea\, or a glass of wine\, or just sit back and relax to revel in the words of Tim Mayo and Jeff Friedman.  The poets will read from their work at an online event sponsored by Brooks Memorial Library at 7 pm on Wednesday\, May 12. \nTim Mayo’s poems and reviews have appeared in The American Journal of Poetry\, Poet Lore\, Valparaiso Poetry Review\, Verse Daily\, Verse-Virtual and The Writer’s Almanac among other places. His poems have received seven Pushcart Prize nominations. His first full length collection\, The Kingdom of Possibilities\, was a finalist for the 2009 May Swenson Award. His second volume of poems\, Thesaurus of Separation was a finalist for the 2017 Montaigne Medal and a finalist for the 2017 Eric Hoffer Book Award\, and his chapbook\, Notes to the Mental Hospital Timekeeper\, was published by Kelsay Books in late 2019 and won an Honorable Mention in the chapbook category for the Eric Hoffer Book Awards. \nJeff Friedman’s newest book\, The Marksman\, was published in 2020 by Carnegie Mellon University Press. He is the author of seven previous poetry collections\, including Floating Tales and Pretenders. Friedman’s poems\, mini stories and translations have appeared in American Poetry Review\, Poetry\, New England Review\, Poetry International\, Hotel Amerika\, Cast-Iron Aeroplanes That Can Actually Fly: Commentaries from 80 American Poets on their Prose Poetry\, Flash Fiction Funny\, The New Republic and numerous other literary magazines and anthologies. He has received numerous awards and prizes for his poetry\, mini tales\, and translations\, including a National Endowment Literature Translation Fellowship and two individual Artist Grants from New Hampshire Arts Council. Two of his micro stories were recently selected for the The Best Microfiction 2021.  \nJoin the event via ZOOM at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81174859914?pwd=Z0Nkcy9pQ2hzUWJhUzg5cGk4MlMrZz09  Meeting ID: 811 7485 991. Passcode: 229740
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/virtual-poetry-reading-with-jeff-friedman-and-tim-mayo/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T200000
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SUMMARY:"The Hate U Give" Outdoor Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday May 21st from 8:00pm – 10:30pm to watch “The Hate U Give” (PG 13)! \nThe movie will be shown on the Brattleboro Commons and will begin at 8pm. Running time is 2 hours and 15 minutes. \nThis program is courtesy of the Vermont Humanities Council\, Windham Southeast Supervisory Union\, and Brooks Memorial Library to cap off the Vermont Reads 2020 program. \n***Seating will NOT be provided so bring something comfy to sit on and a flashlight if you need one*** \n***Please wear a mask*** \nRain date: May 28th \nPresented by: The Vermont Humanities Council\, WSESU\, and Brooks Memorial Library
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/the-hate-u-give-outdoor-movie-night/
LOCATION:Brattleboro Commons\, Park Pl\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T170000
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SUMMARY:Farewell and Good Wishes to Courtney!
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the patio area in front of the library to wish good luck to Circulation Manager Courtney Carey\, who will soon start a new job as Assistant Director of the Boylston Public Library in Boylston\, Massachusetts. Enjoy frozen treats at this drop-by event between 4:00 and 5:00 on Thursday\, May 27th. \nWe will miss Courtney! But we’re excited for her as she takes another important step in her career. In Boylston\, she will bring her energy and talents to another dynamic rural public library. \nSee you on the 27th! Or if you would like to send a note to Courtney\, here’s how: courtney@brookslibraryvt.org.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/farewell-and-good-wishes-to-courtney/
LOCATION:224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,General,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T200000
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SUMMARY:Teen Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us on First Thursdays from 7pm-8pm to discuss a YA book with the Teen Advisory Board! \nThe book we’ll be discussing this month is “Six of Crows” by Leigh Bardugo. Grab yourself a copy\, read it\, and come discuss it with us over Zoom. Email Teens@brookslibraryvt.org for the Zoom link. \nHosted by the Teen Advisory Board. “Teens Only” events are open to people in grades 7-12.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/teen-book-club-4/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T214307Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Wild Animals with the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in what the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum is doing and how it’s growing?  Want to meet live animals while you find out? Come join us at the Brooks Memorial Library in Brattleboro and have your questions answered! They will be set up from 1:00 – 3:00 on June 12th with live education animals and encouraging your input on what you want to see in a regional Natural History Museum.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/10969/
LOCATION:Brooks Memorial Library\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T072851
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SUMMARY:Teen Virtual Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Teen Advisory Board invites you to join us on Third Thursdays from 7-9pm for a (virtual) writing workshop. We’ll conduct a rotating selection of writing games and exercises (both collaborative and solo). Sharing is encouraged but not mandatory. Beginners welcome! \nEmail Teens@brookslibraryvt.org for the Zoom link. \nHosted by the Teen Advisory Board. “Teens Only” events are open to people in grades 7-12.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/teen-virtual-writing-workshop/2021-06-17/
LOCATION:Online\, VT
CATEGORIES:Teens
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