Parenting 4 Social Justice
2023-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
This is a facilitated group of parents and caregivers that meets monthly (usually 2nd Mondays) to read and discuss the book, Parenting 4 Social Justice. There will also be a childcare provider with kids in the childrens’ room.

Brattleboro Great Books Group
2023-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
Monthly discussion of “Great Books”

Mineralogical Society
2023-11-07 18:00 - 20:45 | Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
Study of Minerals and Geological topics

Rhyme Time
2023-11-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-11-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-11-22 10:30 - 11:00 | Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
Join us on Wednesday mornings @ 10:30 am for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and fun!
Rhyme Time is for kids 5 & under and their caregivers.
Here is a handout featuring some of the different songs, fingerplays, and movement games we use!

Book discussion of Rough Sleepers, by Tracy Kidder
2023-11-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
Join us for a community discussion of Tracy Kidder’s recent book Rough Sleepers: Dr. Jim O’Connell’s urgent mission to bring healing to homeless people.
Sponsored by Downtown Brattleboro Alliance, Groundworks, Brattleboro Literary Festival and Friends of Brooks Memorial Library. Reserve your copy here.

LIBRARY AND TOOLSHED CLOSED
2023-11-10 10:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-11 10:00 - 17:00 | VT
The library and the Big Red Shed will be closed on November 10th and 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

VPIRG Community Action Workshop
2023-11-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
Join VPIRG for a night of climate action! Learn about climate in Vermont, hear about our newest climate campaign, share your climate change experiences, and take action with one (or several) interactive event activities. Plus, enjoy free light bites and beverages and time for mixing and mingling with your local community members!

Compassion Fatigue Workshop and Discussion
2023-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Main Reading Room
Do you ever experience frustration and feel you are losing your compassion for those struggling with addiction? You are not alone. As part of their continued work to respond to the ongoing crisis of substance use disorder, the Community Substance Use Response (CSUR) is hosting a free conversation on Compassion Fatigue with Don Cuerdon, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in private practice in Brattleboro, Vermont. Cuerdon specializes in memory reconsolidation therapy for reducing the emotional charge behind the traumatic stress that drives many mental health disorders, including substance use disorders, anxiety, depression and, of course, PTSD.
This workshop will address ways to set boundaries, develop coping mechanisms, and seek support when needed. By working together, CSUR believes we can reduce compassion fatigue, addiction, and stigma and create a more compassionate and supportive society for everyone.
Snacks will be provided. For more information, please contact Justin Johnston at 802-257-5600 or jjohnston@turningpointwc.org.

Library Board of Trustees
2023-11-14 16:30 - 18:00 | Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
Monthly meeting of the Brooks Memorial Library Board of Trustees. Citizen attendance and commentary welcome!
Board of Trustees

Book Talk – Accidental American by Shin & Jim Freedman
2023-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
Local authors Shin and Jim Freedman will read from their latest book of personal essays, Accidental American,a compilation of essays and tales, drawing from the authors’ extensive travels as seasoned explorers, educators, and consultants. Within its pages, readers embark on a literary journey that transcends borders, immersing them in the vibrant tapestries of cities like Beijing, Boston, Brattleboro, Holliston, Seoul, Shanghai, and numerous other locales around the globe.
At its heart, this book is a celebration of love, inquisitiveness, and the profound sense of amazement inspired by the remarkable individuals encountered by Shin and Jim during their odyssey. Their reflections on the invaluable lessons gleaned from these encounters and how these experiences enriched their lives imbue these stories with a truly distinctive and captivating quality that beckons readers to immerse themselves in this exceptional narrative. Jim and Shin’s words resonate as a testament to the enduring impact of the people they met, making this collection a compelling and enriching read for all.

Friends of the Library
2023-11-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library. Citizen attendance and commentary is welcome!
Friends of the Library

Teen Zine-Making Workshop
2023-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Spicy Lime Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
Ever wanted to make a zine? Local teen Blue Berenguel will teach us how to make them easy, affordable, and quick to reproduce!
All materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring additional supplies.

Hosted by the Teen Advisory Board.
“Teens Only” events are open to people in grades 7-12.

Brattleboro in Stitches
2023-11-18 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
Bring a work in progress to sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or mend. Sewing machines, irons, and companionship will be provided.

Game Cafe!
2023-11-18 14:00 - 16:45, 2023-11-25 14:00 - 16:45 | Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
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.
Bring your favorite games- All Ages Welcome!

November Sci-Fi Reading Group Meetup
2023-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
The Sci-Fi Reading Group will meet Monday, November 20th, in the Quiet Reading Room from 7-8:30 pm to discuss The Past is Red by Catherynne M. Valente.
“The future is blue. Endless blue…except for a few small places that float across the hot, drowned world left behind by long-gone fossil fuel-guzzlers. One of those patches is a magical place called Garbagetown. Tetley Abednego is the most beloved girl in Garbagetown, but she’s the only one who knows it. She’s the only one who knows a lot of things: that Garbagetown is the most wonderful place in the world, that it’s full of hope, that you can love someone and 66% hate them all at the same time. But Earth is a terrible mess, hope is a fragile thing, and a lot of people are very angry with her. Then Tetley discovers a new friend, a terrible secret, and more to her world than she ever expected.”
The Sci-Fi Reading Group meets the third Monday of every month and is open to curious minds of all ages, whether or not they’ve read this month’s selection.

Brattleboro Stamp Club
2023-11-20 19:00 - 20:45 | Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States

LEGO-Palooza Special Session
2023-11-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
Join us for a SPECIAL THANKSGIVING BREAK SESSION on Tuesday, November 21st from 10:00am to 5:00 pm.
Come build something fun with the library’s LEGOs. FREE!
LEGO-palooza happens from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on the first Thursday of the month with occasional special sessions during school breaks and the summer.
For more information, call 802-254-5290 ext. 1210

SEVT Audubon Society
2023-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
Join South Eastern Vermont’s Audubon Society on for a monthly program featuring nature and the environment.

CANCELLED - CPCC
2023-11-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
No CPCC meeting in November.
Monthly Town CPCC meeting please see https://www.ibrattleboro.com/ and Town of Brattleboro website under “Committees”

EARLY CLOSING
2023-11-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
The library will close at 6:00 p.m. on November 22nd in observance of Thanksgiving.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2023-11-23 10:00 - 18:00 | Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
The library will be closed on November 23rd in observance of Thanksgiving.

Friends of the Library Book Sale Kick Off
2023-11-24 10:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
The Friends of the Library’s Annual Book Sale will begin on Friday, November 24th and Saturday, November 25th. Remainders will be available through the end of the year during regular library hours.
Most items will be $2 or less and you will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for some fabulous literary-themed gift baskets.
Proceeds from the sale benefit the patrons of the Brooks Memorial Library.

Introduction to Skillful Communication: A Free Workshop by the Circle Up Program
2023-11-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
A free, monthly workshop presented by Youth Services’ Circle Up Program introduces ideas and tools for fostering skillful communication. Each month’s workshop will cover the same material, so please, attend the date that works best for you!

September 26th 3-4:30pm
October 24th 3-4:30pm
November 28th 3-4:30pm
December 19th 3-4:30pm

Pre-registration is not required, but appreciated due to limited space.
Please email rachael.trill@youthservicesinc.org to inquire, register, or communicate any needs or requests.

Town Arts Committee
2023-11-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
The monthly meeting of the Town Arts Committee members invites guests and the public to discuss town arts!
