The Brattleboro Words Trail is collaborating with community partners to host an official unveiling of a state historic marker recognizing the achievements of Lucy Terry Prince, considered the nation’s first African American poet, and her husband Abijah Prince, early Black Vermont landowners in Guilford and Sunderland and advocates for civil rights. A drummer and special speakers […]
Join us at Brooks Memorial Library - October 26th from 6:30-8:00 pm, 224 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301 - for a presentation from Dr. Robert Goodby about his life's work affirming Indigenous relationships in this landscape. His new book will be available for purchase and you will be delighted to learn these lasting stories, all […]
Celebrate Halloween in the library parking lot for a Teens Only outdoor movie night. We will watch "Beetlejuice". The movie will start at 8pm and has a 1 hour and 32 minute run time. Bring your own seating! Spooky Snacks Provided. Hosted by the Teen Advisory Board. “Teens Only” events are open to people […]
The pandemic year of 2020 challenged every aspect of modern community, including our visions of equality, civility, health, and democracy. Stuart Comstock-Gay, former president of the Vermont Community Foundation, discusses how civic engagement can help us rebuild our communities and reclaim our dreams. About Stuart Comstock-Gay Stuart Comstock-Gay is president of the Delaware Community Foundation, […]
Join us on Thursday November 4th from 7pm-8pm to discuss a YA book with the Teen Advisory Board! The book we'll be discussing this month is "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy. Grab yourself a copy, read it, and come discuss it with us. Pizza and snacks provided! We'll be in the Community Meeting Room, masked except […]
Brooks Memorial Library will host a presentation by Katherine Paterson, two-time winner of the prestigious Newbery Award and the National Book Award, at Centre Congregational Church, 193 Main St. in Brattleboro on Friday, November 12 at 7pm. In conversation with Youth Services Librarian Lindsay Bellville, Paterson will speak about her recent novel for young people, […]
The Women's Freedom Center will be facilitating a program on recognizing the signs of predatory grooming on Thursday November 18th from 6-7:30 pm via Zoom. This free community forum is open to parents and all adults and will focus on spotting red flags in schools, at work, and beyond. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84159760861?pwd=clIxdHgyUkNHZzJ0Q0tKQTc3SHQ0UT09 Meeting ID: […]
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