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What social movements could gain from the Declaration of Independence
FeaturedMain Reading RoomWith its universal claims of equality and liberty, the Declaration of Independence established the principles of a free nation. Since its promulgation, abolitionists, suffragists, civil rights leaders and the Black Panther Party have relied on the principles of the Declaration to persuade the nation in the direction of liberty and equality. In the digital era, […]
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Game Cafe!
Meeting Room A - Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, United StatesCome 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!
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Friends of the Library Summer Garden Party
Featured224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, United StatesA beloved summer tradition returns! Enjoy tea and festive refreshments in a beautiful garden setting in West Brattleboro. It's a relaxed, fun atmosphere in which to enjoy nature and discuss all things literary. There will be some exciting door prizes, but you must be present to win! Tickets are $25 and available at the library's […]
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Movie Matinee: Sing 2
FeaturedMeeting Room A - Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, United StatesJoin us at 1:30pm for a Monday Movie Matinee showing of "Sing 2" (Rated PG) Can-do koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers prepare to launch a dazzling stage extravaganza in the glittering entertainment capital of the world. There's just one hitch -- he has to find and persuade the world's most […]
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Sing & Dance with Robin
Featured Sing & Dance with RobinBrattleboro Commons Park Pl, Brattleboro, VT, United StatesFor Ages 0-5 and their caregivers, held on the Brattleboro Commons. This lovely class is an enriching musical experience for toddlers and preschoolers, designed to support healthy cognitive, physical, and social development. Children will sing, clap, stomp, dance, and play along with the curriculum of traditional and modern folk songs. Parents will be encouraged to […]
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Robert Rivest: The Human Cartoon
FeaturedMeeting Room A - Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, United StatesRobert Rivest is a Comic Mime. He sees the world in a very funny way. He is known as the 'human cartoon' because of his highly expressive face and flexible body. Using mime, comedy, and interactive stories, Robert brings original Outdoor Themed stories to life before your eyes! Humorous adventures in camp, hiking, sports, performing […]
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Character and Comedy Workshop – Teens Only!
FeaturedMeeting Room A - Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, United StatesMaster mime artist and comic actor Robert Rivest explores character, comedy and expression in this fascinating interactive teen program. Robert Rivest uses his famous comic mime stories and improv scenes as a fun way for teens to look at what lies beneath the surface in different written characters, and the "characters" around us, including ourselves. […]
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Brattleboro Democracy Forum: Racism, Secrecy, Lies and the Ascent of Donald Trump
FeaturedHybrid: Community Meeting Room and Online 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, United StatesDemocracy Forum with Nick Biddle and friends Racism, Secrecy, Lies and the Ascent of Donald Trump at the Brooks Memorial Library and on Zoom Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 6:30—8:00 pm. Two overwhelming forces have combined to shape the Republican Party. The first is racism, America’s oldest, most damaging evil. The second is secrecy compelled by […]
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In person author talk on Futuresteading
FeaturedMeeting Room A - Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, United StatesJoin author and podcaster Jade Miles for an in-person discussion of her book Futuresteading, a practical and inspirational guide to living in a way that values tomorrow: a slower, simpler, steadier existence that is healthier for you, your home, and the environment. This handbook presents futuresteading concepts in an accessible and practical introduction, before venturing […]
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New Yorker Discussion Group
Featured New Yorker Discussion GroupMeeting Room A - Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, United StatesDo you read The New Yorker magazine regularly? Would you like to discuss recent articles with fellow readers? The New Yorker discussion group gathers on the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Community Meeting Room on the second floor. Similar to a book group, participants bring their favorite articles in the magazine […]