Over 90 poems will be going up in downtown Brattleboro (and for the first time there will be copies of some poems at Canal Street locations), by area poets, as well as from poets throughout Vermont and the tri-state region. They will be displayed in shops and other locations throughout April, to celebrate National Poetry […]
All are invited to come and witness Buddhist Monk Lama Tenzin Yignyen as he creates Avalokiteshvara, the Mandala of Compassion, in the Main Reading Room at Brooks Memorial Library from April 21 - 25. Lama Tenzin will create the intricate sand mandala during the day between 10 AM - 4 PM, while library patrons and […]
Who has power over us? What power do we have to create the world around us? The Vermont Village School welcomes villagers of all ages to participate in a people's Civics class with us this spring at Brooks Memorial Library. We will be untangling the different institutions that exert power over us, past and present, […]
planning for May 6 event
The Sci-Fi Reading Group will meet in the Quiet Reading Room from 7:00pm - 8:30pm to discuss Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky Red Schuhart is a stalker, one of those young rebels who are compelled, in spite of extreme danger, to venture illegally into the Zone to collect the mysterious artifacts that the […]
The monthly meeting of the Town Arts Committee members invites guests and the public to discuss town arts!
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. Free and open to the public.
Lifelong Learning provides ongoing educational opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. Participants become experts in areas of interest and share their knowledge with peers!
As part of Lama Tenzin Yignyen's week-long visit to Brattleboro, the venerable Tibetan Monk will be speak about the spiritual significance of the mandala he will be creating in our Main Reading Room throughout the week. This sacred art form symbolizes love, compassion, generosity, wisdom, and appreciation, and serves as a profound testament to the […]
Come and connect with others who are interested in working on plans to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026. This monthly meeting space on the 4th Wednesdays is dedicated for those who would like the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and work on projects that align with Vermont's 250th […]
As part of the week-long visit of Lama Tenzin Yignyen, there will be a formal closing ceremony in which Lama Tenzin will intentionally destroy the delicate Sand Mandala of Compassion - Avalokiteshvara - that he patiently created throughout the week. During this dismantling ceremony, the public will be invited to help sweep the sand into […]
Join us for a functional movement workshop series where we will move, shake, strengthen, stretch, and connect. Designed for adults 50+ of all abilities and mobility levels. Sessions are on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays in March and April (03/08, 03/22, 04/12 & 04/26) (From the creator of SilverCircus)
224 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-5290
Mon-Weds: 10am – 9pm
Thurs-Fri: 10am – 6pm
Sat: 10am – 5pm
