Meg Mott, professor of politics, will lead a discussion on the 9th Amendment on October 13th at 7PM at Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St in Brattleboro. Unlike the first eight Amendments, which lay out specific protections such as free speech, free press, and the right to remain silent, the Ninth Amendment protects rights that […]
Day one: plan your online itinerary for the 20th Anniversary Festival October 14-17, 2021
Day two: Poetry Fiction, Non-fiction, and special panels. For details and a full schedule of free online events, visit the site: 20th Anniversary Festival
Day three: Poetry Fiction, Non-fiction, and special panels. For details and a full schedule of free online events, visit the site: 20th Anniversary Festival
Day four: Poetry Fiction, Non-fiction, Print Town, Why Black Books Matter, Are we Having a Moment? For details and a full schedule of free online events, visit the site: 20th Anniversary Festival
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, […]
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