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: […]
Join us on Friday November 19th from 7pm-9pm to play games with the Teen Advisory Board! We will have a selection of board and card games to play with as well as an Oculus to try out. Pizza and snacks provided! We’ll be in the Community Meeting Room. Hosted by the Teen Advisory Board. “Teens […]
Come meet Brattleboro’s new Town Manager, Yoshi Manale! All are welcome to drop by between 1:00-2:30 on Monday, Nov. 29th, on the first floor of the Library at 224 Main Street in Brattleboro. Yoshi will also visit the Library on Thursday, Dec. 2nd, 5:00-6:30. Please choose the best time for your schedule. See you there!
The current renaissance of picture books and graphic novels written by and about marginalized communities provides new ways to engage with history. Latinx scholar Laura Jiménez describes how contemporary authors and illustrators use visual literature to center narratives previously unseen in mainstream publishing. About Dr. Laura Jiménez Dr. Laura Jiménez is Department Chair for Language […]
Come meet Brattleboro’s new Town Manager, Yoshi Manale! All are welcome to drop by between 5:00-6:30 on Thursday, Dec. 2nd, on the first floor of the Library at 224 Main Street in Brattleboro.
The Teen Advisory Board invites you to join us on Thursday December 2nd from 6:30-8:30pm for a (in person! masked!) writing workshop. Teen Writing Workshops will occur every other month (for the time being). We'll conduct a rotating selection of writing games and exercises (both collaborative and solo). Sharing is encouraged but not mandatory. Beginners […]