Join three time traveling, universe hopping, inter-dimensional storytellers as they share stories of life, death, love, and despair in Jamal Barbari’s debut short story collection. Each story features a unique illustration by one of 9 different artists and draws the reader into a mixture of profound, touching, and comic tales unlike any you've ever read. […]
Come hear from community groups and leaders about what's happening locally to address climate and resilience, and learn of actions residents can take to improve our Town's overall sustainability from panelists: Stephen Dotson - Sustainability Coordinator Marilyn Chiarello - Edible Brattleboro Django Grace - Brattleboro Energy Committee Dave Cohen - VBike & Brattleboro Coalition for […]
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. Here is a handout featuring some of the different songs, fingerplays, and movement games we use!
Come join in on the fun with the Brooks Memorial Library's Board Gaming Guild! Every Wednesday at 3:15pm. Stop by to have a great time playing board games in the Children's Room! Ages 8 and up. No sign up required!
Communities have been identified around the world where individuals not only live longer, but appear to have an enhanced sense of purpose and connection. Several other communities have sought to emulate the example. Could Brattleboro? Join the conversation with panelists: Kate Anderson and Mary Lindquist with moderator: Jim Levinson
For Ages 0-5 and their caregivers, held in the BML Community Meeting Room. 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 […]
Join us on Thursdays after school from 3-5pm to play with LEGOs! We provide the LEGOs. You build. Do not bring your own LEGOs. Children cannot keep LEGOs, but if there is enough room, we will display them in the window. Free and open to the public!
Sweet stories from the past with original watercolor splash paintings as background, created by residents at Garden Path Elder Care / Bradley House in Brattleboro, are on exhibit for the month of May. Please join us for an opening reception in the main lobby of the library for the artists and public. The Wisdom in […]
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. Here is a handout featuring some of the different songs, fingerplays, and movement games we use!
Come join in on the fun with the Brooks Memorial Library's Board Gaming Guild! Every Wednesday at 3:15pm. Stop by to have a great time playing board games in the Children's Room! Ages 8 and up. No sign up required!
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES. Playfulness is the foundation for strengthening relationships and building resilient communities. In order to understand this, we must know the intrinsic value of play and its potential for deepening our connection to self and others. In this session, Lisa Guerrero invites participants […]
For Ages 0-5 and their caregivers, held in the BML Community Meeting Room. 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 […]
Join us on Friday May 10th from 7pm-10pm to play games with the Teen Advisory Board! We will have a selection of board and card games to play with as well as a Jack Box Party Pack set up. Feel free to bring your own games as well. We’ll be on the 2nd floor and […]
This is a facilitated group of parents and caregivers that meets monthly (usually 2nd Mondays) to read and discuss the book, Parenting 4 Social Justice. There will also be a childcare provider with kids in the childrens' room.
Monthly meeting of the Brooks Memorial Library Board of Trustees. Citizen attendance and commentary welcome! https://brookslibraryvt.org/about-us/board-of-trustees/
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. Here is a handout featuring some of the different songs, fingerplays, and movement games we use!
Come join in on the fun with the Brooks Memorial Library's Board Gaming Guild! Every Wednesday at 3:15pm. Stop by to have a great time playing board games in the Children's Room! Ages 8 and up. No sign up required!
Annual meeting of the Friends of the Library. Community attendance and commentary is welcome! https://brookslibraryvt.org/about-us/friends-of-the-library/
For Ages 0-5 and their caregivers, held in the BML Community Meeting Room. 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 […]
The roundtable meeting will be for municipal planners and zoning administrators, and Planning Commission, ZBA, and DRB members. There will be a short presentation by WRC staff about Vermont's new HOME Act followed by an open discussion about current issues and challenges towns are working on. We understand the value of peer to peer learning […]
The Friends of Brooks Memorial Library invite you to join us for a special after hours spring party where guests will enjoy a grand selection of sweet and savory treats and refreshments. We will be giving away free seeds to celebrate the season! Admission is by donation. Everyone is welcome.
The Vermont Commission on Women will host a public business meeting from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and a public forum from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing from members of the community.
A physical therapist will present information on why we fall and risk factors to be aware of. You'll receive a useful self-assessment, guidance for getting up after a fall, tips on choosing as assist device, and more. A Q&A session is part of this 1-hour in-person presentation. Adults of all ages are encouraged to attend, […]
The Sci-Fi Reading Group will meet Monday, May 20th, in the Quiet Reading Room from 7-8:30 pm to discuss The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi. "When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end driver for food delivery apps. That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old […]
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. Here is a handout featuring some of the different songs, fingerplays, and movement games we use!
Come join in on the fun with the Brooks Memorial Library's Board Gaming Guild! Every Wednesday at 3:15pm. Stop by to have a great time playing board games in the Children's Room! Ages 8 and up. No sign up required!
Community Substance Use Response (CSUR) invites you to a free informative and engaging Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention training, presented by Vermont Cares. The session will cover: What is Harm Reduction and how does it work; Addressing stigma around substance use; Understanding overdose prevention; Recognizing signs of an overdose and how to respond. Participants will […]
For Ages 0-5 and their caregivers, held in the BML Community Meeting Room. 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 […]
Paul Rodrigue will lead a community discussion following up on Meg Mott's presentation of 5/15/24 on the constitutionality, or lack thereof, of encampment on public land by people who are unhoused. Co-sponsored by Compassionate Brattleboro and Windham World Affairs with support from Vermont Humanities as part of the America at 250 series.
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. Here is a handout featuring some of the different songs, fingerplays, and movement games we use!
Come join in on the fun with the Brooks Memorial Library's Board Gaming Guild! Every Wednesday at 3:15pm. Stop by to have a great time playing board games in the Children's Room! Ages 8 and up. No sign up required!
BE A PART OF THE COMMUNITY YOU LOVE! The Town of Brattleboro is holding its first-ever Committee Fair on May 29. Beginning this summer, the Selectboard will be appointing new members to the Town’s numerous Boards and Committees. This fair is an opportunity for the public to learn how to get involved in the community. […]
For Ages 0-5 and their caregivers, held in the BML Community Meeting Room. 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 […]