Join us on the first Monday of the month, 4-5 pm in the Community Meeting Room for a book lover’s party! This is a chance to meet other kids who love to read (you can bring your old friends too!) and swap recommendations in a zero-pressure environment. We will have craft supplies out for open-ended […]
The BRATTLEBORO GREAT BOOKS GROUP will be discussing SONS and LOVERS, by D.H. Lawrence, on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd, 2026, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., in the Mezzanine Quiet Reading Room of the Brooks Memorial Library. The January meeting was cancelled, and reading/discussion was deferred due to inclement weather and illness of several members. Sons and […]
We are pleased to offer the second iteration of this free 6-week book exploration and art-making course for learners ages 60+, after last year's successful pilot-program with River Gallery School teaching artist, Kate Milliken. Participants will have the opportunity to explore books on a variety of themes including history, food, nature, music, film, and classic […]
Come start a new year of reading by reading to a dog! Read out loud to two sweet dogs, Kelso and Gussy! Both dogs are specially trained to read with kids and LOVE to be petted and cuddled! Come to the Children's Room to Read to a Dog--available on a first come first serve basis. […]
The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. The VITA program has operated for over 50 years. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including: -People who generally make $67,000 or less -Persons with disabilities, and […]
Starting last November, Center for Solace (formerly Brattleboro Area Hospice) & Brooks Memorial Library began an 8-month collaboration on the first Wednesday of each month, from 6-8 pm. Come join us for a wide range of conversations on tender topics, from Death Cafes, to film & discussion nights, speaker panels, a climate-grief dialogue, and more. Together we'll […]
Come 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!
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!
Join us on the first Thursday of every month 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!
The Workers Center is sponsoring an informational walk-in session for those interested in applying for SNAP (food benefits) and Medicaid enrollment. Assistance will be provided. Volunteers available between 2 - 5 PM on January 23; and, 2 - 4 :30PM on February 6th - both events are happening in the Community Room.
As the Brattleboro Legislative Delegation gears up for the start of a new legislative session in January, these monthly sessions are an opportunity to meet the Brattleboro Representatives and discuss issues that matter to you. Topics will include healthcare, education, climate change, and housing. All are welcome to join your Vermont Legislators, hear from experts, […]
Mud Season Speaker Series The Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center and the Brooks Memorial Library invite you to a series of programs based upon the Vermont Reads 2025-26 selection, The Light Pirate, with the themes of climate resilience through community and the unstoppable power of the natural world. The Light Pirate Named after a catastrophic storm, Wanda is […]
We are pleased to offer the second iteration of this free 6-week book exploration and art-making course for learners ages 60+, after last year's successful pilot-program with River Gallery School teaching artist, Kate Milliken. Participants will have the opportunity to explore books on a variety of themes including history, food, nature, music, film, and classic […]
Come start a new year of reading by reading to a dog! Read out loud to two sweet dogs, Kelso and Gussy! Both dogs are specially trained to read with kids and LOVE to be petted and cuddled! Come to the Children's Room to Read to a Dog--available on a first come first serve basis. […]
Brattleboro voters face critical ballot questions on March 3rd regarding our town's future voting structure. These questions, and how the vote outcome will affect Town government, are more complex than they appear. Join us for an expert panel discussion to demystify these choices before you head to the polls. The Issues at Stake: The upcoming […]
Event Information Updated (02/11): Brattleboro Common Sense is planning this event to be a public discussion with the descriptive title "Beyond I Have A Dream" and with short presentations by Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Reverend Arnold Thomas, Rv. Lise Sparrow, and Dr. Mary Gannon, honoring King and Black History Month and featuring Q&A and public discussion more […]
Come 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!
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!
Strengthen balance and build social connection, all while playing and connecting to your inner child with SilverCircus by the New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA). These circus classes are designed for older adults and are welcome to all mobility and cognitive levels. We will work with each student where they are at, while fostering […]
We are pleased to offer the second iteration of this free 6-week book exploration and art-making course for learners ages 60+, after last year's successful pilot-program with River Gallery School teaching artist, Kate Milliken. Participants will have the opportunity to explore books on a variety of themes including history, food, nature, music, film, and classic […]
Come start a new year of reading by reading to a dog! Read out loud to two sweet dogs, Kelso and Gussy! Both dogs are specially trained to read with kids and LOVE to be petted and cuddled! Come to the Children's Room to Read to a Dog--available on a first come first serve basis. […]
Building the Beloved Community: Martin Luther King Jr. had a vision of a global society based on justice, equity, love, and peace, where all individuals are cared for and have a sense of belonging. It is a community free from poverty, hunger, and all forms of discrimination and prejudice, and is achieved through nonviolent social […]
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library. Community attendance and commentary is welcome! https://brookslibraryvt.org/about-us/friends-of-the-library/
Come 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!
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!
"Anansi Tales" stories of Anansi the spider for young audiences. The 1 hour program is designed for elementary schoolers (and caregivers). Anansi Tales is presented in a traditional oral storytelling style, The presentation includes a fun Anansi inspired craft, children will get instructions and guidance to craft Anansi using pipe cleaners.
Due to inclement weather, rescheduled to Saturday, February 28 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM in Room D, Quiet Reading Room District 8* Meeting Gathering All Brattleboro residents of District 8 * are welcome and invited to meet for this gathering Saturday, February 21st, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Quiet Reading Room (Room […]
The Sci-Fi Reading Group will meet in the Quiet Reading Room from 7:00pm - 8:30pm to discuss The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury! In The Martian Chronicles, Ray Bradbury imagines a place of hope, dreams, and metaphor— of crystal pillars and fossil seas—where a fine dust settles on the great empty cities of a vanished, […]
We are pleased to offer the second iteration of this free 6-week book exploration and art-making course for learners ages 60+, after last year's successful pilot-program with River Gallery School teaching artist, Kate Milliken. Participants will have the opportunity to explore books on a variety of themes including history, food, nature, music, film, and classic […]
Come start a new year of reading by reading to a dog! Read out loud to two sweet dogs, Kelso and Gussy! Both dogs are specially trained to read with kids and LOVE to be petted and cuddled! Come to the Children's Room to Read to a Dog--available on a first come first serve basis. […]
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 […]
Come 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!
Celebrate Winter Carnival at the library with a world class clown show, To the Moon and Back! To the Moon and Back is a story of two charming individuals out for a day of fishing who find themselves in a peculiar situation... the moon has fallen from the sky and someone must put it back! […]
Join us for a special winter break session of LEGO-Palooza on Thursday, February 26th from 1-5 pm! 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!
The Teen Advisory Board invites you to join us for a Teens Only movie night showing of Clue! The movie will start at 6:30pm. Snacks and comfy chairs provided! Hosted by the Teen Advisory Board. “Teens Only” events are open to people in grades 7-12.
Illustration AI-generated with Google Gemini. Can you spot the signs? Bring your tech questions and answers to a new monthly series for technology help. Fourth Saturdays from 10:30 to noon at Brooks Memorial Library. This month's spotlight topic: Spotting online scams Is that email or text really from whom it claims? Did an Amazon order […]
Strengthen balance and build social connection, all while playing and connecting to your inner child with SilverCircus by the New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA). These circus classes are designed for older adults and are welcome to all mobility and cognitive levels. We will work with each student where they are at, while fostering […]