Events
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Join teaching artist, Kate Milliken, for this free 4-week book exploration and art-making course for learners ages 60+. Participants will have the opportunity to explore books on a variety of themes and create art in response to those themes through collage and mixed media techniques. This course is perfect for participants new to creating art […]
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All are welcome to this book launch with authors Don Carson and Susan Murphy, as part of the Vermont Circus Festival. The Vermont Circus Festival and Brooks Memorial Library are hosting this special literary event launching the newly published book by one of the original trapeze dancers Susan Murphy and her husband photographer Don Carson. […]
Join the Brattleboro Mineralogical Society to discuss Minerals and other Geological topics! |
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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.
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! |
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Designed for ages under 6- all ages welcome! Free and open to the public. 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 […]
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! |
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The Women's Freedom Center is hosting a Femmes and Thems Collage Club for survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Violence and their Allies on the first Friday of every month from 1:30PM- 3PM at Brooks Memorial Library in the Community Room on the third floor. We have supplies galore and good conversation. Bring your own collage materials, or just yourself. |
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SilverCircus is back at Brooks! Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 11AM to 12 PM in the Community Room for some fun-filled movement and cheer! Move with confidence. Stay active. Connect with community. SilverCircus classes help adults 60+ enjoy movement that supports balance, strength, and social connection. Instructors from New England Center for […]
Bring a work in progress to sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or mend. Sewing machines, irons, and companionship will be provided.
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We will be gathering to discuss the soccer season, what we learned and where we grew. |
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Join Alex Lacy, outreach coordinator for WSWMD, and Stephen Dotson, sustainability coordinator for the town of Brattleboro, on Monday, November 9th from 4:30-6 pm - and on Monday November 16th from 6-7:30 pm: Gather round to receive updates and important information about the Brattleboro curbside compost program. Alex Lacy, outreach coordinator at WSWMD, and Stephen […]
The Brattleboro Energy Committee helps residents, local businesses, and town offices improve energy efficiency, sustainability and meet local and state climate targets. All are welcome to these monthly meetings held on the 2nd Mondays. |
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Join teaching artist, Kate Milliken, for this free 4-week book exploration and art-making course for learners ages 60+. Participants will have the opportunity to explore books on a variety of themes and create art in response to those themes through collage and mixed media techniques. This course is perfect for participants new to creating art […]
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. […]
Monthly meeting of the Brooks Memorial Library Board of Trustees. Citizen attendance and commentary welcome! https://brookslibraryvt.org/about-us/board-of-trustees/ |
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The library will be closed on November 11th in observation of Veterans Day/Armistice Day. |
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Designed for ages under 6- all ages welcome! Free and open to the public. 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 […] |
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Want to list your group in the ABC Directory? Drop into a session at your convenience and enjoy some treats! ABC staff members will answer questions, assist with sign-up, and help you finalize a listing. Group leaders: If you like “body doubling” when working on a task, or if you could use some simple fun […]
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Readings & Conversations with Nico Amador, Cameron Awkward-Rich, and Stephanie Burt At The DBA Garage at 22 High Street (former First Proof Press space) Brattleboro, VT 05301 Join us for another sparkling evening of trans literature and conversation! In partnership with Everyone’s Books and Brooks Memorial Library, Out in the Open is thrilled to host […] |
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Bring a work in progress to sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or mend. Sewing machines, irons, and companionship will be provided. |
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Join Alex Lacy, outreach coordinator for WSWMD, and Stephen Dotson, sustainability coordinator for the town of Brattleboro, on Monday, November 9th from 4:30-6 pm - and on Monday November 16th from 6-7:30 pm: Gather round to receive updates and important information about the Brattleboro curbside compost program. Alex Lacy, outreach coordinator at WSWMD, and Stephen […] The Sci-Fi Reading Group will meet in the Quiet Reading Room from 7:00pm - 8:30pm to discuss the cornerstone of Sci-Fi satire, Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Seconds before the Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, […]
Discussion for parents, educators and community members who are concerned about digital and online product use in classrooms. |
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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 Military Experience Reading Group offers those with military experience a chance to connect through a shared joy of reading. This group welcomes anyone with military experience - whether active, reserve, retired or military veterans. The program is on the 3rd Tuesdays; there are light refreshments and social time scheduled from 6 PM, before the […]
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Where did the Brattleboro Festival of Miniatures come from? And how did our town become mini mad? Well, like most good ideas, it started small and grew! Hear all about it from founder and miniatures champion, Melany Kahn. She’ll share her own history with miniatures, why she wanted to see them in every window in […] |
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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.
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library. Community attendance and commentary is welcome! https://brookslibraryvt.org/about-us/friends-of-the-library/
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Learn the art of haiku as part of the Brattleboro Festival of Miniatures. Do you love poetry? Come learn the basics of this miniature poetic style with a big impact at Brooks Memorial Library. Students will learn the 5 principles of haiku, be introduced to some of the most prolific poets of haiku, and have […] |
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Designed for ages under 6- all ages welcome! Free and open to the public. 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 […] |
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The Vermont Workers’ Center is hosting drop-in hours to help people understand and navigate Medicaid, Medicare and SNAP (3Squares VT), and the rights of people on or applying for these programs. These will take place at the Brooks Memorial Library Community Meeting Room on Friday, Friday Nov. 20 from 3-5 P.M., Monday Nov. 30, 3-5 […]
The Teen Advisory Board invites you to join us for a Teens Only movie night showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas! 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. |
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SilverCircus is back at Brooks! Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 11AM to 12 PM in the Community Room for some fun-filled movement and cheer! Move with confidence. Stay active. Connect with community. SilverCircus classes help adults 60+ enjoy movement that supports balance, strength, and social connection. Instructors from New England Center for […]
Bring a work in progress to sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or mend. Sewing machines, irons, and companionship will be provided. |
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Financial Empowerment
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Financial Empowerment
Financial Q & A with SEVCA and Mascoma Bank All are welcome to these programs, held on the 4th Mondays of the month throughout 2026, with different topics for each session and peer support encouraged throughout. Representatives from SEVCA and Mascoma Bank facilitate the discussions, share their expertise, and respond to individual questions and concerns. […]
Discussions of books by and for queer people. For more information, please visit the Green Carnation Reading Group Facebook page. |
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Looking for something to do while school's out? Join us on Tuesday, November 24th from 12:30-2 pm to make your own puppet! We'll be using a puppet-making technique from Sandglass Theater, which they call "tape people." This activity is aimed at children 7+, but younger children are welcome with supervision. Registration is preferred--sign up at the circulation […]
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 monthly meeting of the Town Arts Committee members invites guests and the public to discuss town arts! |
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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.
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The Friends of the Library's Annual Book Sale will begin on Saturday, November 28th. Remainders will be available through the end of the year during regular library hours. Most items will be $3 or less and you will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for some fabulous literary-themed gift baskets. Proceeds from the sale […]
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Talking About Tech
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Talking About Tech
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. Our vision is an interactive gathering a bit like a book club crossed with a crafting group, with a touch of […]
Bring a work in progress to sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or mend. Sewing machines, irons, and companionship will be provided. |
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The Vermont Workers’ Center is hosting drop-in hours to help people understand and navigate Medicaid, Medicare and SNAP (3Squares VT), and the rights of people on or applying for these programs. These will take place at the Brooks Memorial Library Community Meeting Room on Friday, Friday Nov. 20 from 3-5 P.M., Monday Nov. 30, 3-5 […] |
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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.
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Brattleboro’s Charter Revision Commission will hold a public information meeting to outline the changes they are proposing to Brattleboro’s Town Charter. The proposed changes will be up for a townwide vote on March 2, 2027. The Commission will walk through their recommendations and answer questions from Brattleboro residents. The public is encouraged to attend! |
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Designed for ages under 6- all ages welcome! Free and open to the public. 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 […]
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! |
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The Women's Freedom Center is hosting a Femmes and Thems Collage Club for survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Violence and their Allies on the first Friday of every month from 1:30PM- 3PM at Brooks Memorial Library in the Community Room on the third floor. We have supplies galore and good conversation. Bring your own collage materials, or just yourself. |
3 events,
SilverCircus is back at Brooks! Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 11AM to 12 PM in the Community Room for some fun-filled movement and cheer! Move with confidence. Stay active. Connect with community. SilverCircus classes help adults 60+ enjoy movement that supports balance, strength, and social connection. Instructors from New England Center for […]
Bring a work in progress to sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or mend. Sewing machines, irons, and companionship will be provided.
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What qualifies a person to judge a miniature window contest? What are the criteria for judging? Are they miniature judges or judges of miniatures? Meet these magnificent (life-size) miniaturists at this Brattleboro Festival of Miniatures event – Becky Gannon, Julie Steiner, Natasha Sawyer, and Carinne Gee. They will share a little about their miniatures journeys […] |