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SUMMARY:Sing & Dance With Robin
DESCRIPTION:Designed for ages under 6- all ages welcome! Free and open to the public. \nThis 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 encouraged to fully sing and participate with their child in the class. \nSponsored by the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/sing-dance-with-robin-10/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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SUMMARY:Game Cafe!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your favorite games- All Ages Welcome!
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/game-cafe-6/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,General,Teens
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SUMMARY:A Lifeline for Difficult Times:  The Taking Solace Series
DESCRIPTION:Starting last November\, Center for Solace (formerly Brattleboro Area Hospice) & Brooks Memorial Library\nwere inspired to begin an 8-month collaboration on the first Wednesday of each month\, from 6-8 pm. \nCome join us for a wide range of conversations\non tender topics\, from Death Cafes\, to film & discussion nights\,\nspeaker panels\, a climate-grief dialogue\, and more. \nTogether we’ll explore some of the challenges of being alive in our time.\nFor instance\, how might we navigate illness\, caregiving\, or loss?\nOr beyond that\, face a much broader anguish for our fragile planet itself?\nBecause we know that at least one form of solace\nstems from staying connected. \nTo quote poet David Whyte\, “Solace is not meant to be\nan answer\, but an invitation\, through the door of pain and difficulty\,\nto the depth of suffering and simultaneous beauty in the world\nthat the strategic mind by itself cannot grasp or make sense of.”   \nContinuing our monthly Taking Solace series at Brooks Memorial Library\, join us on April 8 from 6-8 pm to watch the award-winning 2022 documentary Living in the Time of Dying: Meeting the Truth of the Climate Crisis\, by Australian filmmaker Michael Shaw. After the film there will be an hour for facilitated discussion on how we are feeling and how we can stay connected\, with Michael Shaw attending remotely. \nAnd to find out about further topics\, please follow\nCenter for Solace or Brooks Memorial Library on Facebook:\ncenterforsolace.org\, or brookslibraryvt.org.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/a-lifeline-for-difficult-times-the-taking-solace-series-4/
LOCATION:Main Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T163000
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SUMMARY:Vermont Pastel Society
DESCRIPTION:pastel painting
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/vermont-pastel-society-3/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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SUMMARY:Rhyme Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings @ 10:30 am for 30 minutes of stories\, songs\, and fun! \nRhyme Time is for kids 5 & under and their caregivers. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/rhyme-time-9/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T180000
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SUMMARY:Mineralogical Society
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brattleboro Mineralogical Society to discuss Minerals and other Geological topics!
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/mineralogical-society-5/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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SUMMARY:Read to a Dog
DESCRIPTION:Read to a Dog is back! 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! \nCome to the Children’s Room to Read to a Dog–available on a first come first serve basis. Bring your own books or come early to pick some of ours! All Ages Welcome.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/read-to-a-dog-3/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Children’s Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T190000
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SUMMARY:Brattleboro Great Books Group
DESCRIPTION:Monthly discussion of “Great Books”
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/brattleboro-great-books-group-4/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Books - Michael Landis":MAILTO:emagicmtman@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T214632Z
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SUMMARY:Windham County Democratic Committee
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting of the Windham County Democratic Committee
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/windham-county-democratic-committee/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T183855Z
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SUMMARY:BookMarked: A Book Party for Children and Tweens!
DESCRIPTION: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 art making. Snacks will also be provided.\nThis event is for children ages 8+. Registration is NOT required.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/bookmarked-a-book-party-for-children-and-tweens/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T160000
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SUMMARY:District 8 Discussion
DESCRIPTION:District 8 Residents are invited to join in on the final discussion on Saturday\, April 4th\, in Quiet Room D from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm\, and any suggestions from the last meeting and new ones on the Agenda\, Town Budget\, Human Service\, etc.\, and before both meetings\, please write dates and time below. Furthermore\, you can email me\, Gary Stroud\, at garycs2004@gmail.com for additional information. \nImportant Dates\n\nApril 8: An Informational Session will be held on April 8\, 2026\, starting at 7 p.m. in the Brattleboro Area Middle School Multipurpose Room.\n\n\nApril 11: Open Town Meeting will be held on April 11\, 2026\, starting at 8:30 a.m. in the Brattleboro Union High School gymnasium.\n\nImportant Documents and Other Information\n\nView the complete warning for this meeting here.\n\n\nView the 2025-26 Annual Town Report here. Print editions of the report are available at the Brooks Memorial Library and Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours. An addendum to the Town Report is in production and will be posted on the Town’s website prior to Open Town Meeting.\n\n\nLearn more about the budget on the FY27 budget project page and view the Finance Committee’s FY27 Report here.\n\n\nOn Feb. 25\, 2026\, the Human Services Review Committee hosted an informational forum to discuss municipal human services funding. View it here.\n\n\nVisit this page to learn more about Robert’s Rules of Order\, which are rules of procedure that will guide the meeting.\n\n\nWatch the Selectboard’s discussion about the Open Town Meeting warning here.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/district-8-discussion/
LOCATION:Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,General,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T220811Z
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SUMMARY:Brattleboro in Stitches
DESCRIPTION:Bring a work in progress to sew\, knit\, crochet\, embroider\, or mend. Sewing machines\, irons\, and companionship will be provided.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/brattleboro-in-stitches-6/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children & Families,General
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SUMMARY:Mud Season Speaker Series - Salamander Tea Party with BEEC
DESCRIPTION:Mud Season Speaker Series \nThe 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. \nThe Light Pirate \nNamed after a catastrophic storm\, Wanda is born into a world that’s rapidly changing. Rising sea levels and devastating weather patterns transform her coastal Florida town. As she moves from childhood to adulthood\, Wanda adapts to this remade landscape\, finding adventure\, love\, and purpose in a place largely abandoned by civilization. \nTold in four parts—power\, water\, light\, and time—The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton is a meditation on the beauty and violence of an untamable wilderness. It considers the dissolution of the human-made world\, and helps us see how human connection\, adaptability\, and a little bit of magic might guide us to a new future. \nGet a copy at the library! \n  \nMonday\, February 9\, 2026 from 6:30-8 \nPumpkin and Pye: How Beavers Keep Us Cool \nPumpkin was born in a stone culvert under Upper Dummerston Road and orphaned when his mother was hit by a car. Pye was attacked and badly injured by a dog as a yearling. BEEC naturalist Patti Smith will tell how these young beavers came together and into her care. Photos and videos will illustrate the adventures that ensued. \nPatti maintains that beavers are not just lovable\, they are important. She will also talk about their crucial role in holding water on a warming planet and mitigating floods. Find out how communities are solving beaver conflicts in ways that allow beavers to keep us cool. \n  \nMonday\, March 9\, 2026 from 6:30-8 \nThirty-Eight: The Hurricane That Transformed New England \nA hurricane will never surprise us again. But that’s what happened to the people of New England on September 21\, 1938. Without any warning\, the most destructive weather event ever to hit the Northeast pummeled the coast and blasted its way to Vermont and New Hampshire with torrential rain\, flooding\, and sustained winds over 100 miles per hour. \nStephen Long tells the story of New England’s Katrina\, focusing on the devastation to the region’s forests and the daunting challenge facing New Englanders still in the throes of the Great Depression. His presentation is richly illustrated with archival photos of storm damage and the unprecedented recovery operation\, making the storm and its aftermath come alive. A journalist and co-founder of Northern Woodlands magazine\, Stephen Long is the author of Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane that Transformed New England. \n  \n Monday\, March 30 at 7 pm \nSalamander Crossing Brigades: help save salamanders \nAs our planet heats up amphibians are vulnerable. A group of important amphibians in our region depend upon temporary ponds—vernal pools—for egg-laying. These pools can dry much too fast in drought years. They are also vulnerable when they must cross roads to reach their breeding habitat. You can help! Join a Salamander Crossing Brigade. Getting adult amphibians safely across roads is a big way we can make their populations resilient. \nThe Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center has been organizing crossing brigades at known crossing sites for decades. Come to the library to learn more about the amazing amphibians that head for vernal pools in the spring and what you can do to help them. \n  \nSaturday\, April 4\, 10:30-12pm \nSalamander Tea Party with BEEC \nEnjoy salamander story books read by our salamander mascot\, snack on salamander cookies\, and learn all about salamander season in Vermont! \nNaturalists will be on hand to answer questions about how and where you can take a peek at amphibian eggs or help out with amphibian conservation and community science projects including BEEC’s Salamander Crossing Brigade. \n  \nMonday\, April 13  from 6:30-8 \nVermont Reads Book Discussion: The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton \nJoin us for a thoughtful\, guided conversation centered on The Light Pirate\, a novel that follows one girl’s life as climate change reshapes Florida’s coast—and the meaning of home\, resilience\, and community. Rachael Cohen\, environmental writer and editor\, will facilitate this 90-minute discussion\, creating space to reflect together on the book’s themes\, characters\, and emotional impact. \nParticipants will explore themes such as climate adaptation and how people respond—individually and collectively—to environmental change. All readers are welcome\, whether the book moved you deeply or left you with lingering questions. Come prepared to listen\, reflect\, and engage in a meaningful exchange inspired by this powerful and timely novel. \n 
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/mud-season-speaker-series-2/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children & Families,General
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations with Brattleboro State Legislators
DESCRIPTION: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\, and share your experiences. \nThese conversations are scheduled monthly on the 1st Saturdays from 10:30 AM – 12 PM. (Scheduled dates: 2/7\, 3/7\, 4/4\, 5/2\, and 6/6.)
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/community-conversations-with-brattleboro-state-legislators-3/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Main Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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ORGANIZER;CN="Representative Ian Goodnow":MAILTO:igoodnow@leg.state.vt.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T150523
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SUMMARY:LEGO-Palooza
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Thursday of every month after school from 3-5pm to play with LEGOs! \nWe provide the LEGOs. You build. Do not bring your own LEGOs. \nChildren cannot keep LEGOs\, but if there is enough room\, we will display them in the window. \nFree and open to the public!
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/lego-palooza-5/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T150523
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SUMMARY:Sing & Dance With Robin
DESCRIPTION:Designed for ages under 6- all ages welcome! Free and open to the public. \nThis 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 encouraged to fully sing and participate with their child in the class. \nSponsored by the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/sing-dance-with-robin-10/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T204500
DTSTAMP:20260409T150523
CREATED:20251210T213214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T213956Z
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SUMMARY:Game Cafe!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your favorite games- All Ages Welcome!
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/game-cafe-6/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,General,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T150523
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T205718Z
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SUMMARY:SEVCA's Volunteer Tax Prep Assistance (VITA) Program
DESCRIPTION:The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. \nThe 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: \n-People who generally make $67\,000 or less\n-Persons with disabilities\, and\n-Limited English-speaking taxpayers \nSEVCA’s VITA program also assists Vermont homeowners and renters with Homestead Declarations\, Property Tax Credit Claims\, and Renter Rebate Claims\, even if they are not required to file a tax return. \nVITA services are not only free\, they are also a reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns. \nServices are by appointment only. Information to request an appointment\, COMING SOON.  \nIf you would like more information\, visit sevca.org/tax services\, email estrasser@sevca.org\, or call or text 802-428-3032.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/sevcas-volunteer-tax-prep-assistance-vita-program-2/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T150523
CREATED:20251107T161857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T161857Z
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SUMMARY:Rhyme Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings @ 10:30 am for 30 minutes of stories\, songs\, and fun! \nRhyme Time is for kids 5 & under and their caregivers. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/rhyme-time-9/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T204500
DTSTAMP:20260409T150523
CREATED:20260320T194345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T194357Z
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SUMMARY:Brattleboro District 9 Forum
DESCRIPTION:Residents of District 9 will continue their discussion of Town matters in advance of Open Town Meeting in another of our periodic get-togethers.  The District 9 forum will occur at 6:30 pm on Tuesday 31 March in the Community Room of the Brooks Memorial Library (3rd floor). \nAt the suggestion of a participant from the last forum\, we invite suggestions as to matters that should be scheduled for the agenda.  Send your preferred topics to convenors Robert Oeser (robt.oeser@gmail.com) 518.505.9031 or David Levenbach (fideladelphia@gmail.com; 413.559.1533) \nSave these dates:: \n\n\n\n\n\nAn Informational Session will be held on April 8\, 2026\, starting at 7 p.m. in the Brattleboro Area Middle School Multipurpose Room.\nOpen Town Meeting will be held on April 11\, 2026\, starting at 8:30 a.m. in the Brattleboro Union High School gymnasium.\n\n\n\n\n\nView the complete warning for Town Meeting here (corrected March 13). Visit the Town’s website for a roundup of relevant documents\, including links to the Annual Report\, the Finance Committee Report and more to help prepare for Open Town Meeting.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/brattleboro-district-9-forum-3/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brattleboro District 9 - B.O.":MAILTO:robt.oeser@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T150523
CREATED:20260122T205740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T190447Z
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SUMMARY:Mud Season Speaker Series - Salamander Crossing Brigades
DESCRIPTION:Mud Season Speaker Series \nThe 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. \nThe Light Pirate \nNamed after a catastrophic storm\, Wanda is born into a world that’s rapidly changing. Rising sea levels and devastating weather patterns transform her coastal Florida town. As she moves from childhood to adulthood\, Wanda adapts to this remade landscape\, finding adventure\, love\, and purpose in a place largely abandoned by civilization. \nTold in four parts—power\, water\, light\, and time—The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton is a meditation on the beauty and violence of an untamable wilderness. It considers the dissolution of the human-made world\, and helps us see how human connection\, adaptability\, and a little bit of magic might guide us to a new future. \nGet a copy at the library! \n  \nMonday\, February 9\, 2026 from 6:30-8 \nPumpkin and Pye: How Beavers Keep Us Cool \nPumpkin was born in a stone culvert under Upper Dummerston Road and orphaned when his mother was hit by a car. Pye was attacked and badly injured by a dog as a yearling. BEEC naturalist Patti Smith will tell how these young beavers came together and into her care. Photos and videos will illustrate the adventures that ensued. \nPatti maintains that beavers are not just lovable\, they are important. She will also talk about their crucial role in holding water on a warming planet and mitigating floods. Find out how communities are solving beaver conflicts in ways that allow beavers to keep us cool. \n  \nMonday\, March 9\, 2026 from 6:30-8 \nThirty-Eight: The Hurricane That Transformed New England \nA hurricane will never surprise us again. But that’s what happened to the people of New England on September 21\, 1938. Without any warning\, the most destructive weather event ever to hit the Northeast pummeled the coast and blasted its way to Vermont and New Hampshire with torrential rain\, flooding\, and sustained winds over 100 miles per hour. \nStephen Long tells the story of New England’s Katrina\, focusing on the devastation to the region’s forests and the daunting challenge facing New Englanders still in the throes of the Great Depression. His presentation is richly illustrated with archival photos of storm damage and the unprecedented recovery operation\, making the storm and its aftermath come alive. A journalist and co-founder of Northern Woodlands magazine\, Stephen Long is the author of Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane that Transformed New England. \n  \n Monday\, March 30 at 7 pm \nSalamander Crossing Brigades: help save salamanders \nAs our planet heats up amphibians are vulnerable. A group of important amphibians in our region depend upon temporary ponds—vernal pools—for egg-laying. These pools can dry much too fast in drought years. They are also vulnerable when they must cross roads to reach their breeding habitat. You can help! Join a Salamander Crossing Brigade. Getting adult amphibians safely across roads is a big way we can make their populations resilient. \nThe Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center has been organizing crossing brigades at known crossing sites for decades. Come to the library to learn more about the amazing amphibians that head for vernal pools in the spring and what you can do to help them. \n  \nSaturday\, April 4\, 10:30-12pm \nSalamander Tea Party with BEEC \nEnjoy salamander story books read by our salamander mascot\, snack on salamander cookies\, and learn all about salamander season in Vermont! \nNaturalists will be on hand to answer questions about how and where you can take a peek at amphibian eggs or help out with amphibian conservation and community science projects including BEEC’s Salamander Crossing Brigade. \n  \nMonday\, April 13  from 6:30-8 \nVermont Reads Book Discussion: The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton \nJoin us for a thoughtful\, guided conversation centered on The Light Pirate\, a novel that follows one girl’s life as climate change reshapes Florida’s coast—and the meaning of home\, resilience\, and community. Rachael Cohen\, environmental writer and editor\, will facilitate this 90-minute discussion\, creating space to reflect together on the book’s themes\, characters\, and emotional impact. \nParticipants will explore themes such as climate adaptation and how people respond—individually and collectively—to environmental change. All readers are welcome\, whether the book moved you deeply or left you with lingering questions. Come prepared to listen\, reflect\, and engage in a meaningful exchange inspired by this powerful and timely novel. \n 
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/mud-season-speaker-series/2026-03-30/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children & Families,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T150523
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T171816Z
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SUMMARY:Switch Hitters Softball Team
DESCRIPTION:This is intended to be an open invitation for Folx wanting to join the Switch Hitters softball team within the Brattleboro Area Women’s Softball league. Softball season begins in May and we are gathering to discuss logistics for games\, practices\, and team roles. Interested players welcomed.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/switch-hitters-softball-team/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Switch Hitters%2C Brattleboro Area Softball League Team":MAILTO:ryanjameslarrabee@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T150523
CREATED:20260312T194532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T200159Z
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SUMMARY:Farewell Party for Brattleboro Police Chief Norma Hardy
DESCRIPTION:Brooks Memorial Library is hosting a farewell party for Brattleboro Police Chief Norma Hardy to celebrate her retirement and express appreciation for her dedicated service. This gathering mirrors the welcome event Brooks held for her when she first arrived in town\, giving the community another opportunity to connect with the Chief and wish her well in her future endeavors! Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/farewell-party-for-brattleboro-police-chief-norma-hardy/
LOCATION:Main Reading Room
CATEGORIES:General
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brooks Memorial Library":MAILTO:outreach@brookslibraryvt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T150523
CREATED:20250103T195250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T220811Z
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SUMMARY:Brattleboro in Stitches
DESCRIPTION:Bring a work in progress to sew\, knit\, crochet\, embroider\, or mend. Sewing machines\, irons\, and companionship will be provided.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/brattleboro-in-stitches-6/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children & Families,General
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brooks Memorial Library":MAILTO:outreach@brookslibraryvt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T150523
CREATED:20251210T203822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T204310Z
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SUMMARY:SilverCircus - by NECCA
DESCRIPTION: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 a supportive and playful group dynamic. Activities will challenge the brain and the body\, and will be scaled up and down to be the perfect challenge for each participant.\nIt is not too late to join the circus! Join us at Brattleboro Memorial Library at 11am on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays in January through May (01/10\, 01/24\, 02/14\, 02/28\, 03/14\, 03/28\, 04/11\, 04/25\, 05/09\, and 05/23).
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/silvercircus-by-necca-2/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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ORGANIZER;CN="NECCA":MAILTO:info@necenterforcircusarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T150523
CREATED:20260320T210424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T214108Z
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SUMMARY:Talking About Tech: Managing Passwords
DESCRIPTION:xkcd comic #936 “Password Strength” by Randall Munroe. Used in compliance with Creative Commons CC BY-NC 2.5. \nBring your tech questions and answers to a new monthly series for technology help. Fourth Saturdays from 10:30 to noon at Brooks Memorial Library. \nThis month’s spotlight topic: managing passwords\nDo you struggle to remember your passwords? To come up with a new one for every new account and app? Feel like you don’t even know what accounts you have? \nThis month’s spotlight is on password management. With so many everyday tasks moving online\, there are more and more accounts we have to create and access…each one demanding a password. Keeping them straight\, being able to find one when you need it\, can be a daily struggle. \nLuckily\, there are a lot of options that can help keep the password mess manageable. From low-tech to cloud-based\, there’s a wide variety of approaches. Maybe an old-fashioned rolodex is the answer you’ve been looking for. Or possibly you need an online password vault\, that syncs to your every device\, with the ability to share passwords with others. Come to learn about some of these options\, and share your experience. \nDo you have a favorite password app to share? \nWhat is Talking About Tech?\nOur vision is an interactive gathering a bit like a book club crossed with a crafting group\, with a touch of a drop-in bike repair clinic.  Each session will begin with a 30-minute guided discussion of a tech topic of interest.  One month we might talk about managing passwords\, or organizing email and files; how the internet works\, or vibe coding with AI. \nThen we’ll have a about an hour for mutual tech support\, on the focus topic or other areas of need and interest. Maybe you have the answer someone else is looking for! The library’s Electronic Services Specialist\, Matt\, will be there to provide expert help. Bring your phone\, tablet\, or laptop. \nDo you have a request for a future spotlight topic?\nSuggestions are welcome!  We want Talking About Tech to be shaped through participation\, so bring ideas for a future topic to any session.  You can also contact the library with your request.  Maybe you’d be the perfect person to lead discussion on some spotlight topic!
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/talking-about-tech-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T150523
CREATED:20260303T235000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T175226Z
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SUMMARY:Enrolling for Medicaid and SNAP Benefits: Need Help?
DESCRIPTION:Are you confused about the new SNAP requirements? Do you need help signing up for SNAP or Medicaid? Have you been cut off SNAP or Medicaid or had benefits reduced? Do you need help paying for Medicare premiums or co-pays? The Vermont Workers’ Center is holding open hours at the Brooks Memorial Library Community Room on March 13 and March 27 from 2-4:30 PM to help people understand and navigate these programs. We’ll have information about Medicaid\, Medicare\, and the SNAP work requirements and exemptions\, and can work with people on submitting applications and other paperwork. \nBrooks Memorial Library is located at 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro. Community Room is on the second floor and is handicap accessible. For questions or more information\, email windham@workerscenter.org or call (802) 257-4436.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/enrolling-for-medicaid-and-snap-benefits-need-help/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Workers Center":MAILTO:fourcatshoover@gmail.com
GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T150523
CREATED:20260116T192107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T192107Z
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SUMMARY:LEGO-Palooza Special Session!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, March 26th from 1-5 pm for an extra-long session of LEGO-Palooza! \nWe provide the LEGOs. You build. Do not bring your own LEGOs. \nChildren cannot keep LEGOs\, but if there is enough room\, we will display them in the window. \nFree and open to the public!
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/lego-palooza-special-session-11/
LOCATION:Brooks Memorial Library\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T150523
CREATED:20251231T175539Z
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SUMMARY:Sing & Dance With Robin
DESCRIPTION:Designed for ages under 6- all ages welcome! Free and open to the public. \nThis 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 encouraged to fully sing and participate with their child in the class. \nSponsored by the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/sing-dance-with-robin-10/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T204500
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SUMMARY:Game Cafe!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your favorite games- All Ages Welcome!
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/game-cafe-6/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,General,Teens
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