Week of Events
Sunday, October 8, 2023
No events on this day.
Monday, October 9, 2023
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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October 10, 2023 -Library Board of Trustees
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October 10, 2023 -Telecommunications Facility Siting: Public Input Session with VT Public Service Department
Library Board of Trustees
Monthly meeting of the Brooks Memorial Library Board of Trustees. Citizen attendance and commentary welcome! https://brookslibraryvt.org/about-us/board-of-trustees/
Telecommunications Facility Siting: Public Input Session with VT Public Service Department
The Public Service Department will host an in-person listening session to gain public input on telecommunications facility siting, in accordance with the 30 V.S.A. § 248a bill. Members of the community can express their concerns and the Public Service Department will answer questions. The session will be audio-recorded for PSD internal notetaking purposes. Recordings will […]
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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Featured October 11, 2023 -Featured Rhyme Time
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October 11, 2023 -Anxious Nation Film Screening with NAMI Vermont
Rhyme Time
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!
Anxious Nation Film Screening with NAMI Vermont
Anxious Nation explores and captures the many faces and facets of anxiety. This feature length documentary takes a deep look into the crisis of anxiety and mental health in America, especially it's impact on youth and their families. Presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont. This event is open to the […]
Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Featured October 12, 2023 -Featured 42nd Annual (Take Home!) Design-a-Plate Workshop This Week
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Featured October 12, 2023 -Featured Teen Writing Games
42nd Annual (Take Home!) Design-a-Plate Workshop This Week
The 42nd Annual (Take Home) Design-a-Plate Workshop is happening NOW! You can pick up your packet any time between Monday, October 2nd and Tuesday October 17th. You can return your packet and payment to the library at any point up to 8pm on Tuesday, October 17th. Design-A-Plate is a Pay-What-You-Can event; Suggested cost is $6 […]
Teen Writing Games
Hello teens of Brattleboro! Are you someone who is interested in writing and/or games? The Teen Library Board hosts a free writing based event at the Brooks Memorial Library. This event is located in the Teen Room of the library, on the 2nd Floor. It runs from 7 to 9pm. We'll be making black-out poetry, […]
Friday, October 13, 2023
No events on this day.
Saturday, October 14, 2023
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Featured October 14, 2023 -Featured Coyotes, Cockroaches, & Justice: Building a book for young people (Brattleboro LitFest)
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October 14, 2023 -Game Cafe!
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Featured October 14, 2023 -Featured Kyle Lukoff: Brattleboro LitFest
Coyotes, Cockroaches, & Justice: Building a book for young people (Brattleboro LitFest)
Charlene Allen (author of "Play the Game") and Dayna Lorentz (author of "Wayward Creatures") will talk about taking real world concepts of and turning them into fiction. Both "Play the Game" and "Wayward Creatures" introduce audiences to Restorative Justice Circles and how they work in two different contexts - while also telling the riveting stories […]
Game Cafe!
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!
Kyle Lukoff: Brattleboro LitFest
Kyle Lukoff is the author of many books for young readers. His debut middle-grade novel, Too Bright To See, received a Newbery honor, the Stonewall award, and was a National Book Award finalist. His picture book When Aidan Became A Brother also won the Stonewall. He has forthcoming books about mermaids, babies, apologies, and lots of other topics. Before […]