Peter Mendelsund is the author of seven books: including his novel The Delivery; “Gorgeously written; profound.” Michael Cunningham, author of The Hours), the novel Same Same described as: “Breezy and profound in equal measure.” —The New York Times, the non-fiction works What We See When We Read, (“Welcome and fascinating” Tim Parks, The New York […]

Helen Whybrow is an Editor-at-Large for Milkweed Editions. She was the publisher of an imprint of W. W. Norton for many years before becoming a freelance editor and Editor-at-Large for Orion Magazine. With a focus on creative nonfiction, Helen has worked with dozens of well-known writers over the years, including Barry Lopez, Lauret Savoy, Robin […]

Adam Plunkett is a literary critic, has received fellowship support from organizations such as the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Leon Levy Center for Biography. His new book is Love and Need: the Life of Robert Frost’s Poetry, is a demanding and rewarding biography of Frost in which Plunkett threads together Frost’s life […]

The Brattleboro Stamp Club will be celebrating its 90th Anniversary on Monday, 20 October, 6:00-8:30 PM in the Brooks Memorial Library Community Room. The greater Brattleboro community is invited to join for a special stamp program, refreshments, freewheeling conversation, and philatelic freebies for all ages. 90th anniversary T-shirts and a special stamped, cacheted envelope (or […]

The Sci-Fi Reading Group will meet in the Quiet Reading Room from 7:00pm – 8:30pm to discuss The Tatami Time Machine Blues by Tomihiko Morimi! The Sci-Fi Reading Group meets the third Monday of every month and is open to curious minds, whether or not they’ve read this month’s selection.

Join the Brattleboro Stamp Club for all sorts of philatelic curios, conversation, and comradery!

Join South Eastern Vermont's Audubon Society on for a monthly program featuring nature and the environment.

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.    

The once a month 250th community planning group at Brooks Memorial Library welcome special guest and local history buff, Jonah Spivak to speak about the 250th on Wednesday, October 22 at 6:00 PM. Spivak is one of fourteen commissioners appointed by Governor Scott to work on the VT 250th Anniversary Commission. He is also chair […]

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 […]

This offering will be led by Bhante Rathana, a Buddhist monk originally from Sri Lanka and currently residing at Serenity Central of New England in Jacksonville, Vermont. He has been dedicated to the path of Dhamma since the age of 13, and his journey includes over two decades of monastic training, study, and teaching in […]

Come together with friends and neighbors to raise your voice and raise your spirit by singing a wide variety of favorite songs.  Lyrics will be projected on a big screen by George Carvill, so we will all know the words.  Live guitar accompaniment will be provided by Rich Grumbine.  All ages are encouraged to attend--the […]

The Teen Advisory Board invites you to join us for a Teens Only Halloween movie night showing of Lisa Frankenstein! 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.

Join us for a special bilingual storytime to celebrate Filipino American Heritage Month! Anna Gail Caunca will regale us with a Tagalog/English reading of “Sari Sari Summers” by Lynnor Bontigao. Celebrate the magic and beauty of Filipino stories, practice a bit of Tagalog language, and end with a craft activity. This is a free event. […]

Bring a work in progress to sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or mend. Sewing machines, irons, and companionship will be provided.