Week of Events
Sunday, May 3, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, May 4, 2026
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Featured May 4, 2026 -Featured BookMarked: A Book Party for Children and Tweens!
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May 4, 2026 -Windham County Democratic Committee
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May 4, 2026 -Brattleboro Great Books Group
BookMarked: A Book Party for Children and Tweens!
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 […]
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Featured May 5, 2026 -Featured Art & Exploration at the Library – Creating Cyanotype Art
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May 5, 2026 -Mineralogical Society
Art & Exploration at the Library – Creating Cyanotype Art
Join teaching artist, Evie Lovett, for this free 6-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 cyanotype art in response to those themes. Cyanotype is a process of making photographs with the sun or UV light. This course […]
Mineralogical Society
Join the Brattleboro Mineralogical Society to discuss Minerals and other Geological topics!
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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Featured May 6, 2026 -Featured -CANCELLED- Rhyme Time
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May 6, 2026 -CANCELLED-Vermont Pastel Society
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Featured May 6, 2026 -Canceled Featured A Lifeline for Difficult Times: The Taking Solace Series
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May 6, 2026 -Game Cafe!
-CANCELLED- Rhyme Time
Rhyme time will be cancelled on Wednesday, May 6th due to the temporary closure of the top floor of the library.
Canceled A Lifeline for Difficult Times: The Taking Solace Series
The Wednesday, May 6 session of this series is cancelled due to library construction. Starting this November, Center for Solace (formerly Brattleboro Area Hospice) & Brooks Memorial Library are inspired to begin 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 […]
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!
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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Featured May 7, 2026 -Canceled Featured Sing & Dance With Robin – CANCELLED
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Featured May 7, 2026 -Featured -POSTPONED- LEGO-Palooza
Canceled Sing & Dance With Robin – CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled on May 7th. Please join us next week for more Sing & Dance fun!
-POSTPONED- LEGO-Palooza
LEGO-Palooza is postponed until Thursday, May 14th, due to temporary closure of the top floor of the library.
Friday, May 8, 2026
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Featured May 8, 2026 -Featured Open Play Friday
Open Play Friday
Happening every Friday in May in the Community Room. Drop in between 3:30 and 5:30 to play and meet friends! This program is for children under six.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
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Featured May 9, 2026 -Featured Stories with Starr Family Storytime for Starr’s Last Day!
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Featured May 9, 2026 -Featured SilverCircus – by NECCA
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Featured May 9, 2026 -Featured Brattleboro in Stitches
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Featured May 9, 2026 -Featured Native Plants
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Featured May 9, 2026 -Featured Waltz Away the Day for Starr’s Last Day!
Stories with Starr Family Storytime for Starr’s Last Day!
Encore Farewell Please join the festivities as Starr expresses gratitude for her decade of fun and friendship on her final day as Library Director. 10-11am Stories With Starr Family Storytime. Hear favorite tales from Starr's time as a travelling storyteller. 4-5pm Waltz Away the Day. Fred Breunig and Andy Davis will play some of […]
SilverCircus – by NECCA
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 […]
Brattleboro in Stitches
Bring a work in progress to sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or mend. Sewing machines, irons, and companionship will be provided.
Native Plants
Adding native plants to your yard is easier than you think and may be the most important thing you can do for our troubled ecosystem. Learn the basics about why and how to get started. Black thumb gardeners welcome! This informational talk is served with a side of enthusiasm and encouragement. ____________ Presenter Bio: Jocelyn Demuth is the […]
Waltz Away the Day for Starr’s Last Day!
Encore Farewell Please join the festivities as Starr expresses gratitude for her decade of fun and friendship on her final day as Library Director. 10-11am Stories With Starr Family Storytime. Hear favorite tales from Starr's time as a travelling storyteller. 4-5pm Waltz Away the Day. Fred Breunig and Andy Davis will play some of […]