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SUMMARY:Art & Exploration at the Library
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to offer the second iteration of this free 6-week book exploration and art-making course for learners ages 60+\, after last year’s successful pilot-program with River Gallery School teaching artist\, Kate Milliken. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to explore books on a variety of themes including history\, food\, nature\, music\, film\, and classic novels\, and create art in response to those themes through mixed media techniques. \nThis course is perfect for participants new to creating art and interested in a social book club experience. Supplies are provided. Registration is required.  Sign up for one or all sessions in this exciting offering\, in collaboration with River Gallery School and Bradley House. \nTo register: stop by or call the circulation desk (802)254-5290; or\, email: outreach@brookslibraryvt.org.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/art-exploration-at-the-library/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
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URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/art-exploration-at-the-library/2026-03-03/
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URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/art-exploration-at-the-library/2026-02-24/
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URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/art-exploration-at-the-library/2026-02-17/
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DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to offer the second iteration of this free 6-week book exploration and art-making course for learners ages 60+\, after last year’s successful pilot-program with River Gallery School teaching artist\, Kate Milliken. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to explore books on a variety of themes including history\, food\, nature\, music\, film\, and classic novels\, and create art in response to those themes through mixed media techniques. \nThis course is perfect for participants new to creating art and interested in a social book club experience. Supplies are provided. Registration is required.  Sign up for one or all sessions in this exciting offering\, in collaboration with River Gallery School and Bradley House. \nTo register: stop by or call the circulation desk (802)254-5290; or\, email: outreach@brookslibraryvt.org.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/art-exploration-at-the-library/2026-02-10/
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SUMMARY:Art & Exploration at the Library
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to offer the second iteration of this free 6-week book exploration and art-making course for learners ages 60+\, after last year’s successful pilot-program with River Gallery School teaching artist\, Kate Milliken. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to explore books on a variety of themes including history\, food\, nature\, music\, film\, and classic novels\, and create art in response to those themes through mixed media techniques. \nThis course is perfect for participants new to creating art and interested in a social book club experience. Supplies are provided. Registration is required.  Sign up for one or all sessions in this exciting offering\, in collaboration with River Gallery School and Bradley House. \nTo register: stop by or call the circulation desk (802)254-5290; or\, email: outreach@brookslibraryvt.org.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/art-exploration-at-the-library/2026-02-03/
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SUMMARY:Art & Exploration at the Library: Book Group and Art Making for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Join River Gallery School teaching artist\, Kate Milliken\, for this free 5-week book exploration and art-making course for learners ages 65+.  \nParticipants will have the opportunity to explore books on a variety of themes including history\, food\, nature\, music\, film\, and classic novels\, and create art in response to those themes through mixed media techniques.  \nThis course is perfect for participants new to creating art and interested in a social book club experience. Supplies are provided. Registration is required. Sign up for one or all sessions in this exciting new offering\, in collaboration with River Gallery School and Bradley House.  \nTo register: stop by or call the circulation desk (802)254-5290; or\, email: outreach@brookslibraryvt.org. \n 
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/art-exploration-at-the-library-book-group-and-art-making-for-seniors-2/2025-12-16/
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SUMMARY:Art & Exploration at the Library: Book Group and Art Making for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Join River Gallery School teaching artist\, Kate Milliken\, for this free 5-week book exploration and art-making course for learners ages 65+.  \nParticipants will have the opportunity to explore books on a variety of themes including history\, food\, nature\, music\, film\, and classic novels\, and create art in response to those themes through mixed media techniques.  \nThis course is perfect for participants new to creating art and interested in a social book club experience. Supplies are provided. Registration is required. Sign up for one or all sessions in this exciting new offering\, in collaboration with River Gallery School and Bradley House.  \nTo register: stop by or call the circulation desk (802)254-5290; or\, email: outreach@brookslibraryvt.org. \n 
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/art-exploration-at-the-library-book-group-and-art-making-for-seniors-2/2025-12-09/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art & Exploration at the Library: Book Group and Art Making for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled from Tuesday\, 12/02 to Friday\, 12/05:  Join River Gallery School teaching artist\, Kate Milliken\, for this free 5-week book exploration and art-making course for learners ages 65+.  \nParticipants will have the opportunity to explore books on a variety of themes including history\, food\, nature\, music\, film\, and classic novels\, and create art in response to those themes through mixed media techniques.  \nThis course is perfect for participants new to creating art and interested in a social book club experience. Supplies are provided. Registration is required. Sign up for one or all sessions in this exciting new offering\, in collaboration with River Gallery School and Bradley House.  \nTo register: stop by or call the circulation desk (802)254-5290; or\, email: outreach@brookslibraryvt.org. \n 
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/art-exploration-at-the-library-book-group-and-art-making-for-seniors-3/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art & Exploration at the Library: Book Group and Art Making for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled from Tuesday\, 12/02 to Friday\, 12/05:  Join River Gallery School teaching artist\, Kate Milliken\, for this free 5-week book exploration and art-making course for learners ages 65+.  \nParticipants will have the opportunity to explore books on a variety of themes including history\, food\, nature\, music\, film\, and classic novels\, and create art in response to those themes through mixed media techniques.  \nThis course is perfect for participants new to creating art and interested in a social book club experience. Supplies are provided. Registration is required. Sign up for one or all sessions in this exciting new offering\, in collaboration with River Gallery School and Bradley House.  \nTo register: stop by or call the circulation desk (802)254-5290; or\, email: outreach@brookslibraryvt.org. \n 
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/art-exploration-at-the-library-book-group-and-art-making-for-seniors-2-2/
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SUMMARY:Art & Exploration at the Library: Book Group and Art Making for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Join River Gallery School teaching artist\, Kate Milliken\, for this free 5-week book exploration and art-making course for learners ages 65+.  \nParticipants will have the opportunity to explore books on a variety of themes including history\, food\, nature\, music\, film\, and classic novels\, and create art in response to those themes through mixed media techniques.  \nThis course is perfect for participants new to creating art and interested in a social book club experience. Supplies are provided. Registration is required. Sign up for one or all sessions in this exciting new offering\, in collaboration with River Gallery School and Bradley House.  \nTo register: stop by or call the circulation desk (802)254-5290; or\, email: outreach@brookslibraryvt.org. \n 
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/art-exploration-at-the-library-book-group-and-art-making-for-seniors-2/2025-11-25/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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SUMMARY:Art & Exploration at the Library: Book Group and Art Making for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Join River Gallery School teaching artist\, Kate Milliken\, for this free 5-week book exploration and art-making course for learners ages 65+.  \nParticipants will have the opportunity to explore books on a variety of themes including history\, food\, nature\, music\, film\, and classic novels\, and create art in response to those themes through mixed media techniques.  \nThis course is perfect for participants new to creating art and interested in a social book club experience. Supplies are provided. Registration is required.  Sign up for one or all sessions in this exciting new offering\, in collaboration with River Gallery School and Bradley House.  \nTo register: stop by or call the circulation desk (802)254-5290; or\, email: outreach@brookslibraryvt.org. \n 
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/art-exploration-at-the-library-book-group-and-art-making-for-seniors/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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SUMMARY:Closing Ceremony - with Lama Tenzin Yignyen
DESCRIPTION:As part of the week-long visit of Lama Tenzin Yignyen\,  there will be a formal closing ceremony in which Lama Tenzin will intentionally destroy the delicate Sand Mandala of Compassion – Avalokiteshvara – that he patiently created throughout the week. \nDuring this dismantling ceremony\,  the public will be invited to help sweep the sand into a vase. Breaking the circle of the mandala symbolizes the impermanence of all things and serves as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of existence.  \nAs part of the closing\, we will walk from the library down Main Street to the Whetstone pathway\, where Lama Tenzin will return the sand to the earth by offering it to the brook.  All are welcome to attend this meaningful ceremony. \nThis week-long event is sponsored by River Gallery School (RGS) in partnership with Brooks Memorial Library. This event is made possible by the Vermont Community Foundation. 
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/closing-ceremony-with-lama-tenzin-yignyen/
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Community Talk - with Lama Tenzin Yignyen
DESCRIPTION:As part of Lama Tenzin Yignyen’s week-long visit to Brattleboro\, the venerable Tibetan Monk will be speak about the spiritual significance of the mandala he will be creating in our Main Reading Room throughout the week. \nThis sacred art form symbolizes love\, compassion\, generosity\, wisdom\, and appreciation\, and serves as a profound testament to the beauty and interconnectedness of all beings. \nLama Tenzin Yignyen\, has been making sand mandalas for over forty years. He explains: “The Mandala is a reflection or expression of our inner self– our inner positive qualities. It presents us with opportunities to cherish those qualities and a means to rid ourselves of negative qualities\, so we may be happy and peaceful. The message of the Mandala includes all the important elements that can make us a happy and caring person. The construction is considered as a blessing for the area and for the people who live where it is constructed.” \nThis week-long event is sponsored by River Gallery School (RGS) in partnership with Brooks Memorial Library. This event is made possible by the Vermont Community Foundation.  It’s free and open to the public. All are welcome. 
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CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Mandala of Compassion  - with Lama Tenzin Yignyen
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to come and witness Buddhist Monk Lama Tenzin Yignyen as he creates Avalokiteshvara\, the Mandala of Compassion\, in the Main Reading Room at Brooks Memorial Library from April 21 – 25. \nLama Tenzin will create the intricate sand mandala during the day between 10 AM – 4 PM\, while library patrons and the public visit. \nAt the end of the week\, community members are welcome to take part in a dismantling ceremony on Friday\, 04/25 from 10:30 AM where the sand of the mandala will be returned to the earth. \nSand mandalas are made by Tibetan monks as a form of meditation to develop the transcendent values of love and compassion in people’s hearts. \nLama Tenzin of Geneva\, NY – retired from Hobart and William Smith Colleges where he taught Buddhist studies for decades – is being hosted by The River Gallery School of Art. \nLama Tenzin will also present a Dharma Talk  on Wednesday\, April 23 from 5:30 – 7 PM. \nThis week-long event is sponsored by River Gallery School (RGS) in partnership with Brooks Memorial Library. This event is made possible by the Vermont Community Foundation.  It’s free and open to the public. All are welcome. 
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/mandala-of-compassion/
LOCATION:Main Reading Room
CATEGORIES:General
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