Creating Comics from Shared Stories Live Event November 2: 7:00 pm Using examples from his work with the Vermont Reads 2022 book The Most Costly Journey (El Viaje Más Caro) and his Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby series, cartoonist Marek Bennett explores how the act of cartooning can help us forge connections, build empathy, […]
Local author and character T.P. James claimed he channeled the genius of Charles Dickens who wrote through him. Let the creative spirit flow through you and try your hand at writing a story in a single hour.
With Rev. Doctor Thomas Redden Main Reading Room 7:00 pm Optional meditation in Community Meeting Room, 6:15 - 6:40 Beginners welcome at 6:00 for an introduction What if the Buddhist values of loving-kindness and compassion were at the heart of a political philosophy, what we might call a ‘Politics of Compassion,’ in 21st century USA? […]
Do you read The New Yorker magazine regularly? Would you like to discuss recent articles with fellow readers? The New Yorker discussion group gathers on the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Community Meeting Room on the second floor. Similar to a book group, participants bring their favorite articles in the magazine […]
Join Brattleboro’s Brooks Memorial Library for a monthly book group Reading and Discussing the pivotal book Parenting 4 Social Justice facilitated by Abby Mnookin What: Dive deep into the topics of Social Justice, Parenting for Social Justice, Parenting for Racial Justice, Parenting for Economic Justice, Parenting for Disability Justice, Parenting for Gender Justice, and Parenting […]
With Reuben Jackson The ever-changing music that Miles Davis recorded from 1969 to 1975 angered and bewildered many critics and fans, who accused the trumpeter of “selling out.” Jazz archivist and poet Reuben Jackson shares how recordings from Davis’ “Electric Period”—including 1974’s Get Up With It—prove otherwise. Reuben Jackson is the Archivist with the University […]
Efficiency Vermont offers the first of three visits to help you increase energy efficiency in your home or business. Open Office hours with Brad Long of Efficiency Vermont 3:00-5:00 in the Main Reading Room on the library's first floor Drop by for a personal conversation with Brad Long of Efficiency Vermont to discuss your home, apartment […]
Do you read The New Yorker magazine regularly? Would you like to discuss recent articles with fellow readers? The New Yorker discussion group gathers on the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Community Meeting Room on the second floor. Similar to a book group, participants bring their favorite articles in the magazine […]
Do you read The New Yorker magazine regularly? Would you like to discuss recent articles with fellow readers? The New Yorker discussion group gathers on the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Community Meeting Room on the second floor. Similar to a book group, participants bring their favorite articles in the magazine […]
Starting August 1st, adults can join in the summer reading fun by picking up a summer reading bingo card at the downstairs circulation desk. Complete a row vertically, horizontally, or diagonally by reading books by Vermont authors and enjoying other home-grown delights. Bring back your card with your completed row(s) to be entered into our […]
Do you read The New Yorker magazine regularly? Would you like to discuss recent articles with fellow readers? The New Yorker discussion group gathers on the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Community Meeting Room on the second floor. Similar to a book group, participants bring their favorite articles in the magazine […]
Curious about Hip Hop? Curious about the Muslim religion? Learn more about both! Conversation and Q&A with Amirah Sackett & Ahmed Zaghbouni Brooks Memorial Library in-person and after hours, 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 30th Amirah is a hip-hop dancer, choreographer, and educator based in Chicago. Her signature style is the funk style dance known as […]
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