Brooks Memorial Library - Brattleboro VT

LEGO-Palooza
2026-06-04 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
Join us on the first Thursday of every month after school from 3-5pm to play with LEGOs!
We provide the LEGOs. You build. Do not bring your own LEGOs.
Children cannot keep LEGOs, but if there is enough room, we will display them in the window.
Free and open to the public!

A Lifeline for Difficult Times: The Taking Solace Series
2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:00
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 Death Cafes, to film & discussion nights,
speaker panels, a climate-grief dialogue, and more.
This month’s topic, “Death Cleaning”: The mindful practice of
decluttering, sorting, clearing, and letting go of possessions now
(before you die), so that your loved ones will not be burdened by this
task after you die.
What obstacles keep us from beginning this process?
Once we begin, what support do we need to persist?
Come share questions, thoughts, ideas, and experiences about
the idea of taking care of our stuff so others won’t have to.
We begin November 5th from 6-8pm
with a Death Cafe in the Community Room.
And to find out about further topics, please follow
Center for Solace or Brooks Memorial Library on Facebook:
centerforsolace.org, or brookslibraryvt.org.

Vermont Pastel Society
2026-06-03 15:30 - 17:00
pastel painting

Rhyme Time
2026-06-03 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-27 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-13 10:30 - 11:00
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.

Mineralogical Society
2026-06-02 18:00 - 20:45
Join the Brattleboro Mineralogical Society to discuss Minerals and other Geological topics!

Dance & Discover with Louisa
2026-06-02 15:30 - 16:00
A creative movement class for children ages 3–6.
Discover the joy of movement through imagination, storytelling, and music. In this playful and nurturing class, children explore new ways of moving while building coordination, confidence, and musicality. Each week features engaging themes and hands-on props—such as scarves and beanbags—as we bring stories to life through dance.
Presented by local dance teacher Louisa Marie!

Windham County Democratic Committee
2026-06-01 18:00 - 20:00
Monthly Meeting of the Windham County Democratic Committee

Brattleboro in Stitches
2026-05-30 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-16 13:00 - 16:00
Bring a work in progress to sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or mend. Sewing machines, irons, and companionship will be provided.

Open Play Friday
2026-05-29 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-05-22 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-05-15 15:30 - 17:30
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.

Sing & Dance With Robin
2026-05-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-14 10:30 - 11:30
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 be encouraged to fully sing and participate with their child in the class.
Sponsored by the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library.

Brattleboro 250 Planning Sessions
2026-05-27 18:00 - 20:00
Come and connect with others who are interested in working on plans to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026.
This monthly meeting space on the 4th Wednesdays is dedicated for those who would like the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and work on projects that align with Vermont’s 250th Anniversary Commission’s mission to “…inspire all Vermonters to learn from the history, legacy, and context of the past to build strong Vermont communities for the future.”
The space is being hosted by Brooks Memorial Library, Vermont Independent Media (The Commons) and Windham World Affairs Council, with support from the Vermont Humanities Council. We are already working together on a collaboration entitled, ‘Examining American Identity and Leadership in a Changing World – and have joined America 250, a national initiative asking communities to plan for how to commemorate the 250th year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Its mission is to provide opportunities for all Americans to pause and reflect on our nation’s past & present, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look to the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.

Town Arts Committee
2026-05-26 17:00 - 19:00
The monthly meeting of the Town Arts Committee members invites guests and the public to discuss town arts!

Art & Exploration at the Library - Creating Cyanotype Art
2026-05-26 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-19 13:30 - 15:00
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 is perfect for participants new to creating art and interested in a social book club experience. Supplies provided. Registration is required; stop by or call the Circulation Desk at (802) 254-5290. Or, you can email: outreach@brookslibraryvt.org

Financial Empowerment
2026-05-25 17:30 - 19:00
Financial Q & A with SEVCA and Mascoma Bank
All are welcome to these programs, held on the 4th Mondays of the month throughout 2026, with different topics for each session and peer support encouraged throughout. Representatives from SEVCA and Mascoma Bank facilitate the discussions, share their expertise, and respond to individual questions and concerns. A light meal will be served at 5:30PM; the focused conversation starts at 6:00 PM.
Registration is required. To sign-up, you can call (802-254-5290), stop by the circulation desk, or email us at circ@brookslibraryvt.org

SilverCircus - by NECCA
2026-05-23 11:00 - 12:00
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 a supportive and playful group dynamic. Activities will challenge the brain and the body, and will be scaled up and down to be the perfect challenge for each participant.
It is not too late to join the circus! Join us at Brattleboro Memorial Library at 11am on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays in January through May (01/10, 01/24, 02/14, 02/28, 03/14, 03/28, 04/11, 04/25, 05/09, and 05/23).

Friends of the Library Annual Meeting
2026-05-20 16:30 - 18:00
Annual meeting of the Friends of the Library. Community attendance and commentary is welcome!
Friends of the Library

SEVT Audubon Society
2026-05-19 19:00 - 21:00
Join South Eastern Vermont’s Audubon Society for a monthly program featuring nature and the environment.

-NEW DATE- LEGO-Palooza
2026-05-14 15:00 - 17:00
Join us on Thursday, May 14th after school from 3-5pm to play with LEGOs!
We provide the LEGOs. You build. Do not bring your own LEGOs.
Children cannot keep LEGOs, but if there is enough room, we will display them in the window.
Free and open to the public!

Stamp Explorers!
2026-05-13 15:15 - 16:15
Come explorer the interesting world of postage stamps! Learn about geography, history, literature and pop culture through stamps. Everyone attending will receive stamps to begin their collection. Presented by the Brattleboro Stamp Club and the Children’s Room. Open to all ages! Held in the Community Meeting Room, located next to the Children’s Room.

Library Board of Trustees
2026-05-12 16:30 - 18:00
Monthly meeting of the Brooks Memorial Library Board of Trustees. Citizen attendance and commentary welcome!
Board of Trustees
