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      • August 2026

      • Mon 10

        Interaction’s Prison Quilt Project

        Featured Monday, August 10 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
        Main Reading Room

        Fractured, Not Broken, is a collaborative quilt project connecting people inside and outside prison walls. We invite you to join in the hand-stitching of Interaction’s Prison Quilt in the Main Reading Room from 5-7 PM on Monday, August 10th -- poignantly on International Prisoners’ Justice Day. This project had an initial goal to provide a […]

      • June 2026

      • Tue 23

        Birds Are Dinosaurs — Meet Live Birds of Prey with VINS!

        Featured Tuesday, June 23 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
        Main Reading Room

        What did 65 million years of evolution turn the dinosaurs into? Birds! Celebrating “Unearth a Story,” the Vermont Institute of Natural Science is excited to introduce you to some live birds of prey and learn all about their dinosaur ancestry together. We’ll explore the ways modern birds became masters of the air, and understand the […]

      • Sat 13

        The Country in the Mirror: Poems of Protest and Witness – Poetry Reading

        Featured Saturday, June 13 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
        Main Reading Room

        Poets and editor Sharon Darrow will be reading from "The Country in the Mirror: Poems of Protest & Witness," published by Rootstock Publishing. Would you like to read a poem on the themes of protest and witness at the event? There will be an open mic sign up sheet on a first come, first served […]

      • Tue 9

        Rapid Reviews – Adult Summer Reading Program Kick-Off

        Featured Tuesday, June 9 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
        Main Reading Room

        We are kicking off the Adult Summer Reading Program with Rapid Reviews of 50 books in 50 minutes! Experience a wide range of book recommendations from our well-read library staff to get ready for a spectacular summer of reading. Five reviewers will review some of their all-time favorites. Each reviewer will give 60-second reviews of […]

      • Sat 6

        Community Conversations with Brattleboro State Legislators

        Featured Saturday, June 6 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Community Conversations with Brattleboro State Legislators
        Main Reading Room

        As the Brattleboro Legislative Delegation gears up for the start of a new legislative session in January, these monthly sessions are an opportunity to meet the Brattleboro Representatives and discuss issues that matter to you. Topics will include healthcare, education, climate change, and housing. All are welcome to join your Vermont Legislators, hear from experts, […]

      • May 2026

      • Fri 22

        Teen Movie Night! – MOONRISE KINGDOM

        Featured Friday, May 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
        Main Reading Room

        The Teen Advisory Board invites you to join us for a Teens Only movie night showing of Moonrise Kingdom! Due to construction at the back of the library, this Teen Movie Night will be downstairs in the Main Reading Room of the library! The movie will start at 6:30pm. Snacks provided! Hosted by the Teen […]

      • Wed 13

        Town Committee Fair

        Featured Wednesday, May 13 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
        Main Reading Room

        BE A PART OF THE COMMUNITY YOU LOVE! Beginning this summer, the Selectboard will be appointing new members to the Town’s numerous Boards and Committees. This fair is an opportunity for the public to learn how to get involved in the community. Speak with current members and Town staff to find a group that interests […]

      • Sat 9

        Waltz Away the Day for Starr’s Last Day!

        Featured Saturday, May 9 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Starr’s Last Day!
        Main Reading Room

        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 […]

      • Sat 9

        Native Plants

        Featured Saturday, May 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
        Main Reading Room

        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 […]

      • Sat 9

        Stories with Starr Family Storytime for Starr’s Last Day!

        Featured Saturday, May 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Starr’s Last Day!
        Main Reading Room

        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 […]

      • Sat 2

        Community Conversations with Brattleboro State Legislators

        Featured Saturday, May 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Community Conversations with Brattleboro State Legislators
        Main Reading Room

        As the Brattleboro Legislative Delegation gears up for the start of a new legislative session in January, these monthly sessions are an opportunity to meet the Brattleboro Representatives and discuss issues that matter to you. Topics will include healthcare, education, climate change, and housing. All are welcome to join your Vermont Legislators, hear from experts, […]

      • April 2026

      • Wed 29

        Portable Solar Demonstration & Home Energy Options Workshop

        Featured Wednesday, April 29 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
        Main Reading Room

        The Town of Brattleboro and the Vermont Energy Education Program are teaming up to try to provide Brattleboro relief from high electric and heating costs. Come see and learn about how portable solar systems and other energy savings tools like heat pumps and insulation can help make a difference for your family’s budget and comfort. […]

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