Starting last November, Center for Solace (formerly Brattleboro Area Hospice) & Brooks Memorial Library were 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 […]
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, […]
Brooks Memorial Library is hosting a farewell party for Brattleboro Police Chief Norma Hardy to celebrate her retirement and express appreciation for her dedicated service. This gathering mirrors the welcome event Brooks held for her when she first arrived in town, giving the community another opportunity to connect with the Chief and wish her well […]
Join the Brattleboro Town Arts Committee in the Main Reading Room at the Brooks Memorial Library on Wednesday, March 25 from 5 to 7 PM for a Public Art Open House. Learn about the Town and Cultural Plans, explore potential sites for public art, including possible projects for the Library, and share your ideas for art in […]
More people are talking about restorative practices and looking for more accountability after people have been harmed. Interaction provides restorative practices programs, but how do restorative practices navigate big feelings? Join Community Substance Use Response (CSUR) and Interaction for a community conversation about restorative practices, with a focus on understanding feelings and needs. Together, we’ll […]
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, […]
A Lifeline for Difficult Times: The Taking Solace Series on Wednesday, March 4th at 6 pm: “Come See Me in the Good Light”. This is a poignant and unexpectedly funny love story about poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley facing an incurable cancer diagnosis with joy, wit and an unshakable partnership. Through laughter and unwavering […]
In celebration of African American History month, Brooks Memorial Library and the Windham Co. NAACP are co-sponsoring A Legacy of Courage - Poetry and Book Readings on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at 2pm. Join us for an inspiring and illuminating afternoon as we hear the words of African-American poets and writers over the last two […]
Celebrate Winter Carnival at the library with a world class clown show, To the Moon and Back! To the Moon and Back is a story of two charming individuals out for a day of fishing who find themselves in a peculiar situation... the moon has fallen from the sky and someone must put it back! […]
Building the Beloved Community: Martin Luther King Jr. had a vision of a global society based on justice, equity, love, and peace, where all individuals are cared for and have a sense of belonging. It is a community free from poverty, hunger, and all forms of discrimination and prejudice, and is achieved through nonviolent social […]
Event Information Updated (02/11): Brattleboro Common Sense is planning this event to be a public discussion with the descriptive title "Beyond I Have A Dream" and with short presentations by Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Reverend Arnold Thomas, Rv. Lise Sparrow, and Dr. Mary Gannon, honoring King and Black History Month and featuring Q&A and public discussion more […]
Brattleboro voters face critical ballot questions on March 3rd regarding our town's future voting structure. These questions, and how the vote outcome will affect Town government, are more complex than they appear. Join us for an expert panel discussion to demystify these choices before you head to the polls. The Issues at Stake: The upcoming […]
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