Over 90 poems by area poets - as well as from poets throughout Vermont and the tri-state region - will be going up in downtown Brattleboro, including in some Canal Street locations. The poems will be displayed in shops and other locations throughout April, to celebrate National Poetry Month, and be up for the first […]
The Teen Advisory Board invites you to join us for a Teens Only movie night showing of Superman! 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 Advisory […]
Brooks Memorial Library will host a book launch party with debut author—and library employee—Anna Monders at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 12 in the main reading room of 224 Main St., Brattleboro. Set in a world ruthlessly divided by genetic class, Tested is a high-stakes novel for ages ten and up. Tested follows fourteen-year-old Mikayla, a genetic Elite, in […]
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! […]
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