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 […]
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, […]
Starting last November, Center for Solace (formerly Brattleboro Area Hospice) & Brooks Memorial Library began 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. Together we'll […]
Join Brattleboro Solidarity for their annual Martin Luther King Day Speak Out for Hope and Courage at Brooks Memorial Library on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 from 2pm to 4pm. Bring your poems and short readings to share and speak out for hope and courage. There will be musical performances, sing alongs, and poetry and short […]
All are invited to a Community Conversation with Brattleboro State Legislators at Brooks Memorial Library. Prior to the start of the 2026 Legislative Session, this is an opportunity to learn about and contribute to our representatives' priorities for the upcoming year. We hope you join us and bring your questions and concerns regarding state matters […]
The AIDS Project of Southern Vermont is honored to host sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt in honor of World AIDS Day. A 12’ x 12’ section of the iconic Quilt, including a panel for Ron Squires, Vermont’s first openly gay legislator, will be on display in the Main Reading Room at Brooks Memorial Library […]
The Brattleboro Selectboard will host a listening session on the FY27 budgeting process in the Main Reading Room. This is an opportunity for the public to share their ideas directly with the Selectboard outside the typical meeting format. This is an in-person event only; there will not be a Zoom or livestream option for this […]
WSESU and Spark Teacher Education Presents Voices of the People Making Connections to Stories of Resistance in The Past and Present Performed readings from Howard Zinn and Beyond Readings by Local Community Members, WSESU Students and Brattleboro Solidarity, for more information email: Sparkteacheredvt@gmail.com
224 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-5290
Mon-Weds: 10am – 9pm
Thurs-Fri: 10am – 6pm
Sat: 10am – 5pm
