Main Reading Room

All are invited to come and witness Buddhist Monk Lama Tenzin Yignyen as he creates Avalokiteshvara, the Mandala of Compassion, in the Main Reading Room at Brooks Memorial Library from April 21 - 25. Lama Tenzin will create the intricate sand mandala during the day between 10 AM - 4 PM, while library patrons and […]

In this final speaker series program co-hosted with Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center (BEEC), David Allen Sibley, renowned ornithologist and illustrator, invites backyard birders to step into the world of scientific discovery. While birdwatching is often seen as a leisurely hobby, Sibley will reveal how everyday observations can contribute to cutting-edge science. Sibley will explore the […]

Join us for this meeting of Brattleboro's Charter Revision Commission - they want to hear from you! The topic of discussion is the form of Brattleboro's annual town meeting. This public meeting is happening in the Main Reading Room from 6 - 8 PM. The organizer is Brattleboro Charter Revision Commission Email: charter@brattleboro.gov

Join us as we welcome Vermont Public to Brooks Memorial Library for a mini film screening and social hour! First, dive into a 45-minute excerpt of the highly acclaimed 2023 documentary Join or Die by Pete and Rebecca Davis. Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate […]

All ages and voices are invited to fill their hearts with joy and the library with song in the Main Reading Room. The community sing-along will feature a songbook of well-known songs from many traditions (folk, golden oldies, gospel, Beatles, old pop and rock, show tunes, etc.)  Participants will take turns choosing what to sing […]