All are welcome to these monthly conversations with our Brattleboro State Legislators. Topics change monthly: April's main discussion will center on the budget process. There will also be time for Legislators to respond to any general questions or concerns about current happenings in the state house. We hope you join us.
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 […]
How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is a fossil? How are they made? Find out the answer to these questions and more when Dinoman visits Brooks Memorial Library on Thursday, February 20 at 10:30 am. Accompanied by huge inflatable dinosaurs, Dinoman brings his fun and informative show to the Main Reading Room of […]
Come experience the ancient art of Djalia. Djalia is the intersection of art, science and technology in story form. Djeli weaves story, poetry, mythology, music and song into a presentation that some have called medicine. Djeli is a seasoned international performer who has delighted audiences around the world. An active member of the National Association […]
Join us for a community conversation! Join Secretary of State, Sarah Copeland Hanzas, partners who contributed to the report, and fellow community members to learn about the new report detailing what civic health looks like across Vermont and in our community. Participants will be asked to share feedback and engage in these important conversations. Registration […]
The Town’s Budget Open House will be held in the Main Reading Room on the ground floor. This is an opportunity to discuss the budget directly with Town staff. More information about this year's budget process can be found at Brattleboro.gov/FY26Budget
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 […]
Calling all LGBTQ+ families, adults, and youth! Join the ACLU of Vermont, Out in the Open, and Brooks Memorial Public Library on Monday October 21st for an evening of queer community crafting! Folks are welcome to come and explore what freedom, autonomy, and joy mean to them through hanging out and making art. This collaborative […]
Join us for a reading by Rob Mermin, founder of CircusSmirkus, from his memoir, Circle of Sawdust, followed by a lively discussion about Circus and Clowning in Vermont (and the world). Circle of Sawdust is a personal story of the wild characters, remarkable histories, and behind-the-scenes world of traditional traveling circuses. It’s the true-life tale […]
In Robin’s Song, Robin, dealing with loss and anxiety, leaves Brooklyn to come to live in a small Vermont town with her cousin Darcey. Through nature, music and poetry, the tweens bond, while Robin learns skills to deal with her emotions. Author Lynn Levine will speak about why she wrote Robin’s Song and about her […]
The right to protest is one of the people’s most fundamental freedoms, but what about speech that veers toward lawlessness or social disorder? During most of the 20th century, governments put speakers in jail for creating a “clear and present danger.” Under that rule, Eugene Debs went to prison for denouncing the first World War and […]
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