December events

Adults events

Exhibits:
Kolvoord Room: Essex Photographer Bill Boccio Winter Scenes
Glass Case: Hallmark Holiday Decorations from the Collection of Sue Pierce
Lobby Book Table: Enjoy All the Faith Traditions.
Small Lobby Table: Winter Tales Light and Dark
Reader’s Tree: Selections by Mary Graf, Youth Librarian
Downstairs Display: Need More Magick in Your Life? Post Potter- Find a new Wizard, Dragon, Witch or Spellmaker.

Mon. 12/3, 7:30pm: Astro Images by Ron Anstey-VT Astronomical Society. Have you ever wanted to take images of your favorite astronomical objects? Ron Anstey explains the basics for producing astro images. He will explain the basics of digital astro imaging from a simple camera tripod combination to advanced imaging using a equatorial telescope with drives to follow the stars. Ron will display fantastic and colorful images of star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. Open to all ages interested in astronomy. 878-6955.

Tues. 12/4, 3:30pm: Stories of Light and Dark Not for Little Kids [ie. What Really Happened to Sleeping Beauty!] by Storyteller Linda Costello; she’ll tell stories for the time of year when a good, scary, fairy tale or ghost story can hearken back to your childhood during the dark season. Ages High School and Up.

Fri. 12/7, 3pm: Love and War: The 1941-1943 World War II letters of Nancy Duncan-A one-hour presentation by Curt Taylor of his mother’s unpublished letters. Less than two weeks after Pearl Harbor, Nancy Duncan found herself aboard a troop ship heading for Iceland- one of 10 Red Cross workers on board. Howard Taylor, a young lieutenant, was one of 2500 soldiers aboard the same ship. Their story of meeting, love, and life they lived in wartime Iceland and Great Britain is the subject of nearly 200 surprisingly frank letters, v-mails and postcards received and saved. Her son will relate letters’s story and answer questions. Transcribed letters available one week before the talk and for a month after. Must be read at the library and not copied. Mr. Taylor will also make available several books relating to Iceland, the Red Cross, and the 50th Signal Battalion during World War II. Free and Open to the public. For Senior Bus transportation call 878-6940. Questions 878-6955.

Fri. 12/14, 5:30-8:30 pm: Friends of Brownell Library are opening the Book Sale room for a Special After-Supper Book Sale to aid gift shoppers and to help the Friends of the Library provide programs for all ages. Bring a bag, save a tree.

Tues. 12/18, 7pm: Library Trustees Meeting

Fri. 12/21, 6:30pm: Adult Movie: “Scrooge” —1970 film adaptation of Dicken’s holiday classic, starring Albert Finney in the title role.
Special Hours in December






Thurs. 12/13, 9-1pm: Library Closed for Staff Meeting-Opens at 1pm.

Mon & Tues. 12/24-25: Library Closed for holidays

Wed. 12/26: Library Open 9am-5pm

Mon. 12/3: Library Open 9am-5pm - Happy New Year!

Youth Events

Fall Story Times! Story Times are offered on a weekly basis – regular attendance is encouraged. Space is limited in each group, to avoid overcrowding.

Here’s the schedule:
Tuesday Story Time for Toddlers (18-36 months) – 9:10-9:30am – Picture books, songs, rhymes, and puppets for toddlers with an adult. (Dec. 4, 11, 18)
Tuesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds – 10-10:45am – Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets, and math activities for preschoolers. (Dec. 4, 11, 18)
Wednesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds – 10-10:45am – Repeat of Tuesday program. (Dec. 5, 12, 19)

Wed. 12/5, 9am: DCF Booktalks for Homeschoolers – Each month, students in Gr. 4-8 hear book talks of 4 titles from this year’s DCF list. Students vote for their favorite to win the DCF Book Award in the spring. Group discussion encouraged! Call 878-6956.

Wed. 12/5, 9am: Red Clover Picture Books for Homeschoolers – Each month, students read and do activities with 2 of the 10 titles on the list for this year’s Red Clover Award. Voting takes place in the spring. For Gr. K-3. Call 878-6956 to register.

Thurs. 12/6, 3-4pm: Teen Advisory Board – Come join us as we get ready for our Holiday Gift-Making Program for Kids. We’ll practice a variety of crafts that kids can make for family gifts on Dec. 17. New teen members always welcome. Munchies served.

Fri. 12/7 & 12/21: 10-10:30am: New Drop-In Story Time for Kids of All Ages – Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers are welcome to come listen to Picture Book Stories and have fun with Finger Plays and Action Rhymes. No registration required.

Tue. 12/11, 3:30-4:30pm: NECI’s Tasty Reads: Gingerbread Boys and Girls – Join the NECI Student Chefs to decorate your own Gingerbread Boy or Girl. The chefs will read some interesting variations of the classic Gingerbread Boy story. For Gr. K-5. Register at 878-6956.

Thurs. 12/13, 3-4pm: High School Book Lust Pizza Club – Come chat about whatever book you’re reading right now and have pizza too! This month’s program for High Schoolers, next month Middle Schoolers. Call 878-6956.

Thurs. 12/13, 3:30-4:30pm: Read to Dieter, Therapy Dog – Come meet our new after-school pooch. Dieter is a Yellow Lab who is a trained Therapy Dog. He will listen to you read any book you choose. Sign up now at 878-6956. For Gr. K-5.

Fri. 12/14, 10-10:45am: Songs and Stories with Matthew – Matthew Witten performs songs about our world and tells adventurous tales. For all ages - no registration. Funded by Friends of Brownell Library.

Fri. 12/14, 6:30-8:30pm: Teen Movie: “The Princess Bride” – A classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, and a handsome young hero, all in a book read by a kindly grandfather. (Rated PG.) . Free popcorn and soda. Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.

Mon. 12/17, 7-9pm: Saturnalia – Join the Essex High School Classics Club to celebrate the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia, which honored Saturn, the god of agriculture. Feasting, togas, and general merriment will prevail. For Teens - Please register at 878-6956.

Mon. 12/17, 3:15-4:15pm OR 4:15-5:15pm:Holiday Gift-Making for Kids – Kids in Grades 1-5 can come to make holiday gifts for family members. Teens will supervise free gift-making and wrapping. Choose your 1-hour session and sign up now at 878-6956. Space limited.

Tue 12/18, 3:30-4pm: Holiday Storytelling for Kids – Come hear Linda Costello tell some of her favorite holiday stories, including “The Legend of Old Befana” for Christmas and ”The Miracle of the Potato Latkes” for Hanukkah. For Gr. K-5. Register at 878-6956.

Fri. 12/28, 6:30-8:30pm: Family Movie: “Ratatouille” – Remy, a runaway rat who loves to cook, teaches Linguini to be a gourmet chef in one of Paris’ finest restaurants. (Rated G.) Free popcorn and soda. Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.

November events

Adult Events

Exhibits:
Kolvoord Community Room: America’s Task Force of Soldiers, featuring The Final Salute

Small Lobby Table: Holiday Crafts To Try

Large Lobby Table: The Current Crises


Glass Case: Native American Regalia and Artifacts –Jerry Bourque

Genre Tree: Susan Pierce’s Selections.

Downstairs Display: Celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month


Mon., 11/ 5, 7pm: Vt Astronomical Society Presents: Model Rocketry by Howard (Howie) Druckerman. Howie flew Estes model rockets as a kid, and again with his kids when they were young. He discovered the world of medium and high power rocketry and is back flying much larger rockets along with the model ones. Free and Open to the public.


Wed., 11/ 7, 7 pm: Discussion of Atonement by Ian McEwan led by Charlie Purinton, Vermont National Guard Chaplain. The novel unfolds partly during evacuation of allied forces at Dunkirk in 1940. Receive discounted ticket for acclaimed movie version at Merrill’s Roxy, Burlington, this winter. Copies of book available at Adult Circulation Desk. Start Reading Now!

Sat., 11/10, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm: Story Collecting Day ~ in collaboration with "The War," the PBS documentary, WW II vets or those with home front memories may submit their narratives on-line. Essex Boy Scout Troop 676 will do the data-entry. Call 878-6955 for an appointment.

Wed., 11/14, 7 pm: Vermont Army National Guard Sgt 1st class Jim Greene presents his photographs of Iraq synchronized to the ballade “We’re All American,” written and sung on guitar by Sgt 1st class Mark Churchill.


Fri., 11/16, 6:30 pm: “Why We Fight,” 2005 Grand Jury Prize Sundance Film Festival winner. Documentary analyzes factors that impel military engagement abroad. Eugene Jarecki, Director, present for Q&A after the film.

Sat. 11/17, 9:30am-2pm: Friends of Brownell Deep Autumn Book Sale- Stock up Dark Winter Nights’ Reading! Library Lower Level
All proceeds benefit the Library’s programs and collections. Questions 878-5519 Cindy Chadurjian

Mon., 11/19, 7 pm: Listening to our Returning Vets, a panel moderated by Charlie Purinton, Chaplain of the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain).

Wed., 11/28, 7pm: Mark Twain Talks Tonight! Actor Bern Budd-brings Mark Twain to Essex Junction. Twain will speak of his tour of the country-and the world-when he entertained packed houses with his wit, wisdom, and musery. Twain’ humorous, wise and slightly irreverent counsel is needed today as it was then. Free & Open to the Public ages 10-100. Sponsored by the Vt. Humanities Council.

11/1-30: Drop off needed items (list available) for care packages for Have a Heart/Adopt a Soldier in the Kolvoord Room.

Youth Events

Fall Story Times! Story Times are offered on a weekly basis – regular attendance is encouraged. Space is limited in each group, to avoid overcrowding.


Here’s the schedule:
Tuesday Story Time for Toddlers (18-36 months) – 9:10-9:30am – Picture books, songs, rhymes, and puppets for toddlers with an adult. (Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27)
Tuesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds – 10-10:45am – Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets, and math activities for preschoolers. (Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27)
Wednesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds – 10-10:45am – Repeat of Tuesday program. (Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28)

Fri., 11/2 & 11/16, 10-10:45am: Songs and Stories with Matthew – Matthew Witten performs songs about our world and tells adventurous tales. For all ages - no registration. Funded by Friends of Brownell Library.

Wed., 11/7, 9am: DCF Booktalks for Homeschoolers – Each month, students in Gr. 4-8 hear book talks of 4 titles from this year’s DCF list. Students vote for their favorite to win the DCF Book Award in the spring. Group discussion encouraged! Call 878-6956.

Wed., 11/7, 9am: Red Clover Picture Books for Homeschoolers – Each month, students read and do activities with 2 of the 10 titles on the list for this year’s Red Clover Award. Voting takes place in the spring. For Gr. K-3. Call 878-6956 to register.

Thurs., 11/8, 3-4pm: Teen Advisory Board – Come meet our new Young Adult Librarian! New teen members always welcome, to help us plan programs for youth. Munchies served.

Fri., 11/9 & 11/30, 10-10:30am: New Drop-In Story Time for Kids of All Ages – Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers are welcome to come listen to Picture Book Stories and have fun with Finger Plays and Action Rhymes. No registration required.

Fri., 11/9, 6:30-8:30pm: Teen Movie: “Edward Scissorhands” – Johnny Depp plays Edward, a sad young man created by an inventor whose untimely death left Edward with shears for hands. (Rated PG-13.) Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.

Sat., 11/10, Noon-1pm: Read to Clyde & Sara, Therapy Dogs – Clyde (a Maltese) and Sara (a Chocolate Lab) love to listen to kids read aloud! Sign up now to read to Clyde or Sara for 10 minutes & listen while others read. For Gr. K-5. Call 878-6956.

Thurs., 11/15, 3:30-4:30pm: Read to Dieter, Therapy Dog – Come meet our new after-school pooch. Dieter is a Yellow Lab who is a trained Therapy Dog. He will listen to you read any book you choose. Sign up now at 878-6956. For Gr. K-5.

Fri., 11/30, 6:30-8:30pm: Family Movie: “Fly Away Home” – The soaring adventure of a girl and her estranged father, who learn what family is all about when they teach an orphaned flock of geese to fly. (Rated PG.) Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.