Brownell Library Events for November 08

Holiday closings: 11/11 for Veterans Day & 11/26 @ 5pm & 11/27 & 11/28 for Thanksgiving

"Mostly" adult programming

Sat., Nov. 1, 3-5pm – Journal-writing Workshop develops themes in Let’s Talk About It: Love & Forgiveness, made possible through a grant from the American Library Association and the Fetzer Institute. Take the Forgiveness Quiz in the library lobby.

Mon., Nov. 3, 7:30pm – Digital Astrophotography Part 2 By Joe Comeau- further techniques of Astrophotography- on collection of video and still image data and discuss image processing techniques—Inexpensive "Nebulosity" program works well with common cameras, Registax 4, a free powerful program with video, and Photoshop and various adders. Sponsored by VAS and Brownell Library. Open to all ages.

Wed. Nov. 12, 7pm – ** SPECIAL CIVIL WAR EVENT – Civil War Period Artifacts Road Show with Vermont’s Civil War Expert Howard Coffin at MEMORIAL HALL IN ESSEX CENTER. Bring your 19th century artifacts from the Civil War period, and stories that go with them. Mr. Coffin will examine your pieces (limit 3), discuss possible provenance. Free and Open to All. Part of Essex Civil War Sites Project-. Get involved; learn about Essex veterans and their families. Sponsored by the Meeks Memorial Fund.

Fri., Nov. 14, 6:30-8:30pm – Adult Movie: “Bobby” – ( Rated R) – A re-telling of the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in 1968 through the eyes of 22 people who were there.

Nov., 17-22 – Friends of Brownell Library Week Long Book Sale-Lower Level Book Room. Stock Up for Long Winter Nights and/or some bargains for holiday gifts. Room open all Library Open Hours.

Tues., Nov. 18, 7pm – Library Trustees Meeting

Wed., Nov. 19, 7 pm – To highlight National Restorative Justice week, November 16-23, Essex Community Justice Center (ECJC), Deb Hamel, Director, hosts film and discussion on how restorative justice can address community concerns about crime and conflict. This program supports Let’s Talk About It: Love & Forgiveness. See large lobby table display.

Mon., Nov. 24, 7pm – **SPECIAL CIVIL WAR EVENT Essex’s Civil War Soldiers: Where They Traveled, Where They Fought with Howard Coffin Encore-who has examined our list of Essex veterans and will tell of the campaigns in which they were involved. Stories of our veterans! Open to All. Part of Essex Civil War Sites Project- Get involved, help do the research, learn about Essex veterans and their families. Sponsored by the Meeks Memorial Fund

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. Pre-registration required. Call 878-6956.

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. 4, 18)
Tuesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds – 10-10:45am – Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets, and math activities for preschoolers. (Nov. 4, 18)
Wednesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds – 10-10:45am – Repeat of Tuesday program. (Nov. 5, 12, 19)

Mon., Nov. 3, 3:30-4:30pm – Teen Advisory Board – Snacks provided! New members always welcome. Gr. 9-12.

Wed., Nov. 5, 9-9:45am – DCF Booktalks for Homeschoolers – Each month, students in Gr. 4-8 hear book talks of 4 titles from this year’s DCF list. Students keep a log and vote for their favorite to win the DCF Book Award in the spring. Group discussion encouraged! Register at 878-6956.

Wed., Nov. 5, 9-9:45am – 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. Register at 878-6956.

Fri., Nov. 7 & 21, 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., Nov. 7, 6:30-8:30pm – Teen Movie: “The Other Boleyn Girl” – ( Rated PG-13) - Based on the novel by Philippa Gregory, Anne Boleyn and her sister Mary vie for the love of King Henry the VIII. Free popcorn and soda. Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.

Thurs., Nov. 13, 3:30-4:30pm – Middle School Book Lovers Club – Come chat with Kat about whatever book you’re reading right now. Snacks too! Gr.6-8.

Fri., Nov. 14, 10-10:30am – 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.

Thurs., Nov. 20. 3:30-4:30pm – High School Book Lust/Loathe – This month we’re dishing on the books we love and hate! Crowing about a favorite book is easy. Also be prepared to explain why the book you loathe did not live up to your expectations.

Fri., Nov. 21, 6:30-8:30pm – Family Movie: “Nim’s Island” – (Rated PG) - 11 year old Nim lives with her microbiologist father on a private island in the South Asiatic Sea. When her dad is caught in a storm, she emails an author, who comes to help her search for her father. Based on the book by Wendy Orr. Free popcorn and soda. Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.

Sat., Nov. 22, Noon to 1pm – Read to Clyde & Sara, Therapy Dogs – Clyde (Maltese) and Sara (Chocolate Lab) love to listen to kids read! Sign up now to read to Clyde or Sara & listen while others read. For Gr. K-5.

Mon., Nov. 24, 3:30-4:30pm – NECI’s Tasty Reads: Cranberries – Help the NECI Student Chefs make a batch of Cranberry-Orange Relish, and bring some home for Thanksgiving Dinner. The chefs will serve Cranberry Bread and read stories about cranberries, one of our native crops. Register. For kids in Gr. K-5.

Brownell Library events for October 08

Adult oriented programs

Library Closings: Thursday, 10/9, 9am-1pm – Staff Training

Monday. 10/13 – Columbus Day

Wed. 10/1, 7pm – Betsy Thrasher Melvin presents photography of Robert Frost Country In her illustrated presentation, Betsy will tell the story of its creation and share 50+ photographs. She will Inscribe copies of the book available for sale—$30 apiece. Part of the Brownell Library’s Vermont Reads 2008 series sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council.

Mon. 10/6, 7:30pm – “Things in the Sky,” lecture by Joe Citra sponsored by the Vermont Astronomical Society & Brownell Library. Mr. Citro says “ a lot of odd things have been seen in the Vermont Skies – from angels to UFO’s.” This talk by Joe Citro will include Aerial Phenomena, strange mirages, darkness at noon, mysterious lights in the sky (not UFO’s) and other meteorological and astronomical oddities. The presentation runs roughly 45 minutes; discussion to follow. * At Essex High School Auditiorium * All are Welcome!

Wed. 10/15, 7pm – Meet Eleanor Roosevelt Again: Private Citizen and First Lady of the World , Elena Dodd ‘s One Woman Performance brings to life the woman who became known as the “First Lady of the World.” Sponsored by Vt. Humanities Council. Free and open to the public. Seating space limited. This is one of Ms. Dodd’s last shows.

Sat. 10/18, 3-5pm – Journal-writing Workshop continues the launch of Brownell Library’s participation in Let’s Talk About It: Love & Forgiveness, a reading and discussion series made possible through a grant from the American Library Association and the Fetzer Institute, as part of its Campaign for Love and Forgiveness. Guides: Life’s Companion: Journal Writing as a Spiritual Quest by Christina Baldwin (Bantam Books, 1991) and http://www.loveandforgive.org/

Mon. 10/20, 7pm – Cuba Cultural Day with Cuban native Toni BaSanta : learn more about our island neighbor’s culture and festivities.

Tues. 10/21, 7pm – Library Trustees Meeting

Wed. Oct. 22, 6:30pm – Gala screening of “The Power of Forgiveness,” a film that examines the value of forgiveness in relieving anger and grief caused by the most dreadful hurts imaginable and those that are more commonplace. Full description: http://www.thepowerofforgiveness.com/ We recognize Community Partners who supported our application for the Let’s Talk About It: Love & Forgiveness grant (see Sat. Oct. 18 program above). All welcome.

Fri. Oct. 24, 6:30pm – Adult Film: “Halloween” Jamie Lee Curtis in her debut plays a babysitter who must protect herself from the deadly Michael Myers, a mental institution escapee, who killed his sister on Halloween 15 years earlier. This film received a R-rating from the Motion Picture Association.

Mon. Oct. 27, 6:30pm – Debate Extravaganza !! – During this poignant moment in political history, come make your own opinion heard! Details below.

Wed. Oct. 29, 7pm – Author Louella Bryant speaks on her book While in Darkness. There Is Light , about the life and demise of Howard Dean’s brother .

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. Pre-registration required. Call 878-6956.

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. (Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28)

Tuesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds – 10-10:45am – Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets, and math activities for preschoolers. (Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28)

Wednesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds – 10-10:45am – Repeat of Tuesday program. (Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29)

Fri. Oct. 3 & 17, 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.

Thurs. Oct. 9, 3:30-4:30pm – Teen Advisory Board – Snacks provided! New members always welcome. Gr. 9-12.

Fri. Oct. 10 & 31, 10-10:30am – 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. Oct. 10, 6:30-8:30pm – Teen Movie: “Iron Man” – ( PG-13.) When wealthy industrialist Tony Stark is forced to build an armored suit after a life-threatening incident, he ultimately decides to use its technology to fight against evil. Free popcorn and soda. Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.

Thurs. Oct. 16, 3:30-4:30pm – Middle School Book Lovers Club – Come chat with Kat about whatever book you’re reading right now. Snacks too! Gr.6-8.

Fri. Oct. 17, 6:30-8pm – Stuntology – Sam Bartlett is the author of a new book The Best of Stuntology, a collection of 300 off-the-wall ideas to amuse yourself and everyone around you. Sam performs the silliest, stupidest, and funniest pranks and parlor tricks, and he’ll teach you, too! This family show is participatory and for all ages. Register at 878-6956.

Sat. Oct. 18, Noon to 1pm – Read to Clyde & Sara, Therapy Dogs – Clyde (Maltese) and Sara (Chocolate Lab) love to listen to kids read! Sign up now to read to Clyde or Sara & listen while others read. For Gr. K-5.

*SPECIAL EVENT Sat. Oct 18, 1-3pm Calling all Harry Potter Fans! QUIDDITCH CLINIC -The World Champion Middlebury College Quidditch Team will demonstrate their skill and gear for this sport and play a Quidditch match at the Maple Street Park back field. Potluck Lunch with the Team to follow. Bring food of all sorts. Sponsored by the Trustees of Brownell Library & The Recreation Dept – Bring your broom and cape if you like! Rain or shine.

Thurs. Oct. 23, 11-4:30 – Harry Potter Day at the Library – On the day off from school, watch a Harry Potter Video Marathon on big screen with your friends!

Fri. Oct. 24, 2-3pm – Halloween Stories with Linda Costello – Storyteller and Brownell Trustee Linda Costello celebrates Halloween with some spooky stories for the season. For students in Gr. 2 & up. Register at 878-6956.

Mon. Oct. 27, 3:30-4:30pm – NECI’s Tasty Reads: Apples – Come help the NECI Student Chefs cook up a big pot of applesauce. The chefs will read apple stories and bring several varieties of apples to taste. Register. For kids in Gr. K-5.

Mon. Oct. 27, 6:30pm - Debate Extravaganza !! – During this poignant moment in political history, come make your own opinion heard! Get a team of 2 to 4 people together to participate in our all-ages debate tournament. Sign up by Weds. Oct 22nd. A list of possible topics will be available in October to help you prepare. Teams can be made up of any combinations of ages or skill levels. Register at either desk or call 878-6956.

Fri. Oct. 31, 6:30-8:30pm – Family Movie: “Enchanted” – (Rated PG.) A classic Disney fairytale collides with modern-day New York City in a story about a fairytale princess who is sent to our world by an evil queen. Free popcorn and soda. Hosted by TAB. ***Come in costume and celebrate!

Sign up now for Red Clover and DCF Programs for Homeschoolers:

Wed. Nov. 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. Nov. 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.