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Brownell Library events for May 2008

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"Mostly" adult events at Brownell Library

Fri. May 2, 5:30-7:30pm: Reception for Mt Mansfield Union High Student Digital Photographers exhibit, “Essex Junction in April.”

Sat. May 10, 9:30-2pm: Friends of Brownell Library Late Spring Book Sale-Come stock up for summer reading on the beach, hammock or front porch. Bring a bag, save a tree. All proceeds to the Friends to support library programs.

Fri, May 16, 6:30pm: Adult Movie – “Jaws” – Considered by many to be among the greatest motion pictures ever made, “Jaws” started the summer blockbuster craze. In “Jaws” a rarity of film making is accomplished on a grand scale. The accomplishment: a movie that is widely regarded as superior to the book upon which it was based. Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider star in this movie about a rogue Great White shark terrorizing a seaside resort community. The Motion Picture Association of America rated this film PG.

Mon. May 19, 7pm: Antique & Collectible Dolls Road Show- Mary Van Buren Swasey, local doll expert, will offer an assessment of one doll (NOT Bears!) brought by patrons. She will offer an estimated date and value of each doll and will bring with her an array of doll evaluation books. The Glass case display will hold a variety of dolls from Mary’s collection. Free & Open to the Public.

Tues. May 20, 7pm: Library Trustees Meeting – Kolvoord Community Rm.

Thurs. May 22, 3:30pm: Spring Cleaning and Organizing Workshop by Gwen Farrington, a professional organizer. If the thought of tackling a winter or a lifetime’s worth of overfilled closets, garages and attics fills you with dread, Gwen will offer a wise, practical approach to clearing up the clutter. Free and Open to the Public.

Sat. May 24, 8am-12 noon: Brownell Library’s Annual Memorial Day CLEARANCE SALE under the green & white striped tent on the library lawn. What bargains you’ll find as you wait for the parade. Bring a bag save a tree. Tell your friends.

Wed. May 28, 7pm: One Woman’s Solo Motorcycle Trip to The Arctic Circle-Deb Bishop (of Green Mountain Harley Davidson Shop) will arrive on her bike to deliver a travelogue with photos of her journey from Colorado to Alaska’s Arctic Circle. She had adventures galore. All bikers and non-bikers will enjoy her stories. Free and Open to the Public.

Youth Events

Final Preschool Story Times!

Tuesday Story Time for Toddlers (18-36 months): 9:10-9:30am – Picture books, songs, rhymes & puppets for toddlers with adult. (May 6)

Tuesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds: 10-10:45am – Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets, and math activities for preschoolers. (May 6)

Wednesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds: 10-10:45am – Repeat of Tuesday program. (May 7)

Thurs. May 1, 3-4pm: Teen Advisory Board (TAB) – For teens, by teens. If you’re a teenager, come. Plan programs you’d like to see. Snacks! New members welcome.

Fri. May 2 & 16, 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.

Sat. May 3, 10-11am – Read to Clyde & Sara, Therapy Dogs – Clyde (a Maltese Terrier) and Sara (a Chocolate Lab) are best friends who love to listen to kids read! Sign up now to read to Clyde or Sara and listen while other kids read. For Gr. K-5. Call 878-6956

Fri. May 9 & 23, 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. May 9, 6:30-8:30pm: Teen Movie – “Little Shop of Horrors” – In this musical, business booms at a flower shop when an exotic potted plant called Audrey II arrives. People are rushing to see it, and then disappearing. Rated PG-13. Free popcorn and soda. Hosted by TAB.

Thurs. May 15, 3:30-4:30pm: Middle School Book Lovers Club – Come chat with Kat about whatever book you’re reading right now and have some snacks too! For Gr. 5-8.

Tues. May 20, 3:30-4:30pm: NECI’s Tasty Reads: Spring Greens – To celebrate Spring, NECI Student Chefs will bring in a variety of lettuces, both common and exotic, and prepare a vinaigrette for yummy salads. Kids will plant seeds to take home, and hear Spring Stories. For Gr. K-5. Register.

Fri. May 23, 6:30-8:30pm: Family Movie – “Mary Poppins” – Based upon the book by P.L. Travers, this musical features Julie Andrews as Jane and Michael’s amazing new nanny in London. Rated G. Free popcorn and soda. Hosted by TAB.

Sat. May 24, 10am – Memorial Day Parade – Watch for Brownell Library’s Float with a Giant Dragnfly, in celebration of our Summer Reading Program theme: “Catch the Reading Bug!” Marchers wanted! Teens and older kids (ages 10 & up) can carry banners, wave butterfly nets, or be bugs in the parade! Sign up at Youth Desk.

Brownell Library events for April 08

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“Mostly” Adult Activities

Wed. 4/2, 7pm: Village Annual Meeting at Essex Community Educational Center on Educational Drive. Let Your Voice and Vote be Heard!

Mon. 4/7, 7:30pm: Vermont Astronomical Soc. Brownell program- Product Reviews – Jack St. Louis, the Orion Binocular Viewer. It uses two eyepieces and both eyes, can be used on most telescopes. Paul Walker, Canon Remote Programmable Timer for digital cameras & SLOOH remote telescope site. Joe Comeau, Baader multipurpose coma corrector (MPCC). Donna Lescoe, Klutz Star Chart for people without equipment or experience. Moe Cloutier, zoom spotting scope with a 45 degree angle eyepiece. All levels.

Wed. 4/9, 7pm: Rev. Gary Kowalski, Burlington’s UU pastor, speaks on his new book Revolutionary Spirits: The Enlightened Faith of America’s Founding Fathers. Called “an energetic presentation of the religious positions and postures of our principal Founding Fathers reads more like an engrossing novel.” Books available for sale and autograph.

Mon. 4/14, 6:30-8:30pm in Main Reading Room: National Library Week WORD THROW DOWN – A Spelling Bee for Fun and Funds – Come watch the Teen Advisory Board take on the Trustees and the Staff, to raise money for some new intergenerational programming. Raffle and Bake Sale at the event. All ages welcome! Cheer on your favorite team and support your local library. Call 878-6956 for more info.

Tue. 4/15, 3:30-5pm: TAKE NOTICE ! Historical Talk about the American Revolutionary & the Green Mountain Boys Now, given by members of the recreated Colonel Seth Warner’s Regiment. They will discuss topics relating to the Revolution and early Vt history w/ living historians dressed as Vt soldiers. They will role play Green Mountain Boys, as well as key figures Ethan Allen, Seth Warner, Benedict Arnold, and George Washington, camp followers, recruiters. On view: soldier’s clothing and equipment, 18th century manual of arms. Open to all ages.

Wed. 4/16, 7pm: Rural Vermont – Shelby Hammond will present the need for VT farms to be allowed to grow industrial hemp, raise farm fresh meat and sell raw milk. Come discuss and debate these timely issues.

Thu. 4/17, 3:30pm: Big Read Book Discussion of Willa Cather’s My Antonia led by Penny Pillsbury. A classic, New York lawyer remembers his friendship with a simple Bohemian girl in Nebraska of the early 20th century. Open to everyone who has read the book. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk with a list of discussion questions.

Fri. 4/18, 7pm: Adult Movie – “Talladega Nights”— Will Ferrell stars in this satire lampooning NASCAR. This is an unrated version of the film.
Wed. 4/23, 7pm: Westford Poet Paul Paparella reading from his book On Waking Up All Over the World. Celebrate National Poetry Month!

Tue. 4/29, 3pm: VT WWII Pilot Major J. Francis Angier, marking the 63rd anniversary of his liberation from prison camp, will tell of his aviation career as a B17 pilot, where he was shot down and spent 7 months as a POW. Author of Ready or Not: Into the Wild Blue, he will offer copies for sale and autograph. Plenty of time for questions. Open to all ages.

Youth Events

Preschool Story Times! Story Times offered weekly – regular attendance encouraged. Space is limited in each group, to avoid overcrowding.
Tuesday Story Time for Toddlers (18-36 months): 9:10-9:30am – Picture books, songs, rhymes & puppets for toddlers with adult. (Apr. 1, 8, 15, 29)
Tuesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds: 10-10:45am – Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets, and math activities for preschoolers. (Apr. 1, 8, 15, 29)
Wednesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds: 10-10:45am – Repeat of Tuesday program. (Apr. 1, 9, 16, 30)

Wed. Apr. 2, 9am: DCF Booktalks for Homeschoolers – It’s Voting Day! Students in Gr. 4-8 who have read at least 5 titles from this year’s DCF list can vote for their favorite to win the DCF Book Award! Any student who isn’t voting at their school can also vote. Ask at Youth Desk.

Wed. Apr. 2, 9am: Red Clover Picture Books for Homeschoolers – It’s Voting Day! Each month, students have read 2 of the 10 titles on the list for this year’s Red Clover Award. Homeschoolers will receive a copy of the book they vote for today. For Gr. K-3. Call 878-6956 to register.

Thurs. Apr. 3, 3-4pm: Teen Advisory Board (TAB) – For teens, by teens. If you’re a teenager, come. Plan programs you’d like to see. Snacks! New members welcome.

Fri. Apr. 4 & 18, 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. Apr. 10, 3:30-4:30pm: Middle School Book Lovers Club – Come chat with Kat about whatever book you’re reading right now and have some snacks too! For Gr. 5-8.

Fri. Apr. 11 & 25, 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.

Mon. Apr. 14, 6:30-8:30pm, National Library Week WORD THROW DOWN – a Spelling Bee for Fun and Funds – Come watch the Teen Advisory Board take on the Trustees and the Staff, to raise money for some new fantastic after-school programming. Raffle & Bake Sale, too. For all ages!

Thurs. Apr. 17, 3-4pm: High School Book Lust Pizza Club – Bring a book you have recently read to show the group. All high schoolers welcome.

Fri. Apr. 18, 6:30-8:30pm: Teen Movie – “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?” – Gilbert Grape (Johnny Depp) and his brother Arnie (Leonardo DiCaprio) have nothing much happening until wild Becky rolls into town. Rated PG-13. Free popcorn and soda. Hosted by TAB.

Tues. Apr. 22, 3:30-4:30pm: NECI’s Tasty Reads: Cheese – NECI Student Chefs read amazing cheese stories while they prepare tasty cheese dishes. For Gr. K-5. Register at 878-6956.

Wed. Apr. 23, 10-11am: Read to Dieter, Therapy Dog – 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.

Wed. Apr. 23, 3-4pm: Yoga for Kids – Certified Yoga Instructor Jean Campbell teaches postures, movements and breathing techniques to students ages 7-14. Mats are provided. Wear loose, comfortable clothing for this relaxing hour. Register in advance at 878-6956.

Fri. Apr. 25, 6:30-8:30pm: Family Movie – “The Sword in the Stone” – Based upon T. H. White’s The Once and Future King, this Disney film brings the legend of King Arthur to life. Rated G. Free popcorn and soda. Hosted by TAB.

Brownell Library events for March 2008

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SPECIAL CLOSING - Thur. Mar. 20: Library Closed 9am-1pm for Staff Meeting

Adult Events

Mon. Mar. 3, 7:30pm:Vermont Astronomical Society- 1. Astro Images- Ron Astey - producing astro images: from simple digital camera tripod to advanced imaging using equatorial telescope, will show fantastic images of star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. All levels. 2. Video Guiding System -Paul Walker - video setup for guiding during astrophotography, including 2nd diagonal mirror, 2nd focuser, tiny camera on pc board & video monitor. Intermediate

Tues. Mar. 5, 7pm: Vermont Women and the Abolition Movement-Jane Williamson of Rokeby Museum offers the history of the work women did around the region to fight for the end of slavery.

Celebrate Women’s History Month - Meeks Memorial Lecture.

Fri. Mar. 7, 6:30-8:30pm: Scrabble Night for All Ages - Come all Ye Word Birds! Novice and experienced players welcome for an informal evening of fun! Game sets provided, or bring your own.

Wed. Mar. 12, 7pm: Consuelo Northrup Bailey: Vermont Pathfinder, Vt. Humanities Council program presented by J. Kevin Graffagnino, Director of Vt. Historical Soc. Bailey was a national pioneer among women in public service. Born and raised in Fairfield, Vt, a 1921 graduate of UVM, she was first woman in America to serve as a State's Attorney, as Speaker of a State House of Representatives, and as Lieutenant Governor. (See Glass Case Display of her realia).

Mon. Mar. 17, 3:30pm: Irish Stories by Linda Costello for All Ages-Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Éireann go Brách (Ireland forever!)

Tue. Mar. 18, 7pm: Library Trustees Meeting

Wed. Mar. 19, 7pm: Prof. Alfred Andrea, lecture “Holy War in World History.” will trace rationales behind and ways in which various cultures, including great monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, have sanctified warfare over the ages. Two manifestations of this phenomenon, which will receive special consideration, are crusade and jihad.

Thu. Mar. 20, 3:30pm: Book Discussion of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, led by Penny Pillsbury. Read or Reread this classic of American literature. Open to any one who has read the book! Library will have some copies, or bring your own.

Fri. Mar. 21, 6:30pm: Adult Movie “Crash."
This film dramatizes ethnic, gender, cultural conflicts that often arise between people of different beliefs and backgrounds. 2006 winner of multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Rated R.

Sat., Mar 22, 9:30am-2pm: Friends of Brownell Library Book Sale-Library Lower Level Book Room

Thu. Mar. 27, 2:45pm: Movie – “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962) with Gregory Peck.

This film, like all of our movie showings, is free and open to the public.

Youth Events

Preschool Story Times! Story Times offered weekly – regular attendance encouraged. Space is limited in each group, to avoid overcrowding.

Tuesday Story Time for Toddlers (18-36 months): 9:10-9:30am – Picture books, songs, rhymes & puppets for toddlers with adult. (Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25)

Tuesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds: 10-10:45am – Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets, and math activities for preschoolers. (Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25)

Wednesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds: 10-10:45am – Repeat of Tuesday program. (Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26)

Wed., Mar. 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 April. Group discussion encouraged! Call 878-6956.

Wed., Mar. 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 April. For Gr. K-3. Call 878-6956 to register.
Thurs., Mar. 6, 3-4pm: Teen Advisory Board – For teens, by teens. If you’re a teenager, come. Plan programs you’d like to see. Snacks! New members welcome.

Fri., Mar. 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. Mar. 7, 6:30-8:30pm: Scrabble Night for All Ages - Come all Ye Word Birds! Novice and experienced players welcome for an informal evening of fun! Game sets provided, or bring your own.

Fri., Mar. 14 & 28, 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., Mar. 14, 6:30-8:30pm: Teen Movie – "Young Frankenstein"—Mel Brooks’ spoof of the literary classic. Rated PG. Free popcorn and soda. Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.

Mon. Mar. 17, 3:30pm: Irish Stories by Linda Costello for All Ages-Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Éireann go Brách (Ireland forever!)

Tues., Mar. 18, 3:30-4:30pm: Middle School Book Lovers Pizza Club – Come chat with Kat about whatever book you’re reading right now and have pizza too!

Tues., Mar. 18, 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.

Tues., Mar. 25, 3:30-4:30pm: NECI’s Tasty Reads: Potatoes – NECI Student Chefs read funny potato stories while they prepare tasty potato dishes. For Gr. K-5. Register at 878-6956.

Fri., Mar. 28, 6:30-8:30pm: Family Movie – Disney Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc. ”— “They scare because they care.” Rated G. Free popcorn and soda. Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.

Sat., Mar. 29, 10-11am: Read to Clyde & Sara, Therapy Dogs – Clyde (a Maltese Terrier) a.nd Sara (a Chocolate Lab) are best friends who love to listen to kids read! Sign up now to read to Clyde or Sara and listen while other kids read. For Gr. K-5. Call 878-6956.

Brownell Library events for February 2008

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Exhibits: Kolvoord Room: Landscape and Floral Watercolors by Ginny O’Reilly

Glass Case: Sweets to the Sweet: Valentine Chocolate Boxes from Peg Hamlin

Large Lobby Table: Feel the Love-Romantic Writings

Small Lobby Table: Issues of Health Care in America

Downstairs:Paranormal: Facts or Fiction?

Adult EventsMon., Feb. 4, 7:30pm: Galaxies by Al Boudreau introduces the intriguing topic of galaxies starting with the Milky Way, the galaxy in which we are located, its “discovery” by Edwin Hubble, as well as the expansion of the Universe. Monster galaxy dimensions exhibited plus various types of galaxies. Beautiful photographs of numerous galaxies will be shown as we tourour section of the Universe. Boudreau is a retired Aerospace Engineer, an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and a serious amateur astronomer with his own observatory in Bridport, VT. All levels invited.

Mon., Feb. 11, 7pm: Catamount Health Care Elucidated-presentation by Donna Sutton-Fay, Chittenden County Outreach staff for the Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security Education Fund, will focus on Vt’s new health insurance program for uninsured Vermonters—who can sign up, how the program works, how to get paying the premium and the cost of the package.

Wed., Feb. 13, 7pm: Paranormal Investigators of New England: They Are Who You’re Gonna Call! –Jeffrey Stewart of PI-NE conducts professional, private and confidential investigations based out of So. Burlington, but travels throughout New England. They investigate all Supernatural/Paranormal, Occult and inexplicable activity reported to their group. They not only investigate Entities (Ghost, Spirits etc.) but also reports of UFO's, Bigfoot, Lake creatures. Jeff will describe his company and the work they do.

Thurs. Feb. 14, 3:30pm Love Stories for the Not-So-Young with Storyteller Linda Costello—Valentine Day Special Treat Tales of love lost and found from many different cultures told by candlelight by Library Trustee Mrs. Linda Costello. High School and UP!

Fri., Feb. 15, 6:30pm: Adult Movie – “Groundhog Day” – 1993 comedy stars Bill Murray as a weatherman who finds himself condemned to live that day over and over.

Mon., Feb. 18: Library Closed for Presidents’ Day

Wed., Feb. 20, 7pm: Romance author Mina Samuels reads from The Queen of Cups, historically based story of Juliette, wife of Post Civil War Philosopher, Charles Pierce. In spite of her husband's addictions and depression, she never loses faith in the possibility of redemption and the power of love and loyalty.

Youth Events
Preschool 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. (Feb. 5, 12, 19)
Tuesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds:10-10:45am – Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets, and math activities for preschoolers. (Feb. 5, 12, 19)
Wednesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds: 10-10:45am – Repeat of Tuesday program. (Feb. 6, 13, 20)

Fri., Feb. 1 & 15, 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., Feb 6, 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., Feb 6, 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., Feb. 7, 3-4pm: Teen Advisory Board – For teens, by teens. If you’re a teenager, please come and help us plan programs at the library that you’d like to see. We serve snacks! New members welcome.

Fri., Feb. 8 & 22, 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., Feb. 8, 6:30-8:30pm: Teen Movie – “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind"

Warrior/pacifist Princess Nausicaä desperately struggles to prevent two warring nations from destroying themselves and their dying planet. (Rated PG.) Free popcorn and soda. Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.

Sat. Feb. 9, 10-11am: Read to Clyde & Sara, Therapy Dogs – Clyde (a Maltese Terrier) and Sara (a Chocolate Lab) are best friends who love to listen to kids read! Sign up now to read to Clyde or Sara and listen while other kids read. For Gr. K-5. Call 878-6956

Mon., Feb. 11, 3:30-4:30-pm: China Program – Local students share their experiences traveling in China through pictures, souvenirs, and stories. Open to students of all ages.

Tues., Feb. 12, 3:30-4:30pm: NECI’s Tasty Reads: Chocolate – Join the NECI Student Chefs to make chocolate pops and strawberries dipped in chocolate. Then listen to some really sweet stories. For Gr. K-5. Register at 878-6956.

Thurs., Feb. 21, 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 is for High Schoolers, next month Middle Schoolers. Call 878-6956.

Fri., Feb. 22, 6:30-8:30pm: Family Movie: "Bedknobs and Broomsticks"
An apprentice witch, 3 kids and a cynical conman search for the missing component to a magic spell useful to the defence of Britain. (Rated G.) Free popcorn and soda. Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.

Tue., Feb 26, 10-10:45am: Mystery, the Pet Rat – Come meet Mystery, the Pet Rat… Learn about rat and other rodent behavior and why rats make wonderful pets!!! (Tales and all) Grades K-5. Register at Youth Desk.

Thurs. Feb. 28, 2-4pm: Word Games for Kids – Come in to play Scrabble, Boggle, and Upwords and get ready for the Scrabble Night coming on Fri. March 7! All ages.

Brownell Library events for January 2008

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Mon., Dec.31 Library Closes at 5pm – Attend First Night!
Tues., Jan. 1 Library Closed – Happy 2008!

Scheduled ClosingsMon., Jan. 21 Library Closed – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

Adult Events

Exhibits: Kolvoord Community Room: Paintings by the Essex Art League

Glass Case: Alice in Wonderland a collection by Arena Corvo

Big Lobby Table: Saving Energy in the New Year-Smart Swap Light Bulbs

Small Lobby Table: The 60s and the Civil Rights Movement

Downstairs: Cook Books

Fri. Jan.4, 6:30-8:30pm: Essex Art League Reception

Mon. Jan. 7, 7:30pm: Making of the Large Binocular Telescope Mirrors – Scott Pennington offers innovative techniques to make mirrors in the new Large Binocular Telescope (LBT). Also Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) which has been built with twin 8.4-meter mirrors, located on Mt. Graham in AZ. Used in tandem, these two mirrors provide resolving power of a 22.8-meter telescope. Some of the unique capabilities of the LBT will be outlined and what astronomers hope to find using this new instrument. Sponsored by Vt. Astronomical Soc. & Brownell Library

Thurs. Jan. 10 3:30pm: Essex Civil War Sites Brainstorm – Calling all area professional and amateur historians for a brainstorm on a year long project to document and feature Essex connection to the Civil War for citizens of any ages. Free and Wide Open to the Public.

Mon. Jan. 14, 7pm: Veterans Administration Home Buying Loan: It’s Easier Than You Think! by Bobbi Holzel – If you have served in any branch of the armed services/active duty, retired, or in the Guard, come see if you qualify for the VA Guaranteed Mortgage. With her 15 years experience of providing VA home loans, Bobbi Holzel will help you learn about the documentation you’ll need in order to pre-qualify for this veterans’ benefit. Because it is guaranteed by the VA and has no mortgage insurance, this loan has significantly reduced monthly payments. Find out how you can avoid paying closing costs.

Tues. Jan 15, 7pm: Library Trustees Meeting

Wed. Jan 16, 6pm: I Remember What Mama Used to Cook: A Potluck Plus Reminiscences – What were your favorite foods or recipes from childhood? Come to the library, bringing one dish to share, plus the recipe for trade. Be prepared to tell us a story about your favorite foods growing up- a fun evening of childhood memories around the dinner table. Library will provide decaf coffee, paper papers and napkins. Seating limited to 40.

Fri., Jan. 18, 8:30am-noon: Support State Funding for Public Libraries – Converge on Montpelier to let your representatives know that there needs to be a line-item for public libraries in the Vermont state budget! State Legislative Day sponsored by Vermont Library Association. See: http://www.vermontlibraries.org

Fri., Jan. 18, 6:30pm: Adult Movie: “The Maltese Falcon,” the 1941 film noir classic, directed by John Houston, starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet. Compare the movie version to the book. (See below.)

Thurs. Jan. 24, 3:30pm: The Big Read: Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon – Books and Reading guides available at the Circulation Desk. Led by Penny Pillsbury, who is reading it for the first time, too! Detective Sam Spade embroiled with a mysterious client, avenges the death of his partner and chases a priceless treasure.

Wed. Jan. 30, 7pm: Civil War Sites in Vermont with Howard Coffin – Historian and author has found fascinating places right here in Vermont. Come hear about these places, share your stories and help the advance the project to document Essex’s Civil War sites and stories. Sponsored by the Vt. Humanities Council and the Meeks Memorial Fund.

Youth Events

Preschool 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. (Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29)
Tuesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds – 10-10:45am – Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets, and math activities for preschoolers. (Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29)
Wednesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds – 10-10:45am – Repeat of Tuesday program. (Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30)

Thurs. Jan. 3, 3-4pm: Teen Advisory Board – For teens, by teens. If you’re a teenager, please come and help us plan programs at the library that you’d like to see. We serve snacks! New members welcome.

Fri. Jan. 4 & 18, 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. Jan. 9, 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. Jan. 9, 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.

Fri. Jan. 11 & 25: 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. Jan. 11, 6:30-8:30pm: Teen Movie: “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” – A zany spoof of King Arthur’s quest for the Holy Grail, with the madcap antics of the Monty Python comedy troupe. (Rated PG.) . Free popcorn and soda. Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.

Sat. Jan. 12, 10-11am – Read to Clyde & Sara, Therapy Dogs – Clyde (a Maltese Terrier) and Sara (a Chocolate Lab) are best friends who love to listen to kids read! Sign up now to read to Clyde or Sara and listen while other kids read. For Gr. K-5. Call 878-6956

Tues. Jan. 15, 3:30-4:30pm: NECI’s Tasty Reads: Stone Soup – Join the NECI Student Chefs to make a big pot of Stone Soup, inspired by the classic folktale. Lots of tasty ingredients will go into the pot, and the chefs will read a variety of soup stories. For Gr. K-5. Register at 878-6956.

Thurs. Jan. 17, 3-4pm: Middle School Book Lovers Pizza Club – Come chat about whatever book you’re reading right now and have pizza too! This month’s program for Middle Schoolers, next month High Schoolers. Call 878-6956.

Thurs. Jan.24, 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.

Thurs. Jan. 24, 3:30-4:45pm: Author Carol Greene: Buttons - Self published author and Vermonter, Carol Greene, will discuss her novel, Buttons. She is a vibrant, passionate speaker who is glad to be sharing her experiences writing and publishing a novel independently. No registration is required. Please call 878-6956 if you have questions.

Fri. Jan. 25, 6:30-8:30pm: Family Movie: “Indian in the Cupboard” – On his 9th birthday, Omri receives a gift of a cupboard that brings his toy Indian to life. (Rated PG.) Free popcorn and soda. Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.

December events

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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

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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.

October Events

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Adult Events

Mon. 10/1, 7pm – Vt. Astronomical Society hosts 2 talks - Restoration of the 6" Unitron Refractor at Castleton State College by Ron Lewis & The International Astronomical Year by Al Boudreau

Wed. 10/3, 7pm – Antique Glassware 101 and Road Show - Ernest Hathaway, ISA glassware appraiser and antiques specialist to give short talk on American Victorian glassware followed by an unofficial evaluation of two pieces of your glassware which is at least 75+ years old: Tableware, vases and decorative glass, lamps, cut glass, old bottles and kitchen ware-no Pyrex or a950s era stuff. Free and open to the public.

Fri. 10/5, 3-6pm – Art & Healing of the Mind Artists’ Reception –Kolvoord Room

Mon. 10/8 - Closed for Columbus Day Holiday

Wed. 10/10, 7pm – Vermont Mystery Author Archer Mayor presents his latest book Chat; Buy copies of this new mystery and have them personally autographed by the author!

Wed. 10/17, 7pm – Rusty Dewees, Vermont actor, comic and now author of new book Scrawlins will read from his book. He is willing to autograph copies for sale.

Fri. 10/19, 6:30pm – Halloween film for adults: “Ringu” (1998 ~ unrated, contains violence). This extremely creepy Japanese film won several international awards and inspired an American version entitled “The Ring.” An unfortunate victim views a cursed videotape. Unless she can solve the mystery, she will be the next victim.

Thurs. 10/25 – Library Closed for Staff Long Range Planning. Opens at 1pm.

Exhibits: Glass Case: Antique Glassware from Ann Wetzel
Small Lobby Table: Horror Fiction
Large Lobby Table: “Sanity is Madness Put to Good Uses” George Santayana
Genre Tree: Titles Penny Pillsbury Enjoyed
Downstairs: Antiques and Collectibles-Find Out More

Brownell Library events for Youth - October 2007

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. (Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
Tuesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds – 10-10:45am – Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets, and math activities for preschoolers. (Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
Wednesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds – 10-10:45am – Repeat of Tuesday program. (Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31)
Tues. 10/2, 3:30-4:30pm – My Peace Corps Adventure in Africa - Don't know much about Niger? Come hear Matt Graf (EHS graduate) discuss his trip from Vermont to a rural village in Niger, West Africa. There he adapted to life as a local, speaking Hausa and living in a mud hut. Cool pics, artifacts, and stories. For students of all ages.

Thurs. 10/4, 3-4pm – Teen Advisory Board and Farewell Party for Dan – Our Young Adult Librarian has a new job at UVM’s Bailey-Howe Library. Come give Dan a great send-off, and help us continue the fantastic work that TAB is doing with programs here at Brownell. New teen members always welcome. Party food!

Fri. 10/5 & 10/19, 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. 10/11, 3-4pm – Middle School Book Lovers Pizza Club – Come chat with Dan and your friends about any book you happen to be reading right now. This month is for students in Gr. 6-8. Call 878-6956 so we can order enough pizza for all!

Fri. 10/12, 6:30-8:30pm – Teen Movie: “Ghostbusters” – Supernatural Pest Control Agents go to work, after a girlfriend is possessed by an ancient demon. 1984 comedy stars Bill Murray & Sigourney Weaver. ( PG.) Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.

Sat. 10/13, 11:30am–12:30pm – 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 for 10 minutes & listen while others read. For Gr. K-5. Call 878-6956.

Mon. 10/15, 10/22 & 10/29, 6:00-7:30pm – Beginning with Mother Goose – A reading and activity program for parents with children ages Birth to 3 years. Participants receive 9 free books for attending all 3 sessions. Hosted by Essex Early Childhood Connection. To register, call Sarah at 879-9422. (Childcare provided for children ages 18 months and up.)

Tues. 10/23, 3:30-4:30pm – NECI’s Tasty Reads: Pumpkins – NECI Student Chefs cook up Pumpkin Soup to serve with Pumpkin Bread. The chefs will read pumpkin stories, including a math mystery involving pumpkin seeds. Register. For kids in Gr. K-5.

Fri. 10/26, 6:30-8:30pm – Family Movie: “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” – The 1971 version of Roald Dahl’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features Gene Wilder as the Candy Man. (Rated G.) Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.

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

September events

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Events for adults

Mon. Sept 3 – Closed for Labor Day

Mon. Sept 10, 7pm – Fun with Astronomical Observing by Dennis and Tim Woos –

Dennis and Tim have been Vermont Astronomical Society members for several years. They have built several scopes and have experience observing and imaging the night sky. Come see their work. Sponsored by VAS and the Brownell Library.

Wed. Sept.12, 7pm – The Roman Catholic Church: A Center for French Canadian Vermonters – a Talk by Prof. Andre Senecal. Senecal will share his knowledge of the centrality of the Catholic faith in the lives of Vermonters whose roots are in Quebec. Free & Open to the Public. Vermont Reads 2007.

Tues. Sept 18, 3pm – Tête-à-Tête avec Les Ainés Quebecois/Vermontois – A gathering of local French Canadian seniors sharing their family’s stories, childhood memories, discussion of festivities, customs, problems with bigotry and neighborliness, etc. in Vermont. All guests encouraged ask questions and tell stories. All ages welcome. Coffee and Sour Cream Raisin Pie for refreshments. 878-6955 questions. No registration required. Tell your Quebecois friends and relations. Vermont Reads 2007.

Wed. Sept. 19, 7pm – Mémére Catherine Charron-French Canadian Raconteuse/Storyteller of traditional Quebec stories – A program for ages 8 through 100 years. Mme Charron is the author of Marguerite’s Beluga family & Other French Canadian Tales; copies of the book will be for sale. Vermont Reads 2007.

Thurs. Sept. 20, 9am-1pm – Library Closed for Long Range Planning Meeting

Mon. Sept 24, 5:30-7:30pm – Potluck Supper and All Ages Book Discussion of Counting on Grace – Please bring favorite family food that your grandmother used to cook (Fr. Canadian or any other ethnic group). Get a copy of Counting on Grace and read it before you come (Makes a good family read aloud). Library provides beverages and tableware. Vermont Reads 2007

Fri., Sept. 21, 6:30pm – Adult Movie: Black Robe Black Robe is the story of Jesuit Father Laforgue (Lothaire Blutheau) who travels with his young guide, Daniel (Aden Young), and a group of Algonquin Indians into Canada’s northern territory in an effort to convert Indian peoples. This film offers a fictionalized version of a historical cultural collision which ultimately devastated North American Indian peoples. Black Robe received an R rating from the MPAA.

Thurs. Sept 27, 3pm – Advance Directive Workshop – John Campbell, Executive Director of the Vermont Ethics Network, will examine the reasons why having an Advance Directive (Living Will) is important to assist patients and their loved ones in communicating personal wishes about the type and kinds of health care one wants, particularly near life’s end. For those that already have their Advance Directive or Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, now is an excellent time to review and update these documents, as well as learn about the new Vermont Advance Directive Registry.

Sat. Sept 29, 1-4pm – Winooski Middle/High School—Counting on Grace author Elizabeth Winthrop will speak and give a slide presentation. There will also be French-Canadian music and a variety of other activities TBA. Vermont Reads 2007

Events for Youth

Registrations begin Tues., Sept. 4th for 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 which starts in October:
Tuesday Story Time for Toddlers (18-36 months) – 9:10-9:30am – Picture books, songs, rhymes, and puppets for toddlers with an adult.
Tuesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds – 10-10:45am – Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets, and math activities for preschoolers.
Wednesday Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds – 10-10:45am – Repeat of Tuesday program.

Fri. Sept. 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 the Friends of Brownell Library.

Thurs. Sept. 13, 3-4pm – Teen Advisory Board – For teens, by teens. If you’re a teenager, please come and help us plan programs at the library that you’d like to see. We serve snacks! New members welcome.

Fri. Sept. 7, 6:30-8:30pm – Teen Movie: “Spirited Away” – While moving to a new home in Japan, Chihiro and her parents become trapped in a world of Japan’s Gods, until a young boy, Haku, helps Chihiro save her parents and find her way home. (Rated PG.) Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.

Thurs. Sept. 20, 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.

Mon. Sept 24, 5:30-7:30pm – Potluck Supper and All Ages Book Discussion of Counting on Grace – A great program for families, based on this year’s Vermont Reads title. Grace is a French Canadian girl who works in a dangerous mill in a small Vermont town, to help her family survive. See details above.

Tues. Sept. 25, 3:30-4:30pm – NECI’s Tasty Reads: A Is for Apple – The NECI Student Chefs make applesauce and offer a variety of fresh apples for tasting. The chefs also read stories about apples. Register in advance. For kids in Gr. K-5.

Fri. Sept. 28, 6:30-8:30pm – Family Movie: “Bridge to Terabithia” – The story of Jess and Leslie’s friendship, tragedy, and escape into imagination. From the book by Katherine Paterson. (Rated PG.) Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.

August events

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Events for Adults

Mon. Aug 6, 7pm - Apollo/Saturn V As Seen By Someone Who Worked On the Saturn VI Unit – Speaker Paul H. Warren, IBM RF[Radio Frequency] Systems Engineer on Apollo/Saturn V responsible for RF system on AS-501(Apollo4), AS-503 (Apollo*) and AS-506 (Apollo11). Co-sponsored by the Vt. Astronomical Society and Brownell Library. Free & Open to the Public.

Wed. Aug. 15, 7pm –Joe Citro, Vt’s Ghost Hunter – "Mysteries in the Mountains"- a tour of Vermont focusing on its offbeat history, ghostly tales, and unsolved mysteries. Some will be local and perhaps a little too close for comfort. He will also share some of his own "investigations" into the unknown. Middle School through Adult recommended. Free!

Thurs. Aug. 16, 9am-1pm – Library Closed for Planning and Safety Training-Opens at 1pm.

Fri. Aug. 17, 6:30- 8:30pm – Mystery Movie for Adults: “Frenzy” – Hitchcock’s electrifying story of a faulty police search for a serial rapist/murderer in London. (* This film was rated R by the MPAA for graphic violence and nudity.)

Mon. Aug. 20, 5:30-8:30pm – Special Summer After Supper Book Sale! – Friends of Brownell Library suggest: Come in out of the heat, find a few beach reads. New stock! Hardcovers $1.50, Softcovers $.75. Sale in Friend’s lower level book room at the library. Save a tree, bring a bag.

Vermont Reads 2007: Counting on Grace by Elizabeth Winthrop – Read it and share it – copies available at Adult and Youth Desks. Programming begins in September – Prepare for Author’s Visit to Winooski on Sept. 29, 2007.

Events for Youth

“Get a Clue @ Your Library” wraps up this month. With over 2000 books read so far, we will continue counting until school starts. Bring in your Reading Record!

Wed. Aug. 1, 2-3pm – Final Session of Chess for Kids – Join the Chess Lovers from our Teen Advisory Board for an hour of play. We provide the chess sets and you provide the strategy. Sign up at Youth Desk. For Gr. 4-8.

Thurs. Aug. 2, 2-3pm @ A.D. Lawton School – Our Final Summer Reading Party – No Strings Marionette Company performs “Nick of Time,” a puppet show in outer space. Kids get an achievement certificate and a free book. Register now - For all kids who show us their Reading Records.

Thurs. Aug. 2, 3-5pm – Teen Advisory Board – For teens, by teens. If you’re a teenager, please come and help us plan programs at the library that you’d like to see! Snacks! New members welcome.

Fri. Aug. 3, 7-8pm – Dan’s Service in Kolkata – Dan DeSanto, our Young Adult Librarian, presents stories and slides from his St. Michael’s College MOVE service trip to India. Dan worked in Mother Teresa’s homes; the New Life, New Hope Orphanage; and the Sabera Foundation in Kolkata, India. For Adults and Youth of all ages.

Mon. Aug. 6, 2-3pm – Reading Buddies - Kids in Gr. K-5 read to Teen Mentors. Sign up in advance.

Tues. Aug. 7, 1-2pm – NECI’s Tasty Reads: Ice Cream Extravaganza – The NECI Student Chefs will make ice cream and offer a variety of topping for extravagant sundaes. Stories, too! Register in advance. For kids entering Gr. K-5.

Fri. Aug. 10, 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 the Friends of Brownell Library.

Fri. Aug. 10, 6:30-8:30pm – Teen Movie: “Murder on the Orient Express” – Murder and intrigue follow Inspector Poirot onto the rails in this 1974 adaptation of Agatha Christie’s book. (Rated PG.) Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.

Mon. Aug. 13, 2-3pm – Last Session of Reading Buddies - Kids in Gr. K-5 read to Teen Mentors, with a 3pm Ice Cream Party to follow! Sign up in advance.

Thurs. Aug 16, 3-4pm – Middle School Book Lovers Pizza Club - Come chat about whatever book you’re reading right now and have pizza too! This month’s program for Middle Schoolers, next month High Schoolers. Call 878-6956.

Thurs. Aug 16, 7-9pm – Teen Poetry Event @ Essex CHIPS Teen Center – If you’re a teen, bring your poetry or the poetry of a poet that you really like to read onstage. Ham it up – the audience is also the entertainment!

Mon. Aug. 20, 7-8pm – Read to Meagan, Therapy Dog – A new Therapy Dog is visiting this summer. Meagan is a West Highland Terrier who loves to listen to kids read. Take turns reading for 10 minutes. For kids entering Gr. K & up.

Fri. Aug. 24, 6:30-8:30pm – Family Movie: “Holes” – An innocent boy gets sent to a detention camp, where the warden makes all the boys dig holes. From the book by Louis Sachar. (Rated PG.) Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.