Brooks Memorial Library
Celebrate Brooks Library’s Birthday With Sharon Leslie and Daniel Kasnitz!
Circus-In-A-Suitcase: Kevin O’Keefe of Circus Minimus – Fun at Brooks Memorial Library’s Birthday Party!
Seriously funny man Kevin O’Keefe, of Circus Minimus fame, will be entertaining children and adults alike with his Circus-In-A-Suitcase, beginning at 10:30 am on Saturday, September 23rd as part of our 50th Birthday party! His fun and entertaining performance in the second floor meeting room will be followed by CAKE!
Amy Dickinson Presents at the Brooks Memorial Library 50th Birthday Party!
“Ask Amy,” columnist and “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” panelist Amy Dickinson will be giving a presentation at 3 pm, September 23rd at our 50th Birthday Bash!
Children’s Book Art Display at Brooks Library: Judith Oksner
Author Elizabeth Minnich: Community Conversation and Book Discussion
Please join us as we welcome Author Elizabeth Minnich at a FREE event on Friday, September 8, at 4 pm in the Second Floor Meeting Room. She will introduce and open discussion abnout her new book, The Evil of Banality: The Life and Death Importance of Thinking.
Navigating the World’s Largest Online Genealogy Database with Jerry Carbone
A Writers for Recovery Free Public Reading: Sharing Our Stories
On Exhibit at Brooks Library
“The Back of Brattleboro,” (2005) by Terry Sylvester, is on extended display at Brooks Memorial Library as part of our renovation celebration! We hope you will come to see it in person!
Free Public Readings: Marlboro College Summer Writing Intensive
Marlboro College’s summer writing intensive connects writers who are just starting out with writers who have made a career out of the craft. Authors will be reading excerpts of their work Monday July 31 – Friday August 4th at 5 pm in the library’s main room. All of the readings are free! Marlboro’s Summer Writing Intensive this year will include a series of free, public readings by celebrated writers with military connections.
Green-Up Kids at Brooks Memorial Library
For Kids Who Love Animals and Protecting the Planet
Save the Date: Brooks Memorial Library’s 50th Birthday Party!
Free Film Screening: SEED, The Untold Story at Brooks Library
Please join us on Wednesday, June 28 at 6 pm in the second floor Meeting Room for a special showing of SEED: The Untold Story! SEED follows passionate seed keepers protecting our 12,000 year-old food legacy. In the last century, 94% of our seed varieties have disappeared.
Summer Fun: Museum & Park Passes at Brooks Memorial Library
Did you know you can check out passes for free and/or reduced prices at many area museums, parks, and nature centers? Check out the page for more info and to book a pass for your next great day trip.
Half-Price: Brooks Memorial Library Booksale
Last chance! The Friends of Brooks Memorial Library book sale will continue until June 22nd. 1/2 PRICE! All proceeds benefit Brooks Memorial Library, and support programming, materials, and technology. Looking for a good summer read? There are still plenty of treasures to be found!
Teen Summer Reading Program At Brooks Memorial Library
Summer Programming at Brooks Memorial Library
For libraries, summer time means summer reading. This year’s theme is “Build A Better World,” and the Children’s Room will be busy providing new programs and continuing with previous popular summer programs.
Childrens Book Artwork by Ellen Tumavicus: Ralph Flies the Coop
Free Film Screening: SEED, The Untold Story
Please join us at Brooks Memorial Library on Wednesday, June 28th at 6
pm for a free showing of the movie: SEED, The Untold Story, brought to you by Brooks Memorial Library and the Radical Lending Library at the Root Social Justice Center!
Friends of Brooks Annual Book Sale – Ongoing until June 22nd
Looking for a good summer read? The Friends of Brooks annual book sale is ongoing until June 22nd, with all items 1/2 price starting on the 15th. Proceeds benefit the Brooks Memorial Library, and will support programming, materials, and technology. Hurry on down during open hours, plenty of treasures still to be found!


