iBrattleboro.com | Brooks Memorial Library | Activity https://www.ibrattleboro.com/members/brooks-memorial/activity/ Activity feed for Brooks Memorial Library. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:02:49 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=9.1.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 ac4b9560902fec3e281ab81abf6ba76c Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Library Books Are Quarantined at Brooks Memorial Library! https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=56025 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:59:27 +0000 Dear Library Community,

If anyone has been wondering why items are still showing up on their account after returning them to the Big Blue Book Drop, here is why

Don’t worry, we no longer charge any fines. […]

]]> e9212ccf55948fd3a18cea08031aa808 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Get your Sunflower Seeds at Brooks Memorial Library!!! https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=55577 Tue, 19 May 2020 22:59:06 +0000 Brooks Memorial Library is part of the Growing Hope Campaign!

Come to the Main Street library entrance from 10AM – 5PM, Monday – Saturday, up a sign that says sunflowers, growing hope, or even a picture of a […]

]]> 5edd3bd392a6370ea365b7278d2555e2 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Brooks Memorial Library Curbside Service! https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=55448 Thu, 14 May 2020 13:10:24 +0000 If you wondered what it is like behind the scenes here at Brooks Memorial Library, here is a sample of some items that are checked out, bagged up, dated, and ready to go!

Please make sure to tell us what day […]

]]> f6d551e219ca65541eec888d22d25d78 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Big Blue Book Book Drop for Brooks Memorial Library Book Returns! https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=55446 Thu, 14 May 2020 13:09:54 +0000 Dear Library Community,

When bringing items back to us, please place them in the Big Blue Drop Box, immediately on the left when you enter the municipal lot (near where the police station used to be).

There […]

]]> b2b500b916302a3009ffa86a1460c1f1 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Brooks Memorial Library & BAPC Facebook Photo Challenge! https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=54819 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 20:14:34 +0000 Great book! Bad Costume 🙂

You can share on what you’re reading or just a book you like. This is a game for all ages!

Join our Facebook group, then make a costume based on what you’re reading or a book you […]

]]> 21a679f973cd75d47d652e440215632f Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Free Irish Music Concert and Book Launch: Doiminic Mac Giolla BhrĂ­de, with Frances Morton https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=46810 Thu, 16 May 2019 12:38:32 +0000 Join us at 6:30 pm on Monday, June 3rd, as we welcome internationally known Irish musician, Doiminic Mac Giolla BhrĂ­de, and his partner, Frances Morton! They will be giving a FREE concert of his own sean-nĂłs m […]

]]> 9900b90cd723851952ca1b1012fab7f2 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Brooks Memorial Library First Floor Closed May 13th - May 21st https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=46691 Sat, 11 May 2019 13:04:10 +0000 Rotating Construction Schedule:
Sections of the library’s first floor and mezzanine will be curtained off and closed from May 13 through June 4 including two days (May 20 and 21) when the entire lower level will […]

]]> a22fafba75f78d7731a92283de513345 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Brooks Memorial Library Website Makeover - Please Take Our Survey! https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=46637 Thu, 09 May 2019 21:03:21 +0000 Dear Library Community, we need your help with our upcoming website makeover! Please click to take our brief survey  in Spanish or English, and even in Low Vision Mode, and receive a gift! We thank you very much […]

]]> ecb50e426df28cb42f71ad4518266562 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Free Author Talk at Brooks Library: Independence Corrupted https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=46451 Fri, 03 May 2019 13:26:53 +0000 Join us at 7 pm on Monday, May 6th,  in the Main Reading Room at Brooks Memorial Library,  as author Charles Schudson presents a FREE presentation about his new book, Independence Corrupted: How America’s Judges M […]

]]> 18c886c96a7d57d99af280568559b086 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Free Hip Hop Concert with Rebel Diaz https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=46453 Fri, 03 May 2019 13:26:15 +0000 Join us at 8 pm on Friday, May 10th, as Brooks Memorial Library hosts a kid-friendly concert by hip hop artists, Rebel Diaz! Doors will open at 7:30 pm.

Rebel Diaz is a political hip hop duo out of the Bronx, […]

]]> 0fe1582e57d56c8a6ba317c6693a5b64 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Brooks Memorial Library Children's Room will be Closed: Week of May 6th https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=46444 Fri, 03 May 2019 02:24:37 +0000 Brooks Memorial Library will be undergoing some minor renovations in May, beginning with new ceiling tiles in the Children’s Room.

Unfortunately, there is no way to safely remain open during this process, so […]

]]> 7842a72af37beaf394ff506e351e7ebd Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Free Diversity Day Film Screening: I Am From Here https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=46441 Fri, 03 May 2019 02:24:01 +0000 Join us at 7 pm on Thursday, May 2nd as we present a FREE screening of the movie: I Am From Here, in honor of Diversity Day.

This is an instructional film, originally created for public school staff, teachers, […]

]]> 0fea23566f83b257e6ab6d9881c5056f Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Compassion: Town Government and the Police - A Free Panel Discussion https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=45930 Sun, 21 Apr 2019 13:33:40 +0000 Join us on at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, April 24th, at Brooks Memorial Library, as Compassionate Brattleboro brings Brattleboro Town officials together for an FREE, open panel discussion.

Speakers will include: […]

]]> 4a3a59312394ca852799ca9a71b6649d Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Free Foundation Fundraising Workshop https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=45928 Sun, 21 Apr 2019 13:32:45 +0000 Join us at 1 pm on Thursday, April 25th, at Brooks Memorial Library, as Richard Wizansky of Bold Moves Consulting joins our own Jeanne Walsh for a FREE public program about foundation fundraising…

Learn […]

]]> 7935e6780521d387958cd901d0e0e9a2 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Jill Lepore: These Truths - Free Author Talk https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=45923 Sun, 21 Apr 2019 13:30:56 +0000 Join us at 7 pm on Saturday, April 27th, at Brooks Memorial Library, as Harvard professor, New Yorker staff writer, and best-selling author Jill Lepore gives a FREE public talk about her new book, THESE TRUTHS, […]

]]> bdb821735050262033d36e2612fb13b5 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Meet Your Brattleboro State Representatives! https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=45288 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:29:05 +0000 At 10 am on Saturday, April 6th,  join your three Brattleboro State Representatives for a casual conversation about what’s been happening in Montpelier and beyond.  Mollie S. Burke, Tristan Toleno, and Emily Kor […]

]]> 93f2405b9e65cbba8feedeac039d43cd Brooks Memorial Library commented on the post, An Army Physician’s Experience in Vietnam 1968-1969 https://www.ibrattleboro.com/living/2019/03/an-army-physicians-experience-in-vietnam-1968-1969/#comment-18637 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:25:20 +0000 Typo…

]]> 67997d487068f292c96c42a4621e70e0 Brooks Memorial Library commented on the post, An Army Physician’s Experience in Vietnam 1968-1969 https://www.ibrattleboro.com/living/2019/03/an-army-physicians-experience-in-vietnam-1968-1969/#comment-18636 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:20:24 +0000 Hi Folks,
Sorry for any miscommunication. This event will actually be DOWNSTAIRS, in the Main Reading Room!
Best,
~Klara

]]> e51fb4d9cd74b644050fc9ae1c6a815d Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Compassion and Human Services: A Free Discussion Panel https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=44931 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 16:45:40 +0000 Join us at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, March 27th, at Brooks Memorial Library, as Compassionate Brattleboro brings speakers from around the community together for an FREE, open panel discussion. Speakers will include: […]

]]> 86866a303bdc61e18691c909a2eef62f Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, VISION 2020: Global Climate Change Advocate Dr. Edward Cameron, with the Climate CafĂ© https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=44937 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 16:41:01 +0000 At 6:30 pm on Tuesday, April 2, Brooks Memorial Library and the Climate CafĂ© are pleased to welcome back Dr. Edward Cameron, a global climate change advocate with many years of experience working with the EU and o […]

]]> c34d4069fe9b78dc520ab4600b3e1eae Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, An Army Physician’s Experience in Vietnam 1968-1969 https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=44925 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 16:40:33 +0000 At 7 pm on Monday, March 25th, join Dr. Robert Tortolani in the Brooks Memorial Liberary Community Meeting Room, where he will share some of his personal experiences during his time of service as a medic during […]

]]> 803e3e09799c82a22e2c82faebf5033d Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Know Your Rights in the Era of #MeToo https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=44933 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 16:38:04 +0000 At 6 pm on Wednesday, March 27th, join the Women’s Action Team and the Women’s Freedom Center at Brooks Memorial Library, for an open community conversation: Know Your Rights in the Era of #MeToo.

The #Me […]

]]> 1ad05cef42070a139e88e0b3ff5c70d4 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Compassion, Spiritual Teachings and Their Challenging Practices: A Free Community Conversation on Compassion https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=44812 Tue, 12 Mar 2019 13:08:57 +0000 Join us at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, March 13th, at Brooks Memorial Library, for the first of a series of FREE, open panel discussions designed to highlight the compassion issues in our town, responses to date, and […]

]]> af1fa582b127051ac989650cd4189b26 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, VT Public Utility Commission - Proposed Changes to Rule 5.300 https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=44690 Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:49:00 +0000 At 6:30 pm on Monday, March 11th, the Vermont Public Utility Commission will explain Proposed Changes to Rule 5.300.  Please read the linked content below, and for questions about this rulemaking, please […]

]]> 5adb8f79f3b1fc7d9f0156efafebb730 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Free Panel Discussion: Community Conversations on Compassion https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=44694 Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:47:56 +0000 Join us at Brooks Memorial Library at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, March 13th, for a FREE, open panel discussion. Speakers will include: Yasmeen Chaudhri (Islam), Dek Fromer (Baha’i), Duncan Hilton (Christianity), Kate […]

]]> e5fc9b71c1be249b8f852da1a8f8d938 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Coffee With a Cop! A Free, Public Event https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=44686 Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:46:24 +0000 Join us  from 10 am – 12 pm on Tuesday, March 12th, as the Brattleboro Police Department presents: Coffee With a Cop! Anyone can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, and it is and a great way to get questions answered […]

]]> 43e0ad76da4b51e32e267333f0accdb5 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Free Film Screening: Why We Fight https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=44648 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:02:07 +0000 On Friday, March 8th  at 6 pm, join us at Brooks Memorial Library, as Brattleboro Solidarity shows  a FREE screening of the documentary “Why We Fight.” This film describes the rise and maintenance of the United S […]

]]> 34daa4d5516d07a4fd8394e252387e99 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Spanish Language Television from the Library! https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=44206 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:45:27 +0000 Brooks Memorial Library is pleased to offer access to the Pongalo Novela Club!

If you are a fan of Spanish Language Television, look no further! Your library card allows you to register for a FREE RB Digital […]

]]> c9ca519103b6bbe5e81a9cc7ca1af871 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, The Health & Wellness Resource Center - At Brooks Memorial Library https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=44194 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 14:48:39 +0000 February was designated American Heart Month by the American Heart Association, and the first official observance was established by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1963, to raise awareness of heart […]

]]> 4562caa1dd035290e5efabbb5b54d331 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, No Fines at Brooks Memorial Library! https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=44192 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 14:48:06 +0000 This is just a reminder to anyone who might not have heard the great news:

Do you have old fines from years ago? Brooks Memorial Library will forgive them, and you can start over with a clean slate  We have c […]

]]> 65c43da0f9d9109d18caba45ec99bef2 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, School Board Candidates' Forum at Brooks Memorial Library https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=44147 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 13:45:17 +0000 We are excited to host a Brattleboro Town School Board Candidates’ Forum on Monday, February 25th from 7-8:30 pm, downstairs in the Main reading Room!

Prospective candidates include Emily Murphy Kaur, Jill […]

]]> 6adc9d8ba7d9f8c645cb7b3b9743275d Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Brooks Memorial Library Closed for Presidents' Day https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=43822 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:54:51 +0000 Brooks Memorial Library will be CLOSED on Monday, February 18th, in observation of the Presidents’ Day holiday. If we get more snow, don’t forget to check out some SNOWSHOES!

Since the Uniform Monday Holiday […]

]]> 0774654e0a1e4873f6efe9b92e6d30cc Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Scrabble Night - Drop In & Play! https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=43748 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:08:57 +0000 Stop by and play a game of Scrabble with us at Brooks Memorial Library 🙂 The atmosphere is pleasant and mellow, with plenty of smiling and laughing! All levels are absolutely welcome to join the fun!!

We now m […]

]]> 1345b48e5f7ecee9b4866c48b0d6ed7c Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Free Poetry Reading - William Forchion: Sacred & Sacrosanct https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=43746 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:07:59 +0000 Join us at Brooks Memorial Library at 7 pm on Monday, February 11th as William Forchion reads from his book Sacred & Sacrosanct: a collection of poems! Wiliam is a Director, Producer, Poet, Clown, Acrobat, […]

]]> 833244281a1e28f6e26b10521a37629e Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Brooks Memorial Library has Snowshoes to Borrow! https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=43314 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 02:53:54 +0000 Just in time for winter to really kick in, Brooks Memorial Library is pleased to have added snowshoes and adjustable poles to our catalog! They are loaned on a first-come, first-served, and are available in […]

]]> 75c5e45b6f33ee3be1b8ebdefa975692 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Brooks Memorial Library Closed for Martin Luther King Day https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=43162 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:37:40 +0000 We will be closed on Monday, January 21st in honor of the life of Dr. Martin Luther, King, Jr. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed this holiday into law. You may read an article about that historic […]

]]> 4520cd035b957feddfe8afa0dc2fd241 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Valentines for Veterans: Free Workshop Activity https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=43139 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 19:26:56 +0000 Join us at Brooks Memorial Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, January 19th, for a morning of card making for our veterans, some of the many men and women who have given so much in service to our country.
This […]

]]> 0cbaf6a54f13978b2afed4428521f022 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Speak-Out: Celebrate the Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=43135 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 19:25:53 +0000 Join us and Brattleboro Solidarity at 3:30 pm on Saturday, January 19th,as we honor the life and work ofDr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the third annual Speak-Out event!
 During this FREE event, Actor […]

]]> 4838c180ca5b7e8c39f3acfc8ffe019c Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Brooks Memorial Library Closing For Staff Training https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=43128 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:28:54 +0000 Dear Library Community,
 The Library will be closed from 10 am until 12 Noon on Thursday, January 17th for a staff training.
We thank you for your patience, and we will see you at Noon!

]]> 5b4826992ead7f3a6667859f822db855 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Brooks Memorial Library Seeks Trustees https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=43030 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 14:43:11 +0000 The Board of Library Trustees of Brooks Memorial Library seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated library user to fill an open position on the Board.  
Candidates for this position should have an interest in m […]

]]> bf21f4376b6b01bffec6b2a62cbdeefa Brooks Memorial Library commented on the post, Brooks Memorial Library Holiday Closures https://www.ibrattleboro.com/culture/books/2018/12/brooks-memorial-library-holiday-closures/#comment-18491 Sun, 23 Dec 2018 01:57:54 +0000 Please Note: The Library will be Closing at 12 pm NOON!
We do not have permission to edit a post once it has been submitted, so the typo in the text cannot be fixed. The picture stating 12 pm is correct!
Thank […]

]]> b61c6752f10f55d93da0e928f051cb1a Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Policy, Politics, and Priorities for the New Legislative Session https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=42646 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 14:27:09 +0000 Join us on Thursday, December 2oth  at at 6pm in the Community Roomfor the first in a series of monthly policy conversations. Representatives Emilie Kornheiser, Molly Burke, Tristan Toleno, and many of your […]

]]> 4d55fe6902d729e5d31920db7fa4a879 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Public Hearing for the Final Draft of the 2018 Telecommunications Plan https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=42642 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 14:26:07 +0000 The public is welcome to attend a public hearing on Wednesday, December 19th at 6 pm, and offer feedback regarding the final draft of the 2018 Telecommunications Plan.
2018 Telecommunications Plan
In accordance […]

]]> 7a98edcba874804ab4887e6fe281401b Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Brooks Memorial Library Holiday Closures https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=42590 Sun, 16 Dec 2018 22:27:21 +0000 Dear Library Community,

All of us here at Brooks Memorial Library wish you a safe and happy holiday!

We will be CLOSING EARLY on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24th. Our hours will only be from 10 am – 12 […]

]]> c8c8626c458e92eead59907b33e0e8a9 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Savvy Social Security Planning for Women https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=42585 Sun, 16 Dec 2018 22:26:25 +0000 Join us on Wednesday, January 16th at 7pm for the educational workshop, Savvy Social Security Planning for Women.

Social Security is one of the few income sources that keeps up with inflation and lasts for […]

]]> 423de513b724916d04bf4ae2b9afd1a8 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Everything $1 - Priced To Go: Last Book Sale Day at Brooks Library https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=42573 Sun, 16 Dec 2018 17:32:11 +0000 Monday, December 17th from 10 am – 2 pm is the last day of our Like-New Holiday Remainder Book Sale, and EVERYTHING is $1!
This is it, the last day of our Holiday Book Sale!
Until any leftover books, CDs and […]

]]> 00aaab686e1c39b316a421d36754961c Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Retirement Open House for Therese Marcy https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=42424 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 22:21:36 +0000 Please join us for a Retirement Open House in honor of  Therese Marcy To celebrate 28 years of dedicated service at Brooks Memorial Library Thursday, December 20, 2018 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Brooks Memorial […]

]]> f71b56beb47feb3377701ae6a900a916 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Like-New Holiday Remainder Book Sale! https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=42373 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:05:05 +0000 The Like-New Holiday Remainder Book Sale will continue until December 16th!
Don’t forget to pick up raffle tickets for one of the fabulous gift baskets that have been so kindly donated! Raffle tickets are $2 e […]

]]> 32ac010dcf87058ec56386fd6fb99f87 Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Brooks Memorial Library: Consultant Sought https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=42315 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 13:39:07 +0000 Brooks Memorial Library in Brattleboro, VT seeks experienced consultant to guide staff and trustees in preparation of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to develop a new website. Submissions must be received by 4:00 pm […]

]]> e7c50956eb4397389aae35dd7a0a0c4b Brooks Memorial Library wrote a new post, Friends of Brooks Memorial Library Holiday Gift Basket Raffle Drawing https://www.ibrattleboro.com/?p=42299 Sun, 02 Dec 2018 16:26:57 +0000 Don’t forget to pick up raffle tickets for one of the fabulous gift baskets that have been so kindly donated! Raffle tickets are $2 each, but you can increase your chances by buying 3 for $5.

The Raffle Drawing […]

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