BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Brooks Memorial Library - Brattleboro VT - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Brooks Memorial Library - Brattleboro VT X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Brooks Memorial Library - Brattleboro VT REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T204500 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20250205T200216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T200216Z UID:10003925-1748973600-1748983500@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Mineralogical Society DESCRIPTION:Join the Brattleboro Mineralogical Society to discuss Minerals and other Geological topics! URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/mineralogical-society-4/2025-06-03/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MineralogicalSociety.png ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Clemens - Mineralogical Society":MAILTO:rwczesj@comcast.net GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T210000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20230304T175145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T210843Z UID:10003988-1748890800-1748898000@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Brattleboro Great Books Group DESCRIPTION:Monthly discussion of “Great Books” URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/brattleboro-great-books-group/2025-06-02/ LOCATION:Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/books.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Great Books - Michael Landis":MAILTO:emagicmtman@gmail.com GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20250103T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T002217Z UID:10003819-1748696400-1748707200@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Brattleboro in Stitches DESCRIPTION:Bring a work in progress to sew\, knit\, crochet\, embroider\, or mend. Sewing machines\, irons\, and companionship will be provided. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/brattleboro-in-stitches-6/2025-05-31/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Children & Families,General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Brattleboro-in-Stitches-Event-Calendar2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brooks Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@brookslibraryvt.org GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T200000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20250127T201519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T201822Z UID:10003892-1748455200-1748462400@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Brattleboro 250 Planning Sessions DESCRIPTION:Come and connect with others who are interested in working on plans to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026. \nThis monthly meeting space on the 4th Wednesdays is dedicated for those who would like the opportunity to connect\, collaborate\, and work on projects that align with Vermont’s 250th Anniversary Commission’s mission to “…inspire all Vermonters to learn from the history\, legacy\, and context of the past to build strong Vermont communities for the future.” \nThe space is being hosted by Brooks Memorial Library\, Vermont Independent Media (The Commons) and Windham World Affairs Council\, with support from the Vermont Humanities Council. We are already working together on a collaboration entitled\, ‘Examining American Identity and Leadership in a Changing World – and have have joined America 250\, a national initiative asking communities to plan for how to commemorate the 250th year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Its mission is to provide opportunities for all Americans to pause and reflect on our nation’s past & present\, honor the contributions of all Americans\, and look to the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/brattleboro-250-planning-sessions/2025-05-28/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/American-250.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brattleboro 250":MAILTO:windhamworldaffairscouncil@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T190000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20220730T191036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T195725Z UID:10003962-1748365200-1748372400@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Town Arts Committee DESCRIPTION:The monthly meeting of the Town Arts Committee members invites guests and the public to discuss town arts! URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/town-arts-committee/2025-05-27/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bratt-mural.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Brattleboro Town Arts Committee":MAILTO:brattleboroartscommittee@gmail.com GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T203000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20241119T011618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T011816Z UID:10003505-1748286000-1748291400@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Green Carnation Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Discussions of books by and for queer people. For more information\, please visit the Green Carnation Reading Group Facebook page. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/green-carnation-book-group/2025-05-26/ LOCATION:Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,General,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/439240485_122098227206294656_4239700080493349576_n-e1731978675948.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Green Carnation - Timothy Williams":MAILTO:readtiph6890@gmail.com GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T210000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20241002T173443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T173443Z UID:10003413-1748253600-1748293200@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/library-closed-23/2025-05-26/ LOCATION:Brooks Memorial Library\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Library-Closed.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brooks Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@brookslibraryvt.org GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooks Memorial Library 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20250103T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T002217Z UID:10003818-1748091600-1748102400@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Brattleboro in Stitches DESCRIPTION:Bring a work in progress to sew\, knit\, crochet\, embroider\, or mend. Sewing machines\, irons\, and companionship will be provided. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/brattleboro-in-stitches-6/2025-05-24/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Children & Families,General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Brattleboro-in-Stitches-Event-Calendar2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brooks Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@brookslibraryvt.org GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T180000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20250109T162840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T164824Z UID:10003860-1747845000-1747850400@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Friends of the Library DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library. Community attendance and commentary is welcome! \nhttps://bml2.brookslibraryvt.org/about-us/friends-of-the-library/ URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/friends-of-the-library-3/2025-05-21/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FOBML_Logo_resized.gif GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T210000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20231215T160138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T194529Z UID:10003950-1747767600-1747774800@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:SEVT Audubon Society DESCRIPTION:Join South Eastern Vermont’s Audubon Society on for a monthly program featuring nature and the environment. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/sevt-audubon-society-2/2025-05-20/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/birds.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hollie Bowen":MAILTO:HSB@sover.net GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T203000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20241218T194148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T221016Z UID:10003726-1747681200-1747686600@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Reading Group DESCRIPTION:The Sci-Fi Reading Group will meet in the Quiet Reading Room from 7:00pm – 8:30pm to discuss another awesome Sci-Fi book! Title TBA! \nThe Sci-Fi Reading Group meets the third Monday of every month and is open to curious minds of all ages\, whether or not they’ve read this month’s selection. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/sci-fi-reading-group-2/2025-05-19/ LOCATION:Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,General,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SFRG-Generic-Icon.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brooks Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@brookslibraryvt.org GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20250103T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T002217Z UID:10003817-1747486800-1747497600@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Brattleboro in Stitches DESCRIPTION:Bring a work in progress to sew\, knit\, crochet\, embroider\, or mend. Sewing machines\, irons\, and companionship will be provided. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/brattleboro-in-stitches-6/2025-05-17/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Children & Families,General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Brattleboro-in-Stitches-Event-Calendar2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brooks Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@brookslibraryvt.org GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T180000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20230105T222916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T194139Z UID:10003938-1747153800-1747159200@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Library Board of Trustees DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Brooks Memorial Library Board of Trustees. Citizen attendance and commentary welcome! \nhttps://bml2.brookslibraryvt.org/about-us/board-of-trustees/ URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/library-board-of-trustees/2025-05-13/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BML-medium-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brooks Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@brookslibraryvt.org GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20250103T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T002217Z UID:10003816-1746882000-1746892800@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Brattleboro in Stitches DESCRIPTION:Bring a work in progress to sew\, knit\, crochet\, embroider\, or mend. Sewing machines\, irons\, and companionship will be provided. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/brattleboro-in-stitches-6/2025-05-10/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Children & Families,General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Brattleboro-in-Stitches-Event-Calendar2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brooks Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@brookslibraryvt.org GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20250226T190248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T190248Z UID:10004014-1746642600-1746648000@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:The Unfinished Revolution: The Deep Work of Non-Violence - with Meg Mott DESCRIPTION:America began with an armed revolution. According to the Declaration of Independence\, if the people were not happy with their government it was their right to “alter and abolish it.” But armed rebellion is a messy path for political reform. Surely\, there must be another way to change the government without taking up arms? \nIn 1963\, John Lewis envisioned a non-violent revolution that would achieve the ends of freedom and liberty without taking up arms. In this “unfinished revolution\,” current enemies are seen as future friends. Black and white\, men and women\, rich and poor\, he argued\, must learn to work together for their mutual benefit. \nThis presentation will consider the theory and practice of Lewis’s unfinished revolution. We’ll consider the philosophical underpinnings to non-violence\, drawing on Gandhi’s satyagraha and Catholic understandings of natural law. We’ll also think practically about what it would take for us to engage in a revolution in which our current enemies are seen as future friends.\n—\nThis event is presented through a collaboration entitled ‘Examining American Identity and Leadership in a Changing World’ and comprised of Vermont Independent Media (The Commons)\, Windham World Affairs Council\, and Brooks Memorial Library with support from the Vermont Humanities Council. We have joined America 250\, a national initiative asking communities to plan for how to commemorate the 250th year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Its mission is to provide opportunities for all Americans to pause and reflect on our nation’s past & present\, honor the contributions of all Americans\, and look to the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/the-unfinished-revolution-the-deep-work-of-non-violence-with-meg-mott/ LOCATION:Main Reading Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Smaller-Headshot.png GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Main Reading Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20250206T202425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T202425Z UID:10003932-1746642600-1746648000@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:The Unfinished Revolution: the deep work of non-violence DESCRIPTION:America began with an armed revolution. According to the Declaration of Independence\, if the people were not happy with their government it was their right to “alter and abolish it.” But armed rebellion is a messy path for political reform. Surely\, there must be another way to change the government without taking up arms? \nIn 1963\, John Lewis envisioned a non-violent revolution that would achieve the ends of freedom and liberty without taking up arms. In this “unfinished revolution\,” current enemies are seen as future friends. Black and white\, men and women\, rich and poor\, he argued\, must learn to work together for their mutual benefit. \nThis presentation will consider the theory and practice of Lewis’s unfinished revolution. We’ll consider the philosophical underpinnings to non-violence\, drawing on Gandhi’s satyagraha and Catholic understandings of natural law. We’ll also think practically about what it would take for us to engage in a revolution in which our current enemies are seen as future friends. \n———– \nThis event is part of the series\, ‘Examining American Identity and Leadership in a Changing World’\, a collaboration of Brooks Memorial Library\, Vermont Independent Media (The Commons) and Windham World Affairs Council – with support from the Vermont Humanities Council – to commemorate America 250. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/the-unfinished-revolution-the-deep-work-of-non-violence/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Smaller-Headshot.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T193000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20250218T182630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T205232Z UID:10003998-1746630000-1746646200@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Vermont Coverts Passing Lands Pop-up DESCRIPTION:Planning for the future can be a daunting task. VT Coverts: Woodlands for Wildlife is hosting a passing lands pop-up where you can meet with professionals to talk about the future of your woodlands. You will have the chance to meet one-on-one with financial and estate planning professionals as well as conservation land managers ready to answer your questions about passing your woodlands on to the next generation. Wondering what it would mean to conserve your land with a land trust? Have questions about Current Use? Have no heirs but want to see the land remain intact? Want to understand options for the land? These and other questions can be addressed as you rotate between the experts\, allowing you to identify your next steps. The program is run through two sessions – one from 3:00 – 5:00 and the other 5:30 – 7:30. There is no cost to you. Space is limited register today! \nTo register call Laura at 802 578-5744\, or email laura@vtcoverts.org URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/vermont-coverts-passing-lands-pop-up/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Pop-up.IMG_0423-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Coverts%3A Woodlands for Wildlife":MAILTO:laura@vtcoverts.org GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T204500 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20250205T200216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T200216Z UID:10003924-1746554400-1746564300@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Mineralogical Society DESCRIPTION:Join the Brattleboro Mineralogical Society to discuss Minerals and other Geological topics! URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/mineralogical-society-4/2025-05-06/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MineralogicalSociety.png ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Clemens - Mineralogical Society":MAILTO:rwczesj@comcast.net GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T210000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20230304T175145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T210843Z UID:10003987-1746471600-1746478800@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Brattleboro Great Books Group DESCRIPTION:Monthly discussion of “Great Books” URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/brattleboro-great-books-group/2025-05-05/ LOCATION:Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:General,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/books.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Great Books - Michael Landis":MAILTO:emagicmtman@gmail.com GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20250103T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T002217Z UID:10003815-1746277200-1746288000@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Brattleboro in Stitches DESCRIPTION:Bring a work in progress to sew\, knit\, crochet\, embroider\, or mend. Sewing machines\, irons\, and companionship will be provided. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/brattleboro-in-stitches-6/2025-05-03/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Children & Families,General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Brattleboro-in-Stitches-Event-Calendar2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brooks Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@brookslibraryvt.org GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20241209T214655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T152801Z UID:10003638-1746111600-1746118800@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:LEGO-Palooza DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Thursday of every month after school from 3-5pm to play with LEGOs! \nWe provide the LEGOs. You build. Do not bring your own LEGOs. \nChildren cannot keep LEGOs\, but if there is enough room\, we will display them in the window. \nFree and open to the public! URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/lego-palooza-4/2025-05-01/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:Children & Families,General,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design4.png ORGANIZER;CN="BML Children's Room":MAILTO:cr@brookslibraryvt.org GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T203000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20241119T011618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T011816Z UID:10003504-1745866800-1745872200@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Green Carnation Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Discussions of books by and for queer people. For more information\, please visit the Green Carnation Reading Group Facebook page. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/green-carnation-book-group/2025-04-28/ LOCATION:Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,General,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/439240485_122098227206294656_4239700080493349576_n-e1731978675948.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Green Carnation - Timothy Williams":MAILTO:readtiph6890@gmail.com GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T153000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20250206T223221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T223221Z UID:10003933-1745676000-1745681400@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Big Woods Voices DESCRIPTION:Big Woods Voices is pleased to present a special program for “Poetry Month” at Brattleboro’s Brooks Memorial Library on Saturday\, April 26\, at 2 PM. \nBig Woods Voices celebrates a cappella vocal harmony through arrangements grown from American roots genres\, world folk styles\, poets old and new\, and Will Danforth’s rich creative well. For this special program\, we will highlight compositions inspired by the poetry of W.B. Yeats\, David Whyte\, Wendell Berry\, Alice Oswald\, Daniel Leavens Cady (!) and others. From heart-moving to foot-grooving\, prayerful to fun-filled\, dissonant to dulcet\, Big Woods Voices brings the spirit of poetry to life through rich harmonies and soulful interpretations. From our audience: “The music last night was extraordinary…the exquisite care each of the four of you put in\, your combined harmonic sound\, your humility\, your bright spirits sending out the hope we are thirsty for. Each song was a jewel\, a treasure.” “Singing sublime; songs sophisticated and meaningful; altogether a ‘pinch me\, I’m in southern Vermont’ experience!” \nThe Voices (from high to low) are Amanda Witman\, founder of the Brattleboro Pub Sing; Becky Graber\, director of the Brattleboro Women’s Chorus; Will Danforth\, an award-winning\, multi-instrumental solo acoustic artist and a member of the Brattleboro Camerata; and Alan Blood\, long-time member of area groups such as the Blanche Moyse Chorale\, I Cantori\, Blue Moon\, and House Blend. You can check their album out on Spotify: Poetry in Harmony. Website: www.bigwoodsvoices.com. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/big-woods-voices/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Big-Woods-Voices-2018-17-full-size-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20250103T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T002217Z UID:10003814-1745672400-1745683200@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Brattleboro in Stitches DESCRIPTION:Bring a work in progress to sew\, knit\, crochet\, embroider\, or mend. Sewing machines\, irons\, and companionship will be provided. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/brattleboro-in-stitches-6/2025-04-26/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Children & Families,General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Brattleboro-in-Stitches-Event-Calendar2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brooks Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@brookslibraryvt.org GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20250127T201519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T201822Z UID:10003891-1745431200-1745438400@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Brattleboro 250 Planning Sessions DESCRIPTION:Come and connect with others who are interested in working on plans to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026. \nThis monthly meeting space on the 4th Wednesdays is dedicated for those who would like the opportunity to connect\, collaborate\, and work on projects that align with Vermont’s 250th Anniversary Commission’s mission to “…inspire all Vermonters to learn from the history\, legacy\, and context of the past to build strong Vermont communities for the future.” \nThe space is being hosted by Brooks Memorial Library\, Vermont Independent Media (The Commons) and Windham World Affairs Council\, with support from the Vermont Humanities Council. We are already working together on a collaboration entitled\, ‘Examining American Identity and Leadership in a Changing World – and have have joined America 250\, a national initiative asking communities to plan for how to commemorate the 250th year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Its mission is to provide opportunities for all Americans to pause and reflect on our nation’s past & present\, honor the contributions of all Americans\, and look to the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/brattleboro-250-planning-sessions/2025-04-23/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/American-250.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brattleboro 250":MAILTO:windhamworldaffairscouncil@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T190000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20220730T191036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T195725Z UID:10003961-1745341200-1745348400@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Town Arts Committee DESCRIPTION:The monthly meeting of the Town Arts Committee members invites guests and the public to discuss town arts! URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/town-arts-committee/2025-04-22/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bratt-mural.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Brattleboro Town Arts Committee":MAILTO:brattleboroartscommittee@gmail.com GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T203000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20241218T194148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T221016Z UID:10003725-1745262000-1745267400@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Reading Group DESCRIPTION:The Sci-Fi Reading Group will meet in the Quiet Reading Room from 7:00pm – 8:30pm to discuss another awesome Sci-Fi book! Title TBA! \nThe Sci-Fi Reading Group meets the third Monday of every month and is open to curious minds of all ages\, whether or not they’ve read this month’s selection. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/sci-fi-reading-group-2/2025-04-21/ LOCATION:Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,General,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SFRG-Generic-Icon.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brooks Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@brookslibraryvt.org GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room D – Quiet Reading Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20250103T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T002217Z UID:10003813-1745067600-1745078400@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Brattleboro in Stitches DESCRIPTION:Bring a work in progress to sew\, knit\, crochet\, embroider\, or mend. Sewing machines\, irons\, and companionship will be provided. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/brattleboro-in-stitches-6/2025-04-19/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Children & Families,General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Brattleboro-in-Stitches-Event-Calendar2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brooks Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@brookslibraryvt.org GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20241216T164933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T160833Z UID:10003711-1744894800-1744909200@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Lego-Palooza Special Session! DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, April 17th  from 1-5pm to play with LEGOs! \nWe provide the LEGOs. You build. Do not bring your own LEGOs. \nChildren cannot keep LEGOs\, but if there is enough room\, we will display them in the window. \nFree and open to the public! URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/lego-palooza-special-session-7/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:Children & Families,General,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LEGO-palooza-Special-session-event-calendar.png ORGANIZER;CN="BML Children's Room":MAILTO:cr@brookslibraryvt.org GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T180000 DTSTAMP:20260504T203839 CREATED:20250109T162840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T164824Z UID:10003859-1744821000-1744826400@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Friends of the Library DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library. Community attendance and commentary is welcome! \nhttps://bml2.brookslibraryvt.org/about-us/friends-of-the-library/ URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/friends-of-the-library-3/2025-04-16/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FOBML_Logo_resized.gif GEO:42.8553213;-72.5599024 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room 224 Main Street Brattleboro VT 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 Main Street:geo:-72.5599024,42.8553213 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR