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:20250316T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T230938 CREATED:20250131T211337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T221621Z UID:10003906-1742144400-1742155200@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:A Community Screening of "The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism" DESCRIPTION:Through a partnership of Windham World Affairs\, Vermont Independent Media\, the Vermont Humanities\, the Brattleboro Lit Fest\, The Latchis\, Everyone’s Books\, and Brooks Memorial Library\, we are pleased to offer this community screening of “The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism”\, followed by a Q & A with filmmaker Peter Hutchison\, on Sunday\, March 16 from 5 – 8 PM at The Latchis. \n“Imagine that the people of the Soviet Union had never heard of Communism. That’s more or less where we find ourselves today. The dominant ideology of our times – which affects nearly every aspect of our lives – for most of us has no name.” \nThe Invisible Doctrine does more than merely provide a critique of neoliberalism and the forces that have come to guide our lives\, it provides a way forward – proposing avenues for the revitalization of community\, the commons\, democratic participation\, and reclamation of government (in particular on the local & community level) – thereby planting the seeds for systemic\, long-term change. \nFor a preview\, visit: https://youtu.be/OeLNRzqCpCE URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/a-community-screening-of-the-invisible-doctrine-the-secret-history-of-neoliberalism/ LOCATION:The Latchis\, 50 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, Vermont\, 05301\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/F6uNTP-WAAAhiRB.jpg GEO:42.8512944;-72.5578585 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Latchis 50 Main Street Brattleboro Vermont 05301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=50 Main Street:geo:-72.5578585,42.8512944 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T230938 CREATED:20241226T153530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T161206Z UID:10003752-1742211000-1742238000@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:SEVCA's Volunteer Tax Prep Assistance (VITA) Program DESCRIPTION:The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. \nThe VITA program has operated for over 50 years. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns\, including: \n-People who generally make $67\,000 or less\n-Persons with disabilities\, and\n-Limited English-speaking taxpayers \nSEVCA’s VITA program also assists Vermont homeowners and renters with Homestead Declarations\, Property Tax Credit Claims\, and Renter Rebate Claims\, even if they are not required to file a tax return. \nVITA services are not only free\, they are also a reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns. \nServices are by appointment only. Click HERE to request an appointment. \nIf you would like more information\, visit sevca.org/tax services\, email estrasser@sevca.org\, or call or text 802-428-3032. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/sevcas-volunteer-tax-prep-assistance-vita-program/2025-03-17/ LOCATION:Brooks Memorial Library\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEVCA-VITA.png 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:20250317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T230938 CREATED:20241218T194148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T221016Z UID:10003724-1742238000-1742243400@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-2/2025-03-17/ 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:20250318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T230938 CREATED:20231215T160138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T194529Z UID:10003948-1742324400-1742331600@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-2/2025-03-18/ 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:20250319T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T110000 DTSTAMP:20260506T230938 CREATED:20241209T213420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T213952Z UID:10003591-1742380200-1742382000@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Rhyme Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings @ 10:30 am for 30 minutes of stories\, songs\, and fun! \nRhyme Time is for kids 5 & under and their caregivers. \n  URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/rhyme-time-8/2025-03-19/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:Children & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/New-2-CLJ.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:20250319T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T180000 DTSTAMP:20260506T230938 CREATED:20250109T162840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T164824Z UID:10003858-1742401800-1742407200@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-3/2025-03-19/ 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:20250319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T230938 CREATED:20250219T210800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T211618Z UID:10003999-1742407200-1742414400@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Vermont Public's "Join or Die" Film Screening and Community-Building Mixer DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Vermont Public to Brooks Memorial Library for a mini film screening and social hour! First\, dive into a 45-minute excerpt of the highly acclaimed 2023 documentary Join or Die by Pete and Rebecca Davis. Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America depends on it. Joined by Hillary Clinton\, Priya Parker\, and others\, Robert Putnam\, author of Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community\, will explore three urgent civic questions: What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? And\, most importantly… What can we do about it? \nFollowing the screening\, join us for a social hour to practice what we’ve learned. Whether you’re passionate about your favorite pastime and want to connect with others or just looking to meet new people in your community\, we’ll have prompts and icebreakers to help spark authentic connections. \nThis event is part of a series of Join or Die screenings and community-building mixers throughout Vermont this winter. \nRegistration is required. More information can be found on VP’s website\, HERE. URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/vermont-publics-join-or-die-film-screening-and-community-building-mixer/ 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/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-01-15-182606.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:20250322T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T230938 CREATED:20250219T221413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T221832Z UID:10004008-1742641200-1742644800@staging.brookslibraryvt.org SUMMARY:Functional Play! For Older Adults with Marissa Peck DESCRIPTION:Join us for a functional movement workshop series where we will move\, shake\, strengthen\, stretch\, and connect. Designed for adults 50+ of all abilities and mobility levels. \nSessions are on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays in March and April (03/08\, 03/22\, 04/12 & 04/26) \n(From the creator of SilverCircus) URL:https://staging.brookslibraryvt.org/event/functional-play-for-older-adults-with-marissa-peck-2/2025-03-22/ LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-3360218.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marissa Peck":MAILTO:marissafpeck@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:20250322T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T230938 CREATED:20250103T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T002217Z UID:10003809-1742648400-1742659200@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-6/2025-03-22/ 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 END:VCALENDAR