Main Reading Room

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? In […]

In this final speaker series program co-hosted with Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center (BEEC), David Allen Sibley, renowned ornithologist and illustrator, invites backyard birders to step into the world of scientific discovery. While birdwatching is often seen as a leisurely hobby, Sibley will reveal how everyday observations can contribute to cutting-edge science. Sibley will explore the […]

Join us for this meeting of Brattleboro's Charter Revision Commission - they want to hear from you! The topic of discussion is the form of Brattleboro's annual town meeting. This public meeting is happening in the Main Reading Room from 6 - 8 PM. The organizer is Brattleboro Charter Revision Commission Email: charter@brattleboro.gov

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 […]

All ages and voices are invited to fill their hearts with joy and the library with song in the Main Reading Room. The community sing-along will feature a songbook of well-known songs from many traditions (folk, golden oldies, gospel, Beatles, old pop and rock, show tunes, etc.)  Participants will take turns choosing what to sing […]

Calling all LGBTQ+ families, adults, and youth! Join the ACLU of Vermont, Out in the Open, and Brooks Memorial Public Library on Monday October 21st for an evening of queer community crafting! Folks are welcome to come and explore what freedom, autonomy, and joy mean to them through hanging out and making art. This collaborative […]

Join us for a reading by Rob Mermin, founder of CircusSmirkus, from his memoir, Circle of Sawdust, followed by a lively discussion about Circus and Clowning in Vermont (and the world). Circle of Sawdust is a personal story of the wild characters, remarkable histories, and behind-the-scenes world of traditional traveling circuses. It’s the true-life tale […]

In Robin’s Song, Robin, dealing with loss and anxiety, leaves Brooklyn to come to live in a small Vermont town with her cousin Darcey.  Through nature, music and poetry, the tweens bond, while Robin learns skills to deal with her emotions. Author Lynn Levine will speak about why she wrote Robin’s Song and about her […]