On this page you’ll find events supported or sponsored by the Friends. There are many other events at the library, so you may want to check the library calendar as well.

 

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  • No Longer Accepting Book Donations

    Brooks Memorial Library 224 Main St., Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Thank you for your 2024 donations! The Friends of Brooks Memorial Library are no longer accepting donations of books for the Book Sale. The sale will run through the end of the December and all funds raised benefit the Brooks Memorial Library. Keep us in mind for next year though. We will start accepting books […]

  • Annual Book Sale

    Brooks Memorial Library 224 Main St., Brattleboro, VT, United States

    The Friends of the Library’s Annual Book Sale will begin on Friday, November 29th and Saturday, November 30th, 2024. Remainders will be available through the end of the year during regular library hours. Most items will be $2 or less and you will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for some fabulous literary-themed gift […]

  • What’s Cooking at Brooks?

    Brooks Memorial Library Main Floor 224 Main Street,, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    The Friends of Brooks Memorial Library invite you to join us on June 12 from 6-8 pm for a special after hours spring party where guests will explore the Library of Things collection by experiencing live cooking demonstrations and enjoying a grand selection of sweet and savory treats and refreshments. The Library of Things is a collection […]

  • Ice Cream Social

    The Friends of Brooks Memorial Library invite you to an old fashioned ice cream social at September’s Gallery Walk to celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month. Join us from 5-7pm or until the ice cream runs out! Ice cream is by donation.

    Free

  • Accepting donations for the Annual Book Sale

    Brooks Memorial Library 224 Main St., Brattleboro, VT, United States

    The Friends of the Brooks Memorial Library is accepting donations of books for the Annual Book Sale which begins on November 28, 2025. All proceeds benefit special library programs and services. Drop off your books in good condition at the front desk.

    Free

  • Farewell to Starr

    Brooks Memorial Library Main Floor 224 Main Street,, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    The public is invited to commemorate and celebrate Starr as she begins her retirement from her job as Library Director. Join the Town of Brattleboro, Library Trustees, and Friends of the Brooks Memorial Library as we say farewell to Starr.

  • Melissa Sweet Art Raffle

    Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win the framed print of your choice by beloved children's author Melissa Sweet. Both prints are on view in the Main Reading Room. Tickets are $10 for 1 or $25 for 3 and are available at the Circulation Desk. Cash or check only. The raffle drawing will be […]

  • Garden Party!

    774 Meadowbrook Rd 774 Meadowbrook Rd, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Spend a Sunday afternoon in a lovely West Brattleboro garden with the Friends of the Brooks Memorial Library on Sunday, July 12 from 2-5 pm. Delicious sweet and savory treats and beverages will be provided. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by visiting or calling the library.

    $15.00

  • Ice Cream Social at September Gallery Walk

    Gallery Walk Harmony Place, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    The Friends of Brooks Memorial Library invite you to an old fashioned ice cream social at September’s Gallery Walk to celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month.