Needlepoint Drop In
2026-06-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-31 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)

Big Bubble Fun Tuesdays! / Outside behind the pavilion
2026-06-30 13:00 - 16:00

Meditation with Laura Marie - Brownell Pavillion
2026-07-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-03 09:00 - 10:00

Make Protein Goals Easy (and Satisfying!) with Dietitian Rachael DeVaux / ONLINE EVENT
2026-07-09 14:00 - 15:00
New York Times Bestselling Author, Dietitian, Mom, and Founder of Rachael’s Good Eats
To register click HERE!

Make a Sun Print
2026-07-10 13:00 - 14:00

Library Closed
2026-07-11

Big Bubble Fun Tuesday
2026-07-14 13:00 - 16:00

Web they Wove: Women and their Wardrobes during New England's Revolution
2026-07-14 17:30 - 18:30
Underpinning the sensationalism of battle reports & broadsides is the often silent steadiness of women’s work with textiles. The choices they made every day about fashion and fabric consumption & creation drove the course of Revolution just as determinedly as any congress. As southern New England commemorates the 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial) of the War for Independence, it is these local lives dressed in fulled wool or spun silk that continue to inspire creativity, resilience, and empathy in us today. From the mythology of homespun to legends of midnight rides in red cloaks & calashes, the Dirty Blue Shirts share stories of women who waged war on multiple fronts as well as a look at what they wore as their worlds turn’d upside down. This program is presented by costumed historians and includes reproduction clothing pieces & fabric samples as well as a PowerPoint presentation with images of extant originals.

Small Towns and Big Secrets: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter / ONLINE EVENT
2026-07-14 19:00 - 20:00
International and New York Times Bestselling Author of Pretty Girls, the Will Trent series, and The Good Daughter
Learn more and register HERE!

Annual Meeting: Board of the Friends of the Brownell Library
2026-07-15 17:30 - 18:30

Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream and Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande / ONLINE EVENT
2026-07-16 14:00 - 15:00
Award-Winning and Bestselling Author of The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home
Learn more and register HERE

Author Talk - Debra Curtis talks about her book, Laws of Love and Logic
2026-07-18 13:30 - 14:30
Portsmouth author Debra Curtis will speak about her bestselling debut book, Laws of Love and Logic which explores love’s enduring power and the human spirit’s capacity for forgiveness and redemption.

Constructing with Squigz & Joinks!
2026-07-24 10:30 - 12:30

Hungrytown Folk Duo - in the Pavillion
2026-07-27 18:00 - 19:00
Hungrytown is the Vermont-based duo of Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson, known for intimate songwriting, luminous harmonies, and richly crafted recordings that reward close listening. They blend pastoral folk traditions with psychedelic flourishes and classical touches. Join us for folk music outside on a summer’s evening.

The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships in an Increasingly Lonely World with Dr. Marisa Franco / ONLINE EVENT
2026-07-28 14:00 - 15:00
Psychologist, Professor, and New York Times Bestselling Author
See More and Register HERE

Wild by Design: Crafting Aesthetic Meadows in Pots, Beds, and Backyards to Support Our Pollinators
2026-07-28 17:30 - 18:30
Whether you have a sweeping backyard or a single sunny balcony, you have the power to support our local pollinators. Join Mark Gostkiewicz of Tri Gable Lea Farm for a practical and rewarding look at how we can bring nature back into our home spaces through intentional design. This isn’t just about letting the grass grow; it’s about using thoughtful strategies to create habitats that look as good to us as they do to the bees and butterflies.
Mark will present a “Menu of Possibilities”—a streamlined set of ideas that allow you to start where you are. From using containers to create “Micro-Meadows” on your deck to transforming a traditional lawn into a living tapestry of native plants, you’ll learn how to build a pollinator-friendly world that fits your specific space and lifestyle.

Library Will Open at 11 AM
2026-07-30 11:00

Artist Katie Dolan and John Berg
2026-08-01 12:00 - 14:00
An opening reception will be held August 1 at noon. John Berg from The Nature Conservancy will speak about local conservation successes and opportunities.

Knitting Group
2026-08-03 13:00 - 14:00

Little Compton Writing Circle
2026-08-04 17:30 - 18:30

Baby and Toddler Playtime
2026-08-05 10:30 - 12:00

AI Panel Discussion - virtual and library viewing party / REGISTRATION REQUIRED
2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:00
Join five East Bay libraries for a thought-provoking panel discussion on Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30 pm featuring experts from a variety of fields as they explore the opportunities, challenges, and ethical questions surrounding AI. Whether you’re curious about how AI works, concerned about its impact on jobs and society, or simply want to better understand this rapidly evolving technology, this conversation will offer insights, perspectives, and plenty of opportunities for questions.

Register HERE
