Family events in Brattleboro, VT

Gather for an easygoing, creativity-centered activity that helps people connect and build community. It is welcoming to families and keeps the mood light and fun. Participation is free, and donations are appreciated.

Enjoy a relaxed, drop-in craft session at the Millers Falls Branch Library, where a self-serve craft bin is set out in the children’s area during regular open hours. Activities are designed for ages 5 to 12, and everyone is welcome to take part. The library is reachable by FRTA Bus Route 32 to the Millers Falls stop. Both the front and back entrances are accessible, and an accessible restroom is available. There is no automatic door and no designated accessible parking space. For accommodation requests or questions about access, contact library director Caitlin Kelley at librarydirector@montague-ma.gov or 413-863-3214 ext. 6 before your visit.

This childbirth education class centers on the physiology of birth and equips expectant parents with clear, practical guidance for labor, delivery, and the early days after birth. It is designed for anyone preparing for a first birth or looking to refresh their knowledge. Participants learn comfort techniques and pain relief options, practice breathing, and explore ways to advocate for their preferences. By clarifying each stage of labor and the role of the birth team, the class helps reduce anxiety and build a stronger sense of control, combining expert instruction with hands-on practice to support mental, emotional, and physical readiness. The curriculum spans preparation of mind and body, the phases of labor, breathing skills, informed decision-making, confidence building, planning for birth and the postpartum period, what to expect after delivery, infant feeding, and essential newborn care. A comprehensive digital handbook is provided, along with additional handouts and resources to continue learning after the class.

Let imaginations take shape with a relaxed LEGO building time at the Carnegie Library. Children ages 6 to 11 can create and construct with the library’s LEGO collection during open hours on Wednesdays. FRTA bus routes 22, 24, 32, and 23 provide transit options to reach the library. Accessibility features include one accessible parking space on the 7th Street side of the building, a wheelchair ramp entered from the driveway on that side with an automatic door at the top, and a restroom whose entrance is not fully ADA compliant. For accommodation requests or questions about access, contact library director Caitlin Kelley at librarydirector@montague-ma.gov or 413-863-3214 ext. 6 ahead of your visit.