Burlington Public Library

Library Events

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Burlington Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
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Get Moving! Music an
Monday, Apr. 29, 10:00 am
Join us for a morning of music, dancing and movement! Guaranteed to get your toddler or preschooler moving and a smile on their face.  Now offering two sessions!
10:00 am - 1-2.5 year olds
10:30 am- 2.5 year olds and up
*Registration Required
Get Moving! Music an
Monday, Apr. 29, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a morning of music, dancing and movement! Guaranteed to get your toddler or preschooler moving and a smile on their face.  Now offering two sessions!
10:00 am - 1-2.5 year olds
10:30 am- 2.5 year olds and up
*Registration Required
Monday, Apr. 29, 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Burlington Public Library.
Monday, Apr. 29, 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Burlington Public Library.
Monday, Apr. 29, 6 p.m.


The scandal that erupted after rising architect Frank Lloyd Wright and feminist Mamah Borthwick Cheney– both married with families– declared their love, led them to flee Chicago for their “love cottage” in rural Wisconsin in 1911.The quintessential Prairie Style home, Taliesin, provided a calming retreat until a brutal massacre destroyed their dream of happiness. This is a story you won’t forget presented by Cathy Polovina.  Please register today. Sponsored by Burlington Public Library.
Storytime with Miss
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 9:30 a.m. (Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.)
Storytime is so much more than books! We'll read, sing, play, write, and talk through this fun storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. 
  Sponsored by Burlington Public Library.
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 12:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Burlington Public Library.
Nourishing Minds
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 3:00 p.m. (Every other Tuesday at 3:00 p.m.)
Middle and high school are hard! Sometimes you feel like a kid, sometimes you wish adults would let you just handle things yourself. Sometimes you don't even know what you want or what you feel! This spring, the library is enacting a grant to help you create your own mental health space. Half improv, half TTRPG, this program will get you talking, let you be heard, and help  you problem solve. And it will be whatever you make of it. 
Arts-ploration
Wednesday, May 1, 10:00 a.m. (Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.)
Get creative exploring art through open-ended activities with a variety of materials! Each session will feature an art activity with a focus on the process rather than the result. For children around ages 2-5. Dress for mess!
Wednesday, May 1, 11:00 a.m.
Today's Aversion to Men Sponsored by Burlington Public Library.
Wednesday, May 1, 6 p.m.
Sponsored by Burlington Public Library.
Storytime with Ms. B
Thursday, May 2, 10:30 a.m.
Storytime is so much more than books! Come Talk, Sing, Play, Write, and Read with us as we grow into great readers!  The last Thursday of the month will be be storytime in English and Spanish.
Read to a Therapy Do
Thursday, May 2, 4:00 p.m. (First Thursday from 4:00-5:00 p.m.)
Come meet these sweet pups and share a book with them! Dogs don’t mind if you stumble or struggle as you read, so reading with a pet or therapy dog can be great practice for struggling readers. It can also help to foster a love of reading for animal lovers. Registration is required.
Read to a Therapy Do
Thursday, May 2, 4:15 p.m. (First Thursday from 4:00-5:00 p.m.)
Come meet these sweet pups and share a book with them! Dogs don’t mind if you stumble or struggle as you read, so reading with a pet or therapy dog can be great practice for struggling readers. It can also help to foster a love of reading for animal lovers. Registration is required.
Read to a Therapy Do
Thursday, May 2, 4:30 p.m. (First Thursday from 4:00-5:00 p.m.)
Come meet these sweet pups and share a book with them! Dogs don’t mind if you stumble or struggle as you read, so reading with a pet or therapy dog can be great practice for struggling readers. It can also help to foster a love of reading for animal lovers. Registration is required.
Read to a Therapy Do
Thursday, May 2, 4:45 p.m. (First Thursday from 4:00-5:00 p.m.)
Come meet these sweet pups and share a book with them! Dogs don’t mind if you stumble or struggle as you read, so reading with a pet or therapy dog can be great practice for struggling readers. It can also help to foster a love of reading for animal lovers. Registration is required.
Kids Can Compose
Thursday, May 2, 5:30pm (Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.)

Grades 4-8
Is your kid into music? Do they want to create their own music...someday? Well thanks to a grant from Music Matters, that day could be closer than they think! Thanks to the generous support of Music Matters, the library is able to offer composition classes taught by local music teacher, Ms. Kuhlow! Kids will learn to use the library's new Midi Controller (a digital keyboard) and educational software to compose music during this 8 week course. These amazing resources really do make it possible for your child to compose their own arrangements and hear them played back digitally. Sign up today! Sponsored by Music Matters, Inc..
Thursday, May 2, 6:30 p.m.
ABC’s Can Be E
Friday, May 3, 10:30 a.m.
Come and learn the alphabet with Ms.Bree!  We will introduce and explore letters through hands-on games, activities and songs.  The first 30 minutes will be led by Ms.Bree, then the second part of class will be for parent/child exploration at different letter stations.  Registration is required as spots are limited.  Ages 2.5-5.
Foodie Friday
Friday, May 3, 3:00 p.m. (Fridays at 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.)
Free. Food. The catch? You need to cook it! Don’t worry, we’ll help you learn everything from how to peel garlic, to the safe way of holding a knife, to how to test if chicken is done cooking. With new recipes every week, this is a learning opportunity you won’t want to miss.

The third week of every month, we will invite a special guest or do a special cooking challenge. These will be 2 hour sessions starting at 3:00. We will not have a 4:00 session on the third Friday of the month.

There are limited spots available and sign up  is first come first serve on the day of the event. However, if this week fills up, we can sign you up for a guaranteed spot in next week’s session!
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