Burton Public Library Events

Send loving gratitude and healing to our planet through guided meditation.

April 22
2-3 PM
All Ages

What's Arbor Day, anyways? Join a Tree Tale Teller from Holden Forests & Gardens to explore the world of plants and trees in this all-ages family story time and learn more about Arbor Day! 

April 11, 18, & 25
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Ages 8-18

Join Mark the Magician for lessons in the art of illusion!  Don't miss the Magic Show on April 4!

Every Other Tuesday Starting January 9 - April 30
3:15 - 5 PM
Grades 5+
Calling all fans of Dungeons and Dragons - join in a DMed campaign here at the library. This campaign will be geared toward beginners and those who have played before. All materials will be provided. Please register if interested in attending all (or most) sessions!

1/3, 2/7, 3/6, 4/3, 5/1 
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Ages 8-13
Join us for a monthly book club. Participants will work on projects they can put in a portfolio while reading new and interesting books! 

Learn all about Jarvis's complicated history with the holiday she founded.

Mary 10
2-4 PM
All Ages

Celebrate the end of a busy school year with a free picture day! Participants will leave with digital copies and one physical copy of their picture. Participants must have a working email address to receive a digital copy.  Please register for each child participating. 

Make and take a no-sew pillow. Materials provided. Registration required.

We'll use sand art with colorful wax to make unique candles to take home.

Every Other Tuesday Starting June 11 - July 23
3:15 - 5 PM
Grades 5+
Calling all fans of Dungeons and Dragons - join in a DMed campaign here at the library. This campaign will be geared toward beginners and those who have played before. All materials will be provided. Please register if interested in attending all (or most) sessions!

While acting as Cleveland’s Safety Director, Eliot Ness made great improvements in our infrastructure that created a lasting legacy for the city. However, in these same years, Ness would come head-to-head with a series of heinous crimes – the Torso Murders. Explore the famous case that is still considered unsolved to this day, and learn about the Cleveland era of Eliot Ness.

Thanks to the Western Reserve Historical Society for leading this program.

Monday June 17, 24, & July 1
2-4 PM
Ages 11 - 18

Build and code your own robot, can be submitted to be a part of the STEAM adventure showcase! All supplies are provided by the library. 

Tuesday June 18
1-2 PM
Ages 6-10

Can we turn hot chocolate into ice cream? Explore the properties of solids, liquids and gases in this tasty experience. (Students with dairy/chocolate allergies will be offered an alternative treat.) 

Monday June 17, 24, & July 1
2-4 PM
Ages 11 - 18

Build and code your own robot, can be submitted to be a part of the STEAM adventure showcase! All supplies are provided by the library. 

Tuesday June 25
1-2 PM
Ages 6-10
Students will transform into engineers when they are challenged to build a tower out of simple paper that can hold weight. 

Every Other Tuesday Starting June 11 - July 23
3:15 - 5 PM
Grades 5+
Calling all fans of Dungeons and Dragons - join in a DMed campaign here at the library. This campaign will be geared toward beginners and those who have played before. All materials will be provided. Please register if interested in attending all (or most) sessions!

Thursday, June 27
1-2 PM
All Ages
Registration Opens April 1

Make a mini horse friend in this meet-and-greet program! Hosted by Fieldstone Farms.

Learn about top training secrets from Four Legged Scholars LLC. Please do not bring your own dog to the library.

Monday June 17, 24, & July 1
2-4 PM
Ages 11 - 18

Build and code your own robot, can be submitted to be a part of the STEAM adventure showcase! All supplies are provided by the library. 

Geauga Skywatchers is an astronomy presentation series founded by a collaboration of organizations interested in promoting scientific thinking to the young and young-at-heart through the study and practice of astronomy. Collaborators are Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society, Geauga County Library System, Burton Public Library, Geauga Park District and The Foundation for Geauga Parks.