Library Events

RADIUM GIRLSDid you hear about those glowing girls? What did they have to with watch dials, airplanes and the start of OSHA? Come and find out at this one hour program.All ages welcomeBurlington's own Melinda Mitchell owner of Madam Cora's Emporium is our guest speaker.

Retired teacher Deb Caldwell brings her joy and experience to storytime! Come read, sing, and play with us!

Stop in before the movie and get a FREE blood pressure check and answers to your questions about heart health!

Join us every Monday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. for a free screening of an award nominated or newly-released-to-DVD movie. Enjoy some popcorn and stay afterward to talk about the movie with your neighbors. Film ratings range from PG to R, so this program is intended for grown-ups. For a complete list of...read more

Grades 9-12Do you like to write?  Want to share your passion for writing with like minded peers?  Then join us to challenge your writing with random story prompts.   

Diamond painting is a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers. You will be using an applicator to apply hundreds of sparkling resin rhinestones, one-by-one, on an adhesive color-coded canvas painting. The end result is a vivid, shimmering work of art.Adults may pair up w...read more

Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns called ‘tangles’. You create tangles with combination of dots, lines, simple curves, S-curves and orbs. These patterns are drawn on small pieces of paper “tiles&rdqu...read more

Join us for a discussion on a wide variety of topics and genres!August: The Splendid and the Vile by Erik LarsonSeptember: When All Is Said by Anne GriffinOctober: King of Confidence by Harvey MilesNovember: The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott

Storytime is so much more than books! We'll read, sing, play, write, and talk through this fun storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. We'll be at beautiful Wehmhoff/Jucker Park for September!

Tuesdays, September 7 - November 30, 1:00-4:00 p.m.Having trouble with your tablet or smart phone? Got a new device and not sure where to start? Need help finding apps to make your life easier? Need help figuring out a software application like Microsoft Office or Google Drive? Drop in to the Burlin...read more

Grades 7-8We’ll explore different genres of the written word and put pen to paper and create.  From short stories to song lyrics and everything in between!  Designed to be a fun, safe place to develop creative writing skills.  

Grades 7-8The Library Is For Teens! Drop by our meeting room and see what’s going on. Tell us what you’d like to see and we’ll do our best to make it happen! Board games? Dance parties? Video game tournaments? Food? Drawing classes? Writing? Anime? It’s all at the library! &n...read more

Join us for a one session of coloring in cards and/or postcards that are yours to keep! Starting July 21st 1pm-2pm every other Wednesday, we will be coloring! Adults are welcome to bring a friend/or family member that is over 12 years old. Registration is limited so sign up asap!Coloring has th...read more

Tech Class WednesdaysWednesdays, September 22 - November 14, 1:00 p.m.These free classes are designed to provide an immersive experience for the beginner while also providing some useful hints for the more experienced user. Space is limited to only six computers, so registration is preferred, but wa...read more

Grades 7-8The Library Is For Teens! Drop by our meeting room and see what’s going on. Tell us what you’d like to see and we’ll do our best to make it happen! Board games? Dance parties? Video game tournaments? Food? Drawing classes? Writing? Anime? It’s all at the library! &n...read more

Set up a time to go over your resume and recieve assitance from one of the Burlington Library Librarians. Resume writing occurs every Wednesday at 6pm. Please bring what you have for a resume and any job descriptions that you wish to apply at.

After his float plane is knocked out of the air and all of his belongings are ruined, a professor must walk out of the wilderness of northern Canada with only the items on his back. He must rely on the advice the Inuits gave him and “Listen to the Wolves” in order to survive. 

Every Wednesday at 6 pm. Please bring a yoga mat. Beginners Welcome!  Registration is required since space is limited. 

Storytime is so much more than books! We'll read, sing, play, write, and talk through this fun storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. We'll be at beautiful Wehmhoff/Jucker Park for September!

Grades 9-12The Library Is For Teens! Drop by our meeting room and see what’s going on. Tell us what you’d like to see and we’ll do our best to make it happen! Board games? Dance parties? Video game tournaments? Food? Drawing classes? Writing? Anime? It’s all at the library! &...read more

Join Library Staff at the Burlington Farmers Market every Thursday in September.  There will be kids activities, crafts, special programs and the chance to learn more about the many library offerings.