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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ABC’s Can Be Easy!
10:30 a.m.
 ABC’s Can Be Easy!
Friday, Apr. 19, 10:30 a.m.ABC’s Can Be E
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 i...read more

Foodie Friday
3:00 p.m.
 Foodie Friday
Friday, Apr. 19, 3:00 p.m.
(Fridays at 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.)
Foodie Friday
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 th...read more
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Milk Jug Planting
2:00 p.m.
 Milk Jug Planting
Saturday, Apr. 20, 2:00 p.m.Milk Jug Planting
Family EventThe Burlington Area Garden Club is coming to the library to teach kids the basics of planting! It's almost Earth Day, so let's make it a double lesson in planting and recycling! We'll use milk jugs as planters. At the end, you can bring home your new plant baby!
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Get Moving! Music and Movement for Toddlers
10:00 am
Get Moving! Music and Movement for Toddlers
Monday, Apr. 22, 10:00 amGet Moving! Music an
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 olds10:30 am- 2.5 year olds and up*Registration Required

Homeschool Lesson: Wool to Woven Cloth
10:30 a.m.
Homeschool Lesson: Wool to Woven Cloth
Monday, Apr. 22, 10:30 a.m.Homeschool Lesson: W
Ages 6+You ever look at a fluffy sheep and think “How exactly does that become a sweater?!” Join us as we take raw wool and turn it into a lovely woven coaster for you to take home. You’ll also be going home with your very own DIY drop spindle so you can keep practicing on your own...read more

Get Moving! Music and Movement for Kids
10:30 a.m.
Get Moving! Music and Movement for Kids
Monday, Apr. 22, 10:30 a.m.Get Moving! Music an
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 olds10:30 am- 2.5 year olds and up*Registration Required

Movie Monday
1:00 p.m.
 Movie Monday
Monday, Apr. 22, 1:00 p.m.

Movie Monday
1:00 p.m.
 Movie Monday
Monday, Apr. 22, 1:00 p.m.

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Storytime with Miss Emily
9:30 a.m.
 Storytime with Miss Emily
Tuesday, Apr. 23, 9:30 a.m.
(Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.)
Storytime with Miss
Storytime is so much more than books! We'll read, sing, play, write, and talk through this fun storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.  

Teen Inquiries into Murder
6:00 p.m.
 Teen Inquiries into Murder
Tuesday, Apr. 23, 6:00 p.m.
Hey Teens do you want to test your detective skills?  Were you a champ at playing Clue? We have a monthly murder mystery waiting for you then!    Each mystery will have objectives that you need to find the answers to within one hour.  Make sure to pick up your packets when you si...read more

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Arts-ploration
10:00 a.m.
 Arts-ploration
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 10:00 a.m.
(Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.)
Arts-ploration
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!
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
2:00 p.m.
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2:00 p.m.

Tim Mutterer Presidential Children
6:00 p.m.
Tim Mutterer Presidential Children
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 6:00 p.m.

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Storytime with Ms. Bree
10:30 a.m.
 Storytime with Ms. Bree
Thursday, Apr. 25, 10:30 a.m.Storytime with Ms. B
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.

Once Upon A Cuento: Story Time in English and Spanish
10:30 a.m.
Once Upon A Cuento: Story Time in English and Spanish
Thursday, Apr. 25, 10:30 a.m.Once Upon A Cuento:
Join Ms. Bree for a special story time session that will include stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays in English and Spanish! We will hear some traditional favorites from the United States in both languages and explore some stories and songs from latin american cultures.

Kids Can Compose
5:30pm
 Kids Can Compose
Thursday, Apr. 25, 5:30pm
(Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.)
Kids Can Compose
Grades 4-8Is 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...read more

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ABC’s Can Be Easy!
10:30 a.m.
 ABC’s Can Be Easy!
Friday, Apr. 26, 10:30 a.m.ABC’s Can Be E
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 i...read more

Film Friday
3:00 p.m.
 Film Friday
Friday, Apr. 26, 3:00 p.m.
(4th Fridays at 3:00)
Film Friday
Relax after a long week at school with a movie of your choice and a snack. Movies will be voted on at 3:00 p.m. Majority rules. Comfy seating and popcorn provided. Bring a friend! Grades 6-12.
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Pottery Painting - Adult Craft (Sign Up Required)
11:00 a.m.
Pottery Painting - Adult Craft (Sign Up Required)
Saturday, Apr. 27, 11:00 a.m.Pottery Painting - A
Discover the joy of Pottery Painting! Select an unglazed pottery piece, express your creativity with our vibrant glazes, and leave your artwork at the library with your contact details. We'll notify you once your masterpiece is ready for pickup. Join us for a delightful artistic experience! ...read more

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Get Moving! Music and Movement for Toddlers
10:00 am
Get Moving! Music and Movement for Toddlers
Monday, Apr. 29, 10:00 amGet Moving! Music an
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 olds10:30 am- 2.5 year olds and up*Registration Required

Get Moving! Music and Movement for Kids
10:30 a.m.
Get Moving! Music and Movement for Kids
Monday, Apr. 29, 10:30 a.m.Get Moving! Music an
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 olds10:30 am- 2.5 year olds and up*Registration Required

Movie Monday
1:00 p.m.
 Movie Monday
Monday, Apr. 29, 1:00 p.m.

Movie Monday
1:00 p.m.
 Movie Monday
Monday, Apr. 29, 1:00 p.m.

Old Weird America: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Murders
6 p.m.
Old Weird America: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Murders
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, Taliesi...read more

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Storytime with Miss Emily
9:30 a.m.
 Storytime with Miss Emily
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 9:30 a.m.
(Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.)
Storytime with Miss
Storytime is so much more than books! We'll read, sing, play, write, and talk through this fun storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.  

Sewing Sashes Summer Read
12:30 p.m.
 Sewing Sashes Summer Read
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 12:30 p.m.

Nourishing Minds
3:00 p.m.
 Nourishing Minds
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 3:00 p.m.
(Every other Tuesday at 3:00 p.m.)
Nourishing Minds
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 im...read more

    
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