Burlington Public Library

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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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YA Lit Kit
 YA Lit Kit
Friday, Nov. 8
(Fridays, September 13, October 11, November 8 )

Hello! Welcome to Burlington Public Library’s teen book subscription box, the YA Lit Kit. As part of this free monthly program, you are welcome to sign up to receive a book hand-selected based on your interests, along with some candy, a sticker, and a craft. Happy reading! Grades 5-12Here&rsqu...read more

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Library Closed
10 AM - 8 PM
 Library Closed
Monday, Nov. 11, 10 AM - 8 PM
The library will be closed today. Our downloadable collection and digital resources are always available!
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Adult Lit Kit
10 AM
 Adult Lit Kit
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 10 AMAdult Lit Kit
Registration required, begins Aug 12.Looking for a good book? Try out our newest subscription service - Adult Lit Kits! Register for the Fall season and receive a monthly box with a book that’s been selected based on your reading interests. Each box will also feature some special surprise...read more

Teen Makerspace: Sewing
3:30-4:30
 Teen Makerspace: Sewing
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 3:30-4:30
(Tuesdays, September 3, October 1, November 12, 3:30 PM)
Teen Makerspace: Sew
Learn the basics of sewing at our monthly teen makerspace for sewing! We will start by learning about a sewing machine, how to use it, and what it can do. Then we will start some basic sewing projects like sewing tote bags and scrunchies! *Registering for this program signs you up for all three sess...read more

Sew Fun
4:30 - 5:30 PM
 Sew Fun
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
(Tuesdays, November 5 & 12, 4:30 PM)
Sew Fun
Second graders will start learning how to sew by hand with a needle and thread as we sew up a stuffed slice of pizza with your choice of toppings. We’ll focus on tying knots, threading a needle, and learning simple stitches. This is a two-session program. Children must attend both sessions to ...read more

The Haunted History of New England with Christopher Daley (Zoom)
6:30 PM
The Haunted History of New England with Christopher Daley (Zoom)
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6:30 PMThe Haunted History
Drop in via Zoom for a night of north easternly frights hosted by Christopher Daley!  Learn all about the haunted history of New England during this chilling presentation that melds historical fact with myth and legend.  Connecticut will be featured in this program, but Daley will take us ...read more
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Sit & Get Fit
9:30 AM
 Sit & Get Fit
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 9:30 AM
(Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27)
Sit & Get Fit
Jump-start your Wednesday mornings with a variety of seated exercises! Follow along with online instructors for chair yoga, gentle cardio, and strength training classes. The sessions feature a range of seated exercises, including yoga, meditation, cardio fitness, and light hand weights, offering bot...read more

Bouncy Babies
10:15 - 10:45 AM
 Bouncy Babies
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 10:15 - 10:45 AM Bouncy Babies
Ready to sing songs, bounce your baby, and have fun with other caregivers? Bouncy Babies is for newborns and babies who are crawling (not walking). A drop-in playgroup (no registration required) immediately follows this program. Infants and babies who are not walking and caregiver.

Baby Playgroup
10:45-11:30 AM
 Baby Playgroup
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 10:45-11:30 AMBaby Playgroup
Caring for a baby who isn’t walking yet? Stop by our Wednesday Baby Playgroup and visit with other caregivers while babies enjoy toys, bubbles, and music. No registration is required and siblings are always welcome. Infants and babies who are not walking and caregiver.
Friends of the Library Meeting
1:30 PM
 Friends of the Library Meeting
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1:30 PM
The Friends of the Library will hold their monthly board meeting in the Conference Room at the library. All are welcome to attend to learn more about the Friends and how you can help.
DIY JELLO Lip Balm
6:30-7:30PM
 DIY JELLO Lip Balm
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6:30-7:30PMDIY JELLO Lip Balm
It's getting cold, which means our chapped lips could use some tlc. Learn how to make lip balm from JELLO packs and other natural ingredients. You'll leave with a few cool flavors of lip balm and a recipe to make your own from ingredients in your pantry. Grades 5-12

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Sew Fun
4:30 - 5:30 PM
 Sew Fun
Thursday, Nov. 14, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
(Thursdays, November 7 & 14, 4:30 PM)
Sew Fun
Third and fourth graders will start learning how to sew by hand with a needle and thread as we sew up a stuffed slice of pizza with your choice of toppings. We’ll focus on tying knots, threading a needle, and learning simple stitches. This is a two-session program. Children must attend both se...read more

Contemporary Fiction Book Club
6:30 PM
 Contemporary Fiction Book Club
Thursday, Nov. 14, 6:30 PMContemporary Fiction
Calling all contemporary fiction lovers!  Make sure to mark your calendars for our monthly Contemporary Book Club meeting!  This month we will be talking about The Measure by Nikki Erlick.  Copies of the book will be available for check out at the Circulation Desk on October 10th...read more
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Movie Matinee: The Fall Guy
1:00 PM
 Movie Matinee: The Fall Guy
Friday, Nov. 15, 1:00 PMMovie Matinee: The F
You won’t want to miss this month’s Movie Matinee!  This Friday we will be featuring The Fall Guy, the 2024 action/comedy film starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt!  Themed drinks and snacks will be available for patrons to enjoy, but moviegoers are welcome to bring along...read more
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Kid Craft: Crafty Magnets
1:00-1:30 PM
 Kid Craft: Crafty Magnets
Saturday, Nov. 16, 1:00-1:30 PMKid Craft: Crafty Ma
We’ve got cute fall-themed magnet kits for kids to assemble. Perfect for the fridge at home, school lockers, or special gifts. Preschoolers need a caregiver with them. Preschool-4th grade

Life-Sized Gaming: All the Games
2:00-3:00
Life-Sized Gaming: All the Games
Saturday, Nov. 16, 2:00-3:00Life-Sized Gaming: A
Join us for life-sized tic/tac/toe, checkers, kerplunk, and memory games that will fill our community room to the brim. Grades 5-12

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Toddler Time
10:15 - 10:45 AM
 Toddler Time
Monday, Nov. 18, 10:15 - 10:45 AM Toddler Time
Toddler Time is an active, age-appropriate storytime for children who are walking up to age 4. We’ll have fun as we sing, move, and enjoy early literacy activities for busy toddlers. Register for the entire session, through the end of December. Walkers up to age 4 with caregiver.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Jason Williams (Group A)
5:30-7:30
Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Jason Williams (Group A)
Monday, Nov. 18, 5:30-7:30
(Mondays, September 9 & 23, October 7 & 28, November 18, 5:30-7:30 pm)
Teen Dungeons & Drag
Registration for this program signs you up for Group A of DnD throughout the Fall, which will meet on September 9 & 23, October 7 & 28, and November 18. (You may sign up for Group A or Group B, but not both.)If you do not show up or attend consistently, you will be remove...read more

Behind the Book: Remarkably Bright Creatures
6:30 PM
Behind the Book: Remarkably Bright Creatures
Monday, Nov. 18, 6:30 PMBehind the Book: Rem
You may have initially been skeptical when you first heard about Remarkably Bright Creatures. A book narrated by an octopus, huh? But soon, admit it, you fell in love with a Giant Pacific Octopus named Marcellus. Shelby Van Pelt's novel told us the story of Cameron, a young man abandoned by his ...read more
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Morning Book Club
11 AM
 Morning Book Club
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 11 AMMorning Book Club
Our Morning Book Club is celebrating its 15th anniversary this season! Come be part of our lively, long-standing group.This month, we will be discussing The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin. Copies will be available at the Circulation desk beginning October 15th.Light refreshments ser...read more
Tonight We Try: Life Hacks
6:30 PM
 Tonight We Try: Life Hacks
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6:30 PMTonight We Try: Life
Have you ever wanted to try one of those trending hobbies, skills, or projects that are all over social media?  Look no further than Tonight We Try, a monthly meetup for our curious adult patrons who’d like to learn, make, or try something new that they’ve seen online!  This mo...read more

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Sit & Get Fit
9:30 AM
 Sit & Get Fit
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 9:30 AM
(Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27)
Sit & Get Fit
Jump-start your Wednesday mornings with a variety of seated exercises! Follow along with online instructors for chair yoga, gentle cardio, and strength training classes. The sessions feature a range of seated exercises, including yoga, meditation, cardio fitness, and light hand weights, offering bot...read more

Bouncy Babies
10:15 - 10:45 AM
 Bouncy Babies
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 10:15 - 10:45 AM Bouncy Babies
Ready to sing songs, bounce your baby, and have fun with other caregivers? Bouncy Babies is for newborns and babies who are crawling (not walking). A drop-in playgroup (no registration required) immediately follows this program. Infants and babies who are not walking and caregiver.

Baby Playgroup
10:45-11:30 AM
 Baby Playgroup
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 10:45-11:30 AMBaby Playgroup
Caring for a baby who isn’t walking yet? Stop by our Wednesday Baby Playgroup and visit with other caregivers while babies enjoy toys, bubbles, and music. No registration is required and siblings are always welcome. Infants and babies who are not walking and caregiver.
Teen Snack Bingo
6:30-7:30PM
 Teen Snack Bingo
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6:30-7:30PMTeen Snack Bingo
Let's play BINGO! But, instead of bingo chips we will use snack food to track what we get on our bingo cards. Winners get prizes! Grades 5-12

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Manga & Anime Club
3:30-4:30
 Manga & Anime Club
Thursday, Nov. 21, 3:30-4:30
(Thursdays, September 26, November 21, 3:30 pm)
Manga & Anime Club
Come hang out, watch your favorite anime, talk about the manga your currently reading and do a cool activity with fellow anime and manga lovers! Grades 5-12

Let’s Make Slime
4:30 - 5:30 PM
 Let’s Make Slime
Thursday, Nov. 21, 4:30 - 5:30 PMLet’s Make Sli
Attention future chemists! Learn about polymers and endothermic reactions by making your own slime to take home. Participants will get to choose their own colors and additives. Preschool - 4th Grade.

Adult Craft Corner: Pressed Leaf Napkins
6:30 PM
Adult Craft Corner: Pressed Leaf Napkins
Thursday, Nov. 21, 6:30 PMAdult Craft Corner:
Get ready for another night of crafts and laughs at our monthly Adult Craft Corner!  This month we will be making Pressed Leaf Napkins.  All materials will be provided for this program.
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CreativeBug Grab & Go Craft: Celebration Garland
CreativeBug Grab & Go Craft: Celebration Garland
Friday, Nov. 22, CreativeBug Grab & G
Stop by the library on Friday, November 22nd and pick-up a craft kit with supplies to make a Celebration Garland with a tutorial from CreativeBug. We will provide the supplies and you will access the craft tutorial on CreativeBug with your library card. Grades 5-12

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Moana Party
1:00-2:00 PM
 Moana Party
Saturday, Nov. 23, 1:00-2:00 PMMoana Party
Moana 2 is coming to theaters soon, so let’s get ready with a pre-release party! We’ll create some fun island crafts, learn a hula, and celebrate the spirit of aloha. Preschool to 6 years old with caregiver.

Friendsgiving BINGO Night!
6 PM
 Friendsgiving BINGO Night!
Saturday, Nov. 23, 6 PMFriendsgiving BINGO
Grab your dabbers and lucky charms and head on down to the library for a night of BINGO! The Friends of the Library will be hosting their annual meeting followed by a night of BINGO and desserts.Bring your favorite sharable dessert to add to our dessert bar.Prizes for game winners!
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Toddler Time
10:15 - 10:45 AM
 Toddler Time
Monday, Nov. 25, 10:15 - 10:45 AM Toddler Time
Toddler Time is an active, age-appropriate storytime for children who are walking up to age 4. We’ll have fun as we sing, move, and enjoy early literacy activities for busy toddlers. Register for the entire session, through the end of December. Walkers up to age 4 with caregiver.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Jason Williams (Group B)
5:30-7:30
Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Jason Williams (Group B)
Monday, Nov. 25, 5:30-7:30
(Mondays, September 16 & 30, October 21, November 4 & 25, 5:30-7:30)
Teen Dungeons & Drag
Registration for this program signs you up for Group B of DnD throughout the Fall, which will meet on September 16 & 30, October 21, and November 4 & 25. (You may sign up for Group A or Group B, but not both.)If you do not show up or attend consistently, you will be remov...read more

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Creativebug Crafts: Knotted Pantry Bag
1:00 PM
Creativebug Crafts: Knotted Pantry Bag
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1:00 PMCreativebug Crafts:
Drop by for a relaxing, guided crafternoon courtesy of Creativebug!  This month we will learn how to make Knotted Pantry Bags!  All materials will be provided for this program.

Teen Makerspace: Legos
3:30-4:30
 Teen Makerspace: Legos
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 3:30-4:30
(Tuesdays, September 17, October 29, November 26)
Teen Makerspace: Leg
Drop in to build, design, create, and make with legos. Use the time and resources to be inventive and assemble new structures! Grades 5-12
Pokemon Club
4:30 - 5:30 PM
 Pokemon Club
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
(Tuesdays, October 29, November 26, & December 17, 4:30-5:30 PM)
Pokemon Club
Bring your Pokemon card collection to the library to share, trade, and chat with other fans. Caregivers must be present to supervise trades. Age 6 to grade 4 with caregiver.

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Sit & Get Fit
9:30 AM
 Sit & Get Fit
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 9:30 AM
(Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27)
Sit & Get Fit
Jump-start your Wednesday mornings with a variety of seated exercises! Follow along with online instructors for chair yoga, gentle cardio, and strength training classes. The sessions feature a range of seated exercises, including yoga, meditation, cardio fitness, and light hand weights, offering bot...read more

Bouncy Babies
10:15 - 10:45 AM
 Bouncy Babies
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 10:15 - 10:45 AMBouncy Babies
Ready to sing songs, bounce your baby, and have fun with other caregivers? Bouncy Babies is for newborns and babies who are crawling (not walking). A drop-in playgroup (no registration required) immediately follows this program. Infants and babies who are not walking and caregiver.

Baby Playgroup
10:45-11:30 AM
 Baby Playgroup
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 10:45-11:30 AMBaby Playgroup
Caring for a baby who isn’t walking yet? Stop by our Wednesday Baby Playgroup and visit with other caregivers while babies enjoy toys, bubbles, and music. No registration is required and siblings are always welcome. Infants and babies who are not walking and caregiver.
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Library Closed
10 AM - 8 PM
 Library Closed
Thursday, Nov. 28, 10 AM - 8 PM
The library will be closed today. Our downloadable collection and digital resources are always available!
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Library Closed
10 AM - 8 PM
 Library Closed
Friday, Nov. 29, 10 AM - 8 PM
The library will be closed today. Our downloadable collection and digital resources are always available!
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