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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Stories & More (toddlers and preschoolers with a caregiver)
10:15 - 10:45am
Stories & More (toddlers and preschoolers with a caregiver)
Monday, Apr. 3, 10:15 - 10:45am Stories & More (todd
Join Miss April every Monday morning for stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays, We'll make friends and have fun while building early literacy skills. Registration appreciated.
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Newbies and To-Be’s (birth to 24 months with a caregiver)
10:15 - 11:00 am
Newbies and To-Be’s (birth to 24 months with a caregiver)
Wednesday, Apr. 5, 10:15 - 11:00 am Newbies and To-Be&rs
Bounces and rhymes, stories and songs for little ones from birth up to their second birthday and a caregiver. Parents/caregivers to be are also invited to develop an early literacy repertoire and meet peers. We'll be sure to save some time to play and chat at the end of the program!  Regist...read more
Mysteries & Histories Book Club
6:30 PM
 Mysteries & Histories Book Club
Wednesday, Apr. 5, 6:30 PMMysteries & Historie
Join us for our monthly book club where we discuss mysteries and historical fiction. This month, we will be discussing The Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers. Copies will be available at the Circulation desk beginning March 1st.New members always welcome!Light refreshments served.
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After-school Special: Construction Zone (age 4 - grade 4)
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
After-school Special: Construction Zone (age 4 - grade 4)
Thursday, Apr. 6, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.After-school Special
Calling all builders and designers! Come and build to your hearts content with our K'Nex, Snap Circuits, Q-Ba Maze and more. Registrations required.

BeTwixt and BeTween: Light-up Flower Pins (Grades 3-6)
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
BeTwixt and BeTween: Light-up Flower Pins (Grades 3-6)
Thursday, Apr. 6, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.BeTwixt and BeTween:
Spring flowers are blooming outside...and inside the library! Craft your own flower pin and wire an LED circuit to make it light up.
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Saturday Stories: April Showers
10:15 - 10:45am
 Saturday Stories: April Showers
Saturday, Apr. 8, 10:15 - 10:45am Saturday Stories: Ap
Children of all ages with a caregiver are invited to join Miss April for stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays all about rainy spring weather. Registration appreciated.  
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Stories & More (toddlers and preschoolers with a caregiver)
10:15 - 10:45am
Stories & More (toddlers and preschoolers with a caregiver)
Monday, Apr. 10, 10:15 - 10:45am Stories & More (todd
Join Miss April every Monday morning for stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays, We'll make friends and have fun while building early literacy skills. Registration appreciated.
Over the Rainbow (age 4 - grade 4)
1:00 - 2:00pm
Over the Rainbow (age 4 - grade 4)
Monday, Apr. 10, 1:00 - 2:00pmOver the Rainbow (ag
Have you ever bent light?! You will in this program! Come get hands-on with us as we explore the science of light and rainbows. Registration required.
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Robot Rumpus Revisited (age 4 - grade 4)
1:00 - 2:00pm
Robot Rumpus Revisited (age 4 - grade 4)
Tuesday, Apr. 11, 1:00 - 2:00pmRobot Rumpus Revisit
We had so much fun during winter vacation that we're doing it again! Come check out the library's Sphero indi robots and learn how to code them to complete a series of challenges. Registration required.

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Play & Grow (babies, toddlers & preschoolers with a caregiver)
10:15 - 11:15 am
Play & Grow (babies, toddlers & preschoolers with a caregiver)
Wednesday, Apr. 12, 10:15 - 11:15 amPlay & Grow (babies,
We'll provide the toys, sensory play invitations, and pre-reading and writing activites; you bring the fun! Registration appreciated.
Read with Holden
2:00 - 3:30pm
 Read with Holden
Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2:00 - 3:30pmRead with Holden
Children, tweens and teens reading on their own at any level are invited to share a story or two with the world's best listener, registered therapy dog Holden, and his human, Ms. Kady (who's pretty great herself!)  In addition to books, Holden also loves snuggles and pats. Reserve a tim...read more
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Chalk and Bubbles on the Porch (all ages with a caregiver)
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Chalk and Bubbles on the Porch (all ages with a caregiver)
Thursday, Apr. 13, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Chalk and Bubbles on
Drop in to blow some bubbles and help us beautify our front sidewalk with chalk! No registration required.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop-off (all ages)
4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop-off (all ages)
Thursday, Apr. 13, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.Stuffed Animal Sleep
Why should kids have all the fun?! Your stuffed animal or doll is invited to a sleepover at the library! Bring them in, get them all settled and enjoy a bedtime story together. We'll keep them safe and happy until you come back for them in the morning. Registration for this event is required and...read more
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover Pick-up (all ages)
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover Pick-up (all ages)
Friday, Apr. 14, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.Stuffed Animal Sleep
Join us for breakfast treats and see what shenanigans went on at the library while all the dolls and stuffies were sleeping over! If you registered for Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop-off, you are automatically registered for this event as well.
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Movie Matinee: The Lost City
1:00 PM
 Movie Matinee: The Lost City
Saturday, Apr. 15, 1:00 PMMovie Matinee: The L
Join us in the Community Room for a Saturday Movie Matinee!  This month we will be featuring “The Lost City”, a 2022 release jam-packed with action, comedy, and romance!
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Stories & More (toddlers and preschoolers with a caregiver)
10:15 - 10:45am
Stories & More (toddlers and preschoolers with a caregiver)
Monday, Apr. 17, 10:15 - 10:45am Stories & More (todd
Join Miss April every Monday morning for stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays, We'll make friends and have fun while building early literacy skills. Registration appreciated.
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Morning Book Club
11 AM
 Morning Book Club
Tuesday, Apr. 18, 11 AMMorning Book Club
Join us for our monthly morning book club. This month, we will be discussing The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation desk beginning March 21st.New members always welcome!Light refreshments served.
Pokemon Card Club (age 4 to grade 4)
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Pokemon Card Club (age 4 to grade 4)
Tuesday, Apr. 18, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.Pokemon Card Club (a
Are you crazy about Pokemon cards? Bring your cards and show them off or trade them with friends. We're also a Pokestop, so if you play Pokemon Go, there may be some Pokemon to catch! Registration appreciated. Please use child's name when registering.
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Newbies and To-Be’s (birth to 24 months with a caregiver)
10:15 - 11:00 am
Newbies and To-Be’s (birth to 24 months with a caregiver)
Wednesday, Apr. 19, 10:15 - 11:00 am Newbies and To-Be&rs
Bounces and rhymes, stories and songs for little ones from birth up to their second birthday and a caregiver. Parents/caregivers to be are also invited to develop an early literacy repertoire and meet peers. We'll be sure to save some time to play and chat at the end of the program!  Regist...read more
Hooks and Needles
6:30 P.M.
 Hooks and Needles
Wednesday, Apr. 19, 6:30 P.M.Hooks and Needles
Join us for our monthly club for fiber artists! Whether you knit, crochet, felt, or sew, join in with others as we work on our individual projects and chat about all things crafty. We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30, alternating between the Burlington Public Library, and the Ca...read more
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Homeschool Readers
1:00 - 2:00pm
 Homeschool Readers
Thursday, Apr. 20, 1:00 - 2:00pm
Homeschool students at the elementary level are invited to share and discuss Nutmeg Book Award nominees. Each month we'll read an Elementary Nutmeg nominee together and do a related activity. Then Miss April will booktalk a longer Nutmeg nominee, current or past, that we'll read and discuss ...read more
Trivia Corner: Music
6:30 PM
 Trivia Corner: Music
Thursday, Apr. 20, 6:30 PMTrivia Corner: Music
Join us in the Conference Room for our monthly adult Trivia Corner!  Each month we choose a different trivia theme, and this month the spotlight is on music.  Work alone, in pairs, or as a group of no more than four people against other patrons and test your knowledge!

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Earth Day Family Movie: The Lorax (PG)
1:00 - 3:00pm
Earth Day Family Movie: The Lorax (PG)
Saturday, Apr. 22, 1:00 - 3:00pmEarth Day Family Mov
Celebrate Earth Day with The Lorax on our big screen. Feel free to bring a blanket or floor pillow to get comfy with. Popcorn will be provided; please bring your own beverage in a reusable container to help save the Earth. Registration appreciated.
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Stories & More (toddlers and preschoolers with a caregiver)
10:15 - 10:45am
Stories & More (toddlers and preschoolers with a caregiver)
Monday, Apr. 24, 10:15 - 10:45am Stories & More (todd
Join Miss April every Monday morning for stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays, We'll make friends and have fun while building early literacy skills. Registration appreciated.
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Play & Grow (babies, toddlers & preschoolers with a caregiver)
10:15 - 11:15 am
Play & Grow (babies, toddlers & preschoolers with a caregiver)
Wednesday, Apr. 26, 10:15 - 11:15 amPlay & Grow (babies,
We'll provide the toys, sensory play invitations, and pre-reading and writing activites; you bring the fun! Registration appreciated.
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Adult Craft Night: Hot Air Balloon Mobile
6:30 PM
Adult Craft Night: Hot Air Balloon Mobile
Thursday, Apr. 27, 6:30 PMAdult Craft Night: H
Join us in the Conference Room for our monthly adult Craft Night!  This month we will be making a hot air balloon mobile out of colored paper and string.  Materials will be provided, but if you have patterned scrapbooking paper that you want to use from home you can bring it along!

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