Library Events

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 is required as spots are limited.  Ages 2.5-5.

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 third week of every month, we will invite a special guest or do a special cooking challenge. These will be 2 hour sessions starting at 3:00. We will not have a 4:00 session on the third Friday of the month.

There are limited spots available and sign up  is first come first serve on the day of the event. However, if this week fills up, we can sign you up for a guaranteed spot in next week’s session!

Family Event
The 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! Sponsored by Burlington Garden Club.

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 olds
10:30 am- 2.5 year olds and up
*Registration Required

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 olds
10:30 am- 2.5 year olds and up
*Registration Required

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! This lesson is intended for kids 6 and up. Younger siblings may attend the Music and Movement class happening concurrently!

Sponsored by Burlington Public Library.

Sponsored by Burlington Public Library.

Storytime is so much more than books! We'll read, sing, play, write, and talk through this fun storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. 
  Sponsored by Burlington Public Library.

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 sign up. Sponsored by Burlington Public Library.

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!

Sponsored by Burlington Public Library.

Sponsored by Burlington Public Library.

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.

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.

Grades 4-8
Is 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. Kuhlow! Kids will learn to use the library's new Midi Controller (a digital keyboard) and educational software to compose music during this 8 week course. These amazing resources really do make it possible for your child to compose their own arrangements and hear them played back digitally. Sign up today! Sponsored by Music Matters, Inc..

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 is required as spots are limited.  Ages 2.5-5.

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.

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!  ***Sign up is required to reserve your spot!***

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 olds
10:30 am- 2.5 year olds and up
*Registration Required