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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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Friday, Aug. 9, 5:30 PM
Let's all have one last summertime adventure at the library! Pack a picnic and lawn chairs or a blanket and join us for live music by Distilled, delicious icy treats, and outdoor activities. Friends and family of all ages are all welcome to join us for this fun-filled summer celebration! Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
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Saturday, Sep. 28, 6 PM
The Friends of the Library cordially invite you to a very special after-hours event with Edgar Allan Poe.
Enjoy a retelling of some of Poe's most famous works as well as a discussion on his life and death.
Themed refreshments, raffle prizes and give aways will all add to the mystique of the evening.
This event is for our adult patrons. Tickets cost $10 each an are available for purchase at the Circulation desk.
Black attire is encouraged for all guests. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Enjoy a retelling of some of Poe's most famous works as well as a discussion on his life and death.
Themed refreshments, raffle prizes and give aways will all add to the mystique of the evening.
This event is for our adult patrons. Tickets cost $10 each an are available for purchase at the Circulation desk.
Black attire is encouraged for all guests. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
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Saturday, Nov. 2, 11 AM - 1 PM
Take a break from technology and be part of our brand new Unplugged Club! Bring a book or a craft project or play one of our board games as we unplug for a few hours at the library.
Refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
Refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
Monday, Jul. 29, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Art for all ages -- grown-ups included! Drop in any time between 1:30 and 3:30 and stay for five minutes or the whole two hours. No registration necessary.
Monday, Jul. 29, 5:30-7:30 PM (Mondays, June 24, July 8 & 29)
Registration for this program signs you up for Group B of DnD throughout the summer, which will meet on June 24th, July 8th, July 29th, and August 5th for our end of summer DnD party. (You may sign up for Group A or Group B, but not both.)
Join us in the Teen Room for an exciting session of Dungeons & Dragons for teens and tweens! Dungeon Master and DnD enthusiast Jason Williams will guide participants through character creation and help them navigate this engrossing, imaginative game! Grades 5+
Join us in the Teen Room for an exciting session of Dungeons & Dragons for teens and tweens! Dungeon Master and DnD enthusiast Jason Williams will guide participants through character creation and help them navigate this engrossing, imaginative game! Grades 5+
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 1:00 PM
You won't want to miss this special crafternoon event! We've been steadily saving leftover craft supplies from our monthly Adult Craft Corner programs for a fun-filled program like this one! Come work on a craft that you missed from this past year, or get your creative juices flowing by remaking one of your favorites.
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 6:30 - 7:30pm
Get to know more about our beautiful local waterway with the Farmington River Watershed Association. Use a stream table to investigate how a river runs, plus learn about stream insects, how pollution affects the river, and more! We recommend clothes and shoes that can get a little wet.
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 9:30 AM
Start your morning off right with sunrise chair yoga! Follow along with Danielle Fisher, founder of The Bendy Bookworm Yoga, and reap the physical and mental benefits of these lower-impact yoga sessions. Patrons are encouraged to wear sneakers, and should dress in comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that is easy to move around in!
This weekly program will feature prerecorded videos from our new Bold Yoga Database, a free virtual yoga studio available on our website for Burlington library cardholders!
This weekly program will feature prerecorded videos from our new Bold Yoga Database, a free virtual yoga studio available on our website for Burlington library cardholders!
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2:00 PM
Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His winning book, A First Time for Everything, is a graphic memoir based on his own awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life.
Register and submit questions here: https://libraryc.org/burlingtonctlibrary/51336
If you can't make the event it will be archived for future viewing!
Register and submit questions here: https://libraryc.org/burlingtonctlibrary/51336
If you can't make the event it will be archived for future viewing!
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 3:00-4:00 PM
We've all made sticky and sparkly slime, … but now we're going to make fluffy slime: possibly the puffiest. Grades 5+, join us for a fluffin' good time.
Thursday, Aug. 1, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Cool down on a hot summer day with some ice-cold science! We'll read The Sweetest Scoop: The Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Revolution by Lisa Robinson, which is a 2025 Elementary Nutmeg Award Nominee. We'll discover what changes the point at which a substance freezes or melts and do our own research by making ice cream in a bag. Come ready to shake things up -- gloves recommended!
Thursday, Aug. 1, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Calling all wanna-be Pokemon trainers! Join your friends at the library for an hour of Pokemon fun -- show off your cards (trade if you like!) and enjoy related activities. No registration required.
Thursday, Aug. 1, 6:30 PM
Stop in for a special summer trivia challenge that will finally answer an age old question: are you smarter than a librarian? Go head-to-head against our home team of local librarians for the chance to win both prizes and glory! Any registered patrons are welcome to participate in this event, but trivia teams will be limited to a maximum of four people.
Friday, Aug. 2, 10:15 AM
Stretch into the weekend with Bold Yoga fundamentals! Follow along with Danielle Fisher, founder of The Bendy Bookworm Yoga, and reap the physical and mental benefits of these invigorating yoga sessions. Patrons are encouraged to wear sneakers, and should dress in comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that is easy to move around in! Patrons should also bring their own yoga mats or towels along for this program.
This weekly program will feature prerecorded videos from our new Bold Yoga Database, a free virtual yoga studio available on our website for Burlington library cardholders!
Friday, Aug. 2, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Come into the cool and enjoy a movie on our big screen! Bring a blanket or floor pillow, if you like. Popcorn and juice boxes provided. No registration necessary.
Friday, Aug. 2, 6:30-8:00 PM
To celebrate all of the participation and contributions to our community throughout Summer Reading, teens will have access to an after-hours mini golf library lock-in, where we will have putting obstacle courses weaving through the library and pizza to celebrate! Earn some last-minute raffle tickets for the summer reading grand prizes, have some food, and celebrate summer! Grades 5+
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1:00 PM
Join us for a relaxing, guided crafternoon courtesy of Creativebug! This month we will learn about and practice different styles of hand lettering! All materials will be provided for this program.
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6:30 - 7:30pm
Bring the whole family and play BINGO for fun and prizes.
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 9:30 AM
Start your morning off right with sunrise chair yoga! Follow along with Danielle Fisher, founder of The Bendy Bookworm Yoga, and reap the physical and mental benefits of these lower-impact yoga sessions. Patrons are encouraged to wear sneakers, and should dress in comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that is easy to move around in!
This weekly program will feature prerecorded videos from our new Bold Yoga Database, a free virtual yoga studio available on our website for Burlington library cardholders!
This weekly program will feature prerecorded videos from our new Bold Yoga Database, a free virtual yoga studio available on our website for Burlington library cardholders!
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 4:00-7:00 PM
The concert that took last summer by storm is now the film that's taking this summer by storm. Join us for popcorn, lemonade, and a Swiftie treat as we sing along to the artist who keeps giving. Grades 5+
We will also:
We will also:
- play bingo based on the film
- make Junior Jewels t-shirts
- have Taylor trivia
- and take a "Which Era are you?" quiz