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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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Baby Storytime
9:45am Baby Storytime Monday, Jun. 15, 9:45am Wiggle, giggle, and grow! Join us for a storytime just for babies and children up to 2 years old, featuring songs, fingerplays, a short story, and open playtime to explore and connect. Perfect for little ones and their grown-ups! Coming to this program will earn the child ONE raffle ticket for ...read more
PreK Storytime
10:30am PreK Storytime Monday, Jun. 15, 10:30am Clap, sing, shake, and read along at Preschool Story Time! Designed for children ages 2–4, this energetic program features stories, music, and playful activities like scarves, shaky eggs, and parachute fun. Caregivers are encouraged to participate and join the fun! Coming to thi...read more
Summer Salad Recipe Swap
12:30 PM Summer Salad Recipe Swap Monday, Jun. 15, 12:30 PM It's the beginning of summer and a great time to prepare for all of your upcoming summer cookouts or your relaxing summer meals! Let's bring in your favorite summer salad of any kind that can be sampled by your fellow swappers! Bring the recipe along and get swappi...read more
Carnival Extravaganza!: Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off
5:30-7:00 PM Carnival Extravaganza!: Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off Monday, Jun. 15, 5:30-7:00 PM.png "Carnival Extravaganz") In this summer reading kick-off extravaganza, teens will walk into a carnival designed just for them. Play carnival games, take on outdoor challenges, enjoy freshly made popcorn from our traditional popcorn machine, home made cotton candy, ice pops, and learn how you can earn prizes and raffle ticke...read more
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Adult Grab & Go Craft: Flip-Flop Decor
Adult Grab & Go Craft: Flip-Flop Decor Tuesday, Jun. 16,  Do some 'sole searching' while crafting this beachy wall hanging. Stop by the library on Tuesday, June 16th, and pick up a craft kit with supplies to make your flip-flop decor. When you pick up your kit, you will receive one grand prize ticket!
Morning Book Club
11 AM Morning Book Club Tuesday, Jun. 16, 11 AM Start your day with great books and even better conversation! Our Morning Book Club has been bringing readers together for over 16 years to explore stories of every genre. No registration needed—just drop in, share your thoughts, and enjoy light refreshments with fellow book lovers. New faces ...read more
Summer Carnival - Children’s Summer Reading Kickoff
5:30-7:30pm Summer Carnival - Children’s Summer Reading Kickoff Tuesday, Jun. 16, 5:30-7:30pm Come one, come all! Walk onto the midway and celebrate the start of summer reading with games, crafts, carnival snacks, and an exciting show by Yoyo Guy! This event is for children up to 4th grade.
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Pop into a Story
10:00am Pop into a Story Wednesday, Jun. 17, 10:00am Cool off with stories! Kids and families are invited to enjoy fun, engaging picture books and lively read-alouds—then stick around for a refreshing sweet treat at the end. Stories + smiles + something sweet = the perfect summer combo! Coming to this program will earn the child ONE ra...read more
Chair Yoga for Adults
10:15 AM Chair Yoga for Adults Wednesday, Jun. 17, 10:15 AM(Wednesdays: June 10, 17 & 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; Aug 5)  Join us for Chair Yoga, brought to us via Bold Yoga: A Virtual Yoga Studio for Libraries. Bold Yoga virtually brings us credentialled instructors that you'll be able to follow along with on screen. You'll have the benefit of a "living room feel" with the added bonus of ...read more
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Taste-Off
5:30-6:30 PM Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Taste-Off Wednesday, Jun. 17, 5:30-6:30 PM.png "Ben & Jerry’s") Which Ben and Jerry’s flavor do you think is the best? Come test them out at today’s event where we will judge six of the famous brand’s most popular flavors, and YOU, the teens of Region 10 will decide which one is the best. After the winner is chosen, we’ll make ice cream s...read more
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Adult Summer Reading Kick-Off: Basket Bingo
6 PM Adult Summer Reading Kick-Off: Basket Bingo Thursday, Jun. 18, 6 PM Calling all adults!! Join us for our summer reading program kick-off event--BASKET BINGO!! Many of the bingo prizes will be prizes that have been graciously donated from some of our wonderful local businesses!! Refreshments will be provided. Be sure to register for ...read more
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Library Closed
Library Closed Friday, Jun. 19,  We will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth.
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Baby Storytime
9:45am Baby Storytime Monday, Jun. 22, 9:45am Wiggle, giggle, and grow! Join us for a storytime just for babies and children up to 2 years old, featuring songs, fingerplays, a short story, and open playtime to explore and connect. Perfect for little ones and their grown-ups! Coming to this program will earn the child ONE raffle ticket for ...read more
PreK Storytime
10:30am PreK Storytime Monday, Jun. 22, 10:30am Clap, sing, shake, and read along at Preschool Story Time! Designed for children ages 2–4, this energetic program features stories, music, and playful activities like scarves, shaky eggs, and parachute fun. Caregivers are encouraged to participate and join the fun! Coming to thi...read more
Monday Movie Matinee: Roofman
1 PM Monday Movie Matinee: Roofman Monday, Jun. 22, 1 PM Roofman, a 2025 film starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst, is a true-crime, biographical dramedy that tells the story of Jeffrey Manchester, an Army veteran who has turned to robbery and is on the run from police. This movie is rated R and runs for 2 hours and 6 minutes. M...read more
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
5:30-7:30 PM Teen Dungeons and Dragons Monday, Jun. 22, 5:30-7:30 PM(Mondays, June 22, July 6 & 20, August 3 & 17, 5:30-7:30 PM)  Join us for adventurous and engaging DnD sessions with the one and only Dungeon Master, Jason Williams. In the summer season we will have five individual DnD sessions. You must sign up for each session individually. Please let us know in advance if you cannot attend so we can let someone on the wait...read more
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Book Buddies
10:30 AM Book Buddies Tuesday, Jun. 23, 10:30 AM(Tuesdays, June 23, July 7 & 21, August 4, 10:30 AM) .png "Book Buddies") Dear caregivers of pre-K students to 3rd graders, Every other tuesday this summer our big buddies (teen volunteers) will be back to practice reading with their little buddies and help them complete a craft. Join us for 20 minutes of reading and 20 minutes of craft time. All teen volunteers are ...read more
Jack Tuesday: Fairy Tale Investigator by Lionheart Puppets
6:30-7:30pm Jack Tuesday: Fairy Tale Investigator by Lionheart Puppets Tuesday, Jun. 23, 6:30-7:30pm Bring your blankets and thinking caps and get cozy for a night of puppet theater! This show features handmade puppets in Jack Tuesday: Fairy Tale Investigator, an original ‘fun-filled mystery’ created and performed by Lionheart Puppets starring favorite storytime characters. Time for que...read more
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Pop into a Story
10:00am Pop into a Story Wednesday, Jun. 24, 10:00am Cool off with stories! Kids and families are invited to enjoy fun, engaging picture books and lively read-alouds—then stick around for a refreshing sweet treat at the end. Stories + smiles + something sweet = the perfect summer combo! Coming to this program will earn the child ONE ra...read more
Chair Yoga for Adults
10:15 AM Chair Yoga for Adults Wednesday, Jun. 24, 10:15 AM(Wednesdays: June 10, 17 & 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; Aug 5) Join us for Chair Yoga, brought to us via Bold Yoga: A Virtual Yoga Studio for Libraries. Bold Yoga virtually brings us credentialled instructors that you'll be able to follow along with on screen. You'll have the benefit of a "living room feel" with the added bonus of ...read more
Art4U
11:00am Art4U Wednesday, Jun. 24, 11:00am Create, experiment, and get a little messy while exploring different materials in this hands-on, process-based class. The final product is what YOU decide! This month's theme: whipped cream with food coloring for marbled printing. This program is for children 2-5 years old. Coming to t...read more
Felted Rainbow Patches with Pop Up Art School
5:30-7:00 PM Felted Rainbow Patches with Pop Up Art School Wednesday, Jun. 24, 5:30-7:00 PM.png "Felted Rainbow Patch") Make a fuzzy felted patch with wool. Pick from four rainbow designs. Use the finished piece as a patch on a jacket, or frame it for a unique piece of art. Pop up Art School will show you how to use a barbed needle and wool roving to make this cool accessory. Needle felting is fun and easier th...read more
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Sit, Stay, Share a Story
10:30am - 12:00pm Sit, Stay, Share a Story Thursday, Jun. 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm(Thursdays June 25, July 23, & August 20)  Snuggle up with a good book and spend some calm reading time with Holden, a friendly registered therapy dog who loves listening to stories! Bring your own book to practice reading, or pick one from our special selection chosen just for you and Holden. For independent readers to practice fluency and ...read more
*POSTPONED*: Sprout Your Success: Seed Starting with Mark Gostkiewicz
6 PM *POSTPONED*: Sprout Your Success: Seed Starting with Mark Gostkiewicz Thursday, Jun. 25, 6 PM Get ready to take the first step towards a successful gardening journey with Tri Gable Lea Farm, LLC's Seed Starting Success class! Their expert instructor, Mark, will guide you through the basics of starting your own seeds! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to start you...read more
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Craft & Create
10:00am - 4:00pm Craft & Create Friday, Jun. 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm(June 26, July 10, 17, & 31)  Let your imagination run wild in the Children’s Program Room! Explore a hands-on activity with different materials—there’s something new to discover every week. Mix, build, design, and create whatever you dream up. Perfect for kids of all ages—just drop by and start maki...read more
It Is Rocket Science
3:00-4:30 PM It Is Rocket Science Friday, Jun. 26, 3:00-4:30 PM(Fridays, June 26, July 10 & 24, 3:00-4:30 PM) .png "It Is Rocket Science") Where you as obsessed with the launch of Artemis II as we were this spring? The launch, the crew, the space station had us totally invested. Well, here's your chance to learn how it could happen. It really was rocket science. Build your own rocket in this three part summer STEAM event: Teen...read more
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Baby Storytime
9:45am Baby Storytime Monday, Jun. 29, 9:45am Wiggle, giggle, and grow! Join us for a storytime just for babies and children up to 2 years old, featuring songs, fingerplays, a short story, and open playtime to explore and connect. Perfect for little ones and their grown-ups! Coming to this program will earn the child ONE raffle ticket for ...read more
PreK Storytime
10:30am PreK Storytime Monday, Jun. 29, 10:30am Clap, sing, shake, and read along at Preschool Story Time! Designed for children ages 2–4, this energetic program features stories, music, and playful activities like scarves, shaky eggs, and parachute fun. Caregivers are encouraged to participate and join the fun! Coming to thi...read more
Discover Your DNA with Connecticut Science Center
3:30-4:15 PM Discover Your DNA with Connecticut Science Center Monday, Jun. 29, 3:30-4:15 PM.png "Discover Your DNA wi") Unlock the secrets of DNA! Participants will dive into the fascinating world of molecular biology in this hands-on experience with the visiting team form Connecticut Science Center. They will extract their own DNA from cheek cells and take it home as a necklace. Then, they will analyze the TAS2R38 g...read more
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Up, Up, and Paint!
6:30-7:30pm Up, Up, and Paint! Tuesday, Jun. 30, 6:30-7:30pm Beat the heat and get ready for a cool night of creativity! Follow along to paint a hot air balloon flying high in the sky. Come with your imagination and dressed ready to paint! For rising K-4th graders. Coming to this program will earn the child ONE raffle ticket for a Summer R...read more
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