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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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Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Jason Williams
5:30-7:30
Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Jason Williams
Monday, May. 4, 5:30-7:30
(Mondays, March 9 & 23, April 13 & 20, May 4 & 18, 5:30-7:30 PM)
Teen Dungeons & Drag
Join us for an adventurous and engaging DnD campaign with the one and only Dungeon Master, Jason Williams. In the spring season we will have six DnD sessions. Signing up for this event commits you to each session. Please let us know in advance if you cannot attend one of the sessions so we can let s...read more

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Board of Library Directors Meeting
7 PM
Board of Library Directors Meeting
Tuesday, May 5, 7 PM
The Board of Library Directors will hold their monthly meeting in the Conference Room. 
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Chair Yoga for Adults
10:15am
 Chair Yoga for Adults
Wednesday, May. 6, 10:15am
(Wednesdays, March 4,11,18,25 & April 1,8,15,22 & May 6,13,20,27, 10:15am)
Chair Yoga for Adult
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
DIY Suncatchers
5:30-6:30 PM
 DIY Suncatchers
Wednesday, May 6, 5:30-6:30 PMDIY Suncatchers
Learn to bead and build gorgeous suncatchers that will shimmer and shine in the sunlight. A perfect craft for the sunnier days and shorter nights! Grades 5-12 are welcome. 

Mysteries & Histories Book Club
6:30 PM
 Mysteries & Histories Book Club
Wednesday, May 6, 6:30 PMMysteries & Historie
Step into the past one month and race through a page-turner the next! Our lively book club alternates between historical fiction and thrilling mysteries, sparking fresh conversations every time. Whether you’re a longtime book lover or just curious to try something new, you’ll find a warm...read more
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Plushie Picnic
11:30 AM
 Plushie Picnic
Thursday, May 7, 11:30 AMPlushie Picnic
Bring your favorite stuffed friend and join us for a Plushie Picnic at the library! Enjoy a cozy morning with stories, songs, and a light breakfast—perfect for little ones and their cuddly companions.Registration Required. 

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Portrait Painting with Nancy Roman
1:00-3:00 PM
Portrait Painting with Nancy Roman
Saturday, May 9, 1:00-3:00 PMPortrait Painting wi
Learn to paint a portrait with Nancy Roman! You can paint a self-portrait or a portrait of someone else. All you need to bring is a printed 5x7 picture of the person you want to paint. Nancy is a wonderful teacher, who will offer so much information of watercolors and art in general. Grades 5-12 are...read more

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Afternoon Chair Yoga
1pm
 Afternoon Chair Yoga
Monday, May. 11, 1pm
(Monday, Mar 9, Apr 6 & May 11, 1pm)
Afternoon Chair Yoga
Join us for an afternoon of 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...read more
Teen Volunteer Hour
5:00-6:00PM
 Teen Volunteer Hour
Monday, May 11, 5:00-6:00PMTeen Volunteer Hour
Teens in grades 8-12 are welcome to come to the library from 5-6 PM to help with various tasks around the library. Please be on time, honor your commitment if you sign up, and bring a friend! Tasks include refreshing the teen room, preparing items to fundraise for the teen department, and other seas...read more

BINGO Night
6:00 PM
 BINGO Night
Monday, May 11, 6:00 PMBINGO Night
Join us for a lively evening of classic BINGO fun for all ages — especially our K–4 friends and their families. We’ll play rounds of traditional BINGO along with a few special twists to keep everyone on their toes. Small prizes will be awarded throughout the event, and everyone is ...read more
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Crafting Tales
10:15 AM
 Crafting Tales
Tuesday, May. 12, 10:15 AM
(Tuesdays, March 3, 17 & 31, April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26)
Crafting Tales
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for a magical and crafty storytime where we read a couple of books together and then work on a project that brings those books to life! We will meet every other week during spring at 10:15 AM. We can't wait to read and craft with you!

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Chair Yoga for Adults
10:15am
 Chair Yoga for Adults
Wednesday, May. 13, 10:15am
(Wednesdays, March 4,11,18,25 & April 1,8,15,22 & May 6,13,20,27, 10:15am)
Chair Yoga for Adult
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
Friends of the Library Meeting
1:30 PM
 Friends of the Library Meeting
Wednesday, May. 13, 1:30 PM
The Board of the Friends of the Library will hold their monthly meeting in the Conference Room. 
Survival 101 with Scott Norton
5:30-6:30 PM
 Survival 101 with Scott Norton
Wednesday, May 13, 5:30-6:30 PMSurvival 101 with Sc
Join us for an epic survival class in the library's courtyard led by Scott Norton, historian and scout leader, who will teach us and lead us through various outdoor activities using camping gear. Scott has a wealth of knowledge and is a great teacher and storyteller. Grades 5-12 are welcome.&nbs...read more

Bougie Craft Club
6 PM
 Bougie Craft Club
Wednesday, May 13, 6 PMBougie Craft Club
Feeling FOMO at all the cute crafts you see on TikTok and Instagram? The library's got you covered! Our newest craft program takes its inspiration from trendy crafts seen on social media and brings them to you!This month, we will be making faux cake mirrors. Staff will demo the techniques needed...read more

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Tikes & Trikes
11 AM
 Tikes & Trikes
Thursday, May 14, 11 AMTikes & Trikes
Vroom, zoom, and splash! Tikes & Trikes invites little movers to ride, explore, and play. We’ll transform the library parking lot into a kid-friendly driving course and finish with a bubbly bike and car wash station. Bring a trike, balance bike, or ride-on toy and get ready for a...read more

Celebrity Book Club: Michael J. Fox
6pm
Celebrity Book Club: Michael J. Fox
Thursday, May 14, 6pmCelebrity Book Club:
The Celebrity Book Club gives you a peak beyond the red carpet!  This spring, join us as we read about and discuss the memoirs of some of our favorite celebrities who have had to persevere through significant health challenges.  For this series, we'll be reading memoirs by Jeremy ...read more
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YA Lit Kit
10 AM
 YA Lit Kit
Friday, May. 15, 10 AM
(Fridays, March 20, April 17, May 15, 10 AM)
YA Lit Kit
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.  Pick up is once a month. This...read more

Friday Bingo
1pm
 Friday Bingo
Friday, May. 15, 1pm
(Mar 13, April 17 & May 15, 1pm)
Friday Bingo
Adults of all ages!!  End your week with a fun game of BINGO!  Win small prizes while enjoying the company of your friends and fellow patrons! (Be sure to register for each date that you'd like to attend!) 
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Monday Movie Matinee: Ella McCay
1pm
Monday Movie Matinee: Ella McCay
Monday, May 18, 1pmMonday Movie Matinee
Adults!!  Join us for this matinee of the 2025 movie Ella McCay!  This PG-13 comedy is about an idealistic young woman who juggles her family and work life, and about the people you love and how to survive them.  In the cast, you'll see Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Woo...read more
Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Jason Williams
5:30-7:30
Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Jason Williams
Monday, May. 18, 5:30-7:30
(Mondays, March 9 & 23, April 13 & 20, May 4 & 18, 5:30-7:30 PM)
Teen Dungeons & Drag
Join us for an adventurous and engaging DnD campaign with the one and only Dungeon Master, Jason Williams. In the spring season we will have six DnD sessions. Signing up for this event commits you to each session. Please let us know in advance if you cannot attend one of the sessions so we can let s...read more

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Morning Book Club
11 AM
 Morning Book Club
Tuesday, May 19, 11 AMMorning Book Club
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
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Chair Yoga for Adults
10:15am
 Chair Yoga for Adults
Wednesday, May. 20, 10:15am
(Wednesdays, March 4,11,18,25 & April 1,8,15,22 & May 6,13,20,27, 10:15am)
Chair Yoga for Adult
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
Hooks, Needles and Threads
11:30am
 Hooks, Needles and Threads
Wednesday, May. 20, 11:30am
(Wednesdays, Mar 18, Apr 15 & May 20, 11:30am)
Hooks, Needles and T
Are you working on a fiber art piece?  Bring it to the library, along with your supplies, and settle in by the fireplace as we all work on our pieces of art together! (Be sure to register for each date that you'd like to attend!) 
Take a Pawse at the Library
5:30-6:30 PM
 Take a Pawse at the Library
Wednesday, May 20, 5:30-6:30 PMTake a Pawse at the
Take a moment to chill with the best boy, Holden, at the library. Get in some pup cuddles and relax mid-week with great library friends! Grades 5-12 are welcome. 

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Adult Craft Night: Flower Tea Light
6pm
Adult Craft Night: Flower Tea Light
Thursday, May 21, 6pmAdult Craft Night: F
Adults!!  Join us as we have fun making a DIY flower tea light! We will transform a flameless tea light candle into beautiful spring home decor!  
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Meet a Ballerina!
10:15 AM
 Meet a Ballerina!
Friday, May 22, 10:15 AMMeet a Ballerina!
Twirl on over to the library for our annual Meet the Ballerina program! A real ballerina from the Hartt School Community Division will visit to share a love of dance, answer questions, and offer a peek into the world of ballet. This gentle, engaging program is perfect for young dancers and...read more
Library Laser Tag: After Hours Teen Program
5:30-6:30 PM
Library Laser Tag: After Hours Teen Program
Friday, May 22, 5:30-6:30 PMLibrary Laser Tag: A
Join us for an epic game of Library Laser Tag at this after hours event for teens. We will have glow-in-the-dark laser tag equipment, an empty library and tons of friends to create a fun filled night. Grades 5-12 are welcome.

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Crafting Tales
10:15 AM
 Crafting Tales
Tuesday, May. 26, 10:15 AM
(Tuesdays, March 3, 17 & 31, April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26)
Crafting Tales
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for a magical and crafty storytime where we read a couple of books together and then work on a project that brings those books to life! We will meet every other week during spring at 10:15 AM. We can't wait to read and craft with you!

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Chair Yoga for Adults
10:15am
 Chair Yoga for Adults
Wednesday, May. 27, 10:15am
(Wednesdays, March 4,11,18,25 & April 1,8,15,22 & May 6,13,20,27, 10:15am)
Chair Yoga for Adult
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
Teen Volunteer Hour
5:00-6:00PM
 Teen Volunteer Hour
Wednesday, May 27, 5:00-6:00PMTeen Volunteer Hour
Teens in grades 8-12 are welcome to come to the library from 5-6 PM to help with various tasks around the library. Please be on time, honor your commitment if you sign up, and bring a friend! Tasks include refreshing the teen room, preparing items to fundraise for the teen department, and other seas...read more

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Swirls & Sweeps: The Joyful Canvas: Lavender in Bloom
6pm
Swirls & Sweeps: The Joyful Canvas: Lavender in Bloom
Thursday, May 28, 6pm
Soak in the beauty of the season with creativity! The Joyful Canvas is a guided, step-by-step painting class designed to spark joy and self-expression. In this nature-inspired session, participants will be gently led through the process of creating our featured seasonal painting—a peaceful lav...read more
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Author Talk: Lisa Jewell
1pm
 Author Talk: Lisa Jewell
Saturday, May 30, 1pmAuthor Talk:  Lisa J
Lisa Jewell is a bestselling author, renowned for twisty psychological thrillers and suspenseful domestic dramas, with popular titles including None of This Is True, Then She Was Gone, The Family Upstairs, and The Night She Disappeared.  Her most recent book is Don't Let Him In.  It Co...read more
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