Burlington Public Library

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for an after hours event at the library! Come hang out with your friends, try out a new board game or two, and play our Nintendo switch on the big screen. We will have pizza and beverages but our main event will be LED mini golf where you can compete against your friends on our special golf course all around the library! Thank you to our friends at One Up Games for providing the evening's mini golf entertainment!This event is a special after hours event that requires registration and a signed permission slip by a parent or guardian.…Learn More

Families with kids of all ages are invited to join Storyteller Rona Leventhal as she takes you on a journey around the world and back- through stories! Rona Leventhal is one person, but many voices! She'll have you tapping your feet, swaying in your seats, dancing, singing and laughing as she shares stories from the silly to the serious, from the mysterious to the monstrous! Who will bring back the sun? What do turtles do in winter? Does dirt really make my lunch? Join Rona for a fun hour of Earth Day-inspired stories and songs.…Learn More

Kids in Kindergarten through grade 5 are welcome to drop into our monthly Lego Club! We'll pull out our bins of Legos and you'll use your imagination to create new structures and scenes that will end up on display in the children's room. We'll also have large Duplo blocks for any younger siblings who tag along! Whether you're already hanging out in the children's room or make a special trip, the back meeting room door will be open to our Lego creators! A reminder that children under 11 MUST be accompanied by an adult or an older sibling over the age of 11.…Learn More

Discover the fascinating wildlife living right outside your door at this in-person lecture!Wildlife ecologist and Executive Director of the Northeast Wildlife Team, Brad Timm, shares surprising facts about 100 animals commonly found in the Northeast — did you know Blue Jay feathers aren't actually blue, or that baby Black Bears are born the size of a chipmunk? We're thrilled to welcome Brad to discuss simple actions we can all take to support local wildlife, answer your nature questions, and more, based on his 2024 book Wildlife Out Your Window: Fascinating Facts About 100 Animals Commonly Seen in the Northeastern U.…Learn More

Caregivers are invited to bring their babies to a fun storytime with Miss Nathasha! Build their brain power through books, songs, puppets, and more! Whether your baby is a few weeks old or crawling around, all babies will benefit from this flexible program.…Learn More

Pokémon fans in grades Kindergarten to 5th grade are invited to our monthly Pokémon Club! Participants are welcome to bring Pokémon cards of all kind to play the game with, trade with others, and show off. Miss Gina will also include a small, cute Pokémon-themed craft for kids to make on site or take home.…Learn More

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to learn nail painting techniques at Teen Nail Art! You will learn how to make fun designs with every day household items. Whether you love nail art or want to try it out for the first time, you are welcome to join us for this event.…Learn More

Toddlers and caregivers are invited to Miss Julie's weekly Tuesday morning storytime! We'll read interactive stories, sing songs, and engage with storytime props, building your child's early literacy skills. Whether this is your first storytime or your 100th, all are welcome to join in on the fun and experience the magic that is a library storytime! There is no registration for this program, please drop-in as your schedule allows.…Learn More

Children in preschool through Kindergarten and their caregivers may join us for Sing, Move, and a Story!Have fun and support your child’s growth and learning through songs, movement, and a story. Families will also receive a free book to take home! This program is presented by Community Connections, a CFCE Grant program funded by the Department of Early Education and Care.…Learn More

Join Officer Zuko, Burlington Police Department's newest K-9 in-training, and Officer Miedico for some reading fun! Children will take turns meeting Officer Zuko and reading to him. This event is meant for children who need to build their reading confidence, and is best suited for kids in preschool to grade 3.…Learn More

For more information, please visit English At Large. Registration is required to regularly attend conversation groups. Register ****HERE****The Burlington Public Library has partnered with English At Large to host conversation groups at the library.…Learn More

Caregivers are invited to bring the whole family to Miss Nathasha's Story and Craft! First, everyone will enjoy interactive stories and songs, then you'll transition to making a themed craft! The stories and craft are generally geared for kids ages 2-5 but kids of all ages are welcome at this program.…Learn More

Join us to discuss a speculative fiction book every third Wednesday of the month!We will be reading A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes. "This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of them all. In the middle of the night, a woman wakes to find her beloved city engulfed in flames.…Learn More

Toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers are invited to join us for some music and movement fun! This lively group includes both free motor play and structured circle time. It is led by a music therapist from Thom Child who guides children through using song, movement, and instruments to increase peer socialization, imitation skills, language development, sensory integration, and motor skills.…Learn More

Adult crafters of all levels are invited to fall down the rabbit hole and into a world of creativity at this month's Maker Meetup for Adults — an Alice in Wonderland-inspired altered bottle workshop! Taking a suggestion from one of our own regular makers (curiouser and curiouser!), altered bottles will be the focus of our April gathering.…Learn More

Adult crafters of all levels are invited to fall down the rabbit hole and into a world of creativity at this month's Maker Meetup for Adults — an Alice in Wonderland-inspired altered bottle workshop! Taking a suggestion from one of our own regular makers (curiouser and curiouser!), altered bottles will be the focus of our April gathering.…Learn More

Kids in grades 3-8 are invited to join Miss Gina and practice with different medium each month! This session, kids will learn how to sketch using charcoal pencils. Tweens will learn how to utilize charcoal in their artwork, how to smudge their sketch work for shadowing, and how to create interesting pieces of art using kneaded erasers on charcoal.…Learn More

Kids ages 0-5, siblings, and caregivers are invited to join Miss Julie for a monthly, Saturday storytime! We'll read interactive stories, sing songs, and engage with storytime props, building your child's early literacy skills. Whether this is your first storytime or your 100th, all are welcome to join in on the fun and experience the magic that is a library storytime! There is no registration for this program, please drop-in as your schedule allows.…Learn More

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are being asked to volunteer their time and help us make fuse bead creations that the library will use to make keychains, pins and magnets. These fuse bead creations will be used as prizes and rewards in future events. The library will supply all the materials you need so all you have to bring is your creativity! You will receive one hour of volunteer time for helping at this activity.…Learn More

Toddlers and caregivers are invited to Miss Julie's weekly Tuesday morning storytime! We'll read interactive stories, sing songs, and engage with storytime props, building your child's early literacy skills. Whether this is your first storytime or your 100th, all are welcome to join in on the fun and experience the magic that is a library storytime! There is no registration for this program, please drop-in as your schedule allows.…Learn More

Kids in Kindergarten to Grade 5 who are interested in learning the ancient art of folding paper are invited to our monthly Family Origami Club! Whether you're new to origami or a seasoned pro, you'll learn lots of fun origami skills with Miss Nathasha.…Learn More

For more information, please visit English At Large. Registration is required to regularly attend conversation groups. Register ****HERE****The Burlington Public Library has partnered with English At Large to host conversation groups at the library.…Learn More

Caregivers are invited to bring the whole family to Miss Nathasha's Story and Craft! First, everyone will enjoy interactive stories and songs, then you'll transition to making a themed craft! The stories and craft are generally geared for kids ages 2-5 but kids of all ages are welcome at this program.…Learn More

Families and community members of all ages are invited to celebrate Earth Day and National Library Week together! Decorate a reusable book tote bag using paint, buttons, pom-poms, and other repurposed craft materials. You'll leave with a fun tote bag that you can use to load up on more library books, or even used books at the upcoming Friends of the Library Book Sale! While some child-size smocks will be available, we recommend wearing clothing you don't mind getting paint on.…Learn More

Toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers are invited to join us for some music and movement fun! This lively group includes both free motor play and structured circle time. It is led by a music therapist from Thom Child who guides children through using song, movement, and instruments to increase peer socialization, imitation skills, language development, sensory integration, and motor skills.…Learn More

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to earn community service by volunteering at Teen Volunteering Bookend Painting. Teens will help to create a welcoming and bright atmosphere by making old bookends look like new with paint and imagination. The bookends that teens create will be displayed in the Teen and Children's sections of the library.…Learn More

Large donations for the Spring Book Sale

Join us on Zoom for a fun friendly night of trivia! Play solo, or with a team. Trivia questions will be read aloud and displayed in a slide show presentation in Zoom. No webcams or microphones necessary. Please note: While all ages are welcome, trivia questions are geared toward adults in content and challenge rating.…Learn More

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to earn community service by volunteering at Teen Volunteering Craft Prep. Teens will assist the youth services staff by helping to prepare future crafts and activities for kids by tracing, cutting, gluing and sorting materials.…Learn More

For more information, please visit English At Large. Registration is required to regularly attend conversation groups. Register ****HERE****The Burlington Public Library has partnered with English At Large to host conversation groups at the library.…Learn More

Friends of the Burlington Public Library Preview Night from 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Book sale, open to the public.

Book sale, open to the public.

Stop by the Library before to checkout the cookbook of the month which will be at the Circulation Desk! Everyone is encouraged to choose something from the cookbook to bring along to sample - and it's okay if more than one person makes the same thing! Recipes too hard? Don't worry - just bring something in the same spirit as the cookbook theme!Please ensure you list every ingredient you include if deviating from the printed recipe.…Learn More

Book sale, open to the public.

Friends of the Burlington Public Library Fall Book Sale. Buy-a-Bag Day

Caregivers are invited to bring their babies to a fun storytime with Miss Nathasha! Build their brain power through books, songs, puppets, and more! Whether your baby is a few weeks old or crawling around, all babies will benefit from this flexible program.…Learn More

Toddlers and caregivers are invited to Miss Julie's weekly Tuesday morning storytime! We'll read interactive stories, sing songs, and engage with storytime props, building your child's early literacy skills. Whether this is your first storytime or your 100th, all are welcome to join in on the fun and experience the magic that is a library storytime! There is no registration for this program, please drop-in as your schedule allows.…Learn More

Caregivers are invited to bring the whole family to Miss Nathasha's Story and Craft! First, everyone will enjoy interactive stories and songs, then you'll transition to making a themed craft! The stories and craft are generally geared for kids ages 2-5 but kids of all ages are welcome at this program.…Learn More

Toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers are invited to join us for some music and movement fun! This lively group includes both free motor play and structured circle time. It is led by a music therapist from Thom Child who guides children through using song, movement, and instruments to increase peer socialization, imitation skills, language development, sensory integration, and motor skills.…Learn More

Drop-in for an evening of strategic tabletop fun at the Burlington Public Library Board Game Group. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a curious newcomer, we welcome those age 16+ to get hooked on the amazing hobby of tabletop board games.

Kids ages 0-5 and their families are invited to a family concert with musicians Mara and Motoko! This talented duo are sure to delight young audiences with beloved children’s music, original songs, and popular picture books brought to life with music.…Learn More

Kids in Kindergarten through grade 5 are welcome to drop into our monthly Lego Club! We'll pull out our bins of Legos and you'll use your imagination to create new structures and scenes that will end up on display in the children's room. We'll also have large Duplo blocks for any younger siblings who tag along! Whether you're already hanging out in the children's room or make a special trip, the back meeting room door will be open to our Lego creators! A reminder that children under 11 MUST be accompanied by an adult or an older sibling over the age of 11.…Learn More

Caregivers are invited to bring their babies to a fun storytime with Miss Nathasha! Build their brain power through books, songs, puppets, and more! Whether your baby is a few weeks old or crawling around, all babies will benefit from this flexible program.…Learn More

Toddlers and caregivers are invited to Miss Julie's weekly Tuesday morning storytime! We'll read interactive stories, sing songs, and engage with storytime props, building your child's early literacy skills. Whether this is your first storytime or your 100th, all are welcome to join in on the fun and experience the magic that is a library storytime! There is no registration for this program, please drop-in as your schedule allows.…Learn More

It's another Maker Meetup special event - one session only! Join expert crafters Pam and Megan Alper as they lead a greeting card workshop perfect for all skill levels. Sample designs will be provided but crafters will be welcome to let their creativity flow! This workshop is generously sponsored by the Alpers and the Friends of the Burlington Public LibraryMaker Meetup sessions are for adults 18+, registration required.…Learn More

Caregivers are invited to bring the whole family to Miss Nathasha's Story and Craft! First, everyone will enjoy interactive stories and songs, then you'll transition to making a themed craft! The stories and craft are generally geared for kids ages 2-5 but kids of all ages are welcome at this program.…Learn More

Toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers are invited to join us for some music and movement fun! This lively group includes both free motor play and structured circle time. It is led by a music therapist from Thom Child who guides children through using song, movement, and instruments to increase peer socialization, imitation skills, language development, sensory integration, and motor skills.…Learn More

Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Trustees.

Welcome to Baker Meetup!Adults and teenagers gather monthly to swap baked goods, share tips and tricks, and learn new skills from other home bakers. This will be a casual hour-long program for new and seasoned bakers alike! Each month participants will vote and we will have a winner after every six sessions.…Learn More

A game night for all ages! Whether you and your family enjoy party games, or you're a solo gamer looking for someone to get a heavier title to the table, we are going to offer our meeting space up for a fun night of all-things-games. We will have plenty of games on hand, and you're welcome to bring your own from home! We will also have some video games going (Jackbox, Mario Party, etc) - and the selection will vary from session to session.…Learn More

Kids ages 0-5, siblings, and caregivers are invited to join Miss Julie for a monthly, Saturday storytime! We'll read interactive stories, sing songs, and engage with storytime props, building your child's early literacy skills. Whether this is your first storytime or your 100th, all are welcome to join in on the fun and experience the magic that is a library storytime! There is no registration for this program, please drop-in as your schedule allows.…Learn More

Caregivers are invited to bring their babies to a fun storytime with Miss Nathasha! Build their brain power through books, songs, puppets, and more! Whether your baby is a few weeks old or crawling around, all babies will benefit from this flexible program.…Learn More

Toddlers and caregivers are invited to Miss Julie's weekly Tuesday morning storytime! We'll read interactive stories, sing songs, and engage with storytime props, building your child's early literacy skills. Whether this is your first storytime or your 100th, all are welcome to join in on the fun and experience the magic that is a library storytime! There is no registration for this program, please drop-in as your schedule allows.…Learn More

Caregivers are invited to bring the whole family to Miss Nathasha's Story and Craft! First, everyone will enjoy interactive stories and songs, then you'll transition to making a themed craft! The stories and craft are generally geared for kids ages 2-5 but kids of all ages are welcome at this program.…Learn More

Join us to discuss a speculative fiction book every third Wednesday of the month!We will be reading Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang. "Sciona has devoted herself to the study of magic, fueled by a mad desire to be the first woman ever admitted to the High Magistry.…Learn More

Toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers are invited to join us for some music and movement fun! This lively group includes both free motor play and structured circle time. It is led by a music therapist from Thom Child who guides children through using song, movement, and instruments to increase peer socialization, imitation skills, language development, sensory integration, and motor skills.…Learn More

Toddlers and caregivers are invited to Miss Julie's weekly Tuesday morning storytime! We'll read interactive stories, sing songs, and engage with storytime props, building your child's early literacy skills. Whether this is your first storytime or your 100th, all are welcome to join in on the fun and experience the magic that is a library storytime! There is no registration for this program, please drop-in as your schedule allows.…Learn More

Caregivers are invited to bring the whole family to Miss Nathasha's Story and Craft! First, everyone will enjoy interactive stories and songs, then you'll transition to making a themed craft! The stories and craft are generally geared for kids ages 2-5 but kids of all ages are welcome at this program.…Learn More

Toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers are invited to join us for some music and movement fun! This lively group includes both free motor play and structured circle time. It is led by a music therapist from Thom Child who guides children through using song, movement, and instruments to increase peer socialization, imitation skills, language development, sensory integration, and motor skills.…Learn More

Join Officer Zuko, Burlington Police Department's newest K-9 in-training, and Officer Miedico for some reading fun! Children will take turns meeting Officer Zuko and reading to him. This event is meant for children who need to build their reading confidence, and is best suited for kids in preschool to grade 3.…Learn More

Caregivers are invited to bring their babies to a fun storytime with Miss Nathasha! Build their brain power through books, songs, puppets, and more! Whether your baby is a few weeks old or crawling around, all babies will benefit from this flexible program.…Learn More

Toddlers and caregivers are invited to Miss Julie's weekly Tuesday morning storytime! We'll read interactive stories, sing songs, and engage with storytime props, building your child's early literacy skills. Whether this is your first storytime or your 100th, all are welcome to join in on the fun and experience the magic that is a library storytime! There is no registration for this program, please drop-in as your schedule allows.…Learn More

Caregivers are invited to bring the whole family to Miss Nathasha's Story and Craft! First, everyone will enjoy interactive stories and songs, then you'll transition to making a themed craft! The stories and craft are generally geared for kids ages 2-5 but kids of all ages are welcome at this program.…Learn More

Toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers are invited to join us for some music and movement fun! This lively group includes both free motor play and structured circle time. It is led by a music therapist from Thom Child who guides children through using song, movement, and instruments to increase peer socialization, imitation skills, language development, sensory integration, and motor skills.…Learn More

Drop-in for an evening of strategic tabletop fun at the Burlington Public Library Board Game Group. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a curious newcomer, we welcome those age 16+ to get hooked on the amazing hobby of tabletop board games.

Stop by the Library before to checkout the cookbook of the month which will be at the Circulation Desk! Everyone is encouraged to choose something from the cookbook to bring along to sample - and it's okay if more than one person makes the same thing! Recipes too hard? Don't worry - just bring something in the same spirit as the cookbook theme!Please ensure you list every ingredient you include if deviating from the printed recipe.…Learn More

Join us for a fun afternoon of board games, tournaments, how-to-play sessions, and our annual board game raffle!This event offers something for all ages, with specific attractions being geared towards specific age groups. Gather your friends and family, or just explore the event solo - we will have games for all interests! More information will be posted closer to the event, and if you're interested in participating (leading a session, promoting a board game, etc.…Learn More

Caregivers are invited to bring their babies to a fun storytime with Miss Nathasha! Build their brain power through books, songs, puppets, and more! Whether your baby is a few weeks old or crawling around, all babies will benefit from this flexible program.…Learn More

Toddlers and caregivers are invited to Miss Julie's weekly Tuesday morning storytime! We'll read interactive stories, sing songs, and engage with storytime props, building your child's early literacy skills. Whether this is your first storytime or your 100th, all are welcome to join in on the fun and experience the magic that is a library storytime! There is no registration for this program, please drop-in as your schedule allows.…Learn More

Caregivers are invited to bring the whole family to Miss Nathasha's Story and Craft! First, everyone will enjoy interactive stories and songs, then you'll transition to making a themed craft! The stories and craft are generally geared for kids ages 2-5 but kids of all ages are welcome at this program.…Learn More

Toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers are invited to join us for some music and movement fun! This lively group includes both free motor play and structured circle time. It is led by a music therapist from Thom Child who guides children through using song, movement, and instruments to increase peer socialization, imitation skills, language development, sensory integration, and motor skills.…Learn More

Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Trustees.

Welcome to Baker Meetup!Adults and teenagers gather monthly to swap baked goods, share tips and tricks, and learn new skills from other home bakers. This will be a casual hour-long program for new and seasoned bakers alike! Each month participants will vote and we will have a winner after every six sessions.…Learn More

Caregivers are invited to bring their babies to a fun storytime with Miss Nathasha! Build their brain power through books, songs, puppets, and more! Whether your baby is a few weeks old or crawling around, all babies will benefit from this flexible program.…Learn More

Toddlers and caregivers are invited to Miss Julie's weekly Tuesday morning storytime! We'll read interactive stories, sing songs, and engage with storytime props, building your child's early literacy skills. Whether this is your first storytime or your 100th, all are welcome to join in on the fun and experience the magic that is a library storytime! There is no registration for this program, please drop-in as your schedule allows.…Learn More

Caregivers are invited to bring the whole family to Miss Nathasha's Story and Craft! First, everyone will enjoy interactive stories and songs, then you'll transition to making a themed craft! The stories and craft are generally geared for kids ages 2-5 but kids of all ages are welcome at this program.…Learn More

Join us to discuss a speculative fiction book every third Wednesday of the month!We will be reading All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders. "An ancient society of witches and a hipster technological startup go to war in order to prevent the world from tearing itself apart.…Learn More

Caregivers are invited to bring their babies to a fun storytime with Miss Nathasha! Build their brain power through books, songs, puppets, and more! Whether your baby is a few weeks old or crawling around, all babies will benefit from this flexible program.…Learn More

Toddlers and caregivers are invited to Miss Julie's weekly Tuesday morning storytime! We'll read interactive stories, sing songs, and engage with storytime props, building your child's early literacy skills. Whether this is your first storytime or your 100th, all are welcome to join in on the fun and experience the magic that is a library storytime! There is no registration for this program, please drop-in as your schedule allows.…Learn More

Caregivers are invited to bring the whole family to Miss Nathasha's Story and Craft! First, everyone will enjoy interactive stories and songs, then you'll transition to making a themed craft! The stories and craft are generally geared for kids ages 2-5 but kids of all ages are welcome at this program.…Learn More

Caregivers are invited to bring their babies to a fun storytime with Miss Nathasha! Build their brain power through books, songs, puppets, and more! Whether your baby is a few weeks old or crawling around, all babies will benefit from this flexible program.…Learn More

Toddlers and caregivers are invited to Miss Julie's weekly Tuesday morning storytime! We'll read interactive stories, sing songs, and engage with storytime props, building your child's early literacy skills. Whether this is your first storytime or your 100th, all are welcome to join in on the fun and experience the magic that is a library storytime! There is no registration for this program, please drop-in as your schedule allows.…Learn More