Storytimes near Burlington Public Library

Fogelberg A, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

Families with kids ages 0-5 and siblings are invited to an exciting summer concert with the Sulinha Trio! Sulinha's Trio performs original songs from her four children's albums. Her songs are both educational and entertaining, covering topics such as kindness, movement, numbers, and animal facts, alongside some traditional children's songs.

Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

Teens entering grades 7-12 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.

Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

Families with kids ages birth to eight are invited to get cozy in your pajamas and join Miss Julie for an interactive, evening storytime! Our children’s librarians have the perfect silly and sleepy tales to entertain your kids before bedtime. Pajamas and stuffed animal friends are totally optional, but totally encouraged! We hope to see you there! Questions? Please email Julie at jburke@burlingtonpl.

Fogelberg A, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Trustees.

Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

JULY is a month off. .. because of the slice swap/cake picnic!Click here for more info on that fun community baking opportunity!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.

Fogelberg A, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

Families with kids of all ages can enjoy a variety of movie showings this summer. No matter the weather, we’ll be offering a screening of a popular kids’ movie and some light snacks every Friday this summer. Catch something new or watch your favorite with other movie enthusiasts at Family Friday Flicks! Kids under the age of 11 must be accompanied by a caregiver during the program.

Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

*NOTE: This session shifted from the previous week due to the holiday building closure. 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.

Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

Tweens entering grades 3-8 are invited to join Miss Gina for this month's Art Club! Learn how to sketch transparent and glassy textures using colored pencils. We'll practice drawing and coloring water and how light bends through water. Pencils and paper will be provided, but feel free to bring your own, too!A reminder that all children under 11 must be accompanied in the program room by an adult or a sibling age 11 or older.

Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

What's better than big tables, cool air conditioning, and friendly board gaming?!  Start your Saturday off right with a smaller, weekend-friendly version of our beloved Community Game Nights. We'll have easy-to-learn titles on hand, and you're welcome to bring your own favorites to share at our new summer series Beat the Heat Board Gaming.

Fogelberg A, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

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.

Fogelberg A, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

Kids entering grades K-5 this fall are invited to an interactive S. T. E. A. M. program! Our friends at the MA Horticultural Society will present on the history of botanical art and the science behind it. Then, kids will get a chance to create their own plant-focused masterpiece! No registration is required, so we hope to see you there! Questions? Please email Julie at jburke@burlingtonpl.

Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

Teens entering grades 6 through 12 in the fall are invited to play with their food at Teen Will If Waffle. We will experiment with trying to "waffle" different foods to see which foods "waffle" the best. Whether you prefer sweet or savory foods, we're sure you'll like at least one of our concoctions.

Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to get creative at the Library this summer with an interactive art program! Each week will feature a new material or prompt to help build those fine motor skills! From squishing paint to using stamps, toddlers will have a range of sensory fun before washing up and heading home.

Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

Teens entering grades 7-12 are invited to earn community service by volunteering at Teen Escape Room Planning. Teens in our Teen Advisory Group created an escape rooms for kids and families that was very popular so our goal is to plan another one for the winter.

Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

Tweens entering grades 4-8 this fall are invited to make a faux terrarium! Create a mini, fantastical world, all inside a tiny jar! All materials will be provided. This craft does require the use of a hot glue gun. Flex your creativity and whimsy at this tween craft, we hope to see you there!A reminder that children under 11 MUST be accompanied by an adult or an older sibling over the age of 11.

Fogelberg A, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

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.

Fogelberg A, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

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.

Fogelberg A, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

A drop-in event!  All ages welcome, geared towards an adult/older teen audience. Sportswriter Martin Gitlin will take us on a deep dive into the history of the World Cup — from the men’s tournament origins in 1930 to the women’s game beginning in 1991.

Periodicals Room, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

Join us to discuss a speculative fiction book every third Wednesday of the month!We will be reading The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. "After her creator dies en route to America, Chava, a golem from a Polish shtetl, must navigate the streets of 1899 New York City by herself -- her only ally is a rabbi unsure whether to destroy her, or allow her to fulfill her destiny as the harbinger of destruction.

Fogelberg A, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

Children of all ages and caregivers are invited to join us for a mid-Summer themed tea party! Enjoy cookies and juice, listen to some stories, and do a summer craft. Each child will also receive a fun summer pin! A reminder that all children under 11 must be accompanied in the program room by an adult or a sibling age 11 or older.

Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

A casual Book Discussion Group for those who love a good mystery! Join Cara and other Super Sleuths as we discuss mystery books, both old and new.No registration required. All are welcome to join!

Fogelberg A, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

Families with kids of all ages can enjoy a variety of movie showings this summer. No matter the weather, we’ll be offering a screening of a popular kids’ movie and some light snacks every Friday this summer. Catch something new or watch your favorite with other movie enthusiasts at Family Friday Flicks! Kids under the age of 11 must be accompanied by a caregiver during the program.

Fogelberg A, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

Celebrate the release of the next Spiderman movie by watching the previous Spiderman and enjoying ice cream! Students entering grades 6 through 12 are invited to come to the library to watch Spiderman: No Way Home on the big screen. Whether you are Spiderman fan or are just wanting to check out something new, you are sure to enjoy this movie and some sweet treats.

Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

What's better than big tables, cool air conditioning, and friendly board gaming?!  Start your Saturday off right with a smaller, weekend-friendly version of our beloved Community Game Nights. We'll have easy-to-learn titles on hand, and you're welcome to bring your own favorites to share at our new summer series Beat the Heat Board Gaming.

Fogelberg A, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

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.

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Join us on Zoom as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a special themed trivia night on United States History. Trivia questions will span the country's entire history, from colonial days to modern times. Come test your knowledge of this country's many historic moments.

Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

Tweens entering grades 3-8 are invited to join us for an evening of diamond art at Tween Diamond Art Patriotic Keychains. We will use diamond art techniques to make colorful keychains to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Whether you are an expert at diamond art or want to try it for the first time, this event gives you the chance to find other diamond art fans while being creative.

Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to get creative at the Library this summer with an interactive art program! Each week will feature a new material or prompt to help build those fine motor skills! From squishing paint to using stamps, toddlers will have a range of sensory fun before washing up and heading home.

Fogelberg A, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803, Fogelberg C, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

You're invited to an all ages event - and you'll leave with a special pinch pot that was made live during the show!Delve into the captivating stories of brave potters who fought valiantly during the Revolutionary War as demonstrated by Master Potter Rick Hamelin.

Periodicals Room, Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

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.