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Main Reading Room NORTH, Main Library

David Lines, our Outreach Specialist from the Howard Center is in the Main Library for drop-in chats.

Offsite Location

For campers enrolled in Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront's Champ Camp Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 22 - August 7.

Offsite Location

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 22 - August 7. South Meadow Apartments, 25 S. Meadow Drive

Fletcher Room, Main Library

Esercitati a parlare italiano! Practice speaking the Italian language and meet others learning and native speakers. This group is best for those who can speak Italian in basic sentences, at a minimum.

Main Reading Room , Main Library

Folx from the Burlington Electric Department table at FFL to answer your questions about their services.

Offsite Location

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 22 - August 7. Calahan Park, 2 Locust Street

Pickering Room, Main Library

Drop in to watch some of the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches on our 100" TV screen. We'll have snacks and drinks to munch on while you root for your favorite teams Other places to watch in Burlington.

Offsite Location

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 22 - August 7. Northgate Apartments, 275 Northgate Road

New North End Branch, New North End Branch

Kids 7-12: drop in and meet up with fellow Minecraft enthusiasts to play together on the library’s private server! Snacks will be available.

Main Reading Room NORTH, Main Library

David Lines, our Outreach Specialist from the Howard Center is in the Main Library for drop-in chats.

Offsite Location

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 22 - August 7. Lakeside Park, 65 Conger Avenue

Offsite Location

For campers enrolled in Franklin Square's DREAM program Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 22 - August 7.

Offsite Location

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 22 - August 7. Schmanska Park, 63 Grove Street

Pickering Room, Main Library

Drop in to watch some of the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches on our 100" TV screen. We'll have snacks and drinks to munch on while you root for your favorite teams Other places to watch in Burlington.

Offsite Location

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 22 - August 7. Pomeroy Park, 31 Booth Street --- The People's Farmstand at Pomeroy Park. A free pop-up farmstand servin’ up local, organic produce in Burlington every Friday during the growing season! Free vegetable distribution from local farms; take what you need, all are welcome. When: Fridays June - October. 5pm-6:30pm.

Main Reading Room NORTH, Main Library

David Lines, our Outreach Specialist from the Howard Center is in the Main Library for drop-in chats.

New North End Branch, New North End Branch

Dance, wiggle, and sing with local musician/early educator, Linda Bassick, in this monthly program at the New North End branch (1127 North Ave, Burlington)! This program is geared towards babies, toddlers and preschool aged kids, but all ages are welcome! This program is sponsored by North Country Federal Credit Union.

New North End Branch, New North End Branch

Try out the traditional art method gyotaku by making art prints with rubber fish alongside educators from Lake Champlain Basin Project. Recommended for ages 4-8. Space is limited; registration required. New North End Branch (1127 North Avenue, Burlington).

Pickering Room, Main Library

Looking for a fun space to be creative and share poetry? Check out this local writing/sharing circle (held every 2nd and 4th Saturday). The Poetry Experience is hosted by Rajnii Eddins! Please spread the word and feel free to invite poets, writers, teachers, emcees, creative people and arts enthusiasts of all ages!!!!

Fletcher Room, Main Library

Learn some cake-decorating tips and tricks, then design your own dino-themed mini cake! All materials provided. Please be sure to let us know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. Ages 7-12. Space limited; please register.

Local History Room, Main Library

D&D is back with your favorite Dungeon Master, Andrew, now in two smaller groups with capped registration! "Group A" will play on the second Sunday of each month, and "Group B" will play on the third Sunday of each month. Pre-registration required, a waitlist will be available if we fill up. Please choose only one Group each month. For all experience levels, ages 9-14 RSVPs open the last Sunday of each month at 12:15pm..

Youth Area, Main Library

Find out what 65 million years of evolution turned the dinosaurs into–birds! Celebrating “Unearth a Story” with Vermont Institute of Natural Resources (VINS), you'll meet live birds of prey and learn all about their dinosaur ancestry. We’ll explore the ways modern birds became masters of the air, and understand the immense timescale over which these dinosaur-descendants adapted!

Fletcher Room, Main Library

Food for Talk is a book club for anyone interested in cooking! Instructions on how to join this community of home cooks and fellow culinary travelers can be found after the description of this month's cookbook. If reading about food, experimenting with new recipes and learning from other cooks sounds fun, sign up and join us on the second Sunday of every month at 3pm! Locations vary. This month: Bayou by Melissa M.Martin Please register with Barbara Shatara at bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov About this month's cookbook: Bayou by Melissa M. Martin Award-winning author of Mosquito Supper Club, Melissa Martin shares a year in the life of South Louisiana cooking and all the dishes that are eaten to celebrate life’s big and small moments *Named one of the Best Cookbooks of the Year by Food & Wine, NPR’s Here & Now, Publishers Weekly, and more, and a Best New Cookbook by Eater and The Week. People on the Louisiana bayou mark the seasons of the Cajun calendar with traditions, emotions, and gatherings around the table to feast. In this highly anticipated next book from the author of the James Beard Award-winning Mosquito Supper Club, Melissa Martin shares a year of celebrations, both big and small, through 100 Southern Louisiana recipes that combine humble ingredients, such as onions, potatoes, and peppers, and the local bounty, including shrimp and crabs. Made-to-share recipes like Carnival Crawfish Boil and Etouffee ring in the New Year and kickstart the Carnival season, which is a time for abundance and decadence. Lent unfolds with simple, fresh foods like Cabbage Slaw and Fried Fish Collars. Summer ushers in the bright bounty of shrimp season. Families and friends band together in October for boucheries, feasting on Cracklins and Back Bone Stew, then gather with loved ones for hearty homey holiday dishes like Fried Turkey, Holiday Dressing, and Red Velvet Cake. With illuminating sidebars and stunning photography, Martin illustrates what Cajun people already know: the table is a place for restoration, nourishment, and communion. How to Join: It's as easy as 1, 2, 3... 1. Register with Barbara Shatara bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov 2. Pick up a copy of the book from the Library's Main Desk. 3. Read it, make a dish (not required though) and bring it to the discussion at 3 pm.

Youth Area, Main Library

Fathers (and parents of all genders) and their kids ages 5 and under drop in for playtime and connection. Ages 0-5. dadguild.org

Youth Area, Main Library

Kids and their caregivers are invited to the Youth Area for storytime and a fun craft project based on this year's Summer Challenge theme: Unearth A Story! All ages welcome; recommended for ages 2-8. No registration required.

Offsite Location

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 22 - August 7. Edmunds Elementary, 299 Main Street. --- Beginning Monday, June 22, the Burlington School Food Project will provide meals at no charge to kids 18 years old and under. No fees, no registration, no residency requirements – all children are welcome; just show up! LUNCH: Lunches will be available from 11:30-12:30 behind Edmunds School

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Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 22 - August 7. Battery Park, Battery Street & Park Street instersection

Offsite Location

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 22 - August 7. Intervale Community Barn, 80 Intervale Road --- Intervale Center's Fair Share CSA pick-up Mondays from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Weekly July 6 through October 26 , 2026

Fletcher Room, Main Library

For ages 10-18: Join a team of fellow beginner and amateur filmmakers in re-creating a scene from Shrek, to be included in the full-length Crowdsourced VT Shrek film. With support from Media Factory, participants learn the entire process – including pre-production, sets and props, costumes, directing, acting, camera operation, and editing. Come to any or all sessions! Tentative Timeline: June 22 - Scene Review and Storyboard June 29 - Character and Prop Design July 6 - Assembly of set / Rehearsal July 13 - Filming / Foley Sound July 20 - Filming July 27 - Editing and Soundtrack, Design August 3 - Editing August 10 - Editing and Presentation

Main Reading Room NORTH, Main Library

David Lines, our Outreach Specialist from the Howard Center is in the Main Library for drop-in chats.