Storytimes near BURNHAM LIBRARY

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Burnham Library Presents: July Library Camp: Week 2- Nature Camp Wednesday – Friday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Grades 1-5 Enrichment activities presented by CT State Parks about animals, insects, and geology! Registration begins the week of June 15th.  Please see the website for details. Registration link:https://forms.gle/Lkd9CKiC19cvrCW26 For children attending the Bridgewater Parks and Recreation camp, they will be escorted to the library.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

The Great Burnham Puzzle Competition Register HERE Please read the rules below before registering. Limited to 6 teams.  Ever wanted to try your hand at the speed jigsaw puzzle competition? Grab some friends or family and join us for the Great Burnham Puzzle Competition! This is a timed event. The competition begins promptly at 6:00 pm; the first team to complete their puzzle wins. Teams will receive one 500-piece puzzle, and the first-place team will receive a trophy and bragging rights. Doors open at 5:30 pm, and all participants must arrive by 5:45 to avoid forfeiting their place in the competition. We will have a half-time break, and snacks will be available. Registration is required. Puzzles donated by Ravensburger Puzzles. The Rules: Each team can have up to four (4) members, ages 12 and up. All teams receive the identical 500-piece puzzle. If you are registering as a team, please register once. If you are registering with fewer than four people, you may have participants added to your team. Solo players are welcome! If you cannot attend, please email Jean at jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org, so that teams on the waitlist can be contacted. This event is intended for adults and/or families. There must be at least one adult per team. Competition Format: Each team receives the same 500-piece puzzle. No one gets to see the puzzle until the timer begins. The puzzle boxes will be placed in the middle of the table, covered. Teams try to put the puzzle together as quickly as possible. The competition will last two hours. If there is no declared winner by the end of the time limit, the winner is chosen by their remaining number of loose pieces. No devices or outside assistance are permitted while working on a puzzle. A moderator will handle the timer and completion times, and observe and ensure that competitors abide by the rules. Individuals and teams are not allowed to distract or approach other teams’ tables during the competition. The name of the game is FUN!  Add to calendar

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Burnham Library Presents: July Library Camp: Week 2- Nature Camp Wednesday – Friday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Grades 1-5 Enrichment activities presented by CT State Parks about animals, insects, and geology! Registration begins the week of June 15th.  Please see the website for details. Registration link:https://forms.gle/Lkd9CKiC19cvrCW26 For children attending the Bridgewater Parks and Recreation camp, they will be escorted to the library.

Minor Memorial Library

Tri Town Event at Minor Memorial Library, Roxbury Dinos 2 U with Jurassic Classroom Saturday, July 11th @ 11:00 am Experience real dinosaur and other prehistoric creature fossils in this exciting educational program. Get up close with fossils from millions of years ago and discover how dinosaurs connect to the world we know today. Participants have the chance to examine and touch real dinosaur fossils. Open to dinosaur lovers of all ages. No registration required.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Are you ready to dive into a world of adventure, strategy, and fun? Whether you’re a seasoned tabletop game aficionado or just curious to see what all the excitement is about, our monthly meet-up has something for everyone! Why Join Us? Explore New Games: From favorites to the latest hits, discover a wide variety of games that will challenge your mind and spark your imagination. Meet Like-Minded Enthusiasts: Connect with fellow game lovers, share tips and strategies. All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether you’re a beginner or a master, our meet-up is the perfect place to learn new games or showcase your expertise. Don’t miss out on the fun! Grab your friends, roll the dice, and join us for an unforgettable gaming experience. 🧩 Questions? Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org Drop-in thru the back door.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Small Towns and Big Secrets: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter International and New York Times Bestselling Author of Pretty Girls, the Will Trent series, and The Good Daughter REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE via Digital Livestream or on Demand Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide. In The Secrets We Hide, Slaughter welcomes readers back to North Falls. A small town with big secrets… 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other house on the quiet, residential street. But rumors are rampant about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind closed doors. When gunshots ring out, Sheriff Emmy Clifton and her sister, ex-federal agent Jude Archer, discover a devastating crime scene. Allison Vickery has been murdered in her own kitchen, and her teenage daughter is bleeding upstairs, left for dead. Everyone thinks they know what happened. But secrets are buried everywhere in this small town. And it’s up to Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth… Register now to take part in the discussion and for an exclusive sneak peek of The Secrets We Hide, coming out August 11, 2026!

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Burnham Library Presents: July Library Camp: Week 3-Dino Camp Wednesday – Friday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Grades 1-5 We’re going to have a dino-mite time doing dinosaur projects, crafts, and activities! Registration begins the week of June 15th.  Please see the website for details. Registration link:https://forms.gle/Lkd9CKiC19cvrCW26 For children attending the Bridgewater Parks and Recreation camp, they will be escorted to the library.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Burnham Library Presents: Summer Bunch Storytime Thursdays 10:30am Drop in (no registration required) Stories, songs, movement and bubble for the 5 and under crowd!

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Burnham Library Presents: July Library Camp: Week 3-Dino Camp Wednesday – Friday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Grades 1-5 We’re going to have a dino-mite time doing dinosaur projects, crafts, and activities! Registration begins the week of June 15th.  Please see the website for details. Registration link:https://forms.gle/Lkd9CKiC19cvrCW26 For children attending the Bridgewater Parks and Recreation camp, they will be escorted to the library.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream and Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande Award-Winning and Bestselling Author of The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE via Digital Livestream or on Demand In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival. What is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure? With her signature blend of sophistication and raw honesty, Grande interrogates how living between two nations, two languages, and two identities has shaped the woman, mother, and writer she has become. Moving from the legacy of violence in her hometown of Iguala, Mexico, to a bittersweet family vacation in Europe spent reconciling her own impoverished past with her children’s world of abundance, she uncovers startling truths about the nature of survival. Whether being racially profiled in the Arizona borderlands or finding unexpected wisdom from the slugs in her garden, Grande unflinchingly asks: How do we bridge the gap between who we were and who we have become? How do we turn pain into power? When memory threatens to define us, how can we use story to heal while still honoring our boundaries? Register today for this virtual talk if you identify as a seeker, a dreamer, or “anyone who believes in the enduring, transformative power of finding one’s voice.” About the Author: Reyna Grande is an award-winning author, motivational speaker, and writing teacher. As a young girl, she crossed the US–Mexico border to join her family in Los Angeles, a harrowing journey chronicled in The Distance Between Us, a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. Her other books include the novels A Ballad of Love and Glory, Across a Hundred Mountains, and Dancing with Butterflies, the memoirs Migrant Heart, The Distance Between Us: Young Readers Edition, and A Dream Called Home, and the anthology Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Migration, Survival, and New Beginnings. She lives in Woodland, California, with her husband and two children. Visit ReynaGrande.com for more information.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

History to Legend: Remembering the Revolution in Connecticut Thursday, July 16 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm Registration required. RSVP below Situated between Massachusetts & New York, both hotbeds of activity during the American Revolution, Connecticut’s role in the war is often overlooked.  Using the state’s memorials, statues, & landmarks as touchstones, Richard Franklin Donohue will explore how the people of Connecticut participated in the movement toward independence and how these events have been remembered for 250 years.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Burnham Library Presents: July Library Camp: Week 3-Dino Camp Wednesday – Friday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Grades 1-5 We’re going to have a dino-mite time doing dinosaur projects, crafts, and activities! Registration begins the week of June 15th.  Please see the website for details. Registration link:https://forms.gle/Lkd9CKiC19cvrCW26 For children attending the Bridgewater Parks and Recreation camp, they will be escorted to the library.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Tri-Town Summer Event @ Burnham Library, Bridgewater Dinosaur Discovery with the Stamford Nature Center Saturday, July 18th, 11:00 am REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. Dig into the world of dinosaurs and their modern-day relatives. Discover what we think we know about the dinosaurs through observing real fossils. Meet some live lizards and discover that our feathered friends share some history with the T-Rex and other dinosaurs. Presented by Stamford Nature Center.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Burnham Library Presents: July Library Camp: Week 4- Movie Matinee Wednesday – Friday from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Grades 1-5 Cool off in the library and watch a Dino Movie (PG) with friends! Registration begins the week of June 15th.  Please see the website for details. Registration link:https://forms.gle/Lkd9CKiC19cvrCW26 For children attending the Bridgewater Parks and Recreation camp, they will be escorted to the library.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Burnham Library Presents: Summer Bunch Storytime Thursdays 10:30am Drop in (no registration required) Stories, songs, movement and bubble for the 5 and under crowd!

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Burnham Library Presents: July Library Camp: Week 4- Movie Matinee Wednesday – Friday from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Grades 1-5 Cool off in the library and watch a Dino Movie (PG) with friends! Registration begins the week of June 15th.  Please see the website for details. Registration link:https://forms.gle/Lkd9CKiC19cvrCW26 For children attending the Bridgewater Parks and Recreation camp, they will be escorted to the library.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Burnham Library Presents: July Library Camp: Week 4- Movie Matinee Wednesday – Friday from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Grades 1-5 Cool off in the library and watch a Dino Movie (PG) with friends! Registration begins the week of June 15th.  Please see the website for details. Registration link:https://forms.gle/Lkd9CKiC19cvrCW26 For children attending the Bridgewater Parks and Recreation camp, they will be escorted to the library.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Burnham Beer Garden Join us under the tent at the annual Burnham Beer Garden! Enjoy local brews, wine, craft cocktails, and snacks, all while grooving to live music by Jim Moker. Perfect for the entire family, and a chance to meet new friends. Don’t miss out! Proceeds benefit the Burnham Library. There will also be non-alcoholic options on the house. Venmo, cash, and cards are accepted. In case of rain, we hang out in the SBYLC Community Room. Questions? email jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

Gunn Memorial Library, CT, United States

Tri-Town Summer Event at Gunn Library, Washington Abrakidabra: The Read Set, Grow Summer Reading Magic Show REGISTER WITH Gunn Memorial Library Saturday, July 25th  at 11:00 am This lively, interactive performance combines comedy, magic, music, and storytelling to inspire kids and families to read all summer long. Designed for all ages (3+), it’s a fun and engaging way to spark curiosity and grow a love of books. Registration is required with the Gunn Library. Registration begins June 15th.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

July Library Camp: Week 5 – Archeology Camp Wednesday – Friday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Grades 1-5 Learn what archeologists do, try your hand at a delicious excavation, and create museum exhibits. Registration begins the week of June 15th.  Please see the website for details.  Registration link:https://forms.gle/Lkd9CKiC19cvrCW26 For children attending the Bridgewater Parks and Recreation camp, they will be escorted to the library.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Burnham Library Presents: Summer Bunch Storytime Thursdays 10:30am Drop in (no registration required) Stories, songs, movement and bubble for the 5 and under crowd!

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

July Library Camp: Week 5 – Archeology Camp Wednesday – Friday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Grades 1-5 Learn what archeologists do, try your hand at a delicious excavation, and create museum exhibits. Registration begins the week of June 15th.  Please see the website for details.  Registration link:https://forms.gle/Lkd9CKiC19cvrCW26 For children attending the Bridgewater Parks and Recreation camp, they will be escorted to the library.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Today is the last day for Adult, Teen, and Youth summer readers to redeem their summer reading raffle tickets. Winners will be contacted the week of August 3rd by a member of the library staff.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

July Library Camp: Week 5 – Archeology Camp Wednesday – Friday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Grades 1-5 Learn what archeologists do, try your hand at a delicious excavation, and create museum exhibits. Registration begins the week of June 15th.  Please see the website for details.  Registration link:https://forms.gle/Lkd9CKiC19cvrCW26 For children attending the Bridgewater Parks and Recreation camp, they will be escorted to the library.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Centennial Commemorative Photography Exhibit August 1 – August 31, 2026 • During Library hours In honor of Burnham Library’s Centennial, we’re hosting a special month-long photography exhibit throughout August 2026 (our birthday month!) This exhibit celebrates 100 years of Burnham Library through photography and highlights the creativity of participating photographers. Be a part of this historic celebration! Contact: Sandy Neary, Art Coordinator 203-206-9666 SandraRNeary@gmail.com

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Tri-Town Summer Finale at Bridgewater’s Pratt Pavilion Charlie and the Bubble Factory All summer readers are invited. REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. Saturday, August 1st from 10:00-11:00 pm Let’s celebrate the end of the Tri-Town summer reading! Join Charlie and the Bubble Factory for a fun, mesmerizing performance for all ages. Featuring colorful bubbles, unique tools, and handmade wands set to lively music.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Burnham Library Presents: Summer Bunch Storytime Thursdays 10:30am Drop in (no registration required) Stories, songs, movement and bubble for the 5 and under crowd!

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Are you ready to dive into a world of adventure, strategy, and fun? Whether you’re a seasoned tabletop game aficionado or just curious to see what all the excitement is about, our monthly meet-up has something for everyone! Why Join Us? Explore New Games: From favorites to the latest hits, discover a wide variety of games that will challenge your mind and spark your imagination. Meet Like-Minded Enthusiasts: Connect with fellow game lovers, share tips and strategies. All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether you’re a beginner or a master, our meet-up is the perfect place to learn new games or showcase your expertise. Don’t miss out on the fun! Grab your friends, roll the dice, and join us for an unforgettable gaming experience. 🧩 Questions? Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org Drop-in thru the back door.