62 Main Street South, Bridgewater, CT 06752
Since 1926, the Burnham Library has stood as a center of community and life-long learning in Bridgewater. Its story begins, not in the handsome stone building that graces our downtown but scattered in multiple homes, organizations and spaces throughout Bridgewater. The desire to have a place to house a public library was finally realized thanks to the generous bequest of Captain William Dickson Burnham. Since this point, the Burnham Library has continued to keep its vision forward-thinking while being informed and guided by its past.
Burnham Library Presents: Mini Movement & Mindfulness 10:30am -11:00am Erin Sarsfield will lead this program where children will move and stretch their bodies while also learning to calm their minds.…
Burnham Library Presents: Build a Stuffie 10:00 am - 12:00 (3 sessions workshop) Build your own reading friend to cherish for years to come! Children have a choice of three…
Edible Wild Plants of Summer The summer months are a bounty of ripe berries, nectar-laden edible flowers, amazing edible plants along the seashore, and edible mushrooms that can carpet the…
Gentle Yoga Under the Tent with Lanie Begins promptly at 9:15 am Gentle Yoga, no experience necessary. Bring a yoga mat, beach towel, bug spray & water bottle Under 18…
Two Town Tabletop Club Join us for hobby gaming in a casual atmosphere! Adults. All experience levels and interests are welcome! Email cfisher@burnhamlibrary.org to register.
Skills Cafe: Intro to Hiking Here is your chance to get into recreational hiking! Bring your dinner and meet at the library at 5:00 pm Join a Pro, who will…
Gentle Yoga Under the Tent with Lanie Begins promptly at 9:15 am Gentle Yoga, no experience necessary. Bring a yoga mat, beach towel, bug spray & water bottle Under 18…
Burnham Library Presents: Summer Reading Kickoff June 17th 11:00am-12:30pm Register for summer reading, summer programs and enjoy some ice cream from Tasty Waves!
Burnham Library Presents: Play Day at the Library Wednesday, June 21st 11:00-4:00pm Dramatic play centers will be out in the SBYLC- come play!
Burnham Library Presents: Summer Bunch Storytime 10:30am *No Class on July 6th* Stories, songs, crafts and bubbles for the 5 and under crowd!
Burnham Library Presents: Coloring Day Friday, June 23rd 11:00am-4:00pm All sorts of coloring will be available in the SBYLC!
Music on Main In partnership with Bridgewater Rec Kick off the summer with our annual Music on Main event! Featuring music from the Overdue Band! Picnic an listen on the…
Burnham Library Presents: Summer Bunch Storytime 10:30am *No Class on July 6th* Stories, songs, crafts and bubbles for the 5 and under crowd!
Burnham Library Presents: Rock & Shell Painting Thursday, June 29th 11:00am- 4:00pm Join us in the SBYLC to paint rocks and sea shells!
Burnham Beer Garden 2023 This summer head over to the Burnham Beer Garden! Fridays 5:30 - 7:30 on June 30, July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11 Season Pass is…
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This is a story with an unusual cast of characters: some civic-minded townspeople, a wealthy ship captain, a respected man of letters, a hermit, and a bulldozer operator. And the State of California.
The first name in the story is that of Captain Nathaniel Randall, who between l8l0 and l840 maintained a circulating library in his house, using his own large collection of books. A smaller collection was kept and lent out by Augusta Lyon, who established a district library in the building that housed the original Bridgewater post office.
Mission Statement
The Purpose of the Friends of the Burnham Library is to stimulate public use of the library, provide financial assistance to the library, and sponsor programs for all members of the community.
The Friends group provides funding for capital improvements, books, and technological upgrades.