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SUMMARY:Burnham's Satellite Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Katie at the Hilltop Center on the 4th Tuesday of Each Month! \nWhether you’re looking to discover new books\, need help with tech\, or just want to chat\, Katie has you covered. Swing by to grab a new library card\, register for upcoming programs\, or simply enjoy some good conversation. She’s here to assist with it all! \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/burnhams-satellite-library-2-2-4/2025-05-27/
LOCATION:Hilltop Center\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T190000
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
DESCRIPTION:Book Discussion\nWe will meet on Wednesday\, May 28\, at 5:00 pm to discuss Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. Copies of each selection will be available at the library\, or you can request a curbside pick-up. For more information\, email jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/book-discussion-title-tbd/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
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SUMMARY:Courage to Thrive: Discovering Your True Self
DESCRIPTION:Courage to Thrive: Discovering Your True Self\nRegistration appreciated. RSVP below. \nWith local author\, Rev. Bob Flanagan \nThursday\, May 29 at 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nJoin us for a special evening with local author Rev. Robert D. Flanagan\, Episcopal priest and author of Courage to Thrive: Discovering Your True Self. In this engaging talk\, Bob\, will discuss the inspiration behind his book and share insights on self-discovery\, purpose\, and identity through the lens of faith and personal experience. Drawing from scripture\, relationships\, and creative expression\, Flanagan offers a thoughtful exploration of how we understand who we are as individuals and as children of God. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required via the Events Calendar at burnhamlibrary.org \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/courage-to-thrive/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Author Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T140000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Series: Extinctopedia–A Discovery of What We Have Lost\, What is at Risk\, and What To Do About it with Smithsonian Scientists
DESCRIPTION:Extinctopedia–A Discovery of What We Have Lost\, What is at Risk\, and What To Do About it with Smithsonian Scientists\nWednesday\, June 4 at 2:00 pm via digital live stream \nREGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE \n\n\nExtinctopedia tells a complex story\, not just of those who are extinct but also of those in greatest peril\, with explanations of what threatens their survival. It is also a story of hope—hopes for animals that have been rediscovered\, hope in the form of newly-discovered animals\, and hope that we might hear the warning call and act to preserve the amazing biodiversity of our fragile planet for future generations to come. \nYou’re invited to grab your family and friends and join us as Smithsonian scientists highlight information found in the Smithsonian’s book\, Extinctopedia: Discover what we have lost\, what is at risk\, and how we can preserve the diversity of our fragile planet. In this talk\, you will discover: \n\nAnimals that are no longer with us\nEndangered animals at risk of extinction\nOrganizations that aim to protect animal life\nStrategies for preserving biodiversity\n\nExtinctopedia provides a fascinating catalog of life on earth and encourages the reader to find ways of preserving the incredible diversity of species\, so we may all thrive and life itself can endure on this amazing and beautiful planet. \nAbout the Presenters:  \nBrian Gratwicke is a conservation biologist and leads the amphibian conservation programs at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Brian’s focus is building capacity to conserve amphibians in Appalachia and Panama\, developing outreach and educational programs and exhibits to build public support for amphibian conservation\, and research to develop tools to reintroduce amphibians back into the wild. At SCBI\, Brian collaborates with Panamanian conservation biologists and zoo partners to build an ex-situ amphibian facility in Panama. The Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project based at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Gamboa maintains and grows captive assurance populations of species most heavily affected by the deadly amphibian chytrid fungus. One major research focus is developing applied solutions for the amphibian chytrid fungus\, including research into the area of beneficial skin bacteria and identifying genetic traits associated with resistance to the disease. He also conducts research into emerging diseases and the effects of climate change on Appalachian salamanders. \nGratwicke grew up in Zimbabwe and began his conservation work researching the impacts to freshwater fish in Africa. In 2000\, he was awarded a Rhodes scholarship that took him to Oxford\, where he studied marine fish communities in the British Virgin Islands for his doctorate. After completing his doctorate\, Gratwicke moved to Washington\, D.C.\, where he worked as a program administrator and then assistant director of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Save the Tiger Fund. \nDr. Gina Della Togna is a researcher and conservationist\, currently serving as the Executive Director of the Amphibian Survival Alliance and a Research Associate at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Dr. Della Togna earned her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences\, with a specialization in Molecular and Cell Biology\, from the University of Maryland\, USA. Her groundbreaking research focuses on the reproductive biology of amphibians and the development of Assisted Reproductive Technologies for endangered species facing challenges in reproduction. As the co-Chair of the IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group ARTs and Biobanking working group since 2017 and co-author of the Amphibian Conservation Action Plan (ACAP)\, Dr. Della Togna plays a vital role in advancing conservation efforts for amphibian species worldwide. Additionally\, she is part of the IUCN SSC ASG Atelopus Task Force and member of the Atelopus Survival Initiative\, co-chairing the Ex Situ Working Group. Dr. Della Togna serves on the Advisory Board of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund\, further showcasing her commitment to species preservation. Her dedication to amphibian conservation extends to her involvement in global\, regional\, and local initiatives\, where she fosters collaborations and spearheads innovative projects to safeguard amphibian populations. Her expertise and passion have made her a leading figure in the field of conservation biology\, inspiring positive change for the future of amphibians and their ecosystems. \n  \n\n\n\n\nThe views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Burnham Library. \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/virtual-author-series-extinctopedia-a-discovery-of-what-we-have-lost-what-is-at-risk-and-what-to-do-about-it-with-smithsonian-scientists/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Series: Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell
DESCRIPTION:Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell\nWednesday\, June 10 at 2:00 pm via digital live stream \nREGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE \n\n\nYou’re invited to an exclusive preview event with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming title Don’t Let Him In (Out June 24\, 2025!). Along with an introduction to her newest bone-chilling\, psychological thriller\, Jewell will chat about her life as a writer and her critically-acclaimed body of work. \nIn Don’t Let Him In\, three women are connected by one man in this kaleidoscopic thriller. \nNick Radcliffe is a man of substance and good taste. He has a smile that could melt the coldest heart and a knack for putting others at ease. He’s just what Nina Swann needed in her life after her husband’s unexpected death. But to Nina’s adult daughter\, Ash\, Nick seems too slick\, too polished\, too good to be true. Without telling her mother\, Ash begins digging into Nick’s past. What she finds is more than unsettling… \nThings don’t make sense and patience is wearing thin… \nMartha is a florist living in a neighboring town with her infant daughter and her devoted husband Alistair. But lately\, Alistair has been traveling more and more frequently for work\, disappearing for days at a time. When Martha questions him about his frequent absences\, he always has a legitimate explanation. But Martha can’t shake the feeling that something isn’t right\, despite her husband calling her mad and insisting they know everything there is to know about one another. \nNina\, Martha\, and Ash are on a collision course with a shocking truth that is far darker than anyone could have imagined. And all three are about to wish they had heeded the same warning: Don’t let him in. But the past won’t stay buried forever. \nRegister now for the thrill of a lifetime! \nAbout the Author: Lisa Jewell is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-three novels\, including None of This Is True\, The Family Upstairs\, and Then She Was Gone\, as well as Invisible Girl and Watching You. Her novels have sold over ten million copies internationally\, and her work has also been translated into twenty-nine languages. Connect with her on X @LisaJewellUK\, on Instagram @LisaJewellUK\, and on Facebook @LisaJewellOfficial.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/virtual-author-series-explore-unexpected-twists-and-turns-with-bestselling-author-lisa-jewell/
LOCATION:Virtual Program
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SUMMARY:Town Event: Bridgewater Community Garden Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are a small group of residents who would like to organize a community garden similar to those of neighboring towns. We are in the early planning stages and are considering Hilltop land as the location. \n\n\nBefore we go any further in our work\, it would be helpful for us to assess the of level interest in Bridgewater and hear from interested residents how their needs might be incorporated into our planning. \n\n\nIf you are interested\, please come to the June 10th meeting or respond to below. \n\n\n\n\nWould you love to grow your own food but worry about having to share with critters?\nIs your property too shady for a garden?\nMight it be fun to grow a few flowers and vegetables and enjoy the fellowship of other gardeners?\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease reply HERE and share your thoughts and comments. For questions\, please email jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/town-event-bridgewater-community-garden-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Town Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000
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SUMMARY:The History of the Yellow Cat Tea House
DESCRIPTION:The History of the Yellow Cat Tea House\nA partnership with the Burnham Library and the Bridgewater Historic Society \nThursday\, June 12 from 5:00 – 6:00 at the Burnham Library & followed by a wine & cheese reception at the Peck House \nJoin us for a fascinating program exploring the history of the “Yellow Cat Tea House\,” a hidden gem within Lovers Leap State Park. Active from 1925 to 1930\, this mysterious structure—believed to have been a restaurant or tea house—once welcomed visitors with tea sandwiches and desserts. Now\, its remnants\, including a granite staircase\, an old chimney\, and a castle-like turret\, lie nestled among the ruins of the Hurd estate. \nRegistration is required. Please RSVP below or email jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/the-history-of-the-yellow-cat-tea-house/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160522
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SUMMARY:Burnham Beer Garden
DESCRIPTION: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\, with fun surprises and a chance to meet new friends. Don’t miss out! \nProceeds benefit the Burnham Library. There will also be non-alcoholic options on the house. Venmo\, cash\, and cards are accepted. \nIn case of rain\, we hang out in the SBYLC Community Room. \nQuestions? email jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/22728/2025-06-20/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T133000
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SUMMARY:Burnham's Satellite Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Katie at the Hilltop Center on the 4th Tuesday of Each Month! \nWhether you’re looking to discover new books\, need help with tech\, or just want to chat\, Katie has you covered. Swing by to grab a new library card\, register for upcoming programs\, or simply enjoy some good conversation. She’s here to assist with it all! \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/burnhams-satellite-library-2-2/2025-06-24/
LOCATION:Hilltop Center\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T133000
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SUMMARY:Burnham's Satellite Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Katie at the Hilltop Center on the 4th Tuesday of Each Month! \nWhether you’re looking to discover new books\, need help with tech\, or just want to chat\, Katie has you covered. Swing by to grab a new library card\, register for upcoming programs\, or simply enjoy some good conversation. She’s here to assist with it all! \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/burnhams-satellite-library-2-2-4/2025-06-24/
LOCATION:Hilltop Center\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T200000
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SUMMARY:The Great Burnham Puzzle Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Great Burnham Puzzle Competition\nRegister HERE \nPlease read the rules below before registering. Limited to 6 teams.  \nEver 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. \nDoors open at 5:30 pm\, and all participants must arrive by 5:45 or forfeit their place in the competition. \nWe will have a half-time break\, and snacks will be available. Registration is required. Puzzles donated by Ravensburger Puzzles. \nThe Rules:  \nEach 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 a minimum of one adult per team. \nCompetition Format: \n\nEach team receives the same 500-piece puzzle.\nNo one gets to see the puzzle until the timer begins. The puzzle boxes will be placed in the middle of the table\, covered.\nTeams try to put the puzzle together the fastest.\nThe 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.\nThere are no devices or outside assistance permitted while working on a puzzle.\nA moderator will handle the timer and completion times and observe and ensure that competitors abide by the rules.\nIndividuals and teams are not allowed to distract or approach team tables when the competition is in progress.\nThe name of the game is FUN!
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/the-great-burnham-puzzle-competition/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Teen Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T123000
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SUMMARY:Burnham's Satellite Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Katie at the Hilltop Center on the 4th Tuesday of Each Month! \nWhether you’re looking to discover new books\, need help with tech\, or just want to chat\, Katie has you covered. Swing by to grab a new library card\, register for upcoming programs\, or simply enjoy some good conversation. She’s here to assist with it all! \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/burnhams-satellite-library-2-2/2025-07-22/
LOCATION:Hilltop Center\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T133000
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SUMMARY:Burnham's Satellite Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Katie at the Hilltop Center on the 4th Tuesday of Each Month! \nWhether you’re looking to discover new books\, need help with tech\, or just want to chat\, Katie has you covered. Swing by to grab a new library card\, register for upcoming programs\, or simply enjoy some good conversation. She’s here to assist with it all! \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/burnhams-satellite-library-2-2-4/2025-07-22/
LOCATION:Hilltop Center\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T193000
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SUMMARY:Burnham Beer Garden
DESCRIPTION: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\, with fun surprises and a chance to meet new friends. Don’t miss out! \nProceeds benefit the Burnham Library. There will also be non-alcoholic options on the house. Venmo\, cash\, and cards are accepted. \nIn case of rain\, we hang out in the SBYLC Community Room. \nQuestions? email jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/22728/2025-07-25/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T140000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Series: On the Strangeness and Wonder of our Brains with Pria Anand
DESCRIPTION:On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand\nWednesday\, June 31 at 2:00 pm via digital live stream \nREGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE \n\n\nYou’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains (forthcoming June 10\, 2025). \nThe Mind Electric speaks to the stories we tell ourselves about our brains\, and the stories that our brains tell to us. \nA girl believes she has been struck blind for stealing a kiss. A mother watches helplessly as each of her children is replaced by a changeling. A woman is haunted each month by the same four chords of a single song. In neurology\, illness is inextricably linked with narrative\, the clues to unraveling these mysteries hidden in both the details of a patient’s story and the tells of their body. \nStories are etched into the very structure of our brains\, coded so deeply that the impulse for storytelling survives and even surges after the most devastating injuries. But our brains are also porous—the stories they concoct are shaped by cultural narratives about bodies and illness that permeate the minds of doctors and patients alike. In the history of medicine\, some stories are heard\, while others—the narratives of women\, of Black and brown people\, of displaced people\, of disempowered people—are too often dismissed. \nIn The Mind Electric\, neurologist Pria Anand reveals—through case study\, history\, fable\, and memoir—all that the medical establishment has overlooked: the complexity and wonder of brains in health and in extremis\, and the vast gray area between sanity and insanity\, doctor and patient\, and illness and wellness\, each separated from the next by the thin veneer of a different story. \nMoving from the Boston hospital where she treats her patients\, to her childhood years in India\, to Isla Providencia in the Caribbean and to the Republic of Guinea in West Africa\, she demonstrates again and again the compelling paradox at the heart of neurology: that even the most peculiar symptoms can show us something universal about ourselves as humans. Register now to join this intriguing virtual conversation! \nAbout the Author: Pria Anand is a neurologist at the Boston Medical Center and an Assistant Professor at the Boston University School of Medicine. She is a graduate of Yale University and Stanford Medical School\, and she trained in neurology\, neuro-infectious diseases\, and neuroimmunology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Massachusetts General Hospital.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/virtual-author-series-explore-unexpected-twists-and-turns-with-bestselling-author-lisa-jewell-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Program
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Author Talk
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SUMMARY:Burnham Beer Garden
DESCRIPTION: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\, with fun surprises and a chance to meet new friends. Don’t miss out! \nProceeds benefit the Burnham Library. There will also be non-alcoholic options on the house. Venmo\, cash\, and cards are accepted. \nIn case of rain\, we hang out in the SBYLC Community Room. \nQuestions? email jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/22728/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160522
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SUMMARY:Back-to-School Parent & Caregiver Social
DESCRIPTION:School is back in session! Drop in after Drop off for refreshments and a chance to relax with fellow parents. \nIn partnership with the Burnham School PTO
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/back-to-school-parent-caregiver-social-2/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160522
CREATED:20250129T174630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T183249Z
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SUMMARY:Burnham's Satellite Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Katie at the Hilltop Center on the 4th Tuesday of Each Month! \nWhether you’re looking to discover new books\, need help with tech\, or just want to chat\, Katie has you covered. Swing by to grab a new library card\, register for upcoming programs\, or simply enjoy some good conversation. She’s here to assist with it all! \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/burnhams-satellite-library-2-2/2025-08-26/
LOCATION:Hilltop Center\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T133000
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SUMMARY:Burnham's Satellite Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Katie at the Hilltop Center on the 4th Tuesday of Each Month! \nWhether you’re looking to discover new books\, need help with tech\, or just want to chat\, Katie has you covered. Swing by to grab a new library card\, register for upcoming programs\, or simply enjoy some good conversation. She’s here to assist with it all! \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/burnhams-satellite-library-2-2-4/2025-08-26/
LOCATION:Hilltop Center\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160522
CREATED:20250813T185035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T185035Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: The Soul of America
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to join us in an open discussion. Copies of each selection will be available at the library\, or you can request a curbside pick-up. \nFor more information\, contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/book-discussion-the-soul-of-america/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160522
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T182931Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk with Hannah Nicole Maehrer
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE \nvia Digital Livestream or on Demand \nEmbrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer\, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series. \nEvie Sage didn’t mean to become the right-hand woman to the kingdom’s most terrifying villain. One minute\, she was applying for an entry-level position that promised “light paperwork and occasional beheadings\,” and the next\, she was knee-deep in magical mayhem\, murder plots\, and an entirely inappropriate crush on her brooding\, sharp-jawed\, walking disaster of a boss. \nNow\, with a magical prophecy unraveling\, assassins showing up in the break room\, and a suspicious amount of frogs wearing crowns\, Evie has to figure out how to survive her job without setting the kingdom on fire―or her dignity\, which is hanging by a very sarcastic thread. \nBeing evil-adjacent was never part of the five-year plan. But then again…neither was falling for The Villain. \nFull of humor and heart\, this magical office comedy about a sunshine assistant and her grumpy evil boss is one you won’t want to miss out on. With the third book in the series\, Accomplice to the Villain\, out August 5\, 2025\, you need to register today to learn what tricks are up this author’s sleeve! \nAbout the Author: Hannah Nicole Maehrer—or as TikTok Knows her\, @hannahnicolemae—is a fantasy romance author and BookToker with a propensity for villains. When she’s not creating bookish comedy skits about Villains and Assistants\, she’s writing to Taylor Swift songs. Her biggest passions in life include romance\, magic\, laughter\, and finding ways to include them all in everything she creates. Most days you can find her with her head in the clouds and a pen in her hand.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/virtual-author-talk-with-hannah-nicole-maehrer/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Author Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160522
CREATED:20250826T180435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T180435Z
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SUMMARY:Adult and Teen Take & Make: Witch's Hat Stand
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the library to pick up a Witch’s Hat Stand kit! Kits will be available throughout the month while supplies last starting Tuesday\, September 9th\, and are limited to one per family.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/adult-and-teen-take-make-witchs-hat-stand/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Teen Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160522
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T183426Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE \nvia Digital Livestream or on Demand \nJoin us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher\, as we chat about his book\, The Next Conversation: Argue Less\, Talk More.  \nNo matter who you’re talking to\, The Next Conversation gives you immediately actionable strategies and phrases that will forever change how you communicate. Jefferson Fisher\, trial lawyer and one of the leading voices on real-world communication\, offers a tried-and-true framework that will show you how to transform your life and your relationships by improving your next conversation. \nWhether it’s handling a heated conversation\, dealing with a difficult personality\, or standing your ground with confidence\, his down-to-earth teachings have helped countless people navigate life’s toughest situations. Now for the first time\, in his book The Next Conversation\, Fisher has distilled his three-part communication system (Say it with control\, Say it with confidence\, Say it to connect) that can easily be applied to any situation. \nThe Next Conversation gives you practical phrases that will lead to powerful results\, from breaking down defensiveness in a hard talk with a family member to finding your own assertive voice at the boardroom conference table. Your every word matters\, and by controlling how you communicate every day\, you will create waves of positive impact that will resonate throughout your relationships to last a lifetime. \nEverything you want to say\, and how you want to say it\, can be found in The Next Conversation\, the definitive book on making your next conversation the one that changes everything. Register now! \nAbout the Author: Jefferson Fisher is a board-certified Texas trial lawyer and founder of Fisher Firm. With his extensive experience as a trial lawyer\, Jefferson understands the art of persuading and communicating effectively in high-conflict situations. He is one of the most sought-after names in functional thinking for modern-day communication. Known for his practical videos and authentic presence\, Jefferson has amassed over 9 million social media followers-making him the most followed litigation attorney in the world in less than a year\, all from inside his vehicle. Jefferson’s followers include high-profile names such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson\, Jesse Williams\, Dr. Andrew Huberman\, Sarah Silverman\, Lewis Howes\, and many more. Jefferson is on a mission to be a messenger of positivity in the world and help people learn to talk to each other again – one conversation at a time.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/virtual-author-talk-argue-less-and-talk-more-with-communication-expert-jefferson-fisher/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Author Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T190000
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SUMMARY:Ode to the Housatonic Railroad with Mike Allen
DESCRIPTION:THIS PROGRAM IS A CAPACITY. For the waiting list\, please email jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org \nIn Partnership with the Bridgewater Historic Society \nThe iconic Housatonic Railroad continues to chug along\, some 185 years after its first maiden run from Bridgeport to New Milford in 1840. It marked the arrival of a revolutionary new form of transportation – one that replaced stagecoaches and canal barges. The Housatonic has survived numerous ownership changes\, the ending of passenger service\, and a long period of inactivity along a crucial stretch of the line. But it’s still in operation with freight service today. \nMike will lead us through the history of the railroad\, including a photographic review showing where all of the former passenger stations were located. Many remain intact\, albeit in another use. Special attention will be paid to the Merwinsville Station in the Gaylordsville section of New Milford. \nRefreshments after the presentation.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/ode-to-the-housatonic-railroad-with-mike-allen/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T170000
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SUMMARY:Table Top Gaming Club
DESCRIPTION: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? \n\nExplore New Games: From favorites to the latest hits\, discover a wide variety of games that will challenge your mind and spark your imagination.\nMeet Like-Minded Enthusiasts: Connect with fellow game lovers\, share tips and strategies.\nAll 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.\n\nDon’t miss out on the fun! Grab your friends\, roll the dice\, and join us for an unforgettable gaming experience. 🧩 \nQuestions? Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org \n\nDrop-in thru the back door.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/table-top-gaming-club/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160522
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T170416Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting Youth in a Digital World: The Hidden Risks of AI & Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required. The Zoom link will be sent when you register. \nRegister HERE.  You will be redirected to the Gunn Memorial Library website. \nThree town libraries – Roxbury\, Bridgewater\, and Washington collaborate to present on Zoom\, “Protecting Youth in a Digital World: The Hidden Risks of AI & Social Media\,” with Mary McPheat\, Founder and CEO of Grounded Logic\, and Marla Dakin\, LCSW\, Founder and Clinical Director of Farmington Valley Counseling Center. \nJoin us on Zoom for an essential and timely discussion on the evolving digital landscape of AI. Discover how recent AI advancements and social media are impacting child development and mental health\, from addictive algorithms to harmful deepfakes. This program\, presented by Mary McPheat and Marla Dakin\, will examine how recent advancements in artificial intelligence and the increasing presence of social media are affecting the lives of children and adolescents. \nMary McPheat \nMary McPheat is recognized for her strategic insight into enhancing operational workflows and her ability to harness technology to improve organizational performance. As Founder and CEO of Grounded Logic\, a firm focused on operational excellence and integrating generative AI and tech-enabled solutions\, she elevates team dynamics and business delivery standards. Alongside her role as the leader of Grounded Logic\, Mary imparts her knowledge through teaching and guiding students to navigate and apply AI in modern business contexts. \nMarla Dakin \nMarla Dakin\, LCSW\, Founder and Clinical Director of Farmington Valley Counseling Center\, is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience working with children\, adolescents\, and families. As a certified school social worker and trusted parent coach\, Marla specializes in supporting caregivers of anxious youth and advocating for trauma-informed\, developmentally appropriate practices. She brings a unique lens to this session\, highlighting how technology intersects with human relationships and emotional wellness — especially in youth-serving organizations. \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/protecting-youth-in-a-digital-world-the-hidden-risks-of-ai-social-media/
LOCATION:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/protecting-youth-in-a-digital-world-the-hidden-risks-of-ai-social-media/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160522
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T183704Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk with Gabe Henry
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE \nvia Digital Livestream or on Demand \nHave you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language\, while we discuss troublemakers like Mark Twain who broke all the rules. \nAnyone who has the misfortune to write in English will\, every now and then\, struggle with its spelling. In our erratic system\, choir and liar rhyme\, daughter and laughter don’t\, and somehow you and ewe can’t agree on a single letter. So why do we still use it? If our spelling is so inconsistent\, why haven’t we tried to fix it? \nIn the comic annals of linguistic history\, legions of rebel wordsmiths have died on the hill of spelling reform\, risking their reputations to simplify English spelling. This book is about them: Mark Twain\, Eliza Burnz\, Noah Webster\, Upton Sinclair\, Emma Dearborn\, Theodore Roosevelt\, Benjamin Franklin\, and the countless other “simplified spellers” who\, for a time in their lives\, became fanatic about writing kof instead of cough\, tung for tongue\, and fyzics for physics (and tried futilely to get everyone around them to do it too). \nIn Enough is Enuf\, Gabe Henry humorously traces the “simplified spelling movement” from medieval England to Revolutionary America\, from the birth of standup comedy to contemporary pop music\, and explores its lasting influence in words like color (without a U)\, plow (without -ugh)\, and the iconic ’90s ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U.” Finally\, Henry brings us to the digital age\, where the swift pace of online exchanges now pushes us all 2ward simplification. \nRegister now for this informative and entertaining conversation to find out why Gabe Henry thinks UR not a bad speller\, the English language is. \nAbout the Author: Gabe Henry is the author of three books including the poetry anthology Eating Salad Drunk\, a humor collaboration with Jerry Seinfeld\, Bob Odenkirk\, Mike Birbiglia\, Margaret Cho\, and other titans of comedy. Eating Salad Drunk was featured in The New Yorker in February 2022 (“A Smattering of Haiku for the Burnout Age”) and ranked one of Vulture’s Best Comedy Books of 2022. Henry’s work has been published in TIME\, New York Magazine\, The New Yorker\, the Weekly Humorist\, US News & World Report\, and more. He has spent more than a decade exploring the strange and forgotten history of simplified spelling\, which\, by his own admission\, has only made him a worse speller. He lives and works in New York. Learn more at www.gabehenry.com. \nger of positivity in the world and help people learn to talk to each other again – one conversation at a time.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/virtual-author-talk-with-gabe-henry-2/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Author Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T140000
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SUMMARY:Burnham Library: A History
DESCRIPTION:A Burnham Library Centennial 1926-2026 Event \nJoin us for a special reception unveiling our new permanent exhibit on the history of the Burnham Library\, created in celebration of our 100th year. Explore the story of our library’s past and its impact on our community. Historian Chris Fisher and Library Director Jean Kallay will be on hand to answer questions. Refreshments will be served\, and all are welcome to attend. \n\n\n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/burnham-library-a-history/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160522
CREATED:20250129T174630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T183249Z
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SUMMARY:Burnham's Satellite Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Katie at the Hilltop Center on the 4th Tuesday of Each Month! \nWhether you’re looking to discover new books\, need help with tech\, or just want to chat\, Katie has you covered. Swing by to grab a new library card\, register for upcoming programs\, or simply enjoy some good conversation. She’s here to assist with it all! \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/burnhams-satellite-library-2-2/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Hilltop Center\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T133000
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SUMMARY:Burnham's Satellite Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Katie at the Hilltop Center on the 4th Tuesday of Each Month! \nWhether you’re looking to discover new books\, need help with tech\, or just want to chat\, Katie has you covered. Swing by to grab a new library card\, register for upcoming programs\, or simply enjoy some good conversation. She’s here to assist with it all! \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/burnhams-satellite-library-2-2-4/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Hilltop Center\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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