Putting AI & Automation to Work in Your Business: Use Cases, Tactics, and What’s Next
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Program
Registration is required. The Zoom link will be sent when you register.
Register HERE. You will be redirected to the Minor Memorial Library website.
Three town libraries—Roxbury, Bridgewater, and Washington—collaborate to present a joint Zoom event and invite local entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners to a forward-thinking program on Zoom to demystify the growing fields of generative AI and automation.
Mary McPheat, Founder and CEO of Grounded Logic, offers a practical session that explores how emerging technologies can be applied to real-world business scenarios—no technical background required.
Automation in Action: Three Use Cases to Transform Your Business will walk attendees through:
● A use case showcasing generative AI alone
● A scenario using automation alone
● A combined use case demonstrating the powerful combination of both technologies
Participants will gain insights into practical tactics, discover accessible entry points for implementation, and learn about the latest developments as these tools continue to evolve.
Mary McPheat
Mary 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.

Virtual Author Talk with Leigh Bardugo
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
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via Digital Livestream or on Demand
Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting, thoughtfully-structured magic system, and deliciously morally gray characters all collide in a world you won’t want to leave and you don’t have to! Join us as we pick the brain of the New York Times bestselling author herself, celebrating the release of her Six of Crows (The Dregs Edition).
Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it off alone. . . .
About the Author: Leigh Bardugo is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Familiar, Ninth House and the creator of the Grishaverse (now a Netflix original series) which spans the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology, the King of Scars duology—and much more. Her short fiction has appeared in multiple anthologies including The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy. She lives in Los Angeles and is an associate fellow of Pauli Murray College at Yale University.

Table Top Gaming Club
2025-10-11 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-08 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-10 13:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Cozy Cups & Crafts: Ghost Cloche
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:30 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Get into the spooky spirit! Join us for a cozy crafting session where you’ll create your own boo-tiful ghost cloche luminary—perfect for Halloween décor! Enjoy Halloween-themed refreshments while you craft!
This program is for ages 12+. Registration is required to attend. Please RSVP below.
Questions? Email us at ksteele@burnhamlibrary.org

Virtual Author Talk: Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
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You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way. Malala reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated life as someone whose darkest moments threatened to define her narrative—while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is.
Thrust onto the public stage at fifteen years old after the Taliban’s brutal attack on her life, Malala Yousafzai quickly became an international icon known for bravery and resilience. But away from the cameras and crowds, she spent years struggling to find her place in an unfamiliar world. Finding My Way is a story of friendship and first love, of anxiety and self-discovery, of trying to stay true to yourself when everyone wants to tell you who you are. In it, Malala traces her path from high school loner to reckless college student to a young woman at peace with her past. Through candid, often messy moments like nearly failing exams, getting ghosted, and meeting the love of her life, Malala reminds us that real role models aren’t perfect—they’re human.
Finding My Way is a vulnerable, surprising memoir that buzzes with authenticity, sharp humor, and tenderness. It is an intimate look at the life of a young woman taking charge of her destiny and is a deeply personal testament to the strength it takes to be unapologetically yourself. Register now for an online conversation you cannot miss!
About the Author: Malala Yousafzai is an education activist, the youngest-ever Nobel laureate, bestselling author, and award-winning film producer. She was born in Mingora, Pakistan, in 1997 and graduated from Oxford University in 2020.

Spirits in the Night: A Taste of True Crime. A Taste of Fine Spirits
2025-10-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Mine Hill Distillery, 5 Mine Hill Road, Roxbury, CT, 06783, United States
In partnership with Mine Hill Distillery
Held at Mine Hill Distillery, 5 Mine Hill Road, Roxbury
THIS PROGRAM IS AT CAPACITY.
Brookfield’s first murder in 1981 shocked Connecticut—and soon became a national sensation—when the accused’s girlfriend claimed it wasn’t her boyfriend, but the Devil himself, who committed the crime. Join journalist and podcaster Mike Allen, who covered the case firsthand and appeared in Netflix’s The Devil on Trial, for a chilling deep dive into this notorious “Devil Made Me Do It” murder.
Enjoy craft cocktails before and after the talk. Doors open at 5:30 PM—come early to sip, settle in, and prepare for a night where spirits (both liquid and ghostly) come alive.
Questions? Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

Burnham's Satellite Library
2025-10-28 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-11-25 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-12-23 12:30 - 13:30 | Hilltop Center, United States
Join Katie at the Hilltop Center on the 4th Tuesday of Each Month!
Whether 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!

Virtual Author Talk: Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
2025-10-29 14:00 - 15:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
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Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel Boleyn Traitor (forthcoming October 14, 2025).
Jane Boleyn watches from the shadows of the Tudor Court, where secrets are currency, every choice is dangerous, and even the faintest whisper can seal the fate of queens.
For Jane, survival demands playing every role required of her: a loving wife who conceals her doubts, a devoted sister to Anne Boleyn at the height of her power, and an obedient spy who carefully wields her words. But in a court ruled by ambition and a tyrant’s sword, Jane must rely on her sharp wit and skillful maneuvering to outthink those around her, knowing that one wrong move could cost her everything.

Adult and Teen Take & Make: Pressed Flower Pumpkin
2025-11-04 09:00 - 17:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Stop by the library to pick up a Pressed Flower Pumpkin kit! Kits will be available throughout the month while supplies last starting Tuesday, November 4th, and are limited to one per family.

Festive Decor Swap
2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Donate gently used décor (from any season or holiday) and discover new treasures!

Donation drop-off will take place during library hours the week of Tues. Nov. 18th – Nov. 21st. Please bring all donations to the circulation desk (in a bag or box if there are more than a few items). All decor items must be in good condition and be smaller than 2 ft in size. Any donations that are not taken at the swap will be used for future library programs, donated, or recycled.
The Swap Event will take place Sat. Nov. 22nd 11AM-12PM. Registration isn’t required, feel free to drop in! Please bring a shopping bag to carry your items – all participants are welcome to fill a bag. Donating is not required to participate, but those who donate will receive early bird access to come to the swap a half hour before starting time (10:30AM).
Questions? Email Katie at ksteele@burnhamlibrary.org.

Book Discussion: Heart of the Sea by Nathanial Philbrick
2025-12-03 17:00 - 18:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Join us as we discuss Heart of the Sea by Nathanial Philbrick.
Copies available at the library circulation desk.
Questions? Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

POSTPONED FROM 12/2: Cozy Cups & Crafts: Gingerbread Cutting Board Decoration
2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:30 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Get into the cozy winter spirit with an evening of crafting at the library! Enjoy hot cocoa and light refreshments as you create a festive cutting board wall hanging. Paint and decorate wooden gingerbread and candy shapes, then add your choice of faux candy, ribbons, beads, and other festive details!
This program is for teens and adults ages 12+. Registration is required to attend. Please RSVP below.
Questions? Email Katie at ksteele@burnhamlibrary.org.

French Conversation Fridays Meet & Greet
2025-12-12 13:30 - 14:30 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
French Conversation Friday – Meet & Greet!
Join us for a relaxed meet-and-greet as we launch French Conversation Fridays! Whether you’re fluent or rusty, practice your French, meet fellow language learners, and enjoy a welcoming, low-pressure space to speak, listen, and learn together. All levels are welcome—à bientôt!
Please RSVP with jkallay@burnhamlibrary.prg

French Conversation Fridays
2025-12-19 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-02 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-09 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-16 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-23 13:30 - 14:30 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
French Conversation Fridays
Join us for a relaxed meet-and-greet as we launch French Conversation Fridays! Whether you’re fluent or rusty, practice your French, meet fellow language learners, and enjoy a welcoming, low-pressure space to speak, listen, and learn together. Moderate to fluent speakers are welcome—à bientôt!
Questions? Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

Virtual Author Talk: The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks
2026-01-13 14:00 - 15:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
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via Digital Livestream or on Demand
Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a person, what kind of attention should you cast on them? What kind of conversations should you have? What parts of a person’s story should you pay attention to?
Driven by his trademark sense of curiosity and determination to grow as a person, Brooks draws from the fields of psychology and neuroscience and the worlds of theater, philosophy, history, and education to present a welcoming, hopeful, integrated approach to human connection. How to Know a Person helps readers become more understanding and considerate toward others, and to find the joy that comes from being seen. Along the way it offers a possible remedy for a society that is riven by fragmentation, hostility, and misperception.
The act of seeing another person, Brooks argues, is profoundly creative: How can we look somebody in the eye and see something large in them and, in turn, see something larger in ourselves? How to Know a Person is for anyone searching for connection, and yearning to be understood.
Register now to take part in a riveting and timeless conversation on how to connect with people from all walks of life, and why doing so is paramount to our individual and communal growth.
About the Author: David Brooks is one of the nation’s leading writers and commentators. He is an op-ed columnist for The New York Times, a writer for The Atlantic, and appears regularly on PBS Newshour. He is the bestselling author of The Second Mountain, The Road to Character, The Social Animal, Bobos in Paradise, and On Paradise Drive.

Cozy Cups & Crafts: New Years Vision Boards
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Join us to start off the New Year with an evening of relaxing Vision & Inspiration Board making! Unwind and create your own unique vision or inspiration board on canvas using magazine cutouts, stickers, paint pens, and a variety of other mixed media materials – whatever inspires you! Feel free to bring your own photos or any additional materials you may want for your vision board from home. Light refreshments will be provided.
This program is for ages 12+. Registration is required to attend. Please RSVP below.
Questions? Email Katie at ksteele@burnhamlibrary.org

The Art of Scandal: Theft, Vandals, and Forgeries with Jane Oneail
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Culturally Curious: The Art of Scandal: Theft, Vandals, and Forgeries with Jane Oneail
Zoom Presentation
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Three town libraries (Roxbury, Bridgewater, and Washington) are collaborating to bring you The Art of Scandal: Theft, Vandals and Forgeries. The program explores some of the most brazen criminal acts in the art world, featuring the iconic works of legendary artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Rembrandt.A captivating program is set to take the audience into the hidden world of high-stakes heists, dramatic recoveries, and the enduring power of art. With expert commentary and behind-the-scenes details, viewers will learn how these treasures were stolen, the global efforts that led to their recovery, and the meticulous restoration processes that brought them back to life.
About the presenter: Jane Oneail is the founder of Culturally Curious, a company that curates and presents art appreciation programs. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH, she has worked at some of the state’s most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University.

Virtual Author Talk: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz
2026-01-20 14:00 - 15:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
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Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.
The Connection Cure combines diligent science reporting, moving patient success stories, and surprising self-discovery to help us discover the lasting and life-changing power of social prescribing. Traditionally, when we get sick, health care professionals ask, “What’s the matter with you?” But around the world, teams of doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers have started to flip the script, asking “What matters to you?”
Science shows that social prescribing is effective for treating symptoms of the modern world’s most common ailments—depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, dementia, diabetes, and loneliness. By integrating age-old medicines like art, nature, movement, and volunteer service into patient’s daily lives, social prescriptions are radically changing health and healthcare in more than thirty countries. Julia Hotz travels around the world to survey them —sea-swimming lessons for depression, “culture vitamins” for anxiety, a fishing club for ADHD, a farm-based day-care for dementia, a phone-buddy program for social isolation, and many more.
As the first book on social prescribing, The Connection Cure empowers you to find, experience, and implement this revolutionary medicine in your own community. The success stories Julia finds bring a long-known theory to life: if we can change our environment, we can change our health. By reconnecting to what matters to us, we can all start to feel better.
Register today to find out how you can use the wisdom of social prescribing to live your best life!
About the Author: Julia Hotz is a solutions-focused journalist based in New York. Her stories have appeared in The New York Times, WIRED, Scientific American, The Boston Globe, Time, and more. She helps other journalists report on the big new ideas changing the world at the Solutions Journalism Network. The Connection Cure is her first book.
