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SUMMARY:French Conversation Fridays
DESCRIPTION:French Conversation Fridays \nJoin 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! \nQuestions? Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/french-conversation-fridays/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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SUMMARY:Grades 3-5 Book Worms
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library Presents:\nGrade 3-5 BookWorms\nThursdays 4/2\, 4/30\, 5/14 \n3:15-4:00pm \nLearn all about the library by giving book recommendations\, making displays and designing bookmarks. \nRegistration required.  To register\, email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/grades-3-5-book-worms/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Patrick K. Porter and Ruchika Sikri
DESCRIPTION:Ancient Wisdom and Modern Technologies for Peak Brain Performance with Dr. Patrick K. Porter and Ruchika Sikri\nREGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE\nvia Digital Livestream or on Demand \nJoin us in conversation with Ruchika Sikri and Dr. Patrick Porter as we chat about their book\, Brain Fitness Blueprint\, in which they present a 30-day action plan to supercharge your brain and achieve peak performance. \nYour brain wasn’t built for the world we live in. Poor sleep\, excessive screen time\, and modern stressors have disrupted brain function\, leading to mental fatigue\, decreased focus\, and emotional imbalance. So how are we going to thrive? \nDr. Patrick Porter\, founder of BrainTap\, and Ruchika Sikri\, founding partner of Wisdom Ventures and former Head of Well-being Learning at Google\, will help you restore your cognitive clarity\, find emotional balance\, and achieve lasting vitality with an integrative framework that harnesses the tools of holistic spiritual practices alongside the insights of cutting-edge research. \nTheir groundbreaking blueprint will reveal: \n\nWhy modern life is hijacking your brain—and how to reclaim control\nHow meditation\, breathwork\, and nature-based rituals reset your nervous system\nHow emerging technologies can enhance focus\, sleep\, and emotional regulation\nDaily habits to support mental sharpness\, resilience\, and purpose\nA 30-day action plan to rewire your brain for energy\, clarity\, and joy\n\nRegister now to find out why these two visionary researchers believe you can easily attain the vibrant\, focused\, and flourishing mind you were meant to have. \nAbout the Authors: \nRuchika Sikri is a visionary investor and entrepreneur. She founded Wisdom Ventures Fund\, Mandala Ventures\, and Ready Platform to support human flourishing through innovation and purpose-driven communities. With over 25 years of leadership experience at Microsoft\, Cisco\, and Google\, she now follows her life’s mission to help build a more connected and compassionate world through globally accessible well-being solutions. \nPatrick K. Porter\, Ph.D.\, is an award-winning author\, educator\, researcher\, and speaker. During a career spanning more than three decades\, Dr. Porter has been on the cutting edge of brainwave entrainment technology. His newest brain-training platform\, BrainTap\, is distinctively designed to activate the brain’s neuroplasticity to achieve brain fitness\, overcome stress\, accelerate learning\, enjoy superb sleep\, and other lifestyle improvements.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/virtual-author-talk-dr-patrick-k-porter-and-ruchika-sikri/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Author Talk
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SUMMARY:Spring Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library Presents:\nBurnham Bunch Spring Storytime\nThursdays at 10:30am \n4/23-5/28 \nStories\, songs\, movement and bubbles for the 5 and under crowd! \n*Inclement weather policy- If Region 12 or New Milford schools have a delay or cancellation\, story time is cancelled. Please check our website\, Facebook or Instagram in the morning for notifications as well*
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/spring-storytime-3/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T151500
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SUMMARY:K/1 StoryCraft
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library presents:\nGrades K/1 Story Craft\nWednesdays 4/8\, 4/29\, 5/13\, 5/27 \n3:15pm-4:00pm \nRead a story and make a craft. \nRegistration required. Please register with Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/k-1-storycraft-5/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
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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/2026-05-09/
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:20260508T151500
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SUMMARY:Grades 4 & 5 Board Game Club
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library Presents:\nGrades 4/5 Board Game Club\nFridays 4/24\, 5/8\, 5/22 \n3:15pm-4:00pm \nAfternoon fun at the library for grades 4&5 to play board games with friends! We have plenty of games but feel to bring your favorite as well! \nRegistration Required.  To register\, email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/grades-4-5-board-game-club-2/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T143000
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SUMMARY:French Conversation Fridays
DESCRIPTION:French Conversation Fridays \nJoin 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! \nQuestions? Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/french-conversation-fridays/2026-05-08/
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:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053449
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: On Courage\, Turmoil\, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE \nvia Digital Livestream or on Demand \nJoin us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel\, The Lion Women of Tehran. \nIn 1950s Tehran\, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father\, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother’s endless grievances\, Ellie dreams for a friend to alleviate her isolation. \nLuckily\, on the first day of school\, she meets Homa\, a kind girl with a brave and irrepressible spirit. Together\, the two girls play games\, learn to cook in the stone kitchen of Homa’s warm home\, wander through the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar\, and share their ambitions of becoming “lion women.” \nBut their happiness is disrupted when Ellie and her mother are afforded the opportunity to return to their previous bourgeois life. Now a popular student at the best girls’ high school in Iran\, Ellie’s memories of Homa begin to fade. Years later\, however\, her sudden reappearance in Ellie’s privileged world alters the course of both of their lives. \nTogether\, the two young women come of age and pursue their own goals for meaningful futures. But as the political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point\, one earth-shattering betrayal will have enormous consequences. \nRegister now to hear directly from the author about the crafting of her tender\, yet immensely powerful work. \nAbout the Author: \nMarjan Kamali\, born in Turkey to Iranian parents\, is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lion Women of Tehran\, The Stationery Shop\, and Together Tea. She is the 2022 recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Award. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages. Marjan lives with her family in the Boston area.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/virtual-author-talk-on-courage-turmoil-and-the-transformative-power-of-love-with-marjan-kamali/
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:20260507T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T160000
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SUMMARY:Grades 2/3 STEM Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library presents:\nGrades 2/3 STEM Challenges \nThursdays 4/9\, 4/23\, 5/7\, 5/21 \n3:15pm-4:00pm \nDesign and build different spring themed challenges like bird nests and egg baskets. \nRegistration required. Please register with Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/grades-2-3-stem-challenges/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T150000
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SUMMARY:Burnham School Visit
DESCRIPTION:Burnham School Visit for grades K\, 1\, 3\, &5
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/29507/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T110000
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SUMMARY:Spring Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library Presents:\nBurnham Bunch Spring Storytime\nThursdays at 10:30am \n4/23-5/28 \nStories\, songs\, movement and bubbles for the 5 and under crowd! \n*Inclement weather policy- If Region 12 or New Milford schools have a delay or cancellation\, story time is cancelled. Please check our website\, Facebook or Instagram in the morning for notifications as well*
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/spring-storytime-3/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T150000
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CREATED:20251218T155531Z
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SUMMARY:Burnham School Visit
DESCRIPTION:Burnham School visit for grades 2 & 4.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/burnham-school-visit-2/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T100000
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CREATED:20260428T162404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T162830Z
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SUMMARY:Town Event: Fishing Derby
DESCRIPTION:Bridgewater Fishing Derby – Sunday\, May 3\, 8:00 – 10:00 AM\nAt Bridgewater Town Park \nAges 0-16: Bring your own equipment.  The Bridgewater Recreation Commission will supply bait and offer refreshments. \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/town-event-fishing-derby-2/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Town Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
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SUMMARY:Town Event: Bridgewater Congregational Church Annual Tag Sale
DESCRIPTION:Bridgewater Congregational Church Annual Tag Sale\n10 Clapboard Road\, Bridgewater\nSaturday\, May 2 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm\n\nCome treasure hunting at the Bridgewater Congregational Church Annual Tag Sale! There’s something for everyone—whether you’re searching for a good read\, unique finds\, or everyday essentials.\nShop a wide variety of items\, including:\n• Household goods\n• Books\n• Jewelry\n• Linens\n• Décor and more!\nFind great bargains\, support our church community\, and enjoy the fun of discovering hidden treasures. Bring a friend and see what treasures you can find!\nAll proceeds support the ministries and mission of Bridgewater Congregational Church. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/town-event-bridgewater-congregational-church-annual-tag-sale/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Town Event
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SUMMARY:May Artist: Joan Anthony
DESCRIPTION:During library hours this May\, Burnham Library is delighted to showcase works in watercolor\, acrylic\, and mixed media by Joan Murray Anthony\, featuring botanical art and birds. \nAn artist for over 30 years\, Joan’s current work was inspired at the start of COVID\, when she spent time at Hollister House Garden in Washington\, painting there. When many places were closed down\, the garden offered a welcome refuge and offered new subjects. Working in plein air\, she lightly sketches flower subjects\, then freely applies watercolor. As the painting progresses\, she adds more detail\, lines\, and complementary colors. \nAdditionally\, the exhibit will include closely observed botanical drawings and birds\, collaged over an acrylic background painted to suggest a landscape. The natural elements appear to float\, suggesting the interconnectedness of all life. She has incorporated leaf printing in several of the works. \nHer work has been exhibited at P.H. Miller Gallery\, Westover School\, Washington Art Association\, the Six-Pack Art Collective\, Woodbury Public Library\, Howard Whittemore Library\, Flanders Art Exhibits\, and Arts Alliance of Woodbury shows.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/may-artist-joan-anthony/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art @ Burnham Library
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SUMMARY:French Conversation Fridays
DESCRIPTION:French Conversation Fridays \nJoin 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! \nQuestions? Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/french-conversation-fridays/2026-05-01/
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:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000
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SUMMARY:Vitual Talk for Middle Grades: On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE \nvia Digital Livestream or on Demand \nJoin us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work\, Coach\, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost\, Lu\, Patina\, and Sunny\, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader? \nBefore Coach was the man who gave caring yet firm-handed guidance to Ghost\, Lu\, Patina\, and Sunny on the Defenders track team\, he was little Otie Brody\, who was obsessed with Mr. 9.99 (a.k.a. Carl Lewis) and Marty McFly from Back to the Future. Like Mr. 9.99—and his own dad—Otie is a sprinter. Sprint free or die is practically his motto. \nThen his dad\, who is always away on business trips\, comes home with a pair of Jordans. JORDANS. Fine as fine can be. Otie puts them on and feels like he can leap to the moon…maybe even leap like Mr. 9.99 when he won the Olympic gold medal in the long jump. But one morning he wakes up to find his brand-new secret weapon kicks are missing—right off his feet! And Otie just might have a fuzzy memory of his dad easing them off as Otie was sleeping\, but that can’t be right\, can it? \nUnless all the reasons for his dad’s “gone’s” are very different from what he’s been told… Because now\, not only are the Jordans missing\, but so is his father. \nRegister now to join in on the online conversation about the final installment to Jason Reynold’s Track series! \nAbout the Author: Jason Reynolds is an award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Jason’s many books include Miles Morales: Spider Man\, the Track series (Ghost\, Patina\, Sunny\, and Lu)\, Long Way Down\, which received a Newbery Honor\, a Printz Honor\, and a Correta Scott King Honor\, and Look Both Ways\, which was a National Book Award Finalist. Recently named the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature\, Jason has appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah\, Late Night with Seth Meyers\, and CBS This Morning. He is on faculty at Lesley University\, for the Writing for Young People MFA Program and lives in Washington\, DC. You can find his ramblings at JasonWritesBooks.com.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/vitual-talk-for-middle-grades-on-writing-beloved-characters-and-powerful-portrayals-of-resilience-in-virtual-conversation-with-jason-reynolds/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Teen Program,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T160000
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SUMMARY:Grades 3-5 BookWorms
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library Presents:\nGrade 3-5 BookWorms\nThursdays 4/2\, 4/30\, 5/14 \n3:15-4:00pm \nLearn all about the library by giving book recommendations\, making displays and designing bookmarks. \nRegistration required.  To register\, email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/grades-3-5-bookworms-2/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T184208Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library Presents:\nBurnham Bunch Spring Storytime\nThursdays at 10:30am \n4/23-5/28 \nStories\, songs\, movement and bubbles for the 5 and under crowd! \n*Inclement weather policy- If Region 12 or New Milford schools have a delay or cancellation\, story time is cancelled. Please check our website\, Facebook or Instagram in the morning for notifications as well*
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/spring-storytime-3/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053449
CREATED:20260403T142034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T142034Z
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SUMMARY:K/1 StoryCraft
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library presents:\nGrades K/1 Story Craft\nWednesdays 4/8\, 4/29\, 5/13\, 5/27 \n3:15pm-4:00pm \nRead a story and make a craft. \nRegistration required. Please register with Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/k-1-storycraft-4/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053449
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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-2-2/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Hilltop Center\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053449
CREATED:20260306T185610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T192521Z
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SUMMARY:Grades 4/5 Board Game Club
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library Presents:\nGrades 4/5 Board Game Club\nFridays 4/24\, 5/8\, 5/22 \n3:15pm-4:00pm \nAfternoon fun at the library for grades 4&5 to play board games with friends! We have plenty of games but feel to bring your favorite as well! \nRegistration Required.  To register\, email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/grades-4-5-board-game-club/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053449
CREATED:20251217T205342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T190508Z
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SUMMARY:French Conversation Fridays
DESCRIPTION:French Conversation Fridays \nJoin 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! \nQuestions? Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/french-conversation-fridays/2026-04-24/
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:20260423T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053449
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T190844Z
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SUMMARY:Grades 2/3 STEM Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library presents:\nGrades 2/3 STEM Challenges \nThursdays 4/9\, 4/23\, 5/7\, 5/21 \n3:15pm-4:00pm \nDesign and build different spring themed challenges like bird nests and egg baskets. \nRegistration required. Please register with Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/grades-2-3-stem-challenges/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053449
CREATED:20260306T184208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T184208Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library Presents:\nBurnham Bunch Spring Storytime\nThursdays at 10:30am \n4/23-5/28 \nStories\, songs\, movement and bubbles for the 5 and under crowd! \n*Inclement weather policy- If Region 12 or New Milford schools have a delay or cancellation\, story time is cancelled. Please check our website\, Facebook or Instagram in the morning for notifications as well*
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/spring-storytime-3/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053449
CREATED:20260320T184040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T184040Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome. Books for check-out at the Main Desk.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/book-discussion-once-there-were-wolves-by-charlotte-mcconaghy/
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:20260421T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053449
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155728Z
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SUMMARY:Give Local: 36 Hours of Giving
DESCRIPTION:Give Local: 36 Hours of Giving \nApril 21 at 7:00 am – April 22 at 7:00 pm \nhttps://www.givelocalccf.org/organizations/bridgewater-library-association \nSince 1926\, Burnham Library has been where the Bridgewater community connects. For a century\, we have provided a welcoming and inclusive space for lifelong learning\, cultural events\, and community gatherings. \nAs we celebrate our Centennial\, more than 50% of our annual budget continues to come from the generosity of people like you. Your support honors our first 100 years and helps ensure a strong second century for this vital community treasure. \nBurnham Library IS where community connects.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/give-local-36-hours-of-giving/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053449
CREATED:20251217T205342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T190508Z
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SUMMARY:French Conversation Fridays
DESCRIPTION:French Conversation Fridays \nJoin 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! \nQuestions? Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/french-conversation-fridays/2026-04-17/
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:20260416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053449
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T184636Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Talk: How Exploration\, Uncertainty\, and Risk Help Us Find Meaning with Author Alex Hutchinson
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE \nvia Digital Livestream or on Demand \nIn The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges\, New Flavors\, and the Blank Spots on the Map\, Alex Hutchinson dives headfirst into a fascinating and provocative new field of research\, examining how exploration is a fundamental part of what makes us human. \nOff the beaten path\, on unmarked trails\, we are wired to explore. More than just a need to get outside\, the search for the unknown is a specific\, primal urge that has shaped the history of our species and continues to mold our behavior in ways we are just beginning to understand. In fact\, the latest neuroscience suggests that exploration is an essential ingredient of human life. Exploration\, it turns out\, isn’t merely a hobby—it’s our story. \nAnd yet\, it has never been easier to live an exploration-free life\, without the struggle and uncertainty that true exploration—of places\, experiences\, and ideas—requires. With the digital world designed to exploit the neural circuitry behind our drive to explore\, we receive the illusion of novelty without accompanying growth. \nFrom paddling the lost rivers of the northern Canadian wilderness to the ocean-spanning voyages of the Polynesians\, The Explorer’s Gene combines riveting stories of exploration with cutting-edge insights from behavioral psychology and neuroscience. The end result offers a singular approach to finding meaning in our past struggles\, embracing the possibility of failure in our future\, and crucially\, recognizing when our present is good enough. \nRegister now to participate in this timelessly relevant discussion. \nAbout the Author: Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning science journalist with a big-picture focus on human performance and particular interests in fitness\, endurance sports\, and the outdoors. He is Outside magazine’s longtime Sweat Science columnist\, and his writing also appears in The Atlantic\, The New Yorker\, and elsewhere. Before journalism\, he was a postdoctoral physicist at the National Security Agency and a long-distance runner for the Canadian national team. He lives in Toronto with his wife and daughters. \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/virtual-talk-how-exploration-uncertainty-and-risk-help-us-find-meaning-with-author-alex-hutchinson/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk
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