Town Memorial Day Observance
2021-05-31 04:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | CT

Two Towns Tabletop Club - Bridgewater
2021-06-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-06-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-06-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-06-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-06-30 18:00 - 20:00 | CT
Teen and Adult board gamers join in testing your gaming skills and meet new gamers along the way! Fury of Dracula, King of Tokyo, Settlers of Catan, and The Walking Dead. No need to bring your games, we’ve plenty! No registration required.
Gamers meet the 1st and 2nd week at the New Milford Library and the 3rd and 4th week at the Burnham Library.
Questions? email cfisher@burnhamlibrary.org

Explore Your Italian Roots
2021-06-03 13:30 - 14:30 | CT
Researching Your Italian Roots
With Valentino Genealogy

This presentation gives information about what civil records are available online, locating them, and the information the researcher can garnish from them. Italian civil records are primary source documents that provide more than just statistical information. They also offer facts about family members, occupations, and traditions related to births, marriages, and deaths.
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Shepaug Libraries Presents: Sendker Book Talk
2021-06-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Gunn Memorial Library, CT, United States
Shepaug Libraries Presents:
Author Talk with Jan-Philip Sendker
Gunn Memorial Library and Hickory Stick Bookshop will host Jan-Philip Sendker to discuss his latest book, The Heart Remembers, the final volume in his series The Art of Hearing Heartbeats, the conclusion of the story about Burmese-American lawyer Julia Win that weaves lessons of hope, humor, tragedy, and familial ties that bind across time and place. Signed copies of the book will be available at the Hickory Stick.
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Burnham Girls
2021-06-15 15:30 - 16:15 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Women in Money
2021-06-16 08:00 - 09:00 | CT
Women in Money Series
A monthly financial literacy program designed to educate women of any age about the financial matters that affect their lives. The program provides information, resources, learning activities, and moderators to educate and create a safe and welcoming place for women to learn, share their experiences, and ask questions. Monthly at 1:00PM.
Host Bios:
Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC®
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000, Julia was a vice president and private banker for BankBoston’s Private Bank for 7 years, responsible for asset management and trust services. Previously, Julia worked in marketing for 9 years with Merrill. Julia has a BA from Ohio State University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Julia has appeared on the CNBC show “Power Lunch,” CBS “This Morning,” WGCH’s “Women in Business,” in addition to featured articles in USA Today.
Liz Maccarone, CRPC®
Senior Financial Advisor
Liz joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012. Liz works closely with high-net-worth individuals and their families to create personalized and comprehensive strategies that support their goals, including investment management, retirement planning, liability management, and multigenerational planning. Liz values the importance of establishing and cultivating relationships with families including the next generation.
Liz graduated from Fairfield University with a dual bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing. She began her career working at a boutique investment firm as a Business Development Associate, specializing in commodities and futures trading.
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Woman and Money
2021-06-16 08:00 - 09:00 | CT
Women and Money
How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets:
We’ll cover the latest market news and how that might affect your decision making. We’ll also give you background and context for understanding why market movement occurs and we’ll share strategies for keeping ahead of what might come.

Click Here To Register For April 21st @ 1PM
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Board Game Bunch
2021-06-16 11:30 - 12:00 | CT

Burnham Library Trustees Meeting
2021-06-16 14:00 - 16:00 | CT

DIY Bridgewater Rocks!
2021-06-19 03:00 - 2021-08-01 12:00 | CT
Paint a rock with a positive message, leave it somewhere, and spread some joy! Rocks available at the Burnham Library all summer long!

VIRTUAL Summer Reading Kick-off: Who Pooped in the Park
2021-06-19 06:00 - 07:00 | CT
Families and all ages

Kellogg Nature Center presents this program on identifying animal poop and tracks!

The Kellogg Nature Center presents this program on identifying animal poop and tracks you can find in CT State Parks!
REGISTER NOW for this virtual program!

Virtual Bedtime Storytime
2021-06-23 13:00 - 13:30, 2021-06-30 13:00 - 13:30 | CT
Virtual Bedtime Storytime
Join us on FACEBOOK LIVE for songs, stories, and fun before bedtime!
Dates: 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28
Questions, email cfisher@burnhamlibrary.org

Summer Bunch Storytime
2021-06-24 05:30 - 06:00, 2021-07-01 05:30 - 06:00 | CT
Join us in-person or via ZOOM.
Bubbles, books, and songs for the 5 and under crowd. Join us for one session or for all!
Storytime will be held rain or shine in our outdoor annex. Socially distanced and masks required for all ages 2+.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for in-person, space is limited!
ZOOM REGISTRATION for multi-week entry.

Virtual Book Discussion: Homeland Elegies by Ayad Akhtar
2021-06-24 12:00 - 14:00 | CT

Book Club
2021-06-24 13:00 - 14:00 | CT

Burnham Beer Garden
2021-06-25 12:00 - 14:00, 2021-07-02 12:00 - 14:00 | CT

Shepaug Libraries Present: Jazz Concert on the Lawn
2021-06-26 10:00 - 12:00 | CT
Shepaug Libraries Present
Jazz Concert on the Lawn
Join us on the library lawn (behind the building) for an afternoon of Jazz music featuring world-renowned musicians!
Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on. Drinks will be available for purchase at our Pop-up Bar. Picnics welcome.
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StoryWalk© A new book every week, during library hours
2021-06-29 03:00 - 2021-07-31 12:00 | CT
A New Book Every Week! During Library Hours!
Experience StoryWalk©, an innovative and super fun way for children (and their adults) to read a story and to take a walk at the same time. This self-guided walk begins at the Library and winds around Bridgewater center. Complete your walk at the Library.
The StoryWalk© Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StorWalk is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

Shepaug Libraries: Mary Dixie Carter Author Talk
2021-06-30 03:00 - 12:00 | CT
Shepaug Libraries
Gunn Memorial Library
Mary Dixie Carter Author Talk
Information To Come! Click here for more information

Shepaug Libraries Program: French Conversations at the Library
2021-06-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-07 11:00 - 12:00 | CT
Shepaug Libraries Program
Minor Memorial Library
French Conversations at the Library
Join us for an hour of French conversation with Isabel. We’ll be meeting outside if the weather is nice. In the Diebold Reading Room if there’s “la pluie.”
This will be a casual gathering for those that wish to practice their french, whether you’ve been speaking for years or are just learning.
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Take a Hike! Grades 3-5
2021-07-06 11:00 - 12:00 | CT
Take a Hike! Grades 3-5. Registration begins June 19th.
Explore the wilderness with Chris. Adults will be required to drop kids off at hiking locations and are welcome to join in on the fun!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Masks will be required during the hike. A release waiver must be on file with the library for each date. The waiver will be emailed to you prior to the hike date.
Questions, please email cfisher@burnhamlibrary.org

Crafternoon for Grades K-3
2021-07-07 10:00 - 11:00 | CT
Drop-in crafts for grades K-3
Drop-in between 3 and 4 and see what we are making! Supplies are limited.
Crafternoon will be held rain or shine in our outdoor annex. Socially distanced and masks required for all ages 2+.
Questions, email cfisher@burnhamlibrary.org
