Burnham Library

Kids Klub- Story STEM (Grades K-3)
2025-04-23 15:15 - 16:00, 2025-05-07 15:15 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents:
Kids Klub – Story STEM for Grades K-3 (NEW grade configuration)
Wednesdays 4/23, 5/7, 5/21
3:15pm-4:00pm
Join us for a story and then create/build and design solutions to the problems we read about!
Register with Mrs. Lianne lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org

Book Discussion: The Storyteller's Secret
2025-04-23 17:00 - 19:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Book Discussion
All are welcome to join in the conversation on Wednesday, April 23, at 5:00 pm to discuss The Storyteller’s Secret by Sejal Badani. 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

Burnham Bunch Spring Storytime
2025-04-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-05-01 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-05-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-05-15 10:30 - 11:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents:
Burnham Bunch Storytime
Thursdays 4/24 – 5/29 @10:30am
No registration required. Drop in
Stories, songs and bubbles for the 5 and under crowd!

A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz: The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense
2025-04-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Program
The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Author Gregg Hurwitz
Thursday, April 24 at 7:00 pm via digital live stream
REGISTER HERE
Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees.
Trees occur naturally throughout the world and have been a part of human history for almost as long as humans have existed. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book reveals the anatomy, behaviors, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail.
Combining natural history and a scientific overview with a wider look at the history, uses, symbolism, and mythology of trees, this book is a new kind of guide to these fascinating organisms. Register today to learn more about the beautiful world of trees!
About the Presenter: Matthew Fleming has been a horticulturist at the Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Facility in Suitland, Maryland since 2010. In addition to serving as a supervisory horticulturist, he manages three greenhouses with nearly a thousand tropical specimens that are displayed throughout the many Smithsonian gardens and landscapes along the National Mall during the warmer months. He has given talks on a wide variety of plant-related topics at the Smithsonian ranging from indoor pests to overwintering tropical plants. Prior to coming to the Smithsonian, Matt was a purchasing agent and garden center assistant manager for a full-service landscaping firm. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences where he studied Horticulture and Landscape Contracting.

Cancelled Tween Time Design Lab Grades 4-5
2025-04-25 15:15 - 16:00, 2025-05-09 15:15 - 16:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents:
Tween Time Design Lab for Grades 4-5
Every other Fridays 4/25, 5/9, 5/23
3:15pm-4:00pm
Build and design based on fun, imaginative prompts that will stretch your creativity!

Story Mode: Build Your Own City @ the Gunn Library
2025-04-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Gunn Memorial Library, CT, United States
Minor Memorial Library, Gunn Memorial Library, and Burnham Library are once again partnering to offer a fantastic summer reading program: Level Up! @ Your Library
Leading up to June’s Tri-Town summer kick-off, Gunn Junior Library invites the Washington, Roxbury, and Bridgewater communities to join in Story Mode, a creative storytelling adventure!
The Junior Library will provide four Remix Stations in collaboration with the GIANT Room, a New York City-based innovation hub for kids. These stations will allow you, your friends, and your family to draw and invent unique characters, settings, and plot twists and see them transformed into published trading cards, games, and comic strips.
Each month is a self-directed activity, so you can complete it on your own time with or without the help of a librarian. The Junior Library also offers “Creation Hours” every week, during which you can use supplies from the Makerspace to bring your vision to life. Be sure to check the library’s website for the complete schedule!
Each month focuses on a different part of your story:
March 8-29 • Dream up your character. Complete a character sheet with a drawing of an avatar and its traits, including powers, power rating, voice, favorites, items, weaknesses, strengths, birthday, habitat, physical features, awards, and more. The GIANT Room will remix your creation into a printed trading card for you! Special Hour with Ms. Teresa from Roxbury: Saturday, March 22, 10:00 – 11:00 am
April 5-26 • Build your own city and create a place for the story to happen. Engineer a building and decide its materials and unique features. The GIANT Room will remix this creation into another printed trading card featuring their building sketch, an AI-generated 3D render, and its features. Special Hour with Ms. Jean from Roxbury & Burnham: Saturday, April 26, 10:00 – 11:00 am
May 3-24, create challenges for your character. Help create a deck of “Would You Rather” questions by submitting a question that helps you reflect on your emotions, makes you smile with a rhyme, sparks a debate, or gives you the giggles! The GIANT Room will remix your creation into a printed trading card. Special Hour with Ms. Lianne from the Burnham: Saturday, May 17, 10:00 – 11:00 am
June 7-28, tell a story about your character. Write and illustrate a comic strip using a pre-made template, and the GIANT Room will remix it into a printed poster. Special Hour with Ms. Teresa: Saturday, June 14, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Saturday, June 21, from 10:00 am -12:00 pm kick off summer reading and level up your character’s story as you visit several activity stations at this community event with the GIANT Room.
This is an excellent opportunity to express your creativity, collaborate with your community, and see your ideas come to life!
This program was made possible by the Connecticut State Library.

Town Event: Town Cleanup
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:30 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

CANCELLED - Open Mic Night
2025-04-26 17:00 - 18:30 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
This program has been cancelled.
Join us for our second annual Open Mic Night! Register to perform and share a favorite work or original piece, or just come to listen and enjoy the performances and light refreshments!
You don’t have to be a professional – we seek to create a supportive space for everyone to share! Any kind of performance is welcome – play an instrument, share a favorite monologue, poem or written work by someone else that inspires you, your own original work, dance, acoustic music, you name it!
This program is for ages 12+. Registration is required for audience members and performers, since space is limited. Register at the Google Form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16jiqN8XPJXjbLaJwQ8rHCdp91K094SmDsmQBXUyvmsU/edit

Performers, please note: Each performance will be limited to 5 minutes, and we ask that performances be kept PG-13. The host will share a set list for registered performances prior to the event.
Questions? Email Katie at ksteele@burnhamlibrary.org

Give Local Community Fundraiser
2025-04-29 07:00 - 2025-04-30 19:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
36-hour Giving Day
Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00 am to Wednesday, April 30 at 7:00 pm
Libraries are community resources. We can only do what we do with your support! Take part in Give Local 2025 and support your favorite nonprofits. Your donation to Burnham Library will help to fund our annual summer reading initiative, sustain digital resources, and sponsor quality programming for all ages.
GIVE HERE https://www.givelocalccf.org/organizations/bridgewater-library-association

Staying Safe Online - Part Two
2025-04-29 14:00 - 15:30 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Staying Safe Online – Part Two with Mike Ingber
Presented by the Burnham Library, the Hilltop Senior Center, and Community Caring in Bridgewater
Tuesday, April 29 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm

In Part Two of this series, Mike Ingber will focus on how to keep your computer protected, how to stay safe while browsing the internet, how to recognize dangerous emails and signs that you may have been infected, advice for shopping safely, privacy suggestions, and more.

Refreshments will be served.
Registration required. Please RSVP below or email jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

Bridgewater Community Book Club: The Glimmer Girls with author Jennifer Coburn
2025-04-30 17:30 - 19:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Author Jennifer Coburn, The Girls of the Glimmer Factory
Wednesday, April 30 at 5:30 pm Location: Burnham Library
The Bridgewater Community Book Club will host author Jennifer Coburn. A light reception will follow the discussion.
Sign-up sheets are posted at the Bridgewater Congregational Church’s Friendship Hall and the Burnham Library.

CANCELLED The Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport & Guide to Exploring Connecticut with Author Marty Podskoch
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
This program is now cancelled.
The Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Connecticut
Join us as we welcome author and historian Marty Podskoch for a book talk and signing. His book, The Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Connecticut, encourages travelers to visit all the towns and villages of our beautiful and unique state.
Marty will discuss his collaboration with individuals from each town in writing the book, who offered highlights of their town’s history, interesting places to visit, and local attractions. He also incorporates a fun contest with audience participation to see if they know the location of pictures of interesting places in towns.
Podskoch created this book as a guide and a passport. It has a space for travelers to journal about their experiences and a place to get the book stamped or signed by a resident or business …. or LOCAL LIBRARY! Travelers will get to know the locals, perhaps learn about a good place to eat or an interesting local attraction and learn a lot about Connecticut and its residents in the process.
People who visit all 169 towns will receive the “Leatherman Award” patch at a luncheon or dinner held at a different town each year. The award is named after the vagabond who lived in caves and traveled a route regularly (approx. 34 days) from the Connecticut River to the Hudson River during the late 1800s.
Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Registration is required. RSVP Below or email jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

Jedi Training
2025-05-02 15:15 - 16:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents: Jedi Training
Friday, May 2 from 3:15-4:00 pm
Ages 6-10
Registration Required. Register with Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.
For all aspiring Young Jedi’s! Learn the way of the force and acquire the skills to be a successful Jedi at our Jedi Training Academy!

Town Event: Fishing Derby
2025-05-03 08:00 - 10:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

TOWN EVENT: Bridgewater Congregational Church Annual Tag Sale
2025-05-03 09:00 - 15:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

TOWN EVENT: St. Mark's Penny Plu$ Auction
2025-05-03 11:00 - 14:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
The annual Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church Penny Auction will occur on Saturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5 Main Street South, Bridgewater. Drawing begins promptly at 1 p.m.

A luncheon and door prizes will be offered. Bring a nonperishable food item and get one free ticket per family. For more information, please call the church office at 860-354-8269.

Adult and Teen Take & Make: Strawberry Pop-Up Card
2025-05-06 10:00 - 17:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Stop by the library service desk to pick up a strawberry pop-up card kit! Kits will be available throughout the month while supplies last starting Tuesday, May 6th, and are limited to one per family.

Cozy Cups & Crafts: Beaded Moon Suncatchers!
2025-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Call in the sunshine by crafting your own DIY beaded wire moon suncatcher to bring a touch of sparkle to your home! Join us for a cozy evening of crafting and light refreshments!
Ages 12+. Registration is required. RSVP below.

Virtual Author Series: How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin
2025-05-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Program
How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin
Wednesday, May 7, 2:00 pm via digital live stream
REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE
Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author of Thriving with Anxiety, Dr. Rosmarin’s constructive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach will not make you less anxious. Instead, it will empower you to use anxiety to thrive.
About the Author: David H. Rosmarin, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and Founder of Center for Anxiety. Through his work as a clinical psychologist, scientist, educator, author, and keynote speaker, David has helped thousands of individuals and organizations to thrive by embracing the emotion of anxiety. His clinical work and research have been featured in Good Morning America, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, and TED. David is available for organization speaking and consultation via his website www.dhrosmarin.com

Two Town Tabletop Club
2025-05-10 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.

TOWN EVENT: Burnham PTO Fundraiser
2025-05-10 18:00 - 21:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Virtual Author Series: On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang
2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Program
On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang
Wednesday, May 14, 7:00 pm via digital live stream
REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE
Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for a propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.
Julie Chan has nothing. Her twin sister has everything. Except a pulse.
Julie Chan, a supermarket cashier with nothing to lose, finds herself thrust into the glamorous yet perilous world of her late twin sister, Chloe VanHuusen, a popular influencer. Separated at a young age, the identical twins were polar opposites and rarely spoke, except for one viral video that Chloe initiated (Finding My Long-Lost Twin And Buying Her A House #EMOTIONAL). When Julie discovers Chloe’s lifeless body under mysterious circumstances, she seizes the chance to live the life she’s always envied.
Julie Chan is Dead is the brilliant, dark, and diabolical debut thriller we’ve all been waiting for. Register now for a wildly fun conversation!
About the Author: Liann Zhang is a second-generation Chinese Canadian who splits her time between Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. After a short stint as a skincare content creator, she graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in psychology and criminology. Julie Chan Is Dead is her first novel.

Burnham Bunch Bubble Party
2025-05-16 11:00 - 11:30 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents:
Bubble Party
Friday, May 16th
10:30-11:00am
Play with bubbles, make a bubble wand and create some bubble art! Suggested age 5 and under.

TOWN EVENT: Roxbury-Bridgewater Plant Sale
2025-05-17 08:30 - 12:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Pop-Up Book Sale
2025-05-17 09:30 - 12:30 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Pop-Up Book Sale
Browse a small but mighty selection of like-new and gently-used books for all ages—right on the library steps! Stop by and find your next great read at a great price.
