Burnham Library

2022-06-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | CT
Shepaug Libraries Presents
Juneteenth in Poetry

Join us at GML to learn about Juneteenth with educator, activist, and poet, Frederick-Douglass Knowles II!

Although Juneteenth only became a federally recognized holiday in 2021, the day has been celebrated across the nation since 1865 when news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached Galveston, Texas. More than 250,000 slaves were freed with the late announcement and in the year following 1865, freedmen in Texas organized the first celebration of “Jubilee Day” on June 19th. Celebrations would often include large barbeques with music, entertainment and a focus on education and empowerment for the black community. Juneteenth today, celebrates African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures.

The Gunn Memorial Library, the Minor Memorial Library and the Burnham Library are pleased to welcome Poet, Activist and Educator, Frederick-Douglass Knowles II to the Gunn Memorial Library in Washington, CT on Tuesday, June 14 at 6 pm for a poetic performance, reading and discussion that illustrates what Juneteenth is all about, why it is so important, and the significance of it being a federally recognized holiday. This is an in-person event that is free and open to the public. Registration is requested and can be found on Gunn Library’s website at www.gunnlibrary.org/programs.

Frederick-Douglass Knowles II is an Educator and Activist fervent in achieving community augmentation through literary arts. He is a Professor of English at Three Rivers Community College in his native city of Norwich, CT and the inaugural Poet Laureate of Hartford. He is the recipient of the Nutmeg Poetry Award and the Connecticut of The Arts Fellow in Artist Excellence for Poetry/ Creative Non-Fiction. Knowles is a Pushcart Prize nominee and the author of BlackRoseCity. Learn more about him here.

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Juneteenth in Poetry
2022-06-14 13:00 - 14:00 | CT
Gunn Memorial Library, Burnham Library and Minor Memorial Library Present:
Juneteenth in Poetry

Hosted by Gunn Memorial Library
Join us at GML to learn about Juneteenth with educator, activist, and poet, Frederick-Douglass Knowles II!
Although Juneteenth only became a federally recognized holiday in 2021, the day has been celebrated across the nation since 1865 when news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached Galveston, Texas. More than 250,000 slaves were freed with the late announcement and in the year following 1865, freedmen in Texas organized the first celebration of “Jubilee Day” on June 19th. Celebrations would often include large barbeques with music, entertainment and a focus on education and empowerment for the black community. Juneteenth today, celebrates African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures.
The Gunn Memorial Library, the Minor Memorial Library and the Burnham Library are pleased to welcome Poet, Activist and Educator, Frederick-Douglass Knowles II to the Gunn Memorial Library in Washington, CT on Tuesday, June 14 at 6 pm for a poetic performance, reading and discussion that illustrates what Juneteenth is all about, why it is so important, and the significance of it being a federally recognized holiday. This is an in-person event that is free and open to the public. Registration is requested and can be found on Gunn Library’s website at www.gunnlibrary.org/programs.
Frederick-Douglass Knowles II is an Educator and Activist fervent in achieving community augmentation through literary arts. He is a Professor of English at Three Rivers Community College in his native city of Norwich, CT and the inaugural Poet Laureate of Hartford. He is the recipient of the Nutmeg Poetry Award and the Connecticut of The Arts Fellow in Artist Excellence for Poetry/ Creative Non-Fiction. Knowles is a Pushcart Prize nominee and the author of BlackRoseCity

Board Game Bunch
2022-06-15 11:30 - 12:00 | CT

Coloring Club
2022-06-15 13:00 - 14:00 | CT
Burnham Library
The Coloring Club

Burnham Girls
2022-06-15 15:30 - 16:15 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Two Towns Tabletop Club - Bridgewater
2022-06-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-06-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-06-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-07-06 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

Gentle Yoga - With Lanie
2022-06-18 04:00 - 04:45, 2022-06-25 04:00 - 04:45, 2022-07-09 04:00 - 04:45 | CT
Gentle Yoga with Lanie

Managing Your Photos in the Apple Universe
2022-06-18 08:00 - 09:30 | CT
Burnham Library Presents
Managing Your Photos in the Apple Universe
Learn to set your Apple products so that you can easily share photos across all your devices. Also learn the basics of the “Photos” app, and much more. We will discuss: • How to set iCloud to automatically share your photos between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac • How to manually access and backup your master photos files from the cloud • How to import to your Mac from cameras other than your iPhone/iPad • Where to find your photos in the Mac, and how to move or “import” them • Organizing your photos with your own “albums” and folders in the Photos app • The easier way to SCAN existing photos and printed documents • Security issues of iCloud usage (such as the celebrity “hack”) Presenter Michael Jay is a certified Apple Teacher, and the owner of Personal Tech Support. He worked for many years in Hollywood as a tech consultant and editor. In addition to tutoring and lecturing at other regional libraries and schools, Michael has taught technology-related courses at several colleges, including NYU.

Town Event: Land Trust Happy Hour
2022-06-22 12:00 - 14:00 | CT

Book Discussion: All the King's Men
2022-06-23 12:00 - 15:00 | CT

Book Club
2022-06-23 13:00 - 14:00 | CT

Burnham Library Storywalk
2022-06-23 - 2022-08-06 | CT

Third Annual Music on Main: Featuring the Overdue Band!
2022-06-24 12:30 - 15:00 | CT
Third Annual
Music on Main
Featuring the Overdue Band
With Generous Support from Bridgewater Rec. as well as the Bridgewater Village Store and Bistro
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This event is free and open to the public. To purchase a picnic dinner, please purchase an order ticket below. Substitutions are not available. Dinners must be ordered in advance of June 21st and will be available for pick-up at the Bridgewater Village Store after 3:00PM on the 24th. For questions regarding picnic dinner orders, email robert.dinerstein@gmail.com

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Featuring: World of Harmonica
2022-06-25 06:00 - 08:00 | CT

CANCELED - SBLYC's Preschool Series
2022-06-29 06:00 | CT
Burnham Library Presents
SBYLC’s Preschool Series!

Register by emailing Lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org

Summer Bunch
2022-06-30 05:30 - 18:00, 2022-07-07 05:30 - 18:00 | CT
Summer Bunch

Stories, crafts and bubbles for the fives and under crowd!
Email lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org to register

POSTPONED - Family Engineering Workshop
2022-06-30 06:00 - 10:00 | CT
Family Engineering Workshop

Create a marble maze, build a tower, design a helicopter, solve a problem!

Burnham Beer Garden
2022-07-01 12:30 - 15:00, 2022-07-08 12:30 - 15:00 | CT
Every Friday in July head over to the Burnham Beer Garden! $60 for a season pass … 5 weeks, 2 beers from area breweries, and a BL Beer Garden logo koozie! Musician Jim Moker will be on hand to provide LIVE music on July 8-29. Play yard games, bring snacks, and hang with friends. Let’s SUMMER!
email cfisher@burnhamlibrary.org for details or to register.
No pass, no problem! Walk in to any event for $15!

CANCELLED Paws and Pages
2022-07-06 05:30 - 06:00 | CT
This program has been canceled due to no registration.

Ages 3 – 5
Join the CT Humane Society educator as she reads a pet-themed book and teaches about safe and kind interaction with companion pets.
Registration required. Email lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org

Cookies with Nancy
2022-07-07 10:00 - 11:00 | CT

Town Event: Hilltop Hoedown
2022-07-08 12:00 - 15:00 | CT

Two Town Tabletop Gaming Club
2022-07-09 08:00 - 12:00 | CT
Two Town Tabletop Gaming Club
Meets every 2nd Saturday of the month from 1:00 – 5:00
email cfisher@burnhamlibrary.org for details

CANCELLED Family Hike
2022-07-12 11:00 - 12:00 | CT
