• Year-long Scavenger Hunt: Where is Captain Bur-Gnome

    The Burnham Library 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, United States

    WHERE IS CAPTAIN BUR-Gnome? Captain Bur-Gnome will be hiding around Bridgewater Center all year long to celebrate the 100th Birthday of the Burnham Library! How to Play! Find Captain Bur-Gnome Take a selfie with him Visit the Burnham Library and show us your selfie Enter to win a PRIZE! Captain Bur-Gnome will be in a…

  • Centennial Reading Challenge: Read Through the Decades

    The Burnham Library 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, United States

    Join our Read Through the Decades Challenge and take a literary journey through the past 100 years! Read a book from each decade and earn a raffle ticket for every title you complete—each one brings you closer to winning the Grand Prize. Deadline for raffle entries is Friday, August 14, 2026, and be sure to…

  • Centennial Art Show Registration Deadline

    The Burnham Library 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, United States

    In honor of Burnham's Centennial, we're hosting a special two-month art exhibit this November and December. Bridgewater artists are invited to contribute one piece of artwork to be featured in the show. On Saturday, December 6, join us for a a festive community reception celebrating 100 years of local creativity. Please print out the form…

  • Staff Training: Open at 2:00 pm

    The Burnham Library 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, United States
    Special Closing
  • Virtual Author Talk with Hannah Nicole Maehrer

    The Burnham Library 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, United States
    Virtual Event
    Adult Program

    REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE via Digital Livestream or on Demand Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator…

  • Little Crafts

    Little Crafts

    The Burnham Library 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, United States
    Youth Programs

    Burnham Library Presents: Burnham Bunch Little Crafts 1st Fridays of the month (9/5-12/5) 10:30am-11:00am For ages 5 and under. Join us for simple, seasonal crafts for little hands and their…

  • Artist Reception: Lynn Slonaker

    The Burnham Library 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, United States
    Art @ Burnham Library
  • Adult and Teen Take & Make: Witch’s Hat Stand

    The Burnham Library 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, United States
    Adult Program

    Stop by the library to pick up a Witch's Hat Stand kit! Kits will be available throughout the month while supplies last starting Tuesday, September 9th, and are limited to one per family.

  • Chess Club

    The Burnham Library 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, United States
    Youth Programs

    Burnham Library Presents: Chess Club Grades 2-5 Tuesday 3:5-4:00pm Jeremy Lingenfelser will host a kids Chess Club.  Beginners will learn the classic game of Chess and those who are experienced…