Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post
2024-12-04 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post
Wednesday, December 4 at 2:00 pm via digital live stream
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Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post as he talks about The Smithsonian National Gem Collection Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels.
The Smithsonian’s Unearthed explores the scandals, mysteries, and human stories behind the world’s greatest gems. In this original book, the surprising stories behind this world-renowned gem collection are brought to life by Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection for over 30 years. In this webinar, fact is separated from fiction and Dr. Post will reveal fresh information and regale the viewers with anecdotes and tales of some of the world’s greatest and most famous gemstones. Inside the illustrious pages of Unearthed, Dr. Post tells the stories of the Smithsonian’s most famous gems, including the Hope Diamond, Star of Asia Sapphire, Carmen Lucia Ruby, Hooker Emerald, and Blue Heart Diamond and presents the tales, details, and fascinating facts surrounding rarely displayed gems from the Smithsonian vault and recent additions made to the collection.
Shine bright with us this holiday season and register now!
About the Author and Presenter:
Dr. Jeffrey Edward Post, a native of Wisconsin, received Bachelor of Science degrees in geology and chemistry from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville, and his Ph.D. in chemistry, with a specialty in geochemistry, from Arizona State University. Prior to joining the Department of Mineral Sciences at the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of Natural History in 1984, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for three years in the Department of Geological Sciences at Harvard University. He was Chairman of the Department of Mineral Sciences 1989-1994 and 2014-2019, and from 1991 to 2023 served as Curator-in-Charge of the U.S. National Gem and Mineral Collection. Dr. Post was the lead Curator for the Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems and Minerals that opened in 1997. In May 2023 he was appointed research curator, emeritus.
His areas of research interest include mineralogy, gemology, and geochemistry. He has published more than 150 scientific articles in these fields. He is the author of The National Gem Collection, and the recently published: The Smithsonian National Gem Collection—Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels.

Book Discussion: Becoming Madame Secretary
2024-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
All are welcome to join in the lively discussion. Copies of each selection will be available at the library.
Questions? Email jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER- Burnham Bunch Fall Storytime
2024-12-05 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, 10:30am-11:00am. Drop in.
Ages Birth – 5 years old.
Enjoy stories, songs, friends and bubbles all to help promote early literacy!

Town Tree Lighting
2024-12-06 07:00 - 19:30 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Pop-up December Giveaway Begins!
2024-12-06 10:00 - 17:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Pop-up December Giveaway
Beginning December 6th, pop into the library and grab a fantastic Hogwarts Pop-up Calendar!
One per family while supplies last.

Holiday Bedtime Stories with Carl Dill
2024-12-06 14:30 - 15:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Holiday Bedtime Stories with Carl Dill
Join us after the tree lighting as Carl Dill shares stories perfect for the holiday season.

FULL - Gingerbread House Decorating
2024-12-07 09:30 - 13:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library presents: Gingerbread House Decorating
Saturday, December 7th
3 Sessions:
9:30am
10:30am
11:30am
Register for the lottery from 11/5-11/22 by emailing Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org. Names will then be entered into the lottery and chosen on 11/23. We will try to accommodate session time requests but cannot guarantee the session.
Join us for our beloved annual event and decorate your very own prebuilt gingerbread houses. The library will provide all you need to decorate your house!

CANCELLED - Celebrating Yule Traditions with The Replanted Witch
2024-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
This program has been cancelled.
Join The Replanted Witch to learn about the origins of the Yule holiday, sing pagan holiday carols, learn about witchy activities to invite the light back, and work together to create a yule log out of foraged materials to take home and burn for the new year!
This program is for adults. Registration is required. Please RSVP below. Cut-off for registration is Monday, December 9th at 12PM.

About your instructor:
Rachel Koladis is The Replanted Witch. She has been fascinated with witchcraft, history and magic from an early age and spent her free time practicing spells with her best friends. Rachel actively studies folk practices and rituals related to her heritage, focusing primarily on the British Isles and Slavic traditions, but not limited to them. After meeting the owners of The Blackbird House in Old Wethersfield, she took them up on their offer to begin leading her Witchcraft 101 workshops and leads a book group there called Witchy Reads. Subsequently, Rachel began teaching hands-on herbalism and cooking classes at Wildcraft Herb Shoppe in East Hampton. In her free time, you can find her reading, foraging, researching plants and remedies, visiting historic sites, whipping up kitchen magic and practicing her needlework. To find out more information on her upcoming workshops, book selections and more magical information, you can find her on Instagram @thereplantedwitch.

Author Laura Dave: On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries
2024-12-11 14:00 - 15:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: A Conversation with Laura Dave
Wednesday, December 4 at 2:00 pm via digital live stream
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Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him.
The Night We Lost Him focuses on estranged siblings who discover their father has been keeping a secret for over fifty years, one that may have been fatal…
With Laura Dave’s trademark combination of soulful suspense and evocative family drama, The Night We Lost Him is a riveting page-turner. Register now to learn about this book and so much more!
About the Author: Laura Dave is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including The Last Thing He Told Me and Eight Hundred Grapes. Her novels have been translated into thirty-eight languages, and six of them, including The Night We Lost Him, have been optioned for film and television. She resides in Santa Monica, California.

CANCELLED due to weather- Kids' Klub- Little Artists Group A
2024-12-11 15:15 - 16:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents: Kids Klub Little Artists (Group A)
2nd Wednesdays
3:15-4:00pm
Grades K-2
Learn about famous artists and try simple art projects related to the artist.

Burnham Bunch Fall Storytime
2024-12-12 10:30 - 11:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Pre-K Cone "Tree" Decorating
2024-12-12 11:00 - 11:30 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents: Pre-K Cone “Tree” Decorating
Thursday, December 12th 11:00am (after story time)
Join us for decorating “trees” for the holiday season! Cones, frosting and treats to decorate with will be provided.
Registration required. Email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org

Kids' Klub - Little Artists Group B
2024-12-12 12:45 - 13:30 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents: Kids’ Klub Little Artists
New group added!
2nd Thursdays
3:15pm – 4:00pm (*12/12 at 12:45pm-1:30pm)
Grades K-2
Learn about various famous artists and try simple art projects modeled after the artist.
Registration Required. Email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org

NEW DATE-PTO Family Winter Movie Night!
2024-12-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Burnham School
Join the Burnham School PTO and Burnham Library for fun at the Family Winter Movie Night!
RSVP to Keri Peloso at kdpeloso@gmail.com

Grades K-5 Cookie Decorating
2024-12-13 15:15 - 16:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents: Grades K-5 Cookie Decorating
Friday, December 13th 3:15pm-4:00pm.
Join us for some holiday fun and decorate cookies in this afterschool program.
This program is intended for kids who were not able to attend the gingerbread house decorating.

Two Town Tabletop Club
2024-12-14 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-11 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.

CANCELED Kids Klub- Ocean Explorers (Group A)
2024-12-18 15:15 - 16:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents: Kids Klub Ocean Explorers (Group A)
3rd Wednesdays
3:15-4:00pm
Grades K-2
Work in centers to learn all about the oceans, create a craft and do a science experiment.
Registration Required. Email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org

CANCELED Kids' Klub - Ocean Explorers Group B
2024-12-19 15:15 - 16:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents: Kids’ Klub – Ocean Explorers (Group B)
3rd Thursdays
3:15pm-4:00pm
Grades K-2
Work in centers to learn all about the oceans, create a craft and do a science experiment.
Registration Required. Email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org

CANCELED Tween Time- Holidays Around the World
2024-12-20 15:15 - 16:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents: Tween Time – Holidays Around the World
3rd Fridays (New Dates)
3:15pm-4:00pm
Grades 3-5
Each session we will learn about a holiday celebrated in different countries and take part in a project/activity for each holiday.
Registration Required. Email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burhamlibrary.org

Closed Christmas Observed
2024-12-24 00:00 - 2024-12-25 23:59 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Open 10 - 2 pm New Year's Eve
2024-12-31 10:00 - 14:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Closed New Year Day Observed
2025-01-01 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Digital Branch Pop-up Training
2025-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Digital Branch Pop-up Training
Want to learn more about what our Digital Branch offers, have questions on how to get started with borrowing ebooks and audio, or need help registering for Libby or Hoopla? We’re here to help! Drop in and chat with Jean.

Mythical Makers Grades 1-5
2025-01-14 08:00 - 17:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Mythical Makers for Grades 1-5

Tuesdays from 3:15 – 4:00
1/14, 2/11, 3/11
Join Miss Katie to learn about legendary creatures and do a craft based on them.
Registration Required. Email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org

Adult and Teen Take & Make: Mini Valentine Birdhouse
2025-01-14 09:00 - 17:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Stop by the library to pick up a Take & Make craft kit at the circulation desk! Kits will be available starting on January 14th and throughout the month while supplies last. January’s Take & Make is a Mini Valentine Birdhouse! Questions? Email ksteele@burnhamlibrary.org.

Kids Klub - Winter STEM for Grades 2-3
2025-01-15 03:15 - 16:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Kids Klub – Winter STEM
Grades 2-3

Wednesdays 3:15 – 4:00
Meeting dates: 1/15, 2/12, 3/12

Fun building and creative challenges with a winter theme.
Registration Required. To register, email Mrs. Lianne lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org

Author TJ Klune: The Magic of Found Family
2025-01-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Program
The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with Author TJ Klune
Wednesday, January 15 at 7:00 pm via digital live stream
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Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.
If you’re new to the Cerulean Chronicles, that’s okay! Let us lay the groundwork. Klune’s The House in the Cerulean Sea introduces us to Linus Baker. A by-the-book caseworker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He’s tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world. Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light. The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place―and realizing that family is yours.
Klune’s most recent book in the Cerulean Chronicles, Somewhere Beyond the Sea, welcomes us back for Arthur’s story.
Somewhere Beyond the Sea is a story of resistance, lovingly told about the daunting experience of fighting for the life you want to live and doing the work to keep it.
About the Author: TJ KLUNE is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Lambda Literary Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, The Extraordinaries, and more. Being queer himself, Klune believes it’s important—now more than ever—to have accurate, positive queer representation in stories.

Burnham Bunch Storytime
2025-01-16 10:30 - 11:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Bunch Storytime
Stories, songs, and bubbles for the under-5 crowd
Thursdays 10:30 – 11;00 am
Drop-in, registration is not required. Questions? Email lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org

Young Explorers - Builder's Club for Grades K & 1
2025-01-16 15:15 - 16:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Young Explorers – Builder’s Club
Grades K-1

Wednesdays from 3:15 – 4:00
Meeting Dates: 1/16, 2/13, 3/13
Using various materials, kids in grades K & 1 will build, build, build!
Registration required. Email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org
