Burnham Library

Virtual Burnham Bunch Storytime
2020-10-15 06:30 - 07:00, 2020-10-22 06:30 - 07:00, 2020-10-29 06:30 - 07:00, 2020-11-05 05:30 - 06:00, 2020-11-12 05:30 - 06:00, 2020-11-19 05:30 - 06:00 (America/New_York) | CT
If you prefer Zoom, you can register for the Zoom Room by clicking here

Witches in CT - A Shepaug Libraries Event
2020-10-15 14:30 - 15:30 | CT
Hosted by Gunn Memorial Library
More than a generation before the infamous Salem Witch Trials, Connecticut went through a wave of witch trials and executions. Though largely lost to history now, Connecticut led the way in colonial America on investigating, prosecuting and executing witches. Jason Scappaticci will facilitate this discussion. Scappaticci is a CT Native and currently serves his third term on the Manchester CT Board of Education. He has a passion for history and enjoys sharing that passion with others. He earned his BA in History from Utica College and his MA from Trinity College in American Studies. He is the Associate Dean of Student Affairs at Capital Community College and loves that he gets to go to work every day in the historic G. Fox building.
Please visit Gunn Memorial Library’s website to register and obtain the Zoom link www.gunnlibrary.org

Burnham Girls
2020-10-15 15:30 - 16:15, 2020-11-15 15:30 - 16:15 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Board Game Bunch
2020-10-21 11:30 - 12:00, 2020-11-18 10:30 - 11:00 | CT

Burnham Library Trustees Meeting
2020-10-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-11-18 13:00 - 15:00 | CT

Two Towns Tabletop Club - Bridgewater
2020-10-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-10-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-11-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-11-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-11-18 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

Book Club
2020-10-22 13:00 - 14:00 | CT

Virtual Book Discussion: White Fragility
2020-10-22 13:00 - 16:00 | CT

Sheryl Faye Presents: Susan B. Anthony - A Shepaug Libraries Program
2020-10-22 14:30 - 16:30 | CT
Hosted by Gunn Memorial Library
Susan B. Anthony was a women’s rights activist, and she devoted her life to racial, gender, and educational equality. She is one of the most famous women in American history, she played a prominent role in the women’s suffrage movement; the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote and she also was in support of women’s labor organizations and for a woman’s right to own property. In 2020 we celebrate not only 100 years since the ratification of the 19th Amendment, we’re also celebrating Susan B. Anthony’s 200th birthday! Sheryl Faye is an actress who performs in eight one-woman shows that tour to different schools for enrichment programs, libraries, and senior centers throughout New England. She also writes and performs with StageCoach Improv. A pre-recorded video will be made available on the day of the event. Please note, this recording will only be available from 6:30-8:30 pm on the day of the event.
Please visit Gun Memorial Library’s website to register visit www.gunnlibrary.org

The Great Bridgewater Pumpkin Decorating Contest - Drop Off
2020-10-24 05:00 - 09:00 | CT

Virtual Dungeons and Dragons
2020-10-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | CT
Join Chris as he guides you and a band of fellow adventurers through a perilous quest. Build you Character and have some fun over four sessions. Participant must register for all sessions. The winter session begins on January 28th.

America's First Sculptures: Connecticut's Gravestones
2020-10-29 14:00 - 15:00 | CT
America’s First Sculpture: CT Gravestones
A Virtual Lecture by William Hosley
A Shepaug Libraries Collaboration
Connecticut is a geological marvel where varied rocks and minerals abound. Gravestones were colonial Connecticut’s earliest art-form and export industry. Produced by stonecutters in dozens of small shops. These works are an expressive window into the past.
Registration required. Click here to register.

The Great Bridgewater Pumpkin Decorating Contest - Judging Day!
2020-10-31 05:00 - 09:00 | CT

Bert terHart – Sailing Around the World Solo - A Shepaug Libraries Program
2020-11-11 14:00 - 15:00 | CT
Hosted by the Minor Memorial Library
Bert terHart is the first North American to sail solo, non-stop, west to east, around the five great capes, using only celestial navigation.
Bert, a recipient of an OCC Challenge Grant, returned home this summer after 266 days at sea in his 46-foot sailboat Seaburban.
We’re happy to welcome Bert zooming in all the way from British Columbia as he shares the story of this incredible adventure at sea.

Please visit Minor Memorial Library’s website to register and obtain the Zoom link www.minormemoriallibrary.org

Slavery In Litchfield County
2020-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 | CT
Slavery in Litchfield County
A lecture by Peter Vermilyea
November 19th at 6:00PM
The pastoral hills of Litchfield County are inconsistent with the institution of slavery, a notion that is heightened by the fact that the county was the birthplace of prominent abolitionists John Brown and Harriet Beecher Stowe. Yet slavery existed in Litchfield County for over 100 years and, in some ways, left an indelible mark on the region’s history. By looking at the experiences of a few individuals, this lecture will examine the origin and nature of slavery in Litchfield County and the county’s complicated history with abolitionism.
Registration required. To register, click here!

Politics of Sports - A Shepaug Library Program
2020-11-19 13:30 - 14:30 | Gunn Memorial Library, CT, United States
Hosted by The Gunn Memorial Library
The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc globally in the sports industry. COVID-19 caused sports league seasons to be suspended and some sports organizations canceled 2020 events including the Olympics, the French Open, Wimbledon and minor league sports. No one knows where the sports world will end up once COVID-19 passes but three key trends lend insight as to how the sports industry will change. Evan Weiner is an award-winning journalist and recognized global expert of the “Politics of Sports Business.” He has a daily video podcast with the same title. He has been a radio commentator, TV pundit on MSNBC, NewsMax and ABC in the UK and United States.
Register on Gunn Memorial’s website https://www.gunnlibrary.org/programregistration/ to get your Zoom link to participate.

Bridgewater Brewing Company Sign Silent Auction
2020-11-24 08:00 - 2020-12-05 12:00 | CT
MAKE A BID FOR A CAUSE! SILENT AUCTION
Take a chance on a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted Bridgewater Brewing Company sign! This 4′ x 23″ sign was generously donated by Mark Boccuzzi. All proceeds of this silent auction will benefit the library’s Digital Branch which offers eBooks, eAudio, cdbooks, streaming movies, and more. Online bidding will begin on Tuesday, November 24th at 1:00 pm and end on Saturday, December 5th at 1:00 pm by visiting www.32auctions.com/burnhamlibrary.
This beautiful sign will be on display at the library beginning on November 17th. For more information, please contact jkallay@burnhamnlibrary.org
