Teen Takeover: Fun Fridays
2024-02-16 03:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-15 04:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents: Teen Takeover- Fun Fridays
Fridays 3:00pm-4:00pm
Grades 6-12
Hang out on Friday afternoons to build with LEGOs, play with our Nintendo Switch and color mandalas.

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL! Paint Your Pet
2024-02-17 09:00 - 11:30
Paint Your Pet
Join Nancy Roman to create a beautiful portrait of your family pet using watercolors! No experience is necessary.
This program is for adults and children ages 12+.
Registration is required. RSVP by emailing Katie at ksteele@burnhamlibrary.org. In your email, please include a photo of your pet that you’d like to paint, so it can be printed at the library and given to you at the time of the program to use. A 5×7 photo is best, but we will resize it if it is not the right size. A close-up of your pet’s face is preferable, but you can also use a full-length picture.
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. To add your name to the waiting list, email Katie at ksteele@burnhamlibrary.org

Kids Klub: Puzzles & Games
2024-02-21 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-03-06 10:15 - 11:00
Burnham Library Presents: Kids Klub: Puzzles & Games
Wednesdays, 3:15pm-4:00pm
Come afterschool to create some puzzles and play some board/card games with friends!

Winter Burnham Bunch Storytime
2024-02-22 05:30 - 06:00, 2024-02-29 05:30 - 06:00, 2024-03-07 05:30 - 06:00, 2024-03-14 06:30 - 07:00, 2024-03-21 06:30 - 07:00
Burnham Library Presents: Winter Burnham Bunch Storytime
Thursdays 10:30am
Stories, songs, bubbles & friends for the 5 and under crowd.

Tween Time: Intro. to Coding
2024-02-22 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-03-07 10:15 - 11:00
Burnham Library Presents: Tween Time- Intro. to Coding
Thursdays 3:15pm-4:00PM
Grades 3-5
Learn to code and coding language through screen free activities.

Homeschool Hangout: Young Artists
2024-02-23 06:00 - 06:45
Burnham Library presents: Homeschool Hangout’s Young Artist
Fridays 11:00am-11:45am
Ages 8+
Learn about famous artists and their artwork, then try your hand at their art style!

Library Lovers' Month: Pizza Party
2024-02-23 13:00 - 15:00
Ain’t No Party Like a Pizza Party
The Burnham Board of Trustees invites you to celebrate Library Lovers’ Month with the next best thing to libraries …. Pizza!!!
Stop in and enjoy a slice (or two) and check out all the library has to offer!
Special storytime at 7:00 pm
All ages. Please let us know if you will join us so you don’t miss out on a “slice” of the fun! Email jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

Burnham Satellite Library @ Hilltop Center
2024-02-27 07:30 - 08:30

RESCHEDULED Crafternoons with Miss Katie
2024-02-27 10:15 - 11:00
Burnham Library Presents: Crafternoons with Miss Katie
Tuesdays 3:15-4:00pm
Join Miss Katie for some arts and crafts once a month! Each session is a different fun craft to complete.
Registration required. Email lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org to register.
RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY 13TH

Kids Klub: Builder's Workshop
2024-02-28 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-03-13 11:15 - 12:00
Burnham Library Presents: Kids Klub: Builder’s Workshop
Wednesdays 3:15pm-4:00pm
Grades K-2
Build with Legos, Magnatiles, blocks and more! Try building challenges!

Book Discussion: Oh, William by Elizabeth Strout
2024-02-28 12:00 - 14:00
Book Discussion: Oh, William by Elizabeth Strout
All are welcome to join in the lively monthly discussion on the third Wednesday of the month at 5:00 pm.
Questions? Email Catherine Flynn at cwflynn60@gmail.com
Copies of each selection will be available at the library or request curbside pick-up.
Upcoming discussions:
March 22 • Starry Messenger by Neil deGrasse Tyson
April 24 • The Measure by Nikki Erlich

Tween Time: Team STEAM
2024-02-29 10:15 - 11:00
Burnham Library Presents: Tween Time-Team STEAM
Wednesdays, 3:15pm-4:00pm
Grades 3-5
Using creative prompts from The GIANT Room, kids will create, build and design new things each week.

FULL! The Shores of Lake Lillinonah: Then & Now
2024-02-29 12:30 - 13:30
The Shores of Lake Lillinonoah: Then & Now
Presented by the Burnham Library, Bridgewater Historical Society, and Bridgewater Land Trust
Join us for a lively presentation followed by a wine and cheese reception sponsored by Will Stuart of Berkshire Hathaway
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL! FOR THE WAITING LIST PLEASE EMAIL julie@bridgewaterlandtrust.org

March Adult and Teen Take & Make: Spring Bunny Pots!
2024-03-01 05:00 - 08:00
Adult and Teen Take & Make: Spring Bunny Pots!
Stop by the library to pick up a take and make craft kit at the circulation desk! Kits will be available starting on March 1st and throughout the month while supplies last. March’s take and make is a Spring Bunny Pot! Questions? Email ksteele@burnhamlibrary.org.

CANCELED - Memory Care Series: CT Museum of Culture and History - Reflections: Growing Up
2024-03-02 09:00 - 10:00
Memory Care Series: Reflections: Growing Up with the CT Museum of Culture and History
This interactive, conversation-based program uses images, music from the 40s-60s, and hands-on objects such as historic toys to promote conversation among participants about their childhoods. This program welcomes participants to think about their past, and share their memories with others. Objects, images, music, and questions will spark reminiscences and conversation.
Audience: Individuals with early to mid-stage dementia AND caregiver.
RSVP below with the name of the caregiver AND the individual with memory loss.
Questions? Email ksteele@burnhamlibrary.org
Made possible by a grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation.

TOWN EVENT: Bridgewater Food Scrap Recycling Program
2024-03-09 04:00 - 08:00

Ben's Trumpet with the Waterbury Symphony
2024-03-09 06:00 - 07:00
Burnham Library Presents: Waterbury Symphony’s Ben’s Trumpet

Saturday, March 9th at 11:00am
We are pleased to host members of the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra as they perform a read-aloud and musical performance of the Caldecott Honor book Ben’s Trumpet by Rachel Isadora.
Creating Musical Readers is a musical literacy program recommended for children ages 8 and under, developed and presented by the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra. WSO musicians bring beloved children’s stories to life, reading aloud and playing their instruments as part of “story time” at public libraries throughout the region.
Register with lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org

Two Town Tabletop Club
2024-03-09 08:00 - 12:00
Two Town Tabletop Club

Join us for hobby gaming in a casual atmosphere! Adults. All experience levels and interests are welcome!
Email cfisher@burnhamlibrary.org to register.

Mythical Makers
2024-03-14 08:00 - 17:00
Mythical Makers with Miss Katie
Join Miss Katie to learn about mythical creatures and make crafts inspired by them! Each session will focus on a different mythical creature.
This three program series will take place on Tuesdays April 9th, May 7th, and June 4 from 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM. This program is for grades 1-5. Registration required. Email lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org to RSVP.

Cozy Cups & Crafts: Hobbit & Fairy Door Decor
2024-03-16 10:00 - 11:30
Cozy Cups & Crafts: Hobbit & Fairy Door Decor
Join us for a fairy cozy afternoon of crafting! Call in the springtime by creating your own fairy or hobbit door decoration while enjoying tea and cookies! This program is for adults and teens ages 12+. Registration is required. RSVP below.
Questions? Email ksteele@burnhamlibrary.org.

Meeting Room in Use: The Twentieth Century Man Game
2024-03-17 10:00 - 14:30

Crafternoons with Miss. Katie
2024-03-19 11:15 - 12:00
Burnham Library Presents: Crafternoons with Miss Katie
Tuesdays 3:15-4:00pm
Join Miss Katie for some arts and crafts once a month! Each session is a different fun craft to complete.
Registration required. Email lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org to register.
