Pretend Play- Young Explorers
2025-10-15 15:15 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents:
Young Explorers- Pretend Play
3rd Wednesdays (September- November)
3:15pm-4:00pm
Grades K/1
Afterschool play time with our dramatic play sets as well as our grocery store and kitchen sets!
Registration required. To register, email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.

Storytime- Burnham Bunch
2025-10-16 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-30 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-11-06 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-11-13 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 (9/18-11/20)
10:30am-11:00am
Drop in program
Stories, songs and bubbles for the 5 and under crowd!

Space Explorers- Kids Klub
2025-10-17 15:15 - 16:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents:
Kids Klub- Space Explorers
3rd Fridays (September0 November)
3:15pm-4:00pm
Grades 2/3
Each month, kids will make and create space themed crafts/challenges.
Registration required. To register, email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.

The Great Burnham Pumpkin Decorating Contest
2025-10-18 09:00 - 2025-10-30 16:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Get creative and join us for our annual Great Burnham Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Open to all ages, this is your chance to show off your artistic skills—no carving required. Decorate your pumpkin using any materials you like and drop it off at the library on between Saturday, October 18 – Thursday, October 23. Judging will take place from Thursday, October 23 to Thursday, October 30th at 4:00 PM. We can’t wait to see your unique designs!
Questions? email lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org
**No Carving please!

Spooky Saturday
2025-10-18 11:30 - 12:30 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents: Spooky Saturday
For Ages 6+
Saturday, October 18th
11:30am-12:30pm (drop off event)
Join us for some spooky fun! See a potion demonstration and make your own potions! Decorate your own haunted house as well as your very own clay familiar (witch’s companion). Witch and wizard attire encouraged!
Registration required. Please email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org to register.

Chess Club
2025-10-21 15:15 - 16:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
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 players will learn some new strategies.
Registration required. Please register with Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.

Virtual Author Talk: Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE
via Digital Livestream or on Demand
You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way. Malala reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated life as someone whose darkest moments threatened to define her narrative—while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is.
Thrust onto the public stage at fifteen years old after the Taliban’s brutal attack on her life, Malala Yousafzai quickly became an international icon known for bravery and resilience. But away from the cameras and crowds, she spent years struggling to find her place in an unfamiliar world. Finding My Way is a story of friendship and first love, of anxiety and self-discovery, of trying to stay true to yourself when everyone wants to tell you who you are. In it, Malala traces her path from high school loner to reckless college student to a young woman at peace with her past. Through candid, often messy moments like nearly failing exams, getting ghosted, and meeting the love of her life, Malala reminds us that real role models aren’t perfect—they’re human.
Finding My Way is a vulnerable, surprising memoir that buzzes with authenticity, sharp humor, and tenderness. It is an intimate look at the life of a young woman taking charge of her destiny and is a deeply personal testament to the strength it takes to be unapologetically yourself. Register now for an online conversation you cannot miss!
About the Author: Malala Yousafzai is an education activist, the youngest-ever Nobel laureate, bestselling author, and award-winning film producer. She was born in Mingora, Pakistan, in 1997 and graduated from Oxford University in 2020.

PK Pumpkin Decorating
2025-10-23 11:00 - 11:30 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library presents:
PK Pumpkin Decorating
Thursday, October 23rd
11:00am-11:30am (directly after Story time)
Get creative and decorate your small pumpkin with stickers, markers, etc. Make it scary or silly. For ages 5 and under with their caretaker.
Registration required. To register, please email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.

Spirits in the Night: A Taste of True Crime. A Taste of Fine Spirits
2025-10-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Mine Hill Distillery, 5 Mine Hill Road, Roxbury, CT, 06783, United States
In partnership with Mine Hill Distillery
Held at Mine Hill Distillery, 5 Mine Hill Road, Roxbury
THIS PROGRAM IS AT CAPACITY.
Brookfield’s first murder in 1981 shocked Connecticut—and soon became a national sensation—when the accused’s girlfriend claimed it wasn’t her boyfriend, but the Devil himself, who committed the crime. Join journalist and podcaster Mike Allen, who covered the case firsthand and appeared in Netflix’s The Devil on Trial, for a chilling deep dive into this notorious “Devil Made Me Do It” murder.
Enjoy craft cocktails before and after the talk. Doors open at 5:30 PM—come early to sip, settle in, and prepare for a night where spirits (both liquid and ghostly) come alive.
Questions? Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

Burnham's Satellite Library
2025-10-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Hilltop Center, United States
Join Katie at the Hilltop Center on the 4th Tuesday of Each Month!
Whether you’re looking to discover new books, need help with tech, or just want to chat, Katie has you covered. Swing by to grab a new library card, register for upcoming programs, or simply enjoy some good conversation. She’s here to assist with it all!

Virtual Author Talk: Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
2025-10-29 14:00 - 15:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE
via Digital Livestream or on Demand
Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel Boleyn Traitor (forthcoming October 14, 2025).
Jane Boleyn watches from the shadows of the Tudor Court, where secrets are currency, every choice is dangerous, and even the faintest whisper can seal the fate of queens.
For Jane, survival demands playing every role required of her: a loving wife who conceals her doubts, a devoted sister to Anne Boleyn at the height of her power, and an obedient spy who carefully wields her words. But in a court ruled by ambition and a tyrant’s sword, Jane must rely on her sharp wit and skillful maneuvering to outthink those around her, knowing that one wrong move could cost her everything.

TOWN EVENT: Trunk or Treat
2025-10-31 17:30 - 19:30 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Ahoy, mateys! Captain Burnham and his ghost ship, HMS Burnham, are docking for Trunk or Treat! Join our skeleton crew for a spooktacular evening of candy, costumes, and piraty fun. Beware the ghostly seas… You may be asked to walk the plank—but there’s treasure waiting at the end.

Adult and Teen Take & Make: Pressed Flower Pumpkin
2025-11-04 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 Pressed Flower Pumpkin kit! Kits will be available throughout the month while supplies last starting Tuesday, November 4th, and are limited to one per family.

Centennial Commemorative Art Show begins
2025-11-04 10:00 - 17:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Centennial Commemorative Art Show
On view November 4 – December 26
In honor of Burnham Library’s Centennial, we’re hosting a special two-month art exhibition showcasing the incredible talent of local Bridgewater artists. Please stop by to enjoy a diverse collection of works that reflect the creativity and spirit of our community. Join us for an Artist Reception on Saturday, December 6, from 3:00–5:00 PM to meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and celebrate 100 years of art, culture, and connection at Burnham Library. All are welcome!

Virtual Author Talk: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee
2025-11-05 14:00 - 15:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE
via Digital Livestream or on Demand
You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity. In it, he explores Indigenous identity in proximity to land that serves as an iconic vacationing spot for the wealthy–the “island paradise” Martha’s Vineyard.
Growing up Aquinnah Wampanoag, Joseph Lee grappled with what it means to be an Indigenous person in the world today, especially as tribal land, culture, and community face new threats. Starting with the story of his own tribe, which is from the iconic Martha’s Vineyard, Lee tackles key questions around Indigenous identity and the stubborn legacy of colonialism.
Lee weaves his own story—and that of his family—with conversations with Indigenous leaders, artists, and scholars from around the world about everything from culture and language to climate change and the politics of belonging. As he unpacks the meaning of Indigenous identity, Lee grants us a new understanding of our nation and what a better community might look like.
Register now to join the author online as he delves into the true and vulnerable story, Nothing More of This Land.
About the Author: Joseph Lee is an Aquinnah Wampanoag writer based in New York City. He has an MFA from Columbia University and teaches creative writing at Mercy University. His writing has been published in The Guardian, BuzzFeed, Vox, High Country News, and more. He was a Margins Fellow at the Asian American Writers Workshop and a Senior Indigenous Affairs Fellow at Grist.

Burnham School Visit
2025-11-06 11:00 - 15:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham School Visits
Grades K, 1, 5 & 3.

O Silent Night Online Auction
2025-11-07 09:00 - 2025-11-14 20:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Try your luck in our online auction! Bid on exclusive items and make a difference from wherever you are!
Online bidding begins November 7th at 9:00 am and closes on November 14th at 8:00 pm
The auction is LIVE.

Little Crafts
2025-11-07 10:30 - 11:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
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 caregivers.
Registration required for the series. Email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org to regsiter.

CANCELLED - Family Disney Trivia
2025-11-07 17:30 - 19:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents:
Family Disney Trivia
Friday, November 7th
5:30pm-7:00pm
All ages
Grab your family (or friends), create an all ages team and compete against other teams to see who is the Disney master!
Registration of teams required. Registration Deadline is Tuesday, 11/4/25. To register, email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org with your team members’ names.

Table Top Gaming Club
2025-11-08 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.

Balloons over Broadway
2025-11-12 15:15 - 16:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents:
Balloons over Broadway
Wednesday, November 12th
3:15pm-4:00pm
Grades 1-5
Read the story behind the famous balloons of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City. Then, create your very own balloon to parade through the library!
Registration required. To register, please email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.

Crafternoons- Tween Time
2025-11-13 15:15 - 16:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Burnham Library Presents:
Tween Time Crafternoons
2nd Thursdays (September – November)
3:15pm-4:00pm
Grades 4/5
Crafts for the upper elementary group including friendship bracelets, painting and more!
Registration required. To register, email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.

Virtual Author Talk: The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:00 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE
via Digital Livestream or on Demand
Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection, Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories.
Influenced by Peters’ own Mi’kmaq heritage, The Berry Pickers is a riveting exploration of family, grief, and the bonds we share.
July 1962. A Mi’kmaq family from Nova Scotia arrives in Maine to pick blueberries for the summer. Weeks later, four-year-old Ruthie, the family’s youngest child, vanishes. She is last seen by her six-year-old brother, Joe, sitting on a favorite rock at the edge of a berry field. Joe will remain distraught by his sister’s disappearance for years to come.
About the Author: Amanda Peters is a mixed-race woman of Mi’kmaq and European ancestry, born and raised in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. Her short fiction and non-fiction have been published in The Antigonish Review, Grain Magazine, The Alaska Quarterly Review, The Dalhousie Review, and Filling Station Magazine.
Amanda’s first novel, The Berry Pickers, was a finalist for the Atwood Gibson Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize in Canada, and won the Barnes and Noble Discover Prize and the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction in the US. The Berry Pickers won the Dartmouth Book Award and the Crime Writers of Canada First Crime Novel Award, and has been translated into sixteen languages around the world. Her most recent book of short fiction, Waiting for the Long Night Moon, was published August, 2024, to critical acclaim.

Early closing at 2:00 pm
2025-11-14 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
The Library will be open from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm as we prepare for our annual fundraising soiree, O Silent Night!

Library Closed • O Silent Night
2025-11-15 | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
The Library will be closed to prepare for our annual fundraising soiree, O Silent Night! Hope to see you there!
