Choice Clarity Workshop with Kim Deyoung
2024-01-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States
Choice Clarity Workshop with Kim DeYoung
A Collaboration with Burnham Library, Gunn Memorial Library, and Minor Memorial Library
Tuesdays in January
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Registration is required.
Each session will be conducted via Zoom.
Click the dates below to register per session
Gunn Memorial Library, Burnham Library, and Minor Memorial Library are collaborating on a workshop series this January with seasoned choice coach, entrepreneur, author, and speaker Kim DeYoung on navigating life’s choices with intention and insight. This 4-week workshop is designed to empower participants to navigate life’s decisions with heightened consciousness, confidence, and clarity. It’s a journey aimed at reshaping the approach to choices, whether they are monumental or mundane, personal or professional.
This workshop will take place over the course of 4 weeks with the following dates and locations:

Tuesday, January 9 at 6:00 pm– We’ll begin by exploring the foundational concepts of making choices and understanding how every decision we make shapes our lives and identities. We’ll discuss how to align our decisions with our core values and desires, fostering a life of intentionality and fulfillment.
Tuesday, January 16 at 6:00 pm – We’ll introduce Choice Mapping, an innovative process to visually organize our thoughts and feelings about the decisions we’re facing.
Tuesday, January 23 at 6:00 pm – We’ll concentrate on the significant choices we make in our personal, professional, and relational lives.
Tuesday, January 30 at 6:00 pm – This concluding session focuses on healing, allowing us to perceive our past with renewed perspective and approach future choices with enhanced clarity and wisdom.

Kim DeYoung- With extensive experience coaching visionary entrepreneurs, Kim has empowered numerous people to bring their ideas to life through intentional decision-making. Her book, The Book of Choice, is a comprehensive guide to intentional living, providing readers with the tools and insights needed to make impactful decisions. Kim’s unique blend of expertise, compassion, and positive energy has established her as a sought-after coach and speaker, inspiring a myriad of individuals to make meaningful choices that resonate with their true selves and create a lasting impact. Discover more about Kim at kimdeyoung.com.
Copies of DeYoung’s book will be available for purchase.

Kids Klub: Puzzles & Games
2024-01-24 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-02-07 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!

Book Discussion: Stamped by Ibram X. Kendi
2024-01-24 12:00 - 14:00
Book Discussion: Stamped by Ibram X. Kendi
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:
February 28 • Oh, William by Elizabeth Strout
March 22 • Starry Messenger by Neil deGrasse Tyson
April 24 • The Measure by Nikki Erlich

Winter Burnham Bunch Storytime
2024-01-25 05:30 - 06:00, 2024-02-08 05:30 - 06:00, 2024-02-15 05:30 - 06:00
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
2024-01-25 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-02-08 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.

Knit So As To Turn Water: The History of New England's Maritime Knitting
2024-01-25 13:00 - 14:00
Knit So As To Turn Water: The History of New England’s Maritime Knitting
It followed the fish, the flight paths of immigrants, the sea-lanes of war: the knitted clothing of New
England reflects maritime cultures the world over. Rich with origin mythology and salty with sailors’
yarns, garments like nippers, half-handers, and the infamous fisherman’s sweater each hold a romantic
yet real place in our coastal history. Explore knitting a WWI submariner’s outfit with the Navy League!
Imagine learning to knit with a pair of whalebone needles you carved yourself! Join Rebecca Bayreuther
Donohue, historian and knitter, for an ode to wool and marvel once again at how the sea connects us all.
A PowerPoint chronology comes to life with examples of breed-specific yarns and recreated garments.
Rebecca Bayreuther Donohue of Niantic has knit historical garments while aboard New Bedford whalers,
Grand Banks fishing schooners, and O’Day Mariners. After more than 20 years at a major Connecticut
maritime museum, she co-founded the Dirty Blue Shirts living history collective, whose participatory
programs encompass everything from historic fashion and foodways to maritime culture and shipboard
skills. Rebecca’s personal interest in historical hand-knitting stems from always being cold, no matter
what century she’s interpreting. With all the plastic in today’s oceans, she thinks it’s time to revisit wool
as the preeminent fiber of sustainability, versatility, and global community.
Questions? email jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

Homeschool Hangout: Young Artists
2024-01-26 06:00 - 06:45, 2024-02-09 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!

Boards and Brews
2024-01-26 13:00 - 16:00
Boards and Brews
Tabletop games, board games, and libations are on the menu! Join friends, new and old, for a board gaming event. All levels of board gaming expertise are welcome and feel free to bring your favorite game to share.
BYOB and potluck snacks. Ages 21+

Questions? email jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

CANCELLED Memory Care Series: AARP - Caregiver Roadshow
2024-01-27 08:00 - 09:00
Memory Care Series: AARP Caregiver Roadshow
AARP will present a conversation designed specifically for family caregivers. They are the backbone of our healthcare system and can use support to make sure loved ones have the opportunity to live safely and independently at home. You will learn specific tools to navigate and connect to available services, understand your care options and costs, and stay informed of the legislative issues affecting seniors and family caregivers.
Audience: Family caregiver
Reserve your spot today! RSVP below.
Questions? Email ksteele@burnhamlibrary.org
Made possible by a grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation.

CLOSING AT 1:00 PM TODAY
2024-01-30 - 2024-01-31
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Library building will close at 1:00 today. We apologize for the inconvenience.

CANCELED - Kids Klub: Builder's Workshop
2024-01-31 10:15 - 11:00
Today’s activity has been canceled
Wednesdays 3:15pm-4:00pm
Grades K-2
Build with Legos, Magnatiles, blocks and more! Try building challenges!

Adult and Teen Take & Make Craft: Paper Rose Bouquet!
2024-02-01 05:00 - 2024-02-29 13:00
Adult and Teen Take & Make: Paper Rose Bouquet!
Stop by the library to pick up a take and make craft kit at the circulation desk! Kits will be available starting on February 1st and throughout the month while supplies last. February’s take and make is a Paper Rose Bouquet! Questions? Email ksteele@burnhamlibrary.org.

CANCELED - Winter Burnham Bunch Storytime
2024-02-01 05:30 - 06:00
Today’s storytime has been canceled.
Thursdays 10:30am
Stories, songs, bubbles & friends for the 5 and under crowd.

CANCELED - Tween Time: Team STEAM
2024-02-01 10:15 - 11:00
Today’s session has been canceled
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.

Take Your Child to the Library Day: Pigs & Pajamas
2024-02-03 05:00 - 06:00
Burnham Library Presents: Take Your Child to the Library Day- Pigs & Pajamas
Saturday, February 3rd
10:00am-11:00am
To celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day, come wearing your coziest pajamas and take part in pig activities and even hang out with Gilbert the party pig & his friends!

Anti Valentines Day Trivia Night
2024-02-09 13:30 - 15:00
Anti Valentines Day Trivia Night

Whether you love or hate Valentines Day, join us for some lighthearted Anti Valentines trivia, snacks, drinks, prizes, and fun! Trivia will be centered around friendship, self-esteem, and things non-romantic, spanning topics like breakup songs, Legally Blonde, historical and fictional friendships, Taylor Swift, Shakespearean insults, poisonous plants, self-compassion, Galentines Day, and more! Categories will include movies, music, TV, animals, nature, literature, food, mythology and history.

This program is for adults. Couples and singles are welcome! Bring your valentine, palentines, or family members and register as a team. No team? No problem! Join a team and make new friends!
Registration is required. Please RSVP below for each person you are registering here.

Suggested donation of $5 per person.

Questions? Email ksteele@burnhamlibrary.org

Pop-Up Book and Bake Sale
2024-02-10 04:30 - 07:30
Pop-up Book & Bake Sale
Stop by and get the best deal in town for like-new books! AND treat yourself to some delicious treats!
Proceeds to support our Summer Reading 2024 literacy program.
Questions? email jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

Two Town Tabletop Club
2024-02-10 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.

CANCELLED - Memory Care Series: The Bruce Museum - Lifetime of Looking
2024-02-10 09:00 - 10:00
Memory Care Series: Lifetime of Looking with the Bruce Museum
Bruce Museum educator will present an art appreciation program for adults with memory loss and their caregivers.
Audience: Adults with memory/cognitive loss and caregivers.
Space is limited. RSVP below with the name of the caregiver AND the memory loss patient.
Questions? Email ksteele@burnhamlibrary.org
Made possible by a grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation.

Library Closed Due to Snowstorm
2024-02-13 03:00 - 12:00

CANCELED Crafternoons with Miss Katie
2024-02-13 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.
TODAY’S PROGRAM IS CANCELED DUE TO SNOW.

Kids Klub: Builder's Workshop
2024-02-14 10:15 - 11:00
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!

Tween Time: Team STEAM
2024-02-15 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.

Teen Takeover: Fun Fridays
2024-02-16 03:00 - 12:00
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.
