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SUMMARY:Tiny Art Show & Silent Auction - LAST DAY TO SUBMIT YOUR ART WORK
DESCRIPTION:Tiny Art Show & Silent Auction – LAST DAY TO SUBMIT YOUR ART WORK\nDisplay your artistic talents and support the library at our Tiny Art Show & Silent Auction fundraiser! Pick up a 4″ x 4″ canvas at the library and create a mini masterpiece at home. A limited number of canvases will be available for pickup starting Tuesday\, February 24. \nReturn your finished work of art by Tuesday\, March 24\, to be included in our Tiny Art Show and Silent Auction fundraiser. Submissions should be family-friendly. All ages and abilities are welcome to participate! \nFor full details\, visit HERE
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/tiny-art-show-silent-auction-last-day-to-submit-your-art-work/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Art @ Burnham Library
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SUMMARY:Burnham's Satelite Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Katie at the Hilltop Center on the 4th Tuesday of Each Month! \nWhether 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! \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/burnhams-satelite-library/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Outreach
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SUMMARY:America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE \nvia Digital Livestream or on Demand \nJoin us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work\, Walter\, a Pulitzer finalist\, exposes the country’s failed response to the opioid crisis\, and the malfeasance\, corruption\, and snake oil which blight the drug rehabilitation industry. \nToday\, more people have access to treatment than ever before. So why isn’t it working? The answer is that in America—where anyone can get addicted—only certain people get a real chance to recover. Despite record numbers of overdose deaths\, our default response is still to punish\, while rehabs across the United States fail to incorporate scientifically proven strategies and exploit patients. \nIn this book\, you’ll find the stories of four people who represent the failures of the rehab-industrial complex\, and the ways our treatment system often prevents recovery. April is a black mom in Philadelphia\, who witnessed firsthand how the government’s punitive response to the crack epidemic impeded her mother’s recovery—and then her own. Chris\, a young middle-class white man from Louisiana\, received more opportunities in his addiction than April\, including the chance to go to treatment instead of prison. Yet the only program the judge permitted was one that forced him to perform unpaid back-breaking labor at for-profit companies. Wendy is a mother from a wealthy suburb of Los Angeles\, whose son died in a sober living home. She began investigating for-profit treatment programs—yet law enforcement and regulators routinely ignored her warnings\, allowing rehab patients to die\, again and again. Larry is a surgeon who himself struggled with addiction\, and would eventually become one of the first Suboxone prescribers in the nation\, drawing the scrutiny of the Drug Enforcement Administration. \nBe sure to register now to participate in this urgent conversation and learn insight on how we might fix the system to save lives. \nAbout the Author:  \nShoshana Walter is a reporter for the Marshall Project covering the criminal justice system. Her reporting has been honored as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and Selden Ring\, and she has won the Knight Award for Public Service\, the Edward R. Murrow Award\, and the Livingston Award for Young Journalists. She started her work on the treatment system at The Center for Investigative Reporting\, where her work appeared in The New York Times Magazine\, in newspapers\, and on NPR stations across the country. She is based in Oakland\, California. \nAbout the Guest Host: \nBarbara Ellen Kingsolver is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist\, essayist\, and poet. Her widely known works include The Poisonwood Bible\, the tale of a missionary family in the Congo\, and Animal\, Vegetable\, Miracle\, a nonfiction account of her family’s attempts to eat locally. In 2023\, she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for the novel Demon Copperhead. Her work often focuses on topics such as social justice\, biodiversity\, and the interaction between humans and their communities and environments.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/americas-failed-response-to-the-opioid-crisis-with-author-shoshana-walter/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk
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SUMMARY:Winter Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library Presents: Winter Chess Club\nGrades 1-5 \nEvery other Tuesday (1/13\, 1/27\, 2/10\, 2/24\, 3/10\, 3/24) \nJeremy Lingenfelser will introduce kids to the game of chess or help players who know the game\, learn new strategies.  Open to all abilities! \nAvailable in 2 sessions.  3:15pm-3:45pm  OR   4:00-4:30pm. \nRegistration required.  Please register with Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.  When emailing\, specify which session time you would like.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/winter-chess-club-2/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Winter Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library Presents: Winter Chess Club\nGrades 1-5 \nEvery other Tuesday (1/13\, 1/27\, 2/10\, 2/24\, 3/10\, 3/24) \nJeremy Lingenfelser will introduce kids to the game of chess or help players who know the game\, learn new strategies.  Open to all abilities! \nAvailable in 2 sessions.  3:15pm-3:45pm  OR   4:00-4:30pm. \nRegistration required.  Please register with Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.  When emailing\, specify which session time you would like.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/winter-chess-club-3/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Hangout -Space Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library Presents:\nHomeschool Hangout- Space Explorers \nAges 6+ \nLast Wednesdays of the month (1/28\, 2/25\, 3/25) \nJoin us to participate in space themed crafts\, activities and STEM challenges. \nRegistration required. To register\, email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/homeschool-hangout-space-explorers/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Burnham Bunch Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library Presents: Burnham Bunch Storytime\nThursdays 1/22-3/26 \n10:30am \nDrop in. \nPerfect for the 5 and under crowd! Sing songs\, read books and have some bubble fun!
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/burnham-bunch-storytime-13/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T133000
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SUMMARY:French Conversation Fridays
DESCRIPTION:French Conversation Fridays \nJoin us for a relaxed meet-and-greet as we launch French Conversation Fridays! Whether you’re fluent or rusty\, practice your French\, meet fellow language learners\, and enjoy a welcoming\, low-pressure space to speak\, listen\, and learn together. Moderate to fluent speakers are welcome—à bientôt! \nQuestions? Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/french-conversation-fridays/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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SUMMARY:Burnham (Indoor) Beer Garden
DESCRIPTION:Winter has gone on long enough\, and we’re snow-over it! Let’s shake off the winter together. \nEnjoy local brews\, wine\, craft cocktails\, and snacks\, all while grooving to live music by Jim Moker. Perfect for the entire family \nProceeds benefit the Burnham Library. There will also be non-alcoholic options on the house. Venmo\, cash\, and cards are accepted. \n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/burnham_indoor_beer_garden/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
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SUMMARY:April Art: Skyler Santos: Behind the Ears: A Photo Essay by a Shepaug Equestrian
DESCRIPTION:On view during library hours \nApril 1 – April 25
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/april-art-skylar-santos-behind-the-ears-a-photo-essay-by-a-shepaug-equestrian/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art @ Burnham Library
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
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SUMMARY:Passports to Connecticut Libraries 2026
DESCRIPTION:Passports to Connecticut Libraries 2026\nBrought to you by the Connecticut Library Association \nApril 1 – 30\, 2026 \nIt’s back! The Passports to Connecticut Libraries program returns this April\, inviting library lovers of all ages to explore libraries across the state. \nBeginning April 1\, stop by your local library to pick up your program passport and a list of participating libraries. Then start exploring! Visit as many participating libraries as you like between April 1 and April 30. At each stop\, get your passport stamped—and you might even pick up some fun library swag along the way. Turn in your completed passport to your local library by May 11 to be entered into the statewide prize drawing. \nNo library card is required to participate\, although we hope you’ll sign up for one at your local library if you don’t already have one. \nYou don’t have to visit every library to take part. Anyone who visits at least five participating libraries will be entered into the random prize drawing. Be sure to check the list that comes with your passport to confirm which libraries are officially participating—only stamps from those libraries count toward the drawing. \nThis year\, there are six chances to win a $200 Visa gift card. Random drawings will be held statewide in the following categories:\n• Adult who visited the most libraries\n• Child under 18 who visited the most libraries\n• Adult who visited more than 25 libraries\n• Child under 18 who visited more than 25 libraries\n• Adult who visited more than five libraries\n• Child under 18 who visited more than five libraries \nPrize drawings will take place on June 15\, 2026 \nStart planning your library adventure—we can’t wait to see where your passport takes you! \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/passports-to-connecticut-libraries-2026/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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SUMMARY:Burnham School Visit
DESCRIPTION:Burnham School Visit for grades K\, 1\, 3\, &5
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/29507/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T150000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE \nvia Digital Livestream or on Demand \nJoin us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal\, emerita curator from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight. \nSally Ride became a household name as the first American woman in space\, but scores of equally impressive women have also left their mark in space. On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of US Women Astronauts spans 45 years and 61 astronauts to share the epic journeys of women who made space for themselves in a male-dominated field. \nValerie Neal interviewed many of the US women astronauts to bring their experiences to life. She offers a culturally insightful history of their achievements\, the challenges they’ve faced\, and their distinctive stories. Collectively\, they’ve completed more than 100 space shuttle missions\, and more than 30 long-duration stays on the International Space Station and Russian Space Station Mir\, and they continue to prove themselves in present-day space exploration efforts. \nThe book includes 50 black-and-white photographs to complement the historical account. With its sweeping look from the first women astronauts to Christina Hammock Koch\, assigned to the first crewed Artemis mission around the Moon\, there is no comparably thorough book on America’s women astronauts. On a Mission is an inspiring tribute to unsung women’s history. \nRegister now to take part in this inspirational discussion! \nAbout the Author: Valerie Neal is a space historian and Curator Emerita at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC. Her specialty is human spaceflight\, space technology\, and space science in the Space Shuttle era and beyond. At the Museum\, she collected more than 1500 artifacts of the shuttle era\, curated three exhibitions and eight documentary programs for the Smithsonian Channel (cable TV)\, published books and articles growing from her research\, lectured in the USA and abroad\, and gave many interviews for US and international media. \nBefore joining the Museum\, she was a writer and editor for some 25 NASA publications on Space Shuttle and Spacelab missions\, the Hubble Space Telescope and other Great Observatories\, space science\, and NASA History. She participated in underwater astronaut training in Alabama and mission support in Houston for four Space Shuttle missions. She has taught American Studies and writing courses at multiple universities. Valerie Neal holds Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in American Studies and a B.A. degree in English and History.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/virtual-author-talk-on-a-mission-the-history-of-us-women-astronauts-with-smithsonian-curator-emerita-valerie-neal/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk
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SUMMARY:Grades 3-5 BookWorms
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library Presents:\nGrade 3-5 BookWorms\nThursdays 4/2\, 4/30\, 5/14 \n3:15-4:00pm \nLearn all about the library by giving book recommendations\, making displays and designing bookmarks. \nRegistration required.  To register\, email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/grades-3-5-bookworms/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000
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SUMMARY:Julien Levy: Life\, Legacy\, and the Women Artists He Championed
DESCRIPTION:Julien Levy: Life\, Legacy\, and the Women Artists He Championed\nRegistration required. RSVP below. \nThe presentation will be led by Marie Difilippantonio\, co-author of the four-volume publication Julien Levy: The Man; His Gallery; His Legacy. The program will explore the life and influence of Julien Levy (1906–1981)\, the pioneering art dealer widely credited with introducing Surrealism to the United States through his influential New York gallery during the 1930s and 1940s. A resident of Bridgewater later in life\, Levy continued to promote Surrealist art\, becoming a significant figure in the history of the movement in his own right. \nWhile Levy is often remembered for exhibiting artists such as Salvador Dalí and Man Ray\, he was also notable for championing a number of women artists at a time when opportunities for them were limited. This program will highlight several of the women whose work Levy supported and examine their contributions to modern art. \nSpeaker Marie Difilippantonio brings a unique perspective to Levy’s story. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Mercer University and began working for Jean Farley Levy\, Julien Levy’s widow\, in 1985. After Jean Levy’s death in 2003\, Difilippantonio helped facilitate the auctions of the Levy art collection\, books\, and ephemera held at Tajan in Paris in 2004 and 2006. She also catalogued and prepared a finding aid for the Levy archival papers before they were donated to the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 2008. \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/julien-levy-life-legacy-and-the-women-artists-he-championed/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T143000
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SUMMARY:French Conversation Fridays
DESCRIPTION:French Conversation Fridays \nJoin us for a relaxed meet-and-greet as we launch French Conversation Fridays! Whether you’re fluent or rusty\, practice your French\, meet fellow language learners\, and enjoy a welcoming\, low-pressure space to speak\, listen\, and learn together. Moderate to fluent speakers are welcome—à bientôt! \nQuestions? Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/french-conversation-fridays/2026-04-03/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102623
CREATED:20260211T154803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T131006Z
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SUMMARY:Town Event: Grange #153 Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Bridgewater Grange #153 \nEaster Egg Hunt \nLocated at the Pratt Pavilion at the corner of Hut Hill Road & Sarah Sanford \nAges 1-10 \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/town-event-grange-egg-hunt/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Town Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102623
CREATED:20260211T180200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T135217Z
UID:10009053-1775304000-1775307600@burnhamlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Tiny Art Show Viewing Reception & Auction Opens
DESCRIPTION:Tiny Art Show & Auction Reception\nAll are welcome to attend the Tiny Art Show & Auction Reception.Come view dozens of original tiny artworks created by local artists and community members. \nBidding begins today and will remain open throughout the exhibition. Light refreshments will be served. \nProceeds from the Tiny Art Auction support Burnham Library programs and services and help celebrate the library’s Centennial Year. \nThis event is generously supported by Hacer\, a Burnham Library Centennial Sponsor.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/tiny-art-show-viewing-auction-reception/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Art @ Burnham Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102623
CREATED:20251218T155531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T155531Z
UID:10007346-1775570400-1775574000@burnhamlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Burnham School Visit
DESCRIPTION:Burnham School visit for grades 2 & 4.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/burnham-school-visit-2/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T154500
DTSTAMP:20260404T102623
CREATED:20260314T141900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T141900Z
UID:10010220-1775574900-1775576700@burnhamlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Chess Club - make up session
DESCRIPTION:Jeremy Lingenfelser will introduce kids to chess or help players who already know the game learn new strategies. Open to all abilities! \nAvailable in 2 sessions.  3:15 pm-3:45 pm OR 4:00-4:30 pm. \nRegistration required.  Please register with Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.  When emailing\, specify which session time you would like.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/chess-club-make-up-session/2026-04-07/1/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102623
CREATED:20260314T141900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T141900Z
UID:10010221-1775577600-1775579400@burnhamlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Chess Club - make up session
DESCRIPTION:Jeremy Lingenfelser will introduce kids to chess or help players who already know the game learn new strategies. Open to all abilities! \nAvailable in 2 sessions.  3:15 pm-3:45 pm OR 4:00-4:30 pm. \nRegistration required.  Please register with Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.  When emailing\, specify which session time you would like.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/chess-club-make-up-session/2026-04-07/2/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102623
CREATED:20260403T142015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T142015Z
UID:10010833-1775661300-1775664000@burnhamlibrary.org
SUMMARY:K/1 StoryCraft
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library presents:\nGrades K/1 Story Craft\nWednesdays 4/8\, 4/29\, 5/13\, 5/27 \n3:15pm-4:00pm \nRead a story and make a craft. \nRegistration required. Please register with Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/k-1-storycraft-3/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102623
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T190844Z
UID:10009933-1775747700-1775750400@burnhamlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Grades 2/3 STEM Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Burnham Library presents:\nGrades 2/3 STEM Challenges \nThursdays 4/9\, 4/23\, 5/7\, 5/21 \n3:15pm-4:00pm \nDesign and build different spring themed challenges like bird nests and egg baskets. \nRegistration required. Please register with Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/grades-2-3-stem-challenges/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102623
CREATED:20251217T205342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T190508Z
UID:10007294-1775827800-1775831400@burnhamlibrary.org
SUMMARY:French Conversation Fridays
DESCRIPTION:French Conversation Fridays \nJoin us for a relaxed meet-and-greet as we launch French Conversation Fridays! Whether you’re fluent or rusty\, practice your French\, meet fellow language learners\, and enjoy a welcoming\, low-pressure space to speak\, listen\, and learn together. Moderate to fluent speakers are welcome—à bientôt! \nQuestions? Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/french-conversation-fridays/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102623
CREATED:20250813T184723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T184723Z
UID:10003265-1775912400-1775926800@burnhamlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Table Top Gaming Club
DESCRIPTION: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? \n\nExplore New Games: From favorites to the latest hits\, discover a wide variety of games that will challenge your mind and spark your imagination.\nMeet Like-Minded Enthusiasts: Connect with fellow game lovers\, share tips and strategies.\nAll 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.\n\nDon’t miss out on the fun! Grab your friends\, roll the dice\, and join us for an unforgettable gaming experience. 🧩 \nQuestions? Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org \n\nDrop-in thru the back door.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/table-top-gaming-club/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102623
CREATED:20260313T184004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T184004Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Talk: On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE \nvia Digital Livestream or on Demand \nJoin us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work\, Shadow Strike\, book 20 (yes\, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. \nAfter its proxies are devastated and its offensive capability pummeled in the latest war in the Middle East\, a rogue group of Iranian regime officials create a brazen plot to strike back at their hated enemies once and for all. They envision a series of operational dominos culminating in a devastating attack\, and the first step is the assassination of the Israeli prime minister.  And there’s only one assassin with the skills to pull it off: Abdul Rahman\, known in the shadows as the Ghost. \nWhen a routine prison transfer is ambushed\, the Ghost escapes and is given the assignment. The only Operator who can hunt him down is the man who stopped him before: Pike Logan. \nPike and his team soon learn that the mission involves something bigger than just the escape of his old enemy. Working with Mossad agents\, the pursuit leads the Taskforce to Argentina. They work to unravel the scope of the attack\, and the chase leads them through the tempestuous waterfalls of Iguazu and the Triple Frontier\, to the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires\, and the tiny village of Ushuaia at the “End of the World.” \nAs the team races against the clock\, Pike learns the stakes are much greater than a single life – the consequences extend into the heartland of America itself. The Ghost may hold the key to an escalation that will upend the worldwide balance of power\, and if Pike fails\, the fallout won’t just be personal – it’ll be global. \nRegister today to learn why the Pike Logan series has everyone buzzing! \nAbout the Author: Brad Taylor is the author of the New York Times bestselling Pike Logan series. He served for more than twenty years in the U.S. Army\, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta\, commonly known as Delta Force. He retired as a Special Forces lieutenant colonel and now lives in Charleston\, South Carolina.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/virtual-talk-on-writing-action-packed-and-suspenseful-spycraft-with-brad-taylor/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102623
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T172852Z
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SUMMARY:Rainwater and Your Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Rainwater and Your Landscape with the Northwest Conservation District\nRegistration is required. RSVP below \nLearn how rainwater affects our local environment in this informative talk with Cynthia Rabinowitz of the Northwest Conservation District on Wednesday\, April 15 at 6:00 pm at Burnham Library. The program will introduce the basics of watersheds and stormwater runoff and explain how it impacts water quality. Rabinowitz will also share simple actions homeowners can take to reduce pollution while beautifying their landscapes and creating habitat for wildlife. Questions are encouraged\, and attendees are welcome to stay afterward to continue the discussion. \nFor questions\, email jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/rainwater-and-your-landscape/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102623
CREATED:20260313T184636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T184636Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Talk: How Exploration\, Uncertainty\, and Risk Help Us Find Meaning with Author Alex Hutchinson
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE \nvia Digital Livestream or on Demand \nIn The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges\, New Flavors\, and the Blank Spots on the Map\, Alex Hutchinson dives headfirst into a fascinating and provocative new field of research\, examining how exploration is a fundamental part of what makes us human. \nOff the beaten path\, on unmarked trails\, we are wired to explore. More than just a need to get outside\, the search for the unknown is a specific\, primal urge that has shaped the history of our species and continues to mold our behavior in ways we are just beginning to understand. In fact\, the latest neuroscience suggests that exploration is an essential ingredient of human life. Exploration\, it turns out\, isn’t merely a hobby—it’s our story. \nAnd yet\, it has never been easier to live an exploration-free life\, without the struggle and uncertainty that true exploration—of places\, experiences\, and ideas—requires. With the digital world designed to exploit the neural circuitry behind our drive to explore\, we receive the illusion of novelty without accompanying growth. \nFrom paddling the lost rivers of the northern Canadian wilderness to the ocean-spanning voyages of the Polynesians\, The Explorer’s Gene combines riveting stories of exploration with cutting-edge insights from behavioral psychology and neuroscience. The end result offers a singular approach to finding meaning in our past struggles\, embracing the possibility of failure in our future\, and crucially\, recognizing when our present is good enough. \nRegister now to participate in this timelessly relevant discussion. \nAbout the Author: Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning science journalist with a big-picture focus on human performance and particular interests in fitness\, endurance sports\, and the outdoors. He is Outside magazine’s longtime Sweat Science columnist\, and his writing also appears in The Atlantic\, The New Yorker\, and elsewhere. Before journalism\, he was a postdoctoral physicist at the National Security Agency and a long-distance runner for the Canadian national team. He lives in Toronto with his wife and daughters. \n 
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/virtual-talk-how-exploration-uncertainty-and-risk-help-us-find-meaning-with-author-alex-hutchinson/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T190508Z
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SUMMARY:French Conversation Fridays
DESCRIPTION:French Conversation Fridays \nJoin us for a relaxed meet-and-greet as we launch French Conversation Fridays! Whether you’re fluent or rusty\, practice your French\, meet fellow language learners\, and enjoy a welcoming\, low-pressure space to speak\, listen\, and learn together. Moderate to fluent speakers are welcome—à bientôt! \nQuestions? Contact jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/french-conversation-fridays/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102623
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T184040Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome. Books for check-out at the Main Desk.
URL:https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/book-discussion-once-there-were-wolves-by-charlotte-mcconaghy/
LOCATION:The Burnham Library\, 62 Main Street South\, Burnham Library\, Bridgewater\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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