The Great Burnham Pumpkin Decorating Contest 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 Wednesday, October 23rd. Judging…
Amplifying your (Communications) Genius with Victoria C. Rowan of Ideasmyth.com REGISTER FOR WEEK 2 with Gunn Memorial Library Three town libraries – Roxbury, Bridgewater, and Washington – collaborate to present you “Amplifying Your Communications Genius,” with Victoria C. Rowan of Ideasmyth.com This 3-part virtual workshop (Zoom link is provided when you register on our website) …
Burnham Library Presents: Burnham Bunch Storytime Thursdays, 10:30am-11:00am. Drop in. Ages Birth - 5 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, friends and bubbles all to help promote early literacy!
This program has been cancelled. Sponsored by the Connecticut Community Foundation, Part of our Brain Health Series Join us for a heartfelt Memory Book Workshop designed to preserve and spark memories, and build connections between loved ones. More than just photo albums, memory books are powerful tools that capture moments in time, emotions, and tell…
Burnham Library Presents: Gingerbread Houses Gingerbread House lottery registration NEW THIS YEAR! Registration opens on 11/4 to be part of the lottery to participate in Gingerbread House decorating on Saturday, December 7th. There will be 3 sessions offered for decorating (9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am). Email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org to register between 11/5 -11/22. Registered names…
Stop by the library to pick up a Take & Make craft kit at the circulation desk! Kits will be available starting on November 5th and throughout the month while supplies last. November's Take & Make is a Mini Pumpkin House! Questions? Email ksteele@burnhamlibrary.org.
Burnham Library Presents: Burnham Bunch Storytime Thursdays, 10:30am-11:00am. Drop in. Ages Birth - 5 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, friends and bubbles all to help promote early literacy!
A Navajo Investigator's Search for the Unexplained: In Conversation with Stangley Milford, Jr. Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 pm via digital live stream REGISTER HERE Join us in conversation with Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the…
Burnham Library Presents: Tween Time - Writer's Club 2nd Fridays (9/13, 10/11, 11/8) 3:15pm- 4:00pm Grades 3-5 Have ideas for stories, graphic novels or poems? Join this program to take time to write your ideas and create your own stories. Registration Required. Email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org
Burnham Library Presents: Dino Flashlight Scavenger Hunt Thank you to everyone who registered. WE ARE FULL! Friday, November 8th 6:00pm-8:00pm Family Program (Suggested Age: 4+ due to it being dark inside the library) Join us at the library after dark to follow clues, solve puzzles and find the dinosaurs hiding in the library! Registrants and…
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…
Burnham Library Presents: Mythical Makers (Group A) 2nd Tuesdays (9/10, 10/8, 11/12) 3:15pm-4:00pm Grades 1-5 Join Miss Katie to learn about legendary creatures and do a a craft based on them. Registration Required. Email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org
Burnham Library Presents: Kids Klub Little Artists (Group A) 2nd Wednesdays 3:15-4:00pm Grades K-2 Learn about famous artists and try simple art projects related to the artist.
On Childhood Migration from Central America--In Conversation with Javier Zamora Thursday, November 14 at 4:00 via digital live stream REGISTER HERE Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito. Zamora’s adventure involves a…
Burnham Library Presents: Burnham Bunch Storytime Thursdays, 10:30am-11:00am. Drop in. Ages Birth - 5 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, friends and bubbles all to help promote early literacy!
Burnham Library Presents: Kids' Klub Little Artists New group added! 2nd Thursdays 3:15pm - 4:00pm (*12/12 at 12:45pm-1:30pm) Grades K-2 Learn about various famous artists and try simple art projects modeled after the artist. Registration Required. Email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org
Meet Your Monger: A Tour of New England Cheeses REGISTER BELOW to reserve your spot. Shopping for cheese can be intimidating! From price disparity to over-the-top food trends, we’ve overcomplicated one of the oldest, simplest and most nutritious foods. Join Cheesemonger Kate Truini-Redin of New Curds on the Block cheese shop for a taste of Connecticut’s…
O Silent Night Online Silent Auction ONLINE AUCTION LINK Join us at the Burnham Library on Saturday, November 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for the Friends of Burnham Library's beloved O Silent Night fundraising soiree! Enjoy live and silent auctions, games, appetizers, and libations. Can’t make it to the event? Try your luck in…
Amplifying your (Communications) Genius with Victoria C. Rowan of Ideasmyth.com REGISTER FOR WEEK 3 with Gunn Memorial Library Three town libraries – Roxbury, Bridgewater, and Washington – collaborate to present you “Amplifying Your Communications Genius,” with Victoria C. Rowan of Ideasmyth.com This 3-part virtual workshop (Zoom link is provided when you register on our website) …
Burnham Library Presents: Mythical Makers 3rd Tuesdays 3:15-4:00pm Grades 1-5 Join Miss Katie to learn about legendary creatures and do a a craft based on the mythical creatures. Registration Required. Email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org
Burnham Library Presents: Kids Klub Ocean Explorers (Group A) 3rd Wednesdays 3:15-4:00pm Grades K-2 Work in centers to learn all about the oceans, create a craft and do a science experiment. Registration Required. Email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org
Native Rights and Culture in Fiction–A Conversation with Mona Susan Power Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 pm via digital live stream REGISTER HERE Join us as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls. This conversation highlights how her work explores Native Rights and Native American culture, in particular using an…
Burnham Library Presents: Burnham Bunch Storytime Thursdays, 10:30am-11:00am. Drop in. Ages Birth - 5 years old. Enjoy stories, songs, friends and bubbles all to help promote early literacy!
Burnham Library Presents: Kids' Klub - Ocean Explorers (Group B) 3rd Thursdays 3:15pm-4:00pm Grades K-2 Work in centers to learn all about the oceans, create a craft and do a science experiment. Registration Required. Email Mrs. Lianne at lambruso@burnhamlibrary.org
26th Annual O Silent Night Silent & Live Auction • Wine Basket • Games • Appetizers & Libations Saturday, November 23 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Tickets $40 on sale October 19 HERE LIVE auction includes Lime Rock Experience, A Year of Desserts, Stock Your Bar, A Year of desserts NEW online Silent Auction • …
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…