Burlington Library Announces June Winners for Adult Summer Reading Program

The following press release is from the Burlington Public Library:

Adult Summer Reading

Congratulations to the June prize winners Carolyn Pennie (online winner) and Joan Stack (paper and pen winner). They each won a sturdy travel bag filled with books, notebook and pen to “Escape the Ordinary and Do Some Traveling!”.

Read and record your titles for July to enter the raffle to “Escape the Ordinary and Have Some Fun!” You could win a handcrafted “Maxine” travel bag, plus $25 gift certificate to King’s Bowling, and a King’s T-shirt donated by The Friends of the Library and Kings of Burlington.

Upcoming Programs for Children and Teens

Summer Scrabble Club: Tuesdays, July 7-August 11, 2:30-3:30 pm Learn new words and strategies to improve your game. Beginners welcome! (Grades 4-8)

Lego Club: Wednesdays, July 8 & August 5, 1 pm We provide the legos, you provide the imagination! Grades K-6

Comic Art Classes: Friday, July 10, 2-3 pm for Grades K-4; 3:15-4:15 pm for Grades 5-9 Learn about comic and manga art from artist Kristine Block! Registration required

Storyteller Diane Edgecomb: Monday, July 13, 11 am Listen to exciting superhero tales from around the world! (Ages 4 and up)

Zombie Tag for Teens: Monday, July 13, 2-3 pm Sign up online for this exciting event led by Guard Up!

Kids’ Theatre Games: Tuesdays, July 14, 21, and 28, 11 am Join Mary to find out how play becomes plays! Registration required (For Grades 2-6)

Henna Tattoos for Teens: Tuesday, July 14, 6-8 pm Paint temporary tattoos with homemade henna! Registration required

Puffy Paint Art: Wednesday, July 15, 1 pm Have fun with puffy paint! Registration required (Grades3-5)

Burlington Police Department Storytime: Thursday, July 16, 11 am (All Ages) Hear stories read by our real life superheroes!

Hero Thursday for Teens: Thursday, July 16, 2:30- 4 pm This week’s hero: Percy Jackson

Frozen Party: Friday, July 17, 2-4 pm (All Ages) Meet Anna and Elsa!