Burlington Library Offering Program On The 1960s

From Burlington Library: Fine Amnesty Week Celebrate National Library Week…with fine amnesty at the Library! Visit the Burlington Public Library between April 7 and April 13, 2019 to have your overdue fines waived. Just stop at the Circulation Desk on the first floor and show your library card to the staff. All overdue fines for Burlington Public Library materials will be waived during this week. Can’t find your library card? Bring your ID and we will replace it free of charge.

A Cultural & Historical Reflection of the 1960s through the Music of The Beatles with Fran Hart – Thursday, April 18 7-8:30pm

The Beatles changed everything and it started on the Ed Sullivan show in February 1964. Join us as we explore the cultural impact of The Beatles through video clips, live music and fabulous sing-alongs. Fran Hart served as Burlington’s Chief of Police from 2002 until his retirement in 2010. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Burlington Public Library. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.

Youth Services Programs

April Vacation is about to begin, and the library will be ready to keep the kids entertained all week long. We have programs for all ages, such as a Library Day Storytime, a Family Movie with popcorn, a Tech Take-Apart session, and a Dr. Seuss themed Dads and Donuts. For the preschoolers we have a dance party and Preschool Science. The tweens can build a sweet (and very edible) car and garage for their Peeps bunnies and chicks to enjoy. Finally, the teens can enjoy some anime while building an anime craft. Check out the details below, and let us make your April Vacation brighter!

Playing is Learning - Thursday, April 11, 1 pm Free playtime run by Family ACCESS.

Unicorn Story & Craft - Thursday, April 11, 4:00 PM Amanda has magical unicorn stories and songs for you, followed by a unicorn craft. K-3
Mother-Daughter Book Club - Thursday, April 11, 6:00 pm This month’s book is Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Pick up a copy at the Children’s Desk and read it together. At the club meeting moms and daughters can talk about the book with Amanda, then do a related craft.

Gr. 3-5 SAT Math Demystified - Thursday, April 11, 6-7 pm An informational series by Shine In Math Academy.Learn about the content of Math from PreAlgebra through PreCalculus that you will see on the SAT test. Shine In Math is recognized Best Of Burlington for SAT Prep and Tutoring services for four consecutive years and helped many students perfect their SAT Math scores. Register online to secure a spot.

Teen Lounge - Friday, April 12, 2:30-4:30 pm Kick back with Nicole at the end of a long week. She’ll have your favorite games and snacks.

Meet the Easter Bunny - Saturday, April 13, 11-11:30 am Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny, and enjoy some fun tie-in activities.

Teen/Tween Movie - Saturday, 12:30 am-2:30 pm Enjoy a breakfast buffet, followed by a movie featuring your favorite web-slinging superheroes.

Teen Event: Anime and Craft - Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:45 pm Enjoy an anime mini-marathon with Jenna, and make your own Pusheen or Totoro.

National Library Day Storytime - Tuesday, April 16, 11-11:45 am Celebrate the day with library stories and visitors, followed by a thank you card craft. All Ages

Music and Movement - Wednesday, April 17, 11-11:30 am Dance up a storm with Amanda at a preschool dance party. Ages 2-6

Tech Take-Apart - Wednesday April 17, 6:30-7:30 pm Come dig through some old electronics with Mary, and see what is inside. Learn while you demolish. All Ages

Preschool Science - Thursday, April 18, 1-1:45 pm Come explore the magic of everyday science with Joanna.

Tween Event: Peeps Cars and Garages - Thursday, April 18, 3:30-4:30 pm Play with your food before you eat it: Join Jenna at building some edible cars and garages for your peeps.

Family Movie - Friday, 11 am-1:15 pm Enjoy popcorn while celebrating the return of your favorite magical nanny. All Ages

Teen Lounge - Friday, April 19, 2:30-4:30 pm

Dads and Donuts - Saturday, April 20, 11-11:30 am Join Mary for some songs and Dr. Seuss favorites, followed by donuts.

All Ages Storytime Schedule Baby Storytime - Fridays @ 11 am For caregivers with children from birth to 18 months. Delight and enliven your baby’s senses with books, songs, toys, and puppets. Build brain power.

Toddler Storytime - Tuesdays and Wednesdays @ 10:30 am For caregivers with children ages 18-36 months. Interact with your toddler with your toddler during storytime to nurture a love of books. Be active with music and movement!

Preschool Storytime - Wednesdays@ 11 am For caregivers with children ages 3-6 years. Help your preschooler get ready to read. Enjoy stories together and build language skills.