Burlington Public Library Announces Upcoming Events

BURLINGTON, MA - From the Burlington Public Library:

Adult Summer Reading
There is still time to get in on the fun! Our Summer Reading programs aren’t just for kids! Adults, come join
the challenge. Fill out a form for each book you read between June 1 and August 31 and automatically earn
chances to win a monthly drawing for prizes! For more information on how to participate, visit our website at
burlingtonpubliclibrary.org and click on the Adult Summer Reading link under “Library News” on the
homepage. July’s prize is pizza and a movie! The bucket of goodies includes a $25 gift card to The Upper
Crust Pizzeria and a $25 gift card to AMC Burlington 10.

Youth Services Programs

We are swimming in pirates this week! Learn with the Science Pirates of Wilmington. Watch the movie of Peter Pan. Join us for a visit from Neverland Pixies and Pirates.

Teen Books and Brownies - Thursday, July 19, 4-5 pm Nicole and Jenna will lead a brownie-fueled book talk.

Mike Bent: Readers of the Lost Book - Thursday, July 19, 6:30-7:30 pm, All Ages Nickelodeon award winner Mike Bent presents an exciting Raiders style magic show for the whole family!

Tween-Teen Quidditch Match - Friday, July 20, 3:30-5 pm Nicole will have everything you need to play a grounded-but-still-very-cool-game of Quidditch. Come get your magical game on!

Movie Monday: Peter Pan (All Ages) - Monday, July 23, 1-3 pm

Teen Movie and Breakfast - Monday, July 23, 6:30-8:30 pm This week’s movie: Love, Simon (PG-13)
Build your own waffle to enjoy with the movie.

Matt Heaton Music Show (All Ages) - Tuesday, July 24, 11-11:30 am In this crowd pleaser, Matt Heaton will play fifties favorites and original songs.

Science Pirates of Wilmington (Grades K-5) - Tuesday, July 24, 4-5 pm
Join the Science Pirates for some messy interactive fun converting solids, liquids, and gases.

Tween Marshmallow Building (Grades 4-8) - Tuesday, July 24, 7-8 pm Jenna challenges you to see what you can build out of marshmallows.

Family Story and Craft (All Ages) - Wednesday, July 25, 11-11:45 am Enjoy a story and a tale-based craft
with Amanda.

Teen Pop Tart House Competition - Wednesday, July 25, 4-5 pm. See who can build the best pop tart house for Nicole.

K-9 East Dog Training (All Ages) - Thursday, July 26, 6-6:45 pm
Mike, from K-9 East will be here with his dog to demonstrate dog training.

Teen Lock-In (Grades 6-12) - Friday, July 27, 6-9 pm
Join Nicole and Jenna for after-hours library fun. They’ll have pizza, board and Wii games, and crafts. Pick up a permission slip at the Children’s Desk then return with the signed slip and sign up.

Pirate and Pixie Party - Saturday, July 28, 11-11:45 am
Come meet our visitors from Neverland. Plenty of photo opportunities!

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