Upcoming Events At The Burlington Public Library

BURLINGTON, MA -- The Burlington Public Library posted its schedule of upcoming events, including events for school vacation week. For more information, call the library at 781-505-4990.

History of the Tuskegee Airmen – Thursday, February 21, 7-8:30pm

Members of the Col. Charles McGee Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen from Hanscom Air Force Base will present a program on the history of the Tuskegee Airmen. The Tuskegee airmen were the first black servicemen to serve as military aviator in the U.S. armed forces. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Burlington Public Library. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.

Beat the Winter Blues with Dr. David Mischoulon, February 26, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Do you feel sad in winter, seemingly for no reason? Join us for a discussion of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) with Dr. David Mischoulon, Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Depression Clinical & Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Mischoulon will offer suggestions to help you alleviate the cold-weather blues, including a demonstration of Burlington Public Library’s new light therapy lamp, which will remain available at the library for public use. The program is free and open to all, brought to you through a generous grant from National Network of Libraries of Medicine New England Region.

This project has been funded in whole or in part with federal funds from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, under Cooperative Agreement UG4LM012347-01 with the University of Massachusetts, Worcester.

Library Closed for Presidents’ Day – The library will be closed on Monday, February 18 th in observation of Presidents’ Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 19 th at 10am.

Youth Services Programs

After the Monday holiday, the library has plenty to keep kids and teens entertained during school vacation week. We’ll have everything from movies to robot building, Mario Kart, and an animal show. You can also keep reading for beads and prizes. Raffle drawings are on Friday, the 22. Enjoy the holiday!

Playing is Learning - Thursday February 14, 1-1:45 pm Educational play for Ages 2-6, brought to you by Family ACCESS.

Tinker Lab - Thursday, February 14, 4-4:45 pm Mary’s been stashing trash just for you to breathe new life into as art or inventions. Let your imagination go wild! Grades K-5

Mother-Daughter Book Club - Thursday, February 14, 6-6:45 pm Join Amanda for a bonding opportunity for girls in Grades 3-6 and their mothers. This month’s selection is The Friendship Matchmaker, by Abdel- Fattah. You may pick up a copy at the Children’s desk. Discuss the book over snacks and make a related craft.

Teen Lounge - Friday, February 15 & 22, 2:30-4:30 pm Kick back with Nicole and your friends. Games and snacks provided.

Lego Club - Saturday, February 16, 11-11:30 am Join Jenna for a Saturday gathering of Lego Club. She’ll supply the legos, you supply the imagination.

Family Movie and Popcorn - Tuesday, February 19, 11 am-12:30 pm Bring in the whole family for a movie and popcorn.

Tween Mario Kart Tournament - Tuesday, February 19, 7-8 pm Compete with your friends to see who rules at Mario Kart. Grades 3 and Up

Cookies with a Cop - Wednesday, February 20, 11-11:45 am Have cookies and a story read by a Burlington cop!

Teen Movie - Wednesday, February 20, 6:30-8:30 pm Enjoy popcorn and a movie with your friends. Grades 6-12

Preschool Science - Thursday, February 21, 1-1:45 pm Explore the wonders of everyday science with Joanna. Ages 3-6

Little Bits with the Tech Bot Gurus - Thursday, February 21, 4:30-5:15 pm Join the Tech Bot Gurus for robot building fun using Little Bits.

Animals in My Backyard Show - Friday, February 22, 11-11:45 am Get up close and personal with some local wildlife brought in by Creature Teachers.

Dads and Donuts - Saturday, February 23, 11-11:30 am Here’s a chance for working dads (and moms) to get in on kids’ storytime. Join Mary for stories, songs, and donuts. All Ages

Storytime Schedule

Baby Storytime - Fridays @ 11 am (Starting January 18) 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/Preschool Story & Craft - Mondays, Jan. 14, February 11, & March 11 Toddlers @ 10:30 am Preschool @ 11:30 am Join Mary for stories, songs, and a related craft. (No registration)

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.

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