Young Explorers- Mini Architects- Grades K/1

Young Explorers â Mini ArchitectsGrades K/1 Registration required. Registration begins on 8/17. RSVP here.  Wednesdays (9/23, 10/21* & 12/2) @3:15pm-4:00pm *10/21 â 12:45-1:30pm (due to Region 21 early dismissal) Letâs get busy building! We have LEGOs, wooden planks, M......More

Young Explorers â Mini ArchitectsGrades K/1 Registration required. Registration begins on 8/17. RSVP here.  Wednesdays (9/23, 10/21* & 12/2) @3:15pm-4:00pm *10/21 â 12:45-1:30pm (due to Region 21 early dismissal) Letâs get busy building! We have LEGOs, wooden planks, Magnatiles, waffle blocks, etc. to build with.  Be creative and build your own structure or use some fun prompts to get started!  

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Book Discussion: Wild Dark Shore

All are welcome. Books are available for checkout at the Main Desk.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Burnham Bunch Fall Storytime

Burnham Bunch Fall StorytimeThursdays, 9/10- 12/3 @10:30am No registration required drop in. Join us for stories, songs and bubbles! For the 5 and under crowd (siblings welcome). 10/29- Halloween Costume Storytime â wear your costumes! *No story time on 11/26. 12/3- Hol......More

Burnham Bunch Fall StorytimeThursdays, 9/10- 12/3 @10:30am No registration required drop in. Join us for stories, songs and bubbles! For the 5 and under crowd (siblings welcome). 10/29- Halloween Costume Storytime â wear your costumes! *No story time on 11/26. 12/3- Holiday PJ Storytime â wear your favorite holiday pjs!

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Tween Time- Board Game Club

Tween Time- Board Game ClubThursdays (9/24*, 10/22*, 11/19) @3:15pm-4:00pm *12:45pm-1:30pm (due to Region 12 schools early dismissal) Registration Required.  Registration begins on 8/17. RSVP here.  Come hang out with friends or meet new ones while playing board games......More

Tween Time- Board Game ClubThursdays (9/24*, 10/22*, 11/19) @3:15pm-4:00pm *12:45pm-1:30pm (due to Region 12 schools early dismissal) Registration Required.  Registration begins on 8/17. RSVP here.  Come hang out with friends or meet new ones while playing board games and card games.

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Foul Dungeons, Prison Ships, & Forced Marches

Foul Dungeons, Prison Ships, & Forced MarchesIn partnership with the Bridgewater Historical Society Registration is required. RSVP BELOW You are invited to join us for âFoul Dungeons, Floating Prisons, and Forced Marches,â a fascinating presentation by Susan Bigelow, Hi......More

Foul Dungeons, Prison Ships, & Forced MarchesIn partnership with the Bridgewater Historical Society Registration is required. RSVP BELOW You are invited to join us for âFoul Dungeons, Floating Prisons, and Forced Marches,â a fascinating presentation by Susan Bigelow, History & Genealogy Librarian at the Connecticut State Library, exploring the little-known stories of Revolutionary War prisoners in Connecticut. In November 1778, a strange procession wound its way through the sparsely populated hills and valleys of northern Connecticut: thousands of British and German prisoners of war captured at Saratoga marched under guard from their former quarters in Cambridge to the near wilderness of Charlottesville, Virginia. The so-called âConvention Armyâ was an extreme example of a thorny problem faced by both sides during the American Revolution: what to do with the growing number of prisoners of war. Connecticutâs leaders responded in a variety of waysâsome humane, others surprisingly harsh. Along the way, youâll discover stories of German officers hosting dance parties in the villages they passed through, captives confined deep within a dark copper mine, and British sailors who staged a daring escape from a prison ship in New London Harbor. Susan Bigelow is a librarian and recovering political writer with a deep love of local history. She is a member of the History & Genealogy staff at the Connecticut State Library and serves on the Board of Directors of the Enfield Historical Society.

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Virtual Children's Author Talk: Lucky Diaz

Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky DiazREGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE via Digital Livestream or on Demand Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we cele......More

Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky DiazREGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE via Digital Livestream or on Demand Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, Paletero Man. Whatâs the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero JosĂŠ! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narratorâs pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now. Inspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles and Diazâs own hit song, this beautiful story invites readers into a sun-drenched neighborhood where the ring of a bell means the best treat of the day is just around the corner. Please note that we will be hosting Lucky Diaz twice on this date, once in Spanish and in English. Be sure that you are registering for your preferred format.

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French Conversation Fridays

French Conversation FridaysRegistration is Kindly Requested HERE Whether youâre fluent or rusty, practice your French with our host Evelyne Purdy. Meet fellow language learners and enjoy a welcoming, low-pressure space to speak, listen, and learn together. Moderate to f......More

French Conversation FridaysRegistration is Kindly Requested HERE Whether youâre fluent or rusty, practice your French with our host Evelyne Purdy. Meet fellow language learners and enjoy a welcoming, low-pressure space to speak, listen, and learn together. Moderate to fluent speakers are welcome. Please click on the link to register. We will contact you before the first meeting about class availability. Questions? Contact [email protected]  

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Kids Klub- Crafty Kids - Grades 2/3

Kids Klub â Crafty KidsGrades 2/3 Wednesdays (9/30, 10/28, 11/18) @3:15pm-4:00pm Registration Required. Registration begins on 8/17. RSVP here.  Each month we will do a seasonal craft to take home.

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October Artist: Christy Bonaiuto

Christy Bonaiuto with Seeing Things DifferentlyOctober 1 â 30, 2026, during library hours Artist reception on Friday, October 2, from 6:00 â 8:00 pm. All welcome This October, Burnham Library will welcome local artist Christy Bonaiuto for âSeeing Things Differently,â an......More

Christy Bonaiuto with Seeing Things DifferentlyOctober 1 â 30, 2026, during library hours Artist reception on Friday, October 2, from 6:00 â 8:00 pm. All welcome This October, Burnham Library will welcome local artist Christy Bonaiuto for âSeeing Things Differently,â an exhibition of abstract paintings and nature photography that invites viewers to look closer, imagine freely, and discover their own interpretations. âWhat do you see?â is the exhibitionâs central question. Bonaiuto embraces the idea that there is no single way to experience a work of art. Each viewer brings their own perspective, and what one person sees may be entirely different from what another imagines. Bonaiuto describes her artistic process: âMy artwork reflects my distinct vision and creative approach. Working with acrylics, I use a mix of techniques and tools, allowing each piece to develop organically. Shapes and imagery emerge as I work, giving my paintings movement and spontaneity. My titles add context and invite viewers to form their own interpretations.â In addition to painting, Bonaiuto is a passionate nature photographer. Through perspective, composition, color, and detail, she brings a fresh viewpoint to the natural world, encouraging viewers to pause and notice the beauty in familiar things. Visitors may also have the opportunity to participate in an interactive component of the exhibition by sharing what they see in selected works and adding their own interpretations to the experience. An active member of the local arts community, Bonaiuto serves on the boards of Gallery 25 in New Milford, Great Hollow Photography Club, and the Sherman Artists Association. She also chairs the Sherman Commission for the Arts. A dedicated teacher, she is preparing to open her home studio in Sherman, where she will offer painting and resin workshops for artists of all experience levels.    

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Burnham Bunch Fall Storytime

Burnham Bunch Fall StorytimeThursdays, 9/10- 12/3 @10:30am No registration required drop in. Join us for stories, songs and bubbles! For the 5 and under crowd (siblings welcome). 10/29- Halloween Costume Storytime â wear your costumes! *No story time on 11/26. 12/3- Hol......More

Burnham Bunch Fall StorytimeThursdays, 9/10- 12/3 @10:30am No registration required drop in. Join us for stories, songs and bubbles! For the 5 and under crowd (siblings welcome). 10/29- Halloween Costume Storytime â wear your costumes! *No story time on 11/26. 12/3- Holiday PJ Storytime â wear your favorite holiday pjs!

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Virtual Author Talk: Veronica Roth

Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica RothREGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE via Digital Livestream or on-demand A single choice can transform your destiny. Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica......More

Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica RothREGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE via Digital Livestream or on-demand A single choice can transform your destiny. Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, one of the most iconic young adult series of a generation, and get an exclusive sneak peek into her highly anticipated upcoming novel, The Sixth Faction! Fifteen years after readers first stepped into dystopian Chicago alongside Tris Prior, the Divergent universe still captivates with its unflinching exploration of identity, courage, and sacrifice. And in the alternate universe of The Sixth Faction, we revisit familiar characters in a completely new way⌠Beatrice Prior stands on the brink of a decision every person in her world must make: five factions, five futures, five lives. She has a plan: sheâll make the bravest choice and leave Abnegation to join Dauntless, even though it means abandoning her family. But when tragedy strikes at her choosing ceremony, everything changesâher world, her plans, even Beatrice herself. Her decision will thrust her into the crosshairs of an underground rebellion, where a boy with secrets as dangerous as her ownâa boy with only a number for a nameâmay be the only person she can trust. One choice will change everything.

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PK Little Crafts

Burnham Library Presents: PK Little CraftsFirst Fridays of the month (9/4, 10/2, 11/6 & 12/4) @10:30am Registration required. Registration starts on 8/17. RSVP here. Each month we will make simple, seasonal crafts.  Great for the preschool age! Crafts will help to stre......More

Burnham Library Presents: PK Little CraftsFirst Fridays of the month (9/4, 10/2, 11/6 & 12/4) @10:30am Registration required. Registration starts on 8/17. RSVP here. Each month we will make simple, seasonal crafts.  Great for the preschool age! Crafts will help to strengthen those prewriting muscles. Questions? Email Mrs. Lianne at [email protected].

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French Conversation Fridays

French Conversation FridaysRegistration is Kindly Requested HERE Whether youâre fluent or rusty, practice your French with our host Evelyne Purdy. Meet fellow language learners and enjoy a welcoming, low-pressure space to speak, listen, and learn together. Moderate to f......More

French Conversation FridaysRegistration is Kindly Requested HERE Whether youâre fluent or rusty, practice your French with our host Evelyne Purdy. Meet fellow language learners and enjoy a welcoming, low-pressure space to speak, listen, and learn together. Moderate to fluent speakers are welcome. Please click on the link to register. We will contact you before the first meeting about class availability. Questions? Contact [email protected]  

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Artist Reception: Christy Bonaiuto

Artist Reception: Christy BonaiutoOctober 1 â 30, 2026, during library hours Artist reception on Friday, October 2, from 6:00 â 8:00 pm. All welcome This October, Burnham Library will welcome local artist Christy Bonaiuto for âSeeing Things Differently,â an exhibition o......More

Artist Reception: Christy BonaiutoOctober 1 â 30, 2026, during library hours Artist reception on Friday, October 2, from 6:00 â 8:00 pm. All welcome This October, Burnham Library will welcome local artist Christy Bonaiuto for âSeeing Things Differently,â an exhibition of abstract paintings and nature photography that invites viewers to look closer, imagine freely, and discover their own interpretations. âWhat do you see?â is the exhibitionâs central question. Bonaiuto embraces the idea that no single way exists to experience a work of art. Each viewer brings their own perspective, and what one person sees may be entirely different from what another imagines. Bonaiuto describes her artistic process: âMy artwork reflects my distinct vision and creative approach. Working with acrylics, I use a mix of techniques and tools, allowing each piece to develop organically. Shapes and imagery emerge as I work, giving my paintings movement and spontaneity. My titles add context and invite viewers to form their own interpretations.â In addition to painting, Bonaiuto is a passionate nature photographer. Through perspective, composition, color, and detail, she brings a fresh viewpoint to the natural world, encouraging viewers to pause and notice the beauty in familiar things. Visitors may also have the opportunity to participate in an interactive component of the exhibition by sharing what they see in selected works and adding their own interpretations. An active member of the local arts community, Bonaiuto serves on the boards of Gallery 25 in New Milford, Great Hollow Photography Club, and the Sherman Artists Association. She also chairs the Sherman Commission for the Arts. A dedicated teacher, she is preparing to open her home studio in Sherman, where she will offer painting and resin workshops for artists of all experience levels.  

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Pop-Up Book Sale

Sweater weather is coming, and so are some great reads! Browse a small but mighty selection of like-new and gently used books for all ages. Whether youâre looking for a new favorite or a book to curl up with on a chilly day, weâve got you covered! Great books. Great pri......More

Sweater weather is coming, and so are some great reads! Browse a small but mighty selection of like-new and gently used books for all ages. Whether youâre looking for a new favorite or a book to curl up with on a chilly day, weâve got you covered! Great books. Great prices. Something for everyone.

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Burnham School Visit (2nd & 4th)

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Young Explorers Playtime- Grades K/1

Young Explorers- PlaytimeGrades K/1 Wednesdays- 9/9 & 9/7  @3:15pm-4:00pm Registration required. Registration begins on 8/17. RSVP here. Enjoy some playtime with at the Burnham Library! Play with our kitchen, supermarket, train station plus other dramatic play centers!......More

Young Explorers- PlaytimeGrades K/1 Wednesdays- 9/9 & 9/7  @3:15pm-4:00pm Registration required. Registration begins on 8/17. RSVP here. Enjoy some playtime with at the Burnham Library! Play with our kitchen, supermarket, train station plus other dramatic play centers!

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Burnham Bunch Fall Storytime

Burnham Bunch Fall StorytimeThursdays, 9/10- 12/3 @10:30am No registration required drop in. Join us for stories, songs and bubbles! For the 5 and under crowd (siblings welcome). 10/29- Halloween Costume Storytime â wear your costumes! *No story time on 11/26. 12/3- Hol......More

Burnham Bunch Fall StorytimeThursdays, 9/10- 12/3 @10:30am No registration required drop in. Join us for stories, songs and bubbles! For the 5 and under crowd (siblings welcome). 10/29- Halloween Costume Storytime â wear your costumes! *No story time on 11/26. 12/3- Holiday PJ Storytime â wear your favorite holiday pjs!

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Burnham School Visit (K, 1, 3 & 5)

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

Virtual Author Talk: Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn RussoA Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE via Digital Livestream or on-demand Join us for a captivating online conversation with......More

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn RussoA Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE via Digital Livestream or on-demand Join us for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her fascinating book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg. Explore the towering legacy, unexpected inspirations, and creative heights of one of Americaâs most influential artistic icons. Most famous for his groundbreaking âCombinesââpainting and sculpture hybrids that often incorporated everyday objectsâAmerican artist Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) created within a range of mediums, including collage, performance, photography, and printmaking. But a connective tissue through it all was his fascination with flight. The Ascent of Rauschenberg explores the flight motif across his work, spanning birds, insects, aviation, spaceflight, sensory experiences, and metaphors for his own life. More than 150 images reveal the vibrant scope of his work, from lithographs inspired by the Apollo 11 launch that NASA invited him to witness and document, to a Combine featuring a taxidermied eagle that evokes Roman mythology. Nine accompanying essays reflect on his many flight themes and subtleties that might otherwise be overlooked. The book also includes archival photographs and personal papers from the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation. Register now for the chance to view art history through the unique prism of flight. About the Author: Carolyn Russo is curator of the art collection at the Smithsonianâs National Air and Space Museum. She has lectured internationally on the subject of art and flight and is the author of several publications including The Ascent of Rauschenberg: Reinventing the Art of Flight, Art of the Airport Tower, In Plane View: Abstractions of Flight, and Women and Flight: Portraits of Contemporary Women Pilots.

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Tween Time- Young Engineers - Grades 4/5

Tween Time â Young EngineersGrades 4/5 Thursdays (9/10, 10/8, 11/12) @3:15pm-4:00pm Registration Required. Registration begins on 8/17. Register here.  Using the engineering process, try to solve STEM challenges! A different challenge each time.

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CANCELLED- Homeschool Hangout- Create & Design

Homeschool Hangout â Create & DesignFor Ages 6+ Fridays (9/11, 10/9, 11/13) 12:00pm-12:45pm Registration required. Registration begins on 8/17. RSVP here.  We will design a dream bedroom, a food truck and our very own mythical creatures.  Get ready to use your creativ......More

Homeschool Hangout â Create & DesignFor Ages 6+ Fridays (9/11, 10/9, 11/13) 12:00pm-12:45pm Registration required. Registration begins on 8/17. RSVP here.  We will design a dream bedroom, a food truck and our very own mythical creatures.  Get ready to use your creativity and imagination!

The Burnham Library, 62 Main Street South, Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT, 06798, United States

French Conversation Fridays

French Conversation FridaysRegistration is Kindly Requested HERE Whether youâre fluent or rusty, practice your French with our host Evelyne Purdy. Meet fellow language learners and enjoy a welcoming, low-pressure space to speak, listen, and learn together. Moderate to f......More

French Conversation FridaysRegistration is Kindly Requested HERE Whether youâre fluent or rusty, practice your French with our host Evelyne Purdy. Meet fellow language learners and enjoy a welcoming, low-pressure space to speak, listen, and learn together. Moderate to fluent speakers are welcome. Please click on the link to register. We will contact you before the first meeting about class availability. Questions? Contact [email protected]  

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"The Automat" Screening with Q&A with Director Lisa Hurwitz

âThe Automatâ Screening with Q&A with Director Lisa HurwitzThis program is a collaboration between the Burnham Library and New Milford Public Library. Registration is required as seating is limited. RSVP with NM Library HERE Step back in time with âThe Automat,â the acc......More

âThe Automatâ Screening with Q&A with Director Lisa HurwitzThis program is a collaboration between the Burnham Library and New Milford Public Library. Registration is required as seating is limited. RSVP with NM Library HERE Step back in time with âThe Automat,â the acclaimed documentary celebrating the iconic self-service restaurants that transformed American dining and became beloved gathering places for generations. An automat was a fast-food restaurant where food and drinks were sold from coin-operated vending machines with glass windows. Featuring charming stories from Mel Brooks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and other notable voices, the film explores the history, culture, and nostalgia behind the legendary Automats. Following the screening, stay for a special Q&A with director Lisa Hurwitz, who will share insights into the making of this heartwarming and critically acclaimed documentary. THIS PROGRAM IS LOCATED AT NEW MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY.

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Table Top Gaming Club

Are you ready to dive into a world of adventure, strategy, and fun? Whether youâre 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......More

Are you ready to dive into a world of adventure, strategy, and fun? Whether youâre 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 games that will challenge your mind and spark your imagination.Meet Like-Minded Enthusiasts: Connect with fellow game lovers, share tips and strategies.All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether youâre a beginner or a master, our meet-up is the perfect place to learn new games or showcase your expertise.Donât miss out on the fun! Grab your friends, roll the dice, and join us for an unforgettable gaming experience. 𧊠Questions? Contact [email protected] Drop-in thru the back door.

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