Book Corner: Library Holiday Hours, May Basket Raffle

The Burlington Public Library has a bunch of upcoming events and accounts of past events residents can check out. The following is a press release listing what has happened, is currently happening and what is coming soon.

Library Hours

The Library will be closed from Saturday May, 25 through Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

The Library will also be closed on Friday, June 14 for staff in-service.

May Basket Raffle

There’s still time to buy tickets and enter to win your favorite basket(s).  With 55 baskets to choose from, there certainly is something for everyone! Ticket sales end on Thursday, May 30 at 6pm.  The drawing for the baskets will take place Thursday, May 30 at 7pm.  Come join us for a fun evening.  You may even be one of the lucky winners to go home with a basket.

Teen Volunteers

Just a reminder to teens who wish to volunteer this summer, your paperwork must be in by Friday, May 24 by 6pm.

E-book Titles for Teens

New titles have been added to the Burlington “Advantage” downloadable collection for teens. Among the titles available exclusively to Burlington card holders are “The Crown of Ember” by Rae Carson, “Delirium” by Lauren Oliver and “Pretty Little Liars” by Sara Shepard. To see more, or to download titles, go to the library website (burlingtonpubliclibrary.org) and click on the Overdrive icon on the right hand side of the page. As always, if you have any questions or need some assistance stop by the Youth Services Desk or call 781 270-1692.

Storytimes

The Spring Storytime sessions will end on May 24.   During the break between sessions, the Youth Services staff will be preparing for the Summer Reading Program, which will kickoff June 27.  The Summer storytime session will begin after the kickoff.  Watch for more information about the fun-filled summer program soon to be available in the library and on our website.

Wowbrary

Have you checked out Wowbrary yet?  The library added this service in April to enhance our ability to share the new additions to our collections.  There’s an attractive online version of the new-book shelf on our website that allows you to view the latest additions, and the soon to be additions of books, music and movies at the Burlington Public Library.  You can also sign up to get email alerts that showcase the library's newest items each as well.  The alerts feature the latest bestsellers, movies, music CDs, audio books, children's titles, cookbooks, mysteries, travel guides, health books, science fiction and more purchased by the library. Just go to burlingtonpubliclibrary.org and click on the “wowbrary” icon to learn more.