Book Corner: The Library's Annual May Basket Sale has Begun

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.

May Baskets

May Baskets are here!  There are more than 45 baskets on display in the library and raffle tickets are now on sale.  With this many baskets, there is something of interest for everyone.  Baskets are valued at a minimum of $25 with many worth more than $100. For just $5 for 5 tickets, you could be the winner of your favorite one.  Themes include family fun, cooking, crafts, and reading.  This year, we have a number of baskets with “Discover Downtown Burlington” stickers offering the opportunity to experience many of the restaurants and small businesses along Cambridge Street’s “walking center”. 

Events: 

• Story & Craft -Monday, May 13

10:30 for Toddlers & 11:15 for Preschoolers

Join Miss Amanda for a fun-filled story time, with story-based craft afterwards.  Please note the times for the two different age groups—just drop in!

•  Bedtime Math Storytime May 21 at 7p.m.

Come in your Pj's and enjoy some math stories, games, and goodie bags! Just Drop-in!

• Food Art:  Candy Necklaces - Friday, May 17 at 3 p.m.

“Make” a fashion statement that satisfies your sweet tooth as well!  Supplies provided (including candy)—just drop in!

Lego Team Challenge

Congratulations to the winners of the first ever Lego Team Challenge! Krushna Malapati, Nick Latsis, and Nithellen Ravi of Team 8 created this mad scientist lab called Monchdiggidy. This Lego creation, along with the others, will be on display for another couple of weeks so come in and check them out!

Low Maintenance, Affordable Landscapes & Gardens - Thursday, May 16, 7:00 p.m.

Join the Friends of the Burlington Public Library for this timely program.  Horticultural Consultant, Paul Split, will discuss low maintenance and affordable ways to garden. Do you want ideas for the patio or deck?  You’ll want to see his demonstration of container gardening that he will share at this program.

Museum Passes

The Friends of the Burlington Public Library provide a wide variety of passes to area museums and attractions.  They have recently added three new passes to the offerings.   We are sure that the "Boston By Foot", "Institute of Contemporary Art", and the Boston Harbor Islands Ferry will certainly be popular this summer.

To see a complete list or to reserve any of the passes, visit the library’s website (burlingtonpubliclibrary.org) and click on the Museum Passes” tab .  As always, if you have questions, call the Circulation Department at 781 270-1690.