Burlington Public Library's April Events Announced

BURLINGTON, MA - The Burlington Public Library has announced its upcoming April events. Here's a look at what's happening at the library over the next several weeks:

May Baskets

Spring has arrived and to highlight this colorful season the library will soon be decorated in May Baskets! Have you contributed a basket in the past or would you like to participate this year? Would you be interested in supporting the Friends of the Library in a great fundraising event, highlighting your creative talent, and promoting your business or organization? Then the May Basket event is for you!

Baskets should have a minimum value of $25 and should be at the library by April 25 in order for us to create the publicity for them. They will be on display from May 1 through May 26 for the community to enter to win. If you would like to contribute a basket or would like more information, please contact Lori Hodgson at 781 505-4990 or lhodgson@burlington.org.

Teen Lounge - Fridays, April 1, 8, 15, and 22

Nicole will be hosting Teen Lounge every Friday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the meeting room, with snacks, games, and crafts. Stop by and compete in the minute challenge!

iToddler - Monday, April 4

Join Amanda for a storytime projected from the iPad on Monday, April 4 from 11-11:45 a.m.

Lego Club - Monday, April 4

Join Jenna for Lego fun on Monday, April 4 from 3:45-4:45 p.m. We provide the legos, you bring the imagination!

T. A. G. - Monday, April 4

Help Nicole plan exciting programs as part of the Teen Advisory Group, and earn community service hours on Monday, April 4 from 7-8:30 p.m.

After School iStory - Tuesday, April 5

Amanda will be projecting interactive stories and games from the iPad, and you may even create some stories of your own on Tuesday, April 5 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Best for K-3

Mother-Daughter Book Club - Thursday, April 7

Amanda leads a chat and craft on Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh on Thursday, April 7 from 6:15-7:30 p.m. Register and pick up the book at the Youth Services desk. Best for grades 3-6

Booking It! Book Club – Wednesday, April 20

Pick up this month’s book, I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916, at the Youth Services desk then join Mary for a boy-friendly chat and activity based on the book on Wednesday, April 20 from 4-5 p.m.! Snacks are provided! Best for grades 2-5

Memoir Writing Workshop -Saturday, April 9

(Admission is free but registration is recommended)

Dr. Melissa Juchniewicz, a college professor and experienced writing instructor will present a morning workshop to encourage people to put their life stories into words on Saturday, April 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. She has facilitated memoir writing workshops for nearly 20 years around the Merrimack Valley, and has overseen the production of thousands of pages of people's life stories.

Learn what a memoir is -- and isn't. Explore the relationship between truth and facts. Master practical matters of good writing and making writing public. Come prepared to do some writing based on fun and thought-provoking exercises.

Bring something to write with -- you'll leave with something written that may be the start of a great journey! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Burlington Public Library.