The Book Corner: Library Holiday Hours, National Library Week and School Break Events

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 on Monday, April 15 in observance of Patriot’s Day.

National Library Week April 14-20

National Library Week is celebrated in communities, schools and campuses across the country each year. The theme celebrated by the American Library Association this year is “Communities Matter@ Your Library”.  I’m sure that you see these community-building connections happening all the time at the Burlington Public Library.  We have just completed the “Burlington Reads 2013” event which was so successful because businesses, organizations and members of the community came together to make it happen.  We also see firsthand how Burlington Public Library helps foster all types of communities daily. New moms connect at storytime, clubs and organizations convene to share their ideas and interests, tutors work with students, staff instruct groups on latest technology, and  teens meet up to collaborate on projects and to hang out together after school. Service to the community has always been the focus of the library. While this aspect has never changed, libraries have grown and evolved in how they provide for the needs of every member of their community.

To celebrate our community, from April 14 through April 20, the Burlington Public Library will offer a Fine Free Week.  Bring your library card to the Circulation Desk and if there are fines owed, they will be forgiven.  Did you misplace your library card?  Bring identification and proof of your Burlington residence to the Circulation Desk to obtain a free replacement card (normally a $1.00 charge).

School Vacation Week Programs:

• Clifford the Big Red Dog  -Tuesday, April 16 @ 11 am

Meet Clifford, give him a hug if you like, and hear some great stories about his adventures!  All ages welcome. (Drop-in event)

• Lego Team Challenge - Wednesday, April 17 @ 10:30 am

Sign up in teams of 2 or 3 on our website calendar or at the YS desk.  The day of the event, teams will build in response to creative challenges. All works will go on display for the rest of the month to be judged by the public.  The winning team will earn fabulous prizes!  Come show off your construction skill and ingenuity! For students in grades K-6.  (Registration is required.)

• Panera Bread Bakery Storytime - Thursday, April 18 @ 3 pm

All ages welcome.  Come listen to some great food stories and enjoy free freshly baked chocolate chip cookies!  Please sign up at the YS desk or online, so Panera knows how many cookies to bring!

• iRobot Presentation - Friday, April 19 @ 3 pm

Presented by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).  Learn some fantastic and fascinating info about robots, and see some cool demonstrations by the robots themselves!  For students in grades 5 and up.  Just drop in!

• T. A. G. (Teen Advisory Group) Meeting -Tuesday, April 16 @ 5:30-6:30

Help Jenna select books, games, magazines, etc. for the YA collection and plan future activities. T. A. G. is not just fun but also a great way to earn Community Service hours!

• Backyard Beekeeping - Thursday, April 18 at 7pm

The Friends of the Library  have invited Nate Matzubara, Burlington resident and owner of the Lazy Bee Ranch, to the library to enlighten us about the art of beekeeping.  All are welcome, light refreshments will be served.