Mission Statement

The Burlington Public Library creates opportunities for all people to connect with others, to learn about the world around them, and to imagine the futures before them.

Upcoming Events

Jun 14

TICOS Avenue of Flags

Jun 14, 2021, 5:15 AM – 7:15 AM

It's Flag Day, so TICOS will be getting up early and meeting at 5:15am at the Harley Davidson on Roosevelt to help with the Optimist's Avenue of Flags. We meet again at 7:15pm to take them down. Both count for Silver cord hours and we would welcome help. Register so Miss Becky can get you more information!

Jun 14

Create Learn Imagine

Jun 14, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Jun 14

Little Learners Grab and Go

Jun 14, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:05 AM

Join us on the library's Facebook page to see the fun STEM learning activity that we will be featuring for that week. Then stop by the library to pick up a FREE activity kit to do that activity at home with your child! No registration necessary, kits are while supplies last. These are designed for children ages 3-6; please take only one kit per child.

Jun 14

Virtual CoLab2GO

Jun 14, 2021, 4:30 PM – 4:35 PM

CoLab2Go is a kit of STEM activities for grades 3-8 that you can do at home. The kits are available on Mondays while supplies last. Join Miss Becky via Facebook Live on Mondays @4:30 for brief instructions on using that week's kit.

Jun 15

Virtual Wiggle Time

Jun 15, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Join Miss Allison Live on Facebook for Virtual Wiggle Time! Wiggle Time is a fun music and movement storytime geared toward children ages 2-4 with their caregiver, and builds upon the 5 elements of early literacy: read, write, sing, talk, play!

Jun 15

Steve Couch Show @ Crapo Bandshell

Jun 15, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and join us at the Crapo Park Bandshell for the Steve Couch Show, a Celebration of Imagination! Storytelling at it's finest. In case of rain, this event will be held at the Port of Burlington.

Jun 16

Family Storytime @ Crapo

Jun 16, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Join library staff for an all ages Family Storytime near the large shelterhouse at Crapo Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and please socially distance from other groups, and please wear a mask when distancing is not possible.

Stay afterward to visit the bookmobile and check out some books!

Jun 16

Craft a Story @ Crapo

Jun 16, 2021, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Join library staff for stories and a craft! Bring a blanket to sit on and please socially distance from other groups.

Jun 16

CoLaboratory @ Crapo: Edible Perler Beads

Jun 16, 2021, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

CoLaboratory is geared for grades 3+ Register for today's project Edible perler beads made out of Twizzlers that we fuse together.

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