Burlington Public Library

210 Court St.

Burlington IA, 52601

319-753-1647

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  • BPL News
    • Off the Shelf: Hard To Leave
    • Off the Shelf: Looking Back
    • Off the Shelf: Vacation in a Book
    • Off the Shelf: Read Beyond the Beaten Path
    • Off The Shelf: It Might Surprise You
    • Off the Shelf: Reaching Out and Getting Out
    • Off the Shelf: Books are for use and other laws of librarianship
    • Off The Shelf: Cozy Up With Some Winter Reading
    • Off the Shelf: Annual Recommendations
    • Off The Shelf: Celebrating with Gratitude
    • Off the Shelf: Trace Your Family History at Your Library
    • Off the Shelf: Programs Promote School Readiness
    • Off the Shelf: More Library Pro Tips Save You Time and Money
    • Off the Shelf: Pro Tips to Help You Get the Most from Your Library
    • Press Release: Summer Reading, Family Programs, and Expanded Hours
    • Off the Shelf: June is National Audiobook Month
    • Off the Shelf: Reading Colors Your World
    • Off The Shelf: Volunteers Make Communities Stronger
    • Off the Shelf: Spring Refresh
    • Press Release: No Appointment Necessary
    • Off The Shelf: Treasure Trove of Local History
    • Off the Shelf: New Year, New Opportunities
    • Off the Shelf: Banned Books Week
    • Off the Shelf: The Library as a Community Space
    • Off the Shelf: The Impact of Stories
    • Off the Shelf: Home (Delivery) For the Holidays
    • Libraries Transforming Communities Grant
    • Americans and the Holocaust Traveling Exhibit & Grant
    • Hoopla Update
  • Friends of the Library
    • Butterfly Garden
    • Footnotes Used Book Store
    • Our Stories
  • Writer's Corner
  • Summer 2025


 

For Children & Families

For more information conact Youth Services @ paigeturnerjr@gmail.com or call 319-753-1647 or text 319-725-2032.

At Home Activities
Babies-PreK
K-6th Resources
Parents & Teachers
Events
Family Night Unplugged


Upcoming Events

Aug 11
Ruth Suckow: A Forgotten Iowa Author Traveling Exhibit
Aug 11, 2025 – Sep 6, 2025

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Aug 14
City Council 101: What I wish I would have known
Aug 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

IMG_0293.jpegThis week we will meet at the Burlington Public Library in Room B to have a discussion with current and past council members to hear what they wish they would have known before taking on the job. 

Click here to view this week's resources: 

- Candidate Guides, City Elections in Iowa

Aug 16
Chess Club
Aug 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Aug 16
Spicy Book Club
Aug 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

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Aug 21
Beyond the Book Club
Aug 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

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Aug 22
Library CLOSED
Aug 22, 2025

The library will be closed on Friday, August 22nd for staff training. We will reopen on Saturday, August 23rd at 9AM. 

Aug 26
Mystery Book Club
Aug 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

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Sep 02
Wiggle Time
Sep 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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Sep 03
Wiggle Time
Sep 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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Contact Us

210 Court Street
Burlington, IA 52601
319.753.1647

 

Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm

Friday-Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm 

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This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.

 

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