Upcoming Events at the Burlington Public Library

BURLINGTON, MA - Here are some exciting events for all ages happening at the Burlington library:

May Baskets

Don’t miss the opportunity to win one or more of our amazing baskets donated this year. Come on in and buy tickets to take a chance on your favorite(s). Thanks to our local organizations, businesses, and generous individuals, we have more than four dozen baskets covering a wide variety of themes with something to appeal to everyone. I’m sure you’ll find many that you’d like to win! Tickets are being sold at the Circulation Desk. Purchase a strip of five tickets for $5 and choose the one(s) you love most. Get a peek at the baskets by visiting our website. Also, mark your calendar for Thursday evening, May 26 at 7 p.m. for the Basket drawing event. You just might be lucky enough to leave with the basket you loved!

Congratulations

Congratulations to Reference and Social Media Librarian, Shelly Sloboder. She won the Producer of Excellence - Production Short award from BCAT for "Read It.” The “Read It!” videos are short book talks created by many of our staff members from various departments and cover children, teen and adult titles. If you haven’t seen the “Read It” videos, check them out on BCAT or the Library’s YouTube page. They are great little book reviews that may help you find your next great read!

Children's Events

• Tinker Lab -Saturday, May 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Mary has the junk; you bring the imagination to turn it into gold! Great for artists and builders of all ages.

• Baby Sensory Activities - Monday, May 23, 11-11:45 a.m. - Join Amanda for a playtime that appeals to all the senses!

• Preschool Science - Monday, May 23, 1-2 p.m. - Joanna introduces your preschoolers to the wonders of everyday science!

• After School Story and Craft - Wednesday, May 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Join Amanda for Freedman’s "By Mouse and Frog" then make your own books!

• Family Fun Time - Wednesday, May 25, 7-8 p.m. - Enjoy treats while Mary reads from "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing," by Judy Blume. A game will follow!

Teen Activities

• Teen Lounge - Fridays, May 20 and 27 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. - Nicole will be hosting Teen Lounge in the meeting room, with snacks, board games, Wii games, 3D pens and more.

• Dr. Who Hullaballoo for Teens -Saturday, May 21, 2-3 p.m. - Nicole hosts a gathering for both hard core Who fans and those just starting. Themed food and crafts will be on the agenda.

• Teen Edible Art - Monday, May 23, 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Jenna leads an art session that encourages you to play with your food!