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All Materials are now FINE FREE!!!

Burlington Public Library no longer charges Overdue Fines for All Materials that belong to our library. Patrons will still be charged for all lost or damaged materials. If overdue fines have kept you away from the library, this is a great time to come back!

Programs for Adults at the Burlington Public Library!

Library Items for City Newsletter

March 2023 – May 2023

All Ages Programs

Schlitz Audubon Raptors!

Saturday, Mar. 18, 1:00 p.m.

Raptors and birds of prey.

These powerful and graceful birds, each with their own story, make an enormous impact, providing a true connection and appreciation for all wildlife and the habitat we share. Live demonstrations. Registration requested.

Twisted Stitchers Knitting (and all fiber arts) Club

Thursdays, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Grades 4 through Adult

Never knit a stitch? Picking up an old hobby after years, or totally obsessed with everything fiber arts? Join us Thursdays! All ages and abilities are welcome. We’ll learn from and teach each other as we create and stitch together community. The library will provide a limited number of knitting needles, crochet hooks and yarn. You’re also welcome to bring your own to begin or bring your own projects already in progress.

Community of Homeschooling Inspiration

April 16 and June 1st at 2:00pm

Join us for support, connection, and community for current and homeschooling families.

ABCs of ASL

Monday, Apr. 24, 6:30 p.m.

From Baby Sign to the “I Love You” sign to playing charades, all of us have seen some sign language. But what is American Sign Language, anyway? Is it really a proper language? Is Baby Sign different? Did you know Deaf culture is a thing? Join us for this Deaf History Month event to find out and start learning a few new signs!

Celebrate! Asian American and Pacific Islander Month

Monday, May 1, 6:30 p.m.

It’s been one year since our initiative to fold 1,000 paper cranes! Watch us hang the final crane, learn to roll your own sushi, sample a variety of teas, and learn some new origami. Kick off this month with a celebration of the hugely diverse peoples who make our community amazing!

Paper Flower Memorials

Monday, May 22, 6:30 p.m.

Memorial Day is next week, so let’s make something special to decorate the graves of those who have given their lives in service to our country. We’ll be making seed paper and learning to fold paper flowers. You can fold your seed paper into flowers, leave it at a gravesite, and as the paper dissolves, the seeds may sprout, bringing color and life to the grave.

Children’s Programs

Get Moving! Music for kids with Miss Bree
Mondays, 10:00 a.m. and Thursdays 3:30 p.m.

Join us for a half hour of music, dancing and movement! Guaranteed to get your toddler or preschooler moving and a smile on their face.

Once Upon a Cuento – Bilingual Storytime with Miss Bree

3rd Monday of the Month,

Mar. 20, Apr. 17, May 15, 10:00 a.m.

Join us for a bilingual story time in Spanish and English! For toddlers and preschoolers, this story time will have some familiar favorites of books, songs and fingerplays in both Spanish and English, along with traditional stories and songs from Latin American cultures.

Storytime with Miss Emily

Tuesdays, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Storytime is so much more than books! Come Talk, Sing, Play, Write, and Read with us as we grow into great readers!

Seniors Storytime Special Event

4th Tuesday of the Month,

Mar. 28, Apr. 25 & May 22, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Children and Seniors

This intergenerational storytime is designed to bring the community together in new ways! Whether you are a grandparent and want an excuse to bring your grandchildren to storytime, a storytime parent who wants to get the kids’ grandparents out of the house, or if you are a caregiver to a senior who is missing playing with children, this program is specially designed for you. Seniors will get to help sing songs and do crafts with the children. Kids will get to meet new people and learn from the wisdom of our community elders as they chat together over a shared art project. This storytime is also specifically open to adults with dementia with a caregiver. Registration requested.

Arts-ploration!

Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.

Get creative exploring art through open-ended activities with a variety of materials! Each session will start with a story, followed by an art activity with a focus on the process rather than the result. For children around ages 2-5. Dress for mess!

Storytime with Miss Deb!

Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.

Special guest and retired teacher Deb Caldwell volunteers her time, joy, and experience to bring us a special storytime!

ABC’s Can Be Easy! Alphabet Class with Miss Bree

Fridays, 11:00 a.m.

Join us for an alphabet class that will be fun and help your child learn the alphabet, an essential early literacy skill. This class is for children ages 2.5-4 with an adult. We will focus on 5 letters at a time, and each week we will practice recognizing, naming and writing each letter through hands-on activities designed to get your child excited about learning. There will be handouts for practicing at home as well. Registration Required.

Girl Power with Miss Wisconsin!

Monday, Mar. 6, 6:30 p.m.

Meet Miss Wisconsin, Kylene Spanbauer right here at your library this Women’s History Month! She can tell you all about what it means to work hard, have courage to speak in front of thousands of people, be in pageants and much more! Kylene is particularly interested in empowering young girls to set and hold their boundaries. Nobody messes with our powerful girls!

Leprechaun Traps

Monday, Mar. 13, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day! Come and make a tricky trap for those slippery leprechauns! This is a drop in program, so stop by any time and feel free to bring your project home when you’re done.

Princess Power Movie Series

Monday, Mar. 20 – Friday, Mar. 24, 1:00 p.m.

Join us this Spring Break for a celebration of female empowerment this Women’s History Month! We’ll be watching a different movie and doing a new craft each day. Popcorn and water provided.

Don’t PASSOVER this Movie!

Monday, April 10, 1:00 p.m.

Join us for this classic animated DreamWorks film about the life of Moses featuring some of the most inspiring artwork and music from any movie! A story for everyone celebrating this season. This event is a great fit for youngsters and will include popcorn and a short game.

Sensory Day for Autism Awareness Month!

Sunday, Apr. 16, 12:00 p.m.

April is Autism Awareness Month and the Burlington Public Library is looking to create a safe and sensory friendly experience! Enjoy sensory activities that can be adapted or tailored to your child. This experience will foster kids’ social skills and problem-solving strategies. Please provide the library with any needs of accessibility or barriers that can be eliminated. We hope to see you there!

Upcycled Eid Lantern

Monday, Apr. 17, 6:30 p.m.

Tonight we’ll make a festive tin can lantern for a tea light. Eid is almost here and it’s the perfect time to create something to light up the night! We’ll have some light snacks to help break the Ramadan fast as well! Note: this craft includes using a hammer and nails.

Teen/Young Adult Programs

Foodie Friday

Fridays, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Join us on Fridays and learn to cook foods from home and around the world. Build skills you’ll use your whole life and learn recipes to impress your family. And eat food!

Escape the Underworld

Sunday, Mar. 19th, 4:00 p.m. (after hours)

Join us in an escape room themed around the myth of Hades and Persephone. This event is for groups of teens. Registration is required.

Trivia Night

Monday, Mar. 20, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun night for “green” trivia. Come as a group or by yourself and see how much you know about green things. This program is for adults and teens. Registration is requested.

Bullet Journaling

Sunday, Mar. 26, Apr. 23, May 21, 2:00 p.m.

Come in and join us for a quiet hour of creating a bullet journal. We will be sharing tips and ideas for your journal pages. We will have supplies provided, or you can bring your own.

Gnome Teacups

Tuesday, Mar. 28, 6:00 p.m.

We will be making cute spring gnomes from teacups. This would make a great centerpiece for a spring display, or as a cute gift. This program is for teens and adults. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.

Graphic Novel Workshop

Wednesday, Apr. 12, 3:00 p.m.

Today we’re joined by special guests Do Art Productions to learn the art of creating our own graphic novels! We will dive into the secret and invisible language of comics, explaining the importance of facial expression, body movement, and story. We will show how just a simple line can make a face from happy to sad, or eyes from surprised to angry. In the process we will find out just how easy comics are, as well as how large their potential is for personal expression.

StringArt

Saturday, Apr. 22, 10 a.m.

We will be making a sunflower string art piece. Program is for teens and adults. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.

May the 4th Be With You Trivia Night

Thursday, May 4, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun night for space genre trivia. We will be doing trivia covering our favorite space fandoms. Come as a group or by yourself and see how much you know about space genre things. This program is for adults and teens. Registration is requested.

Adult Programs

Photography Headshots with Gateway Students

Wednesday, Mar. 1st, Friday, Mar. 3rd, 9:00 a.m.

Need a new picture for your LinkedIn account or portfolio? Join us at the Burlington Public Library in collaboration with Sue LaCanne and her photography class from Gateway Technical College to take professional headshots, free of charge!

Registration is required. Please register and provide your email address prior to getting your picture taken, so we can get your headshots back to you! Photos will be taken at the library, and the students will edit them and send them digitally to the library, where we will distribute them to you.

Author Visit – Danielle Lincoln Hanna

Thursday, Mar. 9th, 6:00 p.m.

Danielle Lincoln Hanna is the author of the Mailboat Suspense Series. She left the Rocky Mountains of Montana to be closer to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, where her books are set. But her first love is still the Great Plains of North Dakota where she was born.

She will be opening with an introduction of her series, a short reading, and a Q&A session!

Trivia Night

Monday, Mar. 20, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun night for “green” trivia. Come as a group or by yourself and see how much you know about green things. This program is for adults and teens. Registration is requested.

Black Point – From Temperance to Prohibition 1 with Michael Rehberg

Wednesday, Mar. 22, 6:30 p.m.

Discover our early struggle over “the devil’s drink.”

Michael will show the struggles from the Mayflower to Walworth County Temperance Societies and early laws. Meet the big 3 local advocates. All a prelude to the “great noble experiment” of 1919 to 1933. What will Prohibition bring, besides a disrespect for the law?

Bullet Journaling

Sunday, Mar. 26, Apr. 23, May 21, 2:00 p.m.

Come in and join us for a quiet hour of creating a bullet journal. We will be sharing tips and ideas for your journal pages. We will have supplies provided, or you can bring your own.

Gnome Teacups

Tuesday, Mar. 28, 6:00 p.m.

Black Point – From Temperance to Prohibition 2 with Michael Rehberg

Wednesday, Apr. 19, 6:30 p.m.

“Better than no alcohol at all.”

We learn to cope with the new 18th constitutional amendment, speakeasies, bootleggers, rival gangs, blind pigs, moonshine, cocktails, near-beer and home brewing. How Alcoholics Anonymous and Mothers Against Drunk Driving influence how we think and drink.

StringArt

Saturday, Apr. 22, 10 a.m.

We will be making a sunflower string art piece. Program is for teens and adults. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.

Medicare Advantage Plan vs. Medicare Supplement Plan with Kelly and David Zauner

Wednesday, Mar. 1, 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, Apr. 13, 6:00 p.m.

Choosing the right plan for Medicare can be a confusing process. Kelly and Dave have walked many people through the process here at the Burlington Public Library. Let them explain things to you in this informative presentation that includes no sales pressure.

Dine and Discuss Warren G. Harding with Tim Mutterer

Friday, Mar. 3, 6:30 p.m.

Join American Historian, Tim Mutterer for a fascinating storytime. Pizza is provided. Please bring your own beverage. Registration requested.

Rock Collecting – Geology with Jason Rehorst

Tuesday, Apr. 18, 5:30 p.m.

Rock collecting is for everyone. Identify minerals and fossils with tips on how to build your own personal geology collection. Registration requested.

Common Scams and Frauds

Wednesday, Apr. 26, 6:00 p.m.

The Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection will discuss the details of common scams, the warning signs of a scam, and what to do if you or someone you know falls victim to a scam or fraud. Helpful fact sheets from The Bureau of Consumer Protection will be available. This agency provides information and education, mediates complaints, investigates cases, and takes enforcement actions to fight fraudulent and deceptive practices that harm consumers and honest businesses.

Understanding Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney & Probate with Nicholas Egert from Egert Law

Saturday, Apr. 29, 10:00 a.m.

Estate planning attorney, Nicholas A. Egert, from Egert Law, S.C. in Lake Geneva, will discuss and answer questions about the most important things you need to know about Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Probate. In this presentation, you will learn the basics on each topic, pick up helpful tips on how to navigate a probate proceeding, improve your understanding of estate planning, and get answers to your questions. This is a free class! Registration required.

May the 4th Be With You Trivia Night

Thursday, May 4, 6:30 p.m.

The Five Love Languages with Pastor Brian Metke

Wednesday, May 10, 6:00 p.m.

The five love languages are five different ways of expressing and receiving love: words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. Not everyone communicates love in the same way, and likewise, people have different ways they prefer to receive love. Find out what love language you resonate with. Registration requested.

Every Monday, 1:00 p.m.

Movie Monday

Join us every Monday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. for a free screening of an award-nominated or newly-released-to-DVD movie. Stay afterward to talk about the movie with your neighbors. Film ratings range from PG to R, so this program is intended for grown-ups. For a complete list of scheduled films, visit burlingtonlibrary.org/film, or call the library at 342-1130.

Film Title	Show Date
The Fabelmans	3/6/2023
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris	3/13/2023
Empire of Light	3/20/2023
Living	3/20/2023
Devotion	3/27/2023
She Said	4/3/2023
About Fate	4/10/2023
Armageddon Time	4/17/2023
Vengeance	4/24/2023
Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent	5/1/2023

Diamond Painting

Every Monday, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Diamond painting is a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers. You will use an applicator to apply hundreds of sparkling resin rhinestones, one-by-one, on an adhesive color-coded canvas painting. The end result is a vivid, shimmering work of art.

Adults may pair up with a family member or friend that is over 12 years old for this program. Sessions are 1-2 hours long. Your painting will be stored at the library until you are finished. We will seal the painting when completed, so it will be safe to transport and hang. You will be able to take your painting home when completed. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage and a snack!

Tech Help Tuesday

Every Tuesday, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Having trouble with your tablet or smartphone? Got a new device and not sure where to start? Need help finding apps to make your life easier? Need help figuring out a software application like Microsoft Office or Google Drive? Drop in to the Burlington Public Library! Our experienced staff are more than happy to offer you free assistance! If we can’t help, we can refer you to computer experts for further assistance. You can make an appointment, or just drop in on a first-come, first-served basis.

Walking Group

Every Thursday, 9:00 a.m.

Meet Ms. Jen for an hour walk around Burlington every Thursday, weather permitting. We will meet in the library parking lot. Dress for the weather.

Grief Support with Beverly McCumber

1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, 1:00 p.m.

Grief counselor Beverly McCumber leads a frank, direct conversation on grieving. You are welcome to share your thoughts, experiences, what you have found helpful as well as what has been more hurtful. This safe environment offers the opportunity for you to gain support and encouragement by listening to the experiences of others and sharing to whatever extent you are comfortable with your own journey through grief, into healing.

Afternoon Book Club

Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus, Mar. 9, 1:00 p.m.

The Other Dr. Gilmer, Benjamin Gilmer, Apr. 13, 1:00 p.m.

Burn Boston Burn, Wayne M. Miller, May 11, 1:00 p.m.

Evening Book Club

Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus, Mar. 27, 7:00 p.m.

Burn Boston Burn, Wayne M. Miller, Apr. 24, 7:00 p.m.

The Man Eaters of Tsavo, J.H. Patterson, May 22, 7:00 p.m.

Tech Class Thursdays

Thursdays, Apr. 13 – May 25, 1:00 p.m.

These free classes are designed to provide an immersive experience for the beginner while also providing some useful hints for the more experienced user. Space is limited to only six computers, so registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome if space is available. Register at burlingtonlibrary.org or call 342-1130.

Date	Topic
Apr. 13	Computer Basics
Apr. 20	Tablet and Smartphone Basics
Apr. 27	Internet Basics
May 4	E-Mail for Beginners
May 11	E-Books and More: Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy
May 18	Spreadsheet Basics: Excel and Google Sheets
May 25	Word Processing Basics: Word and Google Docs