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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.
Threatening Weather
Please call the library at 262-342-1130 to see if we are open and programs are not canceled. We alert Channels 4, 6 and 12 when the library is closed due to bad weather.