The Library Connection - Burlington Fall Newsletter (1).pdf“Jazzin’ the Blues” featuring the jazz duo Paul Speidel. We hope to see you there. This year’s Fall Book Sale will

Fall Greetings from the President of

the Friends – Ginna

Shahid…

Greetings, dear FRIENDS! Was yours a fun

summer? Did you get a chance to go places

and do things? If you are anything like me,

you are now looking forward to the cooler

nights that autumn guarantees while hoping

that the warmer days last far into October.

This year, FOBPL’s celebration of warmer

days began with the library’s annual May

Baskets raffle. As always, our community of

library lovers came together to offer up and

then bid on 48 fun-filled baskets. The

competition was stiff, and thanks to you,

fellow community members, the raffle was a

huge success.

As you know, our fundraising goes directly

towards supporting library programs such as

the much anticipated and lauded Children’s

Summer Reading Programs. In June I was

thrilled to see our funds in action when I

helped staff the library’s Summer Reading

kick-off extravaganza. Yes, I was at the first

table greeting our eager young readers while

handing out a Moana Character Search game

and raffle tickets to all comers. It was fun!

It was exhausting! It was a day well spent at

the library!

FOBPL has added a new annual event to our

summer calendar, a Saturday tea honoring

the many volunteers who help keep our

library strong through their service. In July

we plied our FRIENDS and library

volunteers with hot and cold beverages, as

well as fresh fruit, scones, tea sandwiches,

and fresh baked desserts, and still this was

just a small token of our great appreciation. I

would have to say that our little tea was a

big success. The steady stream of imbibers

left with full bellies and big smiles on their

faces after getting a chance to sit down and

chat with friends old and new. I like to think

that our Annual Volunteer Tea is now one

more reason to begin volunteering today!

The Library Connection A Quarterly Publication of the Friends of the Burlington Public Library

Fall 2018 Editor: Lisa Buoncuore – [email protected]

Editorial Design: Rose Hatch – [email protected]

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On August 14th we ushered out the dog days

of summer with our Annual Flatbread

Fundraiser and Raffle. I am pleased to report

that the numbers are in from this popular

event, and we have outdone ourselves,

raising over $1,400 to fund even more

library programs and museum passes! Thank

you for buying raffle tickets and a pizza or

two in support of our beloved Burlington

Public Library. This year’s lucky winners

are:

Joanne Theriault - $50 Barnes and Noble

gift card

Christine Abramo - Kings Bowling Party

Barb Parmet - $150 Blue Shutters Inn

gift certificate

Coming Events:

After a summer hiatus, our Third

Thursday Evening Programs start back

up on September 20th at 7:00 PM with

“Jazzin’ the Blues” featuring the jazz

duo Paul Speidel. We hope to see you

there.

This year’s Fall Book Sale will be open

for business Friday-Sunday, November

2-4. We will be accepting large book

donations in support of the Fall Book

Sale on Wednesday, October 3rd from

1:00-4:00 PM and again on Saturday,

October 20th from 10:30-2:30 PM.

Small donations are welcome at any time

by placing your donated items (books,

CDs, DVDs) on the donation cart near

our FRIENDS Book Store that is right

next to the circulation exit door.

I wish you all a restful Labor Day and a

busy autumn full of golden leaves and

dreams.

Ginna

Virginia Churchill Shahid, President

Friends of the Burlington Public Library

From the Desk of Michael Wick,

Library Director…

I hope you’ve enjoyed a fantastic summer,

even though the weather wasn’t always

terribly cooperative. We’ve been incredibly

busy this summer, providing everyone with

beach reads, museum passes, and summer

reading programs. You’d think we’d take a

break, but Fall is our busiest season, with

school beginning and our full roster of

programs beginning again. Our Author

Series continues this Fall, and we’ll have

two great authors—Dave Wedge discussing

the stunning season the Patriots had in 2016,

and New York Times best-selling author

William Martin presenting his new book

Bound for Gold. The Youth Services

Department will be continuing their great

programs as well, where your child or teen

can celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate Day” or

trying their hand at an Escape Room

Challenge.

The Friends have been busy too, with a great

fundraiser at the Flatbread Pizza Company

in August. If you missed out on that

fundraiser, please consider becoming a

member of the Friends, at an extremely

reasonable membership fee! You’ll find our

membership levels listed on the last page of

the newsletter. In addition to having the

satisfaction of helping a great cause, you’ll

also have the additional bonus of buying two

books and getting the third for free at the

upcoming Fall Book Sale.


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Fall Storytime Sessions: September 18 – December 21

Raise your child to be a reader!

You are your child’s most important teacher. The Burlington Public Library offers weekly

storytime sessions to help your child develop reading, language and listening skills needed to

succeed in school. Together, parents and librarians help children get ready to read!

Please Note: Caregivers are expected to stay with children during all storytime sessions.

No registration is required for storytime – just drop by!

Also remember iToddler Storytimes and Tea Parties are in place of regularly scheduled

storytimes.

Baby Storytime

Fridays @ 11am

For caregivers with children

ages birth-18 months.

Delight and stimulate your

baby’s senses with books, songs, toys, and

puppets! Build brain power!

Toddler Storytime -

Tuesdays & Wednesdays @

10:30am For caregivers with

children 18-36 months.

Interact with your toddler to

nurture a love of books. Be active with

music and movement! (No storytime

Tuesday, November 6 because of Meet

Elmo).

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays @ 11am

For caregivers with children ages 3-6 years.

Help your preschooler get ready to read.

Enjoy stories together and build language

skills!

Story & Craft

Mondays: September 17,

October 15, November 19,

& December 10

Join us for a story and craft based on the

tale! No registration required.


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MONTHLY PROGRAMS Baby Sensory Activities

Mondays: October 1 &

December 3 @ 11am

Babies will enjoy fun activities

to enlighten their senses and

learn to play in a group. This

program is best for babies that can sit up on

their own - children 2 years of age.

Preschool Science (Ages 3-6)

Thursdays: October 11,

November 8, & December

20 @ 1pm

Enjoy fun and educational

science experiments with

your preschooler.

Fun and Games (Ages 3-6)


October 22, November

26, & December 17 @

1pm

Stop by the library for fun games!

After School Story & Craft (Grades K-3)

Wednesdays: September

26, October 24, &

November 28 @ 3:30pm

Come enjoy longer stories

and more complicated

crafts. This is a special

storytime for older children, and some crafts

may be messy, so wear old clothing.

Lego Club (Grades K-6)


October 15, November 19,

& December 10 @ 4pm

For Grades K-6. We provide

the Legos – you bring your

imagination!

Acting Out! (Grades K-5)

Thursdays: September 20,

October 18, & November 15

@ 4pm

Join Mary for theater and

improv games!

Mother-Daughter Book Club (Grades 3-6)

Thursdays: October 11, November 8, & December 13 @ 6pm

For mothers (or other caregivers) and their daughters. Book-related activities and snacks will be

available at the meetings. Books will be at the Youth Services Desk.

Geronimo Stilton Book Club (Grades 1-3)

Thursdays: September 13, October 11, November 8, & December 13 @ 4:30pm

Each month will be a different Geronimo Stilton book, and meetings will have themed activities

around the books.


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SEPTEMBER

Pajama Storytime—Back To School

Night

Tuesday, September 11 @

6:30pm

For caregivers with children ages

3-7. Bring your favorite stuffed

animal and blanket, and let’s

celebrate the beginning of another school

year with a fun story and craft activities!

Dads & Donuts (Ages 2-Grade 2) -

Saturday, September 22 @ 11am

Storytimes meant for dads,

grandfathers, uncles, and other

male caregivers to bring little

ones to. We will have stories, fun, and

donuts!

Healthy Me (Ages 3-6)

Thursday, September 13

@11:30am

Learn to make your own

healthy and delicious snacks with Miss

Joanna.

Garden Club Storytime (All Ages)

Tuesday, September 18 @

4pm

Join members of the

Burlington Garden Club as

they read stories about Fall.

Talk Like A Pirate Day (PreK-Grade 3)

Wednesday, September 19 @4:30pm

Yo, Ho, Ho, It's 'Talk Like A

Pirate' Day! Come listen to

pirate stories and learn the

language of the pirates --

ARRG!

iToddler & iPreschool

Tuesday, September 25

For caregivers with toddlers

and preschoolers. This is a

special ebook storytime using

an iPad. Stories will be

projected on the big screen along with

songs, rhymes, and fun interactive apps.

Toddlers @ 10:30 am

Preschool @ 1:30pm

Science Blast (Grades K-5)

Thursday, September 27 @ 4pm

Do fun science experiments with

Amanda! Both hands on and

demonstrations will be enjoyed.


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OCTOBER


Tuesday, October 2 @

4pm

Join members of the

Burlington Garden Club as

they read stories about

Fall.

Engineering Challenge (Grades K-5)

Thursday, October 4 @

4pm

Build amazing creations out

of everyday objects!

Scarecrow PJ Storytime

Tuesday, October 16 @ 6:30pm


ages 3-7. Bring your favorite

stuffed animal and blanket,

and snuggle in for some

scarecrow stories and craft

fun!

Haunted Gingerbread Houses (Grades 4-

8)

Tuesday, October 23 @

7pm

Make spooky houses out of

graham crackers and candy.

Pumpkin Decorating (All Ages)

Thursday, October 25 @

4pm

Bring your own pumpkins,

and we will supply the

decorating materials.

Trick or Treat @ The Library (All Ages)

Saturday, October 27 @

11am

Trick or treat in the

children’s room and do some

fun Halloween activities!

Hocus Pocus Movie with Breakfast Bar

Brunch (Grades 3 and Up)

Saturday, October 27 @

12:30pm

Movie with Brunch!

Halloween Storytime (PreK-Grade 3)

Monday, October 29 @

4pm

Come enjoy some spooky

stories, songs, and laughs!

Monster Tea Party (Ages 2-6)

Tuesday, October 30 @ 11am

Come in your costumes and

have tea (juice) and cookies.

Monster stories, songs, and fun

will be had by all!

Halloween Storytime (Toddler-PreK)

Wednesday, October 31 @

11am

Come enjoy not-so-scary

stories, songs, and laughs!


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NOVEMBER

Reading With Rabbits (PreK-Grade 2)

Monday, November 5 @

11am

Learn and interact with real

rabbits! Sign-ups start

October 29. Presented by

Lands Sake Farm.

Meet Elmo (All Ages)

Tuesday, November 6 @

11am

Pictures and crafts with

Elmo.

Teen/Tween Movie TBA (Grades 3 & Up)


1:30pm

PG-13 Movie with popcorn.

Dads & Donuts (Ages 2-Grade 2)

Saturday, November 10

@ 11am

Storytimes meant for dads,

grandfathers, uncles, and

other male caregivers to bring little ones to.

We will have stories, fun, and donuts!

Harry Potter Food Art (Grades 3 & Up)

Saturday, November 10 @ 3pm

Make some amazing treats

inspired by the world of Harry

Potter!

Native American PJ Storytime

Tuesday, November 13

@ 6:30pm

For caregivers with

children ages 3-7. Bring

your favorite stuffed

animal and blanket, and snuggle in for some

Native American stories and craft fun.



@ 4pm

Join members of the

Burlington Garden Club

as they read stories

about Fall.

Tween Videogame Tournament: Just

Dance (Grades 4-8)


7pm

Play and see if you can be the

best!

iToddler & iPreschool


For caregivers with

toddlers and preschoolers.

This is a special ebook

storytime using an iPad.

Stories will be projected on

the big screen along with

songs, rhymes, and fun interactive apps.

Toddlers @ 10:30 am

Preschool @ 1:30pm

Family Movie TBA (All Ages)

Thursday, November 29 @ 11am

There is no school today

so bring your lunch (no

nuts) and enjoy some

popcorn.

Science Blast (Grades K-5)

Thursday, November 29 @ 4pm

Do fun science experiments with

Amanda! Both hands on and

demonstrations will be enjoyed.


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DECEMBER

Elsa’s Holiday Party (All Ages)

Saturday, December 1 @ 11am

Ana and Elsa will celebrate with

ornament making, holiday

activities, and festive photos.

Home Alone Movie & Calzones (Grades 3

and Up)

Saturday, December 1 @

12:30pm

Watch this holiday classic and

make your own calzone.

Tween Fuse Bead Ornament (Grades 4-8)

Tuesday, December 4 @ 4pm

Make fun and crazy ornaments

with Jenna!

Healthy Me Holiday (Ages 3-6)

Thursday, December 6

@11:30am

Learn to make your own

healthy and delicious holiday

snacks with Miss Joanna.

Poinsettia PJ Storytime

Tuesday, December 11 @

6:30pm


ages 3-7. Bring your favorite

stuffed animal and blanket, and

snuggle in for some evening holiday

storytime fun!

Holiday Tea Party (Ages 2-6)

Tuesday, December 18 @ 11am

Come in your best

holiday outfits and

have tea (juice) and

cookies. Holiday

stories, songs, and fun will be had by all!

Tween/Teen Cookie Decorating (Grades

4-8)

Tuesday, December 18 @

7pm

Make holiday cookies for your

friends and family.

Holiday Storytime (Toddler-PreK)

Wednesday, December 19 @ 11am

Come enjoy holiday stories, songs, and

laughs.

Holiday Storytime (PreK-Grade 3)

Wednesday, December 19 @ 4pm

Come enjoy holiday stories, songs, and

laughs!

Holiday Card Making (All Ages)

Thursday, December 20 @ 4:30pm

Make cards for friends and family.

Slime Making (Grades 4-8)

Thursday, December 27 @ 3:30pm

Make homemade slime!


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Family Movie TBA (All Ages)

Friday, December 28 @ 11am

There is no school today so bring your lunch (no nuts) and enjoy some popcorn.

New Year’s Eve Party (All Ages)

Monday December 31 @ 11am

Let’s count down to the New Year with some fun activities!

TEEN EVENTS

Grades 6 & Up

Teen Advisory Group: Mondays at 7 PM

September 10, October 1, November 5, December 3

Looking for a fun way to earn community service hours? Join our Teen

Advisory Group! We plan teen events, help run children’s programs, talk

about books, and more. You’ll earn volunteer hours for any meetings

attended and any other opportunities that become available. In the fall,

we’ll be focusing on Trick-or-Treating and a Frozen Christmas event.

Teen Advisory Group: Comicon Edition: Wednesdays at 7 PM

September 26, October 10, November 14, December 12

The library is looking at hosting its first Comicon style event. Help us

plan and prep for this exciting program!

Teen Lounge: Fridays 2:30 – 4:30 PM

September 21 – December 28

Join us every Friday after school and kick off your weekend right. We have a

Nintendo Switch, board games, snacks, and crafts! Please note: there is no

lounge on November 2 & November 23.

Mean Girls Movie Showing: Wednesday, October 3 at 6:30 PM

It's Wednesday AND October 3 - that means one thing. It's time to watch

(or re-watch) Mean Girls. Put on some pink and join us for a showing at

the library complete with popcorn. Please note, movie is rated PG-13.

Grades 6 - 12.

Sugar Skull Craft: Monday, October 15 at 7 PM

Join Jenna for a fun themed craft in the spirit of the season!


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Escape Room: Monday, October 22 at 7 PM

Find clues, solve the puzzles, and see if you can escape in time!

Stranger Things Party: Monday, October 29 at 7 PM

Join us for a themed craft, some snacks, and a viewing of the first episode.

Liar’s Game Day: Tuesday, October 30 at 3:30 PM

Join us for all your favorite board games that require you to bluff and lie your way

to winning! Including, but not limited to, Werewolf and Bang.

Fantastic Beasts Party: Monday, November 19 at 7 PM

Celebrate the release of the new movie with themed crafts and activities!

Anime Night: Candy Sushi & Sushi Go: Monday,

November 26 at 7 PM

We’ll throw on some anime, play sushi go, and roll up some candy sushi!

Holiday Cards for Hospitals: Thursday, December 6 at 3:30 PM

Looking to earn community service and spread some holiday cheer?

Come and create holiday cards that will be delivered to local hospital

patients.

Harry Potter Werewolf Tournament: Monday, December 10 at 7 PM

Join Jenna for a one-night Werewolf tournament with a Harry Potter twist. No

knowledge of Harry Potter or Werewolf necessary – we’ll teach you how to play.

Chrismukkah Party: Monday, December 17 at 7 PM

Celebrate the various holidays of the season with crafts,

games, and more! You don't need to celebrate any of the

holidays at home - just come to have fun and maybe learn

something new.


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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

Evening Programs

These educational and entertaining programs for adults are generously sponsored by the Friends

of the Burlington Public Library. Admission is free and light refreshments are served.

Service of Supply: A Year In The Quartermaster Corps, 1918-1919 with Charl Maynard

September 6 at 7pm

For a year, one young officer writes colorful letters to his sweetheart

describing his life behind the lines in World War I. His first letters are

from a huge 25,000 person supply depot in central France; and later,

from the Effects depot in St. Nazaire, France.

Charl Maynard, retired Burlington Public Library Children’s Librarian,

tells this story through the eyes of one young officer, her grandfather.

Jazzin’ the Blues with Paul Speidel

September 20 at 7pm

Enjoy both a concert and an historical experience with Blues and Jazz guitarist

Paul Speidel as he takes listeners through music from the early-20th century to

the present with examples of the Blues origins in Jazz, Latin, Soul, and a little

Rock-n-Roll. Paul has performed at major clubs and festivals in the Greater

Boston area.

Fake News with Kyle Moody

October 18 at 7pm

In our modern society, it is important to examine the role that ‘fake news’

plays in our everyday lives. Join Assistant Professor Kyle Moody, from

Fitchburg State University, for a talk on fake news and media consumption in

the 21st century.

New England Pie with Robert Cox

November 15 at 7pm

From the days when Englanders first became New Englanders, we have had an

inordinate love of pie. Using historical cookbooks and recipes and some loose

historical footwork, we will ask the probing question why we have such

fondness for pastries and what it says about us as New Englanders.


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Pet First Aid with Dr. Kathleen Hanson

December 6 at 7pm

Learn steps you can take to save the life of your pet during an emergency. Dr.

Hanson will describe what action to take if your cat or dog is bleeding, choking,

has heatstroke, or is suffering from a broken toenail. She will also talk about what

can be treated at home and when to seek professional help.

AUTHOR SERIES

Author Series 2018 is generously funded by the Friends of the Burlington Public Library.

12: The Inside Story of Tom Brady’s Season of Redemption with Dave Wedge September 13 at 7pm

Dave Wedge will talk about his new book 12: The Inside Story of Tom Brady's

Fight For Redemption. This is the incredible story of Tom Brady and the

Patriots' tumultuous 2016 season, from national disgrace to the greatest Super

Bowl comeback of all time.

Bound for Gold with William Martin

October 24 at 7pm

New York Times best-selling author William Martin will talk about his new book. In

Bound for Gold, rare book dealer Peter Fallon is headed to California where his

search for a lost journal takes him into the history of the Gold Rush.

Foreign Affairs Discussions begins on September 20

Dr. Craig Brandt’s “Foreign Affairs” discussion series about U.S. Foreign

Policy begins at the Library on Thursday mornings from 10:30 to noon,

continuing until November. Sign-ups at the Library, online (through the

calendar page on the Library website), or call Marnie at 781-505-4985.


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EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Our Evening Book Group meets on the last Thursday evening of the month.

Join us, starting at 7pm, for a discussion of the month’s book selected by the

discussion leader. Books are available at the circulation desk at the

beginning of each month. For more information, please contact the Assistant

Director at 781-505-4985.

September 27 – The Widower’s Tale by Julia Glass. Discussion led by Rosalie Blum

October 25 – To Be Determined

November 29 – Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. Discussion led by Pam Foresman

MORNING ‘BOOK TALK’

Book Talks routinely take place on the second Tuesday of the month starting

at 10:30am and are friendly and informal gatherings of people who like to read.

Hear about new books and share what you've been reading. No required reading!

Walk-ins welcome. Dates include: September 11, October TBD, November 13,

and December 11.

ADULT COLORING AND CRAFT GROUP

Our fourth Monday Adult Coloring and Craft Group will be meeting from 6:30-

8pm on Sept. 24th, Oct. 22nd, and Nov. 26th. There will be no meeting in

December. We still provide all the coloring materials you know and love, but

we'll also be doing a special craft each month (materials and instruction

provided). Or, if you already have a creative project you're working on, and just want to spend

time with others while you work on it, feel free to join us as well.


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Expanded Digital

Magazine Collection

All patrons now have

access to 27 digital

magazines available

through Overdrive.

This is in addition to the 19 digital titles

available to Burlington Library

cardholders through RBdigital. From

the library's homepage, click on

ELIBRARY and then click on

Overdrive. On mobile devices,

download the Overdrive app and follow

the prompts for library access. Call 781-

505-1691 or stop by the reference desk

if you have any questions.

Not to be overlooked, there are also 115

print magazines available in the library

available to all as well as hundreds of

titles available through our databases.

Exhibits and

Displays

The Library is

looking for

anyone

interested in

displaying their artwork in our Art

Gallery or for any non-profit who wants

to display items of local interest in our

Lobby Cases. Contact the Assistant

Director to learn more at 781-505-4985.

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The Library Connection - Burlington Fall Newsletter (1).pdf“Jazzin’ the Blues” featuring the jazz duo Paul Speidel. We hope to see you there. This year’s Fall Book Sale will