Keep Your Kid Busy This Summer in Burlington

In our Summer Reading Series for 2019, we will be featuring the summer reading programs of public libraries in different towns from all over Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Let’s take a look at the Burlington Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, A Universe of Stories.

All 2019 reading programs for the Burlington Public Library will begin on 6/28/19 and run through 8/23/19. All children up to those in the 5th grade are eligible to participate. Although events are subject to change, they will be free thanks to the Friends of the Burlington Library, and no registration will be required.

Events include:
Summer Reading Kickoff – Friday, June 28 @ 10-12pm (All Ages): Celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading with face painting, raffles, activities,
and more.  Darth Vader and Princess Leia Meet N’ Greet from 10:30-12pm. Sign-up for our reading programs to get your Summer Reading Bags!
Movie Mondays – Every Monday from July 1 through August 19 @ 1:30pm (All Ages): A new movie every week! Enjoy our air conditioning and homemade popcorn. Bring your own bag lunch as well, but please no nuts.
Lego Night – Tuesday, July 2 @ 7pm (Grades K-6): Build and create crazy creations, and maybe a robot or two. Snacks will be provided. The whole family is welcome to come.
Rocket Workshop – Tuesday, July 9 @ 6:30pm (Ages 8 +): Ed the Wizard will show us how to make real working rockets!
Mother Daughter Book Club – Thursdays, July 11 & August 8 only @ 6pm (Grades 3-6): Book club for mothers and daughters involves activities and book discussions. Books will be at the Youth Services Desk.
Spiderman Party – Saturday, July 13 @ 11am (All Ages): Join Spiderman for some web flinging fun. Crafts, pictures with Spiderman, and other activities available.
Interactive Movie: Men In Black – Thursday, July 18 @ 6pm (Grades 3 & Up): Be a part of a movie like you never have before! The movie will leap off the screen and into real life right in front of your eyes! Props, catch phrases and snacks help bring this out of this world movie to life.
Harry Potter Birthday Party – Wednesday, July 31 @ 7pm (Grades 3 & Up): Let’s celebrate Harry’s birthday with cakes and wizard activities.
Magic Show – Thursday, August 1 @ 6:30pm (All Ages): Scott Jameson is back with some magic to delight us all.
Slime Making – Tuesday, August 20 @ 4pm (Grades 4-8): Make some gooey slime with Jenna. Plan to get messy and have fun.
…and so much more! 

To view a full calendar of events and to sign up, please click here. Parents can also download the ZooBean app to connect.