D&D is back with your new favorite Dungeon Master, Andrew, now in two smaller groups with capped registration! "Group A" will play on the second Sunday of each month, and "Group B" will play on the third Sunday of each month. Pre-registration required, a waitlist will be available if we fill up. Please choose only one Group each month.

For all experience levels, ages 9-14.

FFL's newest cookbook club is all about baking.  This month we will be working from two baking books by giants in the field - The Baking Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum  and Sift by Nicola Lamb

Baker, Anna Mays, will demonstrate the best technique for frosting a cake.  After testing bakes from both books, we will discuss what worked well and what didn't.

Email Barbara at bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov to sign up!

About the cookbooks:

The Baking Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum

Legendary baker Rose Levy Beranbaum is back with her most extensive “bible” yet. With all-new recipes for the best cakes, pies, tarts, cookies, candies, pastries, breads, and more, this magnum opus draws from Rose’s passion and expertise in every category of baking. As is to be expected from the woman who’s been called “the most meticulous cook who ever lived,” each sumptuous recipe is truly foolproof—with detail-oriented instructions that eliminate guesswork, “plan-aheads,” ingenious tips, and highlights for success.

Sift by Nicola Lamb

Sift begins with the foundational ingredients that underpin great bakes—flour, sugar, eggs, fat—before delving into the techniques that bring recipes to life: texture, color, how things rise, and a technical overview. 100 tested, tried, and true recipes follow and are organized by difficulty and time commitment, ranging from easy 30-minute cakes to spectacular showstoppers.

Borrow a copy of Kids Can Cook Anything! from the Kids’ desk, then come back for a potluck and cookbook discussion. Workstations will be set up with ingredients and instructions for making colorful, kid-friendly recipes! Recommended for ages 4-10 and caregivers. Space is limited; registration required.

Receive one-on-one technology and cell phone support from library staff at the Main Library. 30-minute session per patron; first come, first served. Get support with software questions, how to use your devices and smart phones, and how to access the Library's digital resources. Support does not include repair of broken computers, devices, or phones.

Children and their caregivers are invited to get messy and explore color at this active, process-oriented arts workshop! Experiment with color mixing, painting with toy cars, salad spinner art, relief painting, and more. Recommended for ages 2-6. Please wear clothing that can get messy.

RSVP optional, but helpful! Thanks!

Main Library.

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit Burlington School Department's summer program on select dates in July. For enrolled students only.

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit BPRW's Rec and Nutrition sites weekly June 23 - August 8.

Franklin Square: 1554 North Ave, Burlington

Mondays from 3:30-4:30, drop in to the Teen Space (come with friends or on your own) for an hour of volunteering! No pre-knowledge required. Snacks provided!

Tasks may include: helping with displays, taking inventory & checking for damage of teen books & games, tidying or dusting, preparing brochures & flyers, and more.

Ages 12-18.

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 23 - August 8.

Calahan Park: 45 Locust Street, Burlington

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit Burlington School Department's summer program on select dates in July. For enrolled students only.

David Lines, our Outreach Specialist from the Howard Center is in the Main Library for drop-in chats. 

Dance, wiggle, and sing with local musician/early educator, Linda Bassick. This program is geared towards babies, toddlers and preschool aged kids, but all ages are welcome! 

Enjoy unconditional love and support from Therapy Dog Vasya, a Leonberger. 

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit BPRW's Rec and Nutrition sites weekly June 23 - August 8.

Riverside: 669 Riverside Ave, Burlington

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 23 - August 8.

Old North End Farmers' Market at Dewey Park: Spring Street, Burlington

Want to learn more about D&D but don't know where to start? Confused about how to level up your character? Have a great idea for your own campaign but want some help translating it into the rules of the game? Get 1:1 help from D&D Andrew - just drop by the Teen Space! Suggested for ages 10-18.

Kids 7-12: drop in and meet up with fellow Minecraft enthusiasts to play together on the library’s private server! Snacks will be available. 

Connect with your community through crafting! Bring in your current knitting/crocheting/mending/embroidery/etc. project and join us for an evening of creativity and conversation. All projects and all experience levels are welcome! 

David Lines, our Outreach Specialist from the Howard Center is in the Main Library for drop-in chats. 

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit BPRW's Rec and Nutrition sites weekly June 23 - August 8.

South Meadow: 1 Raymond Place, Burlington

Representatives from the Turning Point Center table at the library to answer your questions & offer support. 

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 23 - August 8.

Pomeroy Park: 31 Booth Street, Burlington

Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30, drop in to the New North End Branch (come with friends or on your own) for an hour of volunteering! No pre-knowledge required. Snacks provided!

Tasks may include: helping with displays, taking inventory & checking for damage of teen books & games, tidying or dusting, preparing brochures & flyers, and more.

Ages 12-18.

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit BPRW's Rec and Nutrition sites weekly June 23 - August 8.

Roosevelt Park: 57 Oak Street, Burlington

Kids and their grown-up paint portraits of each other in this paired activity. Take your art home to keep after a gallery walk to admire everyone’s work!

Painting materials and snacks provided. For children ages 7-12 and their grown-up. 

Main Reading Room, Main Library: 235 College Street, Burlington

This month's film is Pariah. Directed by Dee Rees

A Brooklyn teenager juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak and family in a desperate search for sexual expression.

Rated R

English-language learners of all abilities can practice written and spoken English. Contact Barbara Shatara at bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov or Juliana Skelly at jskelly@burlingtonvt.gov to register.

David Lines, our Outreach Specialist from the Howard Center is in the Main Library for drop-in chats. 

Join Colleen from Grow Prenatal and Family Yoga for songs, movement, and other fun yoga activities. Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 23 - August 8.

Esercitati a parlare italiano!  Practice speaking the Italian language and meet others learning and native speakers.  This group is best for those who can speak Italian in basic sentences, at a minimum.

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 23 - August 8.

Kieslich Park/Laurentide Apartments: 311 North Avenue, Burlington

Folx from the Burlington Electric Department table at FFL to answer your questions about their services. 

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 23 - August 8.

David Lines, our Outreach Specialist from the Howard Center is in the Main Library for drop-in chats. 

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 23 - August 8.

No visit Friday, July 4th.

Starr Farm: 96 Starr Farm Road, Burlington

Youth Summer Outreach staff visit sites in Burlington weekly June 23 - August 8.

No visit Friday, July 4th.

Lakeside Park: 64 Conger Ave, Burlington

David Lines, our Outreach Specialist from the Howard Center is in the Main Library for drop-in chats. 

Join us to build and design your very own original LEGO creations! Recommended for ages 4-11. No pre-registration needed.

Looking for a fun space to be creative and share poetry?

Check out this local writing/sharing circle (held every 2nd and 4th Saturday).  The Poetry Experience is hosted by Rajnii Eddins!

Please spread the word and feel free to invite poets, writers, teachers, emcees, creative people and arts enthusiasts of all ages!!!!

Interested in reading and discussing LGBTQIA+ books? Join us for monthly hand-picked queer reads across genre and identity! Copies of each book are available to borrow. Registration required.

Starting May 2025, all meetings will be the final Sunday of each month, 1:30-2:30pm at the Pride Center of Vermont (NOT at the library)

May 25: Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe

June 29: Chef’s Choice by TJ Alexander

July 27: Disability Intimacy edited by Alice Wong

August 31: The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson

September 28: Only This Beautiful Moment by Abdi Nazemian

Receive one-on-one technology and cell phone support from library staff at the Main Library. 30-minute session per patron; first come, first served. Get support with software questions, how to use your devices and smart phones, and how to access the Library's digital resources. Support does not include repair of broken computers, devices, or phones.