Calendar

Development Review Board Meeting

December 11, 2019, 7:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

December 17, 2019, 7:00 PM

Mah Jongg

December 9, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Burnham Room

Join us for Mah Jongg, the Chinese tile game that has become increasingly popular in the US. Whether you’re new to the game, or have played for years, you’re invited!

Needefelting Holiday Ornaments

December 10, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Burnham Room

Learn how to needlefelt holiday ornaments. All materials provided. Registration is required.

Drop-In- Yoga

December 10, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Burnham Room

Bring a mat and enjoy poses for mindful stretching and relaxation. A registered nurse of over 30 years, Betty Molnar is certified as a Hatha Yoga instructor from the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago. Sponsored by the Friends of Burnham Library.

Knitting & More

December 11, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Ask at Front Desk

Knitters and other needle workers of all skill levels meet Wednesdays, beginners welcome. This month, come and learn how to make bubble stitches.

Cooking the Books

December 12, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Burnham Room

Each season we will pick a different cookbook, or novel that features several recipes. Participants will sign up to make a recipe, and to bring it the day of the meeting. Staff will make a copy of your recipe. This season, we’ll be choosing recipes from Cookbooks from 1980-1997.

End of Year Strong: Women's ROGA Group

December 14, 2019, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ Library Meeting House

Are you looking to jumpstart your fitness goals and end the year strong? Join our women’s ROGA Group! We will meet weekly at the Library Meeting House for a 30-minute run, followed by 20 minutes of yoga to cool down. No sign-up required.

Needefelting Holiday Ornaments

December 16, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM @ Burnham Room

Learn how to needlefelt holiday ornaments. All materials provided. Registration is required.

Drop-In- Yoga

December 17, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Burnham Room

Bring a mat and enjoy poses for mindful stretching and relaxation. A registered nurse of over 30 years, Betty Molnar is certified as a Hatha Yoga instructor from the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago. Sponsored by the Friends of Burnham Library.

Knitting & More

December 18, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Ask at Front Desk

Knitters and other needle workers of all skill levels meet Wednesdays, beginners welcome. This month, come and learn how to make bubble stitches.

End of Year Strong: Women's ROGA Group

December 21, 2019, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ Library Meeting House

Are you looking to jumpstart your fitness goals and end the year strong? Join our women’s ROGA Group! We will meet weekly at the Library Meeting House for a 30-minute run, followed by 20 minutes of yoga to cool down. No sign-up required.

End of Year Strong: Women's ROGA Group

December 28, 2019, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ Library Meeting House

Are you looking to jumpstart your fitness goals and end the year strong? Join our women’s ROGA Group! We will meet weekly at the Library Meeting House for a 30-minute run, followed by 20 minutes of yoga to cool down. No sign-up required.

Mah Jongg

December 30, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Burnham Room

Join us for Mah Jongg, the Chinese tile game that has become increasingly popular in the US. Whether you’re new to the game, or have played for years, you’re invited!

Drop-In- Yoga

December 31, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Burnham Room

Bring a mat and enjoy poses for mindful stretching and relaxation. A registered nurse of over 30 years, Betty Molnar is certified as a Hatha Yoga instructor from the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago. Sponsored by the Friends of Burnham Library.

Holiday Storytime

December 9, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Children's Area

Come join us for a selection of holiday stories, both traditional and new, as well as music, rhymes, and a snack! For kids of all ages.

Crafts for Kids

December 9, 2019, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Multipurpose Room

Kids 5 and up get to work on a new craft project every session.

One-on-One Tutoring

December 9, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Young Adult Room

Students from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (Colchester campus) tutor students in reading, math, and science at the library. The program is focused on grades 1-6, but tutoring is available in other grades for certain subjects. There is no fee for this service. Call us at 264-5660 to sign up.

Toddler Storytime

December 10, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Children's Area

A weekly selection of music, rhymes, stories, and a snack! For ages 18 months-3 years. No sign-up required.

Preschool Music

December 10, 2019, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Children's Area

Come to the library for music and fun every Monday. Best for ages 3-5. Sponsored by the Friends of Burnham Library.

One-on-One Tutoring

December 10, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Young Adult Room

Students from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (Colchester campus) tutor students in reading, math, and science at the library. The program is focused on grades 1-6, but tutoring is available in other grades for certain subjects. There is no fee for this service. Call us at 264-5660 to sign up.

Young Writers & Storytellers

December 11, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join us for our writing club for children from kindergarten to 5th grade. Let’s create stories! Call 264-5660 for more information, and to sign up.

Preschool Yoga

December 12, 2019, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Multipurpose Room

Join instructor Melissa Nutting for yoga for you and your preschooler. We will be singing, relaxing, reading and stretching - a delightful way to spend a half-hour with your child. Melissa earned her Children’s Yoga Teacher Certification through the Child Light Yoga Center.

Lego Club

December 12, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Multipurpose Room

Do you enjoy Lego? Stop by the library every Thursday, and join us! Each week we’ll be creating a new project!

Baby Storytime

December 13, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

This story time is for babies aged 0-18 months and their caregivers. We will share the magic of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, and fingerplays. Participants will receive books and more at each session they attend. No sign-up required.

Saturday Storytime

December 14, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Children's Area

A weekly selection of music and books for children of all ages. No sign-up required.

Holiday Storytime

December 16, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Children's Area

Come join us for a selection of holiday stories, both traditional and new, as well as music, rhymes, and a snack! For kids of all ages.

Crafts for Kids

December 16, 2019, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Multipurpose Room

Kids 5 and up get to work on a new craft project every session.

Toddler Storytime

December 17, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Children's Area

A weekly selection of music, rhymes, stories, and a snack! For ages 18 months-3 years. No sign-up required.

Preschool Music

December 17, 2019, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Children's Area

Come to the library for music and fun every Monday. Best for ages 3-5. Sponsored by the Friends of Burnham Library.

Read to Willy Wonka the Volunteer Therapy Dog

December 17, 2019, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM @ Children's Area

Sign up to read to our volunteer certified therapy dog. If you’re not yet reading, an adult will read to you while you and Willy Wonka sit back and enjoy the stories. Call to sign up!

Kids Escape Room

December 18, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Children's Area

Can you break out of our epic escape room? Space is limited so register early! Ages 5 & up.

Preschool Yoga

December 19, 2019, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Multipurpose Room

Join instructor Melissa Nutting for yoga for you and your preschooler. We will be singing, relaxing, reading and stretching - a delightful way to spend a half-hour with your child. Melissa earned her Children’s Yoga Teacher Certification through the Child Light Yoga Center.

Lego Club

December 19, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Multipurpose Room

Do you enjoy Lego? Stop by the library every Thursday, and join us! Each week we’ll be creating a new project!

Baby Storytime

December 20, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

This story time is for babies aged 0-18 months and their caregivers. We will share the magic of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, and fingerplays. Participants will receive books and more at each session they attend. No sign-up required.

Saturday Storytime

December 21, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Children's Area

A weekly selection of music and books for children of all ages. No sign-up required.

Lego Club

December 26, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Multipurpose Room

Do you enjoy Lego? Stop by the library every Thursday, and join us! Each week we’ll be creating a new project!

Saturday Storytime

December 28, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Children's Area

A weekly selection of music and books for children of all ages. No sign-up required.

Toddler Storytime

December 31, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Children's Area

A weekly selection of music, rhymes, stories, and a snack! For ages 18 months-3 years. No sign-up required.

Preschool Music

December 31, 2019, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Children's Area

Come to the library for music and fun every Monday. Best for ages 3-5. Sponsored by the Friends of Burnham Library.

Gingerbread/Graham Cracker House Contest

December 2, 2019, 10:00 AM - December 21, 2019, 3:00 PM @ Burnham Memorial Library

Build a tasty structure, and bring it to the library for our annual contest. We’ll display your creations, and every entrant will be eligible for a raffled basket of goodies. Patrons will also get to vote on their favorites. Gingerbread kits and family/team entries are welcome. You can drop off your entry starting December 2; voting starts December 9, but entries are accepted even after voting begins. Guidelines and entry forms are available here.

Legislative Hour

December 11, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Burnham Room

Come to the library and meet with your legislators in a relaxed setting to discuss the upcoming session. This is an opportunity to ask questions or make suggestions.

Wrap It Up!

December 16, 2019, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Burnham Room

Are you overwhelmed with wrapping this year? Do you need extra space to stretch out or a place to wrap in secret so your gifts remain a surprise? How about some helpers to help you wrap? Come to the library – each day we will have small wrapping parties. We will provide Christmas, Hanukkah, and winter themed paper, or you can bring your own. We’ll also have hot chocolate.

Wrap It Up!

December 17, 2019, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Burnham Room

Are you overwhelmed with wrapping this year? Do you need extra space to stretch out or a place to wrap in secret so your gifts remain a surprise? How about some helpers to help you wrap? Come to the library – each day we will have small wrapping parties. We will provide Christmas, Hanukkah, and winter themed paper, or you can bring your own. We’ll also have hot chocolate.

Wrap It Up!

December 18, 2019, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Burnham Room

Are you overwhelmed with wrapping this year? Do you need extra space to stretch out or a place to wrap in secret so your gifts remain a surprise? How about some helpers to help you wrap? Come to the library – each day we will have small wrapping parties. We will provide Christmas, Hanukkah, and winter themed paper, or you can bring your own. We’ll also have hot chocolate.

Wrap It Up!

December 19, 2019, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Are you overwhelmed with wrapping this year? Do you need extra space to stretch out or a place to wrap in secret so your gifts remain a surprise? How about some helpers to help you wrap? Come to the library – each day we will have small wrapping parties. We will provide Christmas, Hanukkah, and winter themed paper, or you can bring your own. We’ll also have hot chocolate.

Library Trustee Meeting

December 19, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Burnham Room

The library’s trustees meet monthly, and meetings are open to the public.

Wrap It Up!

December 20, 2019, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Burnham Room

Are you overwhelmed with wrapping this year? Do you need extra space to stretch out or a place to wrap in secret so your gifts remain a surprise? How about some helpers to help you wrap? Come to the library – each day we will have small wrapping parties. We will provide Christmas, Hanukkah, and winter themed paper, or you can bring your own. We’ll also have hot chocolate.

Wrap It Up!

December 21, 2019, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Burnham Room

Are you overwhelmed with wrapping this year? Do you need extra space to stretch out or a place to wrap in secret so your gifts remain a surprise? How about some helpers to help you wrap? Come to the library – each day we will have small wrapping parties. We will provide Christmas, Hanukkah, and winter themed paper, or you can bring your own. We’ll also have hot chocolate.

Booksplorers

December 9, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Young Adult Room

Welcome to a new sort of library club for teens. We’ll meet every other Monday and talk books, library hacks, and general geekery. Attending all six sessions can count for the Scouting Reading badge, but all are welcome to explore. Find something awesome to read you’ve never heard of! Snacks and books for teens grades 6-12.

Teen Taste Test: PopTart Edition!

December 13, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Young Adult Room

There are several flavors, some normal, some not. Some will be tasty, some not. Do you dare to eat them all? Teens grades 6-12.

Teen: Homemade for the Holidays

December 16, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Ask at Front Desk

Drop in and make a quick gift for someone special. Supplies are limited to first come, first served. Teens grades 6-12.*

Booksplorers

December 16, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Young Adult Room

Welcome to a new sort of library club for teens. We’ll meet every other Monday and talk books, library hacks, and general geekery. Attending all six sessions can count for the Scouting Reading badge, but all are welcome to explore. Find something awesome to read you’ve never heard of! Snacks and books for teens grades 6-12.

Teen: Homemade for the Holidays

December 17, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Ask at Front Desk

Drop in and make a quick gift for someone special. Supplies are limited to first come, first served. Teens grades 6-12.*

Teen: Homemade for the Holidays

December 18, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Ask at Front Desk

Drop in and make a quick gift for someone special. Supplies are limited to first come, first served. Teens grades 6-12.*

Teen Escape Room

December 18, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Young Adult Room

Sign up to reserve your space in the teen escape room game. Teens entering grades 6-12.

Teen: Homemade for the Holidays

December 19, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Ask at Front Desk

Drop in and make a quick gift for someone special. Supplies are limited to first come, first served. Teens grades 6-12.*

Anime Club

December 20, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Ask at Front Desk

Kon'nichiwa anime and manga fans! We’re watching shows, eating delicious Japanese inspired creations and geeking out with kawaii crafts because we can. Bring likeminded friends and Tanoshimimasu! Sign up online. Teens entering grades 6-12.

Dinner with Santa

December 13, 2019, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM @ Colchester Middle School

Pre-registration is REQUIRED for this event! | Santa will once again visit Colchester on his way to the North Pole to get ready for the holiday season! Join Santa and all of the elves in the Colchester Parks & Recreation Department and Colchester Lions Club for a delicious ‘breakfast’ dinner of pancakes, eggs, and sausage. A variety of fun, holiday-themed activities will also be hosted in the gym. After dinner, Santa will read you his favorite holiday story. Wear your PJ’s if you want!

Selectboard Meeting

December 10, 2019, 6:30 PM @ Outer Bay Conference Room

Selectboard Meeting CANCELLED

December 24, 2019, All Day @ Outer Bay Conference Room