Hot Topic: Economy

August 21, 2018, 7:00 PM

Major areas of discussion include Exit 16 neighborhood

Antiques Appraisals

August 18, 2018, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM @ Burnham Memorial Library

Bring an antique or two for appraisal. Professional antique dealer, auctioneer and appraiser Brian Bittner has a special interest and experience in works of art and sculpture, Early American accessories and Folk Art, vintage watches, estate jewelry and old photographs from daguerreotypes to WWII snapshots. Please call to sign up.

Adult YA Book Club

August 20, 2018, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Young Adult Room

New book club for adult readers of YA! Bring your book suggestions, name ideas, and your favorite YA book or author. This month, we’re reading The Diviners by Libba Bray. Copies are available for checkout upstairs.

Drop-In Yoga

August 21, 2018, 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 Yatha instructor from the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago. Sponsored by the Friends of Burnham Library.

Knitting & More: Cables

August 22, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Burnham Room

Knitters and other needle workers of all skill levels meet Wednesdays; beginners are always welcome. This month, come and learn how to make cables.

Mah Jongg

August 27, 2018, 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM @ Burnham Room

Summer Sketching Outdoors

August 27, 2018, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Ask at Front Desk

Join Penny Cunningham and Lisa Liotta for three one hour sessions of outdoor sketching and painting in beautiful Colchester at three off-site locations. Some materials provided, or feel free to bring your own. This will be a relaxed group and we welcome all levels of artistic experience.

Adult Book Discussion: The Lost City of the Monkey God

August 28, 2018, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Burnham Room

Join our afternoon book group! We read a wide range of books, and the discussion is led by a Library staff member. This month, we’ll be reading The Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston. Copies of the book are available for checkout.

Drop-In Yoga

August 28, 2018, 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 Yatha instructor from the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago. Sponsored by the Friends of Burnham Library.

Knitting & More: Cables

August 29, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Burnham Room

Knitters and other needle workers of all skill levels meet Wednesdays; beginners are always welcome. This month, come and learn how to make cables.

Baby Storytime

August 17, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:15 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 from July 13- August 17. Participants will receive books and more at each session they attend. No sign-up required.

LCATV Child Producers Workshop 3

August 17, 2018, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Children ages 7-11 use equipment to make their own television program, complete a library-themed project and produce a take-home DVD at each session. Attend 1 or all 3!

Saturday Story Time

August 18, 2018, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM @ Children's Area

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

First Time Kindergarteners

August 20, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Meet the other children (and their parents) who are heading to kindergarten in the fall. Join us for stories, activities and a chance to share your thoughts. Everyone leaves with a free book! Come to one session or to all three.

Preschool Music

August 20, 2018, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Children's Area

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

The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum : Birds of Prey Know They're Cool

August 20, 2018, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

What birds have been rocking since the days of dinosaurs? Raptors of course! We'll meet some of the coolest birds of prey around and learn about the adaptation that have impressed humans for thousands of years. Ages 5 & up.

Toddler Storytime

August 21, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Young Writers & Storytellers

August 22, 2018, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Multipurpose Room

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.

Lego Club

August 23, 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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

Saturday Story Time

August 25, 2018, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM @ Children's Area

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

First Time Kindergarteners

August 27, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Meet the other children (and their parents) who are heading to kindergarten in the fall. Join us for stories, activities and a chance to share your thoughts. Everyone leaves with a free book! Come to one session or to all three.

Preschool Music

August 27, 2018, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Children's Area

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

Toddler Storytime

August 28, 2018, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Lego Club

August 30, 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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

Anime Club

August 17, 2018, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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! Pixel creations of your favorite characters with perler beads! Teens grades 6 -12.

Movie in the Park - August 17

August 17, 2018, 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM @ Bayside Park

What better way to enjoy a beautiful night than to relax in your favorite Colchester Park and enjoy a movie. Colchester Parks & Recreation will be hosting five Movies in the Park this summer, showing a family-friendly movie outside on our new, giant screen! All films are rated G or PG. Please note that due to film licensing regulations, we cannot print and promote which movie we will screened. You can call our hotline number at 264-5645 to hear the full listing of movies that will be shown this summer (or guess from the picture)!

Movie in the Park - August 24

August 24, 2018, 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM @ Bayside Park

What better way to enjoy a beautiful night than to relax in your favorite Colchester Park and enjoy a movie. Colchester Parks & Recreation will be hosting five Movies in the Park this summer, showing a family-friendly movie outside on our new, giant screen! All films are rated G or PG. Please note that due to film licensing regulations, we cannot print and promote which movie we will screened. You can call our hotline number at 264-5645 to hear the full listing of movies that will be shown this summer (or guess from the picture)!

Planning Commission Meeting

August 21, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Outer Bay Conference Room

The Planning Commission oversees revisions to the Town Zoning Regulations, undertakes planning studies for the long-term growth of Colchester, and updates the Town Plan. They meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Town Offices (Outer Bay Room, 3rd Floor) at 7:00 PM.

Selectboard Meeting

August 28, 2018, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Outer Bay Conference Room

The selectboard is responsible for general supervision of the affairs of the town; this includes enacting ordinances and rules, proposing an annual budget and setting the tax rate, appointing individuals to non-elected boards and commissions, and a variety of other related tasks. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm, at the Colchester Town Offices, 781 Blakely Road, in the Outer Bay Conference Room on the 3rd floor. Enter through the front door of the building and take the elevator or the stairs to the left. Special meetings at different times and locations are also held occasionally throughout the year.