February—April 2019

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62 Main Street South • Bridgewater, CT • 860-354-6937

Burnham Library

BEGINNING JANUARY 2019

“A Benefic Spirit” A Year of Bridgewater and Bridgewater History

In 1957 a news reporter noted the “benefic spirit” of Captain

William Dickson Burnham that “pervades the town.” Join us in

a year of celebration of Bridgewater, its people, and its histo-

ry with special programs, presentations, and displays.

The Beer Snob • Saturday, February 2 • 6:00 pm

Let’s open Benefic Spirit with a celebration of oceanic travel (Captain Burn-

ham was a sea captain after all!) Nothing speaks to this better than IPA’s!

Will Siss, Connecticut’s own Beer Snob will lead a conversation on beer and

the history of Connecticut brewing, followed by a beer tasting. Must be

21+, space limited, registration suggested.

No More Pink Teas : The Militant Surge for Woman Suffrage

Saturday, March 16 • 11:00 am

The 19-teens saw an increase in bold suffrage activity, from large parades

in state capitals, such as the one held in Hartford, CT, to picketing the

White House. Join Progressive-era suffrage historian Joanie Dimartino to

discover how national and CT suffragists participated in a surge of militant

political activism that led to women gaining the right to vote in 1920.

Space limited, registration suggested.

WWI Monuments in CT • Thurs, March 28 • 6:30 pm

How better to celebrate the giving spirit of Bridgewater than to think of

those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in WWI. Join historian Richard Frank-

lin Donohue for a lively lecture and discussion about WWI memorials in CT,

with a special emphasis on Litchfield County. Space limited, registration

suggested.

Leonard Bernstein an American Treasure • Thursday,

April 25 • 6:30 pm

2019 is the centenary of Bernstein’s birth and it is a good time to celebrate

this American treasure. This program is presented in memoriam of the

Library’s friend Burton Bernstein whose investigation explained the Piggott

bequest that made the 1979 expansion of the Library possible. Space

limited, registration suggested.

Hours and Closings

Tue 1-5 • Wed 9-5 • Thur 9-7 • Fri 1-5 • Sat 9-1

burnhamlibrary.org jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

cfisher@burnhamlibrary.org

Library Director:

Assistant Director:

ADULT EVENTS

Art Show

February and March • Judith Secco of Bantam with Fine Art Pho-

tography.

April and May • Walter Von Egidy of Bridgewater with Oil Enamel

paintings. Reception date to be announced.

Book Discussion

Thursdays • 5:00 pm

February 28 • House Made of Dawn by Scott N. Momaday

March 28 • Days Without End by Sebastian Barry

April 25 • Freedom Report by Howard Fast

Tech Tutoring with Chris By appointment or chance

Chris is happy to assist you with tech questions and needs you may

have. He can also sign you up for Hoopla and RB Digital, so that you

can use our free digital branch! cfisher@burnhamlibrary.org or call to

make an appointment.

Two Towns Tabletop Club @ New Milford Library • 2nd Saturday from 1-5 pm

Teen and adult gamers join us on the 2nd Saturday each month at

the NM Library, to test your gaming skills and meet new gamers

along the way!

Herbs for the Aging Mind • In collaboration with Commu-

nity Caring in Bridgewater

Saturday, February 23 • 11:00 am

Join Clinical Herbalist and Nutritionist Alison Birks, MS, AGH, CNS, for

a lively discussion of our most important ‘saging herbs’ - those tonics

which enable us to age gracefully and how to use them as part of a

healthy lifestyle. Space limited, registration suggested.

Trivia Night • In collaboration with Bridgewater Rec Commission

Saturday, March 9 • 6:00 pm

Join us at the library for another Trivia Night! Bring your “A” game

and get your trivia on! This event features a professional trivia mas-

ter, PRIZES, and is open to anyone 21+. BYOB and BYOS (snacks).

Advance team or individual registration is required via the library

website or Facebook. Questions email cfisher@burnhamlibrary.org

Trash Talk • Saturday, April 6 at 11:00 am

Jennifer Heaton-Jones the Executive Director of HRRA will discuss where

our garbage and recycling really goes. Why is it important to recycle?

What really should go in your bin? Learn about the NEW state recycling

guide, What’s In What’s Out and other recycling programs available for

paint, mattresses, thermostats and electronic waste.

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 2nd • 10:00—11:30 am

Pancakes and Pajamas

Join us for the 8th annual nationwide celebration of children and

libraries. Wear your cozy winter jammies and enjoy delicious

pancakes, a reading of If You Give A Pig a Pancake, and search for

Pig and friends in a family scavenger hunt. Registration is required.

Space is limited.

Cookie Bookie Sale

Saturday, February 16 • 9:00—1:00

Show the library some love this February by purchasing books and

delicious bakes from the Friends of the Library. All proceeds to help

sponsor library programs and digital services.

Family & Special Events

Junior Library Fun

STAY CONNECTED

@ Burnham Library

Do you need a later pick-up? Extend your child’s fun

until 5:45 with ACE, Burnham School’s After Care

Enrichment Program. Contact ACE Director Lanie

Flanagan at acebridgewater@gmail.com

ADVANCE registration is required for all after school

activities. Register with cfisher@burnhamlibrary.org A member of

the Library staff will pick up Burnham students from school at 3:15.

In addition to registration with the library, a written permission note

must be presented to the school office.

Burnham School Library Classes

Did you know that Burnham Students have the unique opportunity

to visit our library once a month? Our staff shares a story and then

students are welcome to explore our shelves and borrow materials!

Every student is eligible for a library card!

LEGO Brick Builders Grades K-5. Come use your that

imagination and build with us! This program is so popular we

doubled the fun!

Burnham Bunch Storytime Bubbles, books, parachutes

and songs designed for the under 5 crowd. Please register with

jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org

Thursdays from 10:30—11:00

Winter/Spring Session:

January 17, 24, 31

February 7, 14, 21, 28

March 7, 14, 21, 28

April 4, 11, 25

May 2, 9, 16, 23

Stop-motion Animation • Wed, 1/30 • 3:30—4:30

Use LEGO bricks create your own stop-motion video!

1 session • Grades 1-5

Spiral Galaxies • Wed, 2/20 • 3:30—4:30

Explore and paint the exciting world of spiral galaxies with special

guests Bob Lambert of McCarthy Observatory and artist Adrienne

Caruso.

1 session • Grades 1-5

DIY Keepsake Boxes with Mr. Immohr • Sat, 3/30 • 11:00—1:00

Bring your adult and build a beautiful wooden box to store your treas-

ures. Adult participation required.

1 session • Grades 1-5

Programs and Services

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Thursdays from 3:30—4:00

January 3 and 17

February 7 and 21

March 7 and 21

April 4 and 25

May 2 and 16

Burnham Bookworms Grades 3-5. Enjoy books, snacks

and crafts with our Junior Friend, Julia Sinatra. Books are available

at the Junior Circulation Desk.

Digital Branch is ALWAYS open

Download & stream eBooks, eAudio, television, movies and

more! All you need is a library card

Eleanor Gowan Exhibit • Mid-February—March

Many long time residents will remember Eleanor Gowan

as the owner of the Bridgewater Store. However, her

life was so much more and in many ways emphasized

the benefic spirit of Bridgewater. Join us for an exhibit

looking at her life, experiences, and many contributions

to our lovely little town.