Bots 3 Ways January 14, 21, 28 (3:30 PM - 5 PM) Build Robots 3 different ways - Legos, found materials, and a Bristle Bot. Attend any or all of them! Narnia Winter Party January 26 (3:45 PM - 4:45 PM) It’s always winter and never Christmas. Come enjoy a Narnia party! Family Lego Inventions February 2 (4 PM - 5 PM) Celebrating the USA’s 250th Anniversary and Ohio Innovation, build Lego inventions. Book Binding February 11, 18, 25 (3:30PM - 5 PM) Ages 7-99. Learn to bind your very own hardcover book. Great Family program! Please attend all three sessions. Geauga Parks: Ohio's Ice Age Animals February 24 (4 PM - 5 PM) Mastodons in Ohio? Giant ice age animals come to life with Geauga Park District. Ohio's National Parks & Free 4th Grade Pass March 28 (11 AM - 11:45 AM) Learn about Ohio national parks, 4th graders get a free family pass for national parks! Cleveland Aquarium: CSI - Creature Science Investigators April 6 (4 PM - 4:45 PM) Go on a behind-the-scenes live video tour from the Cleveland aquarium. Edible Book Fest April 11 (11 AM - 12 PM) All ages. Bake or make an entirely edible creation based on a book and enter to win. President James A. Garfield's Front Porch Campaigning January 10 (11 AM - 12 PM) A look into the presidency of James A. Garfield, presented by the James A. Garfield National Historic Site. Memories of the First Moon Men January 29 (6 PM - 7 PM) Moon-landing memories and moon men minutiae, with everything you never knew about Apollo 11. Thank You Garrett Morgan February 12 (6 PM - 7 PM) Highlighting the inventions of Garrett Morgan, from the traffic light to the fire hood, presented by the Western Reserve Historical Society. The Adventures of Tom Fetch February 28 (12 PM - 1 PM) The story of the first man to drive cross America, presented by the National Packard Museum. The Air Laboratory of the World April 9 (6 PM - 7 PM) Between 1929 and 1949, Cleveland hosted the National Air Races, an extraordinary showcase of aviation technology, presented by the Western Reserve Historical Society. A History of Route 6 April 23 (6 PM - 7 PM) A history of U.S. Route 6 presented by the Ohio U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association. Cleveland Playhouse Square: A History May 8 (3 PM - 4 PM) A history of Cleveland Playhouse Square, presented by author Michael Routa. Volume 50 Issue 1 Winter / Spring 2025 - 2026 “Supporting the educational and social needs of our community.” Visit burtonlibrary.org for program details. Register online or call (440) 834-4466. Youth Programs Adult Programs Celebrating America’s 250ᵗʰ
Holiday Party for All! December 11 (5:30 PM - 7 PM) Come together with your Library family and celebrate the Holidays. Vote for your Movie Night! March 23 (5 PM - 7:45 PM) Help choose our PG or G movie. Learn about movies in Ohio and the USA's 250th. Peeps Taste Test and Crafts March 30 (5 PM - 6 PM) Crown the best-tasting Peeps with a taste test and complete a fun spring craft. May the 4th Be With You May 4th (5 PM - 6 PM) Celebrate the Galaxy far, far, away with games, trivia, and lightsaber training. Afternoon Book Club 2nd Thursday Monthly (1:30 PM - 3 PM) Held in the large meeting room. Jan. 8 - From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough Feb. 12 - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman Mar. 12 - The Art Thief by Michael Finkel Apr. 9 - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt May 14 - Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" by Zora Neale Hurston Yoga Wednesdays (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM) Jan. 7, 14, 21 / Feb. 4, 11, 18 / Mar. 4, 18 Apr.1, 8, 15, 29 / May 6, 13, 20 Join our yoga instructor as you go through different poses. $5.00 Instructor Fee. Inside Circle 3rd Monday Monthly (6 PM -7 PM) Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 16, Apr. 20, May 18 Use music therapy techniques to develop rhythm and melody skills in partnership with NPower Services. Papier Mache’ with Bill January 15, 22, 29 (4:30 PM - 6 PM) Make a papier mache' penny bank that looks like your favorite animal. Ages 9-16. Please attend all three sessions. Drawing 101 March 11,18, 25 (3:30 PM - 5 PM) Still Life Drawing Lessons for beginners on up. Ages 7-99. Please attend all three sessons. Discover the 1980s April 8, 15, 22 (3:30 PM - 5 PM) Learn about the language, style, and pop culture of the 1980s. All ages. Attend any or all of them! Burton Book Buddies 1st Wednesday Monthly (3:30 PM - 5 PM) Dec. 10, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Mar. 4, Apr. 1, May 6 Discussing and doing activities about a new book each month. Ages 10-16. I Wish I Knew How 2nd Monday Monthly (5 PM - 7 PM) Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr. 13 Learn a new skill each month and have lots of fun. Family Story Time Tuesdays (10 AM - 11 AM) Through April 28 Reading, ABCs, counting, moving, sharing, and bubbles. Ages 0-5 and siblings. Movin' and Groovin' Fridays (10 AM - 10:45 AM) Through May 1 Join us for a musical Storytime perfect for kids who have trouble sitting still. Teen D&D Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar. 9, Apr. 13 (3:45 PM - 5 PM) Fun one-shot D&D adventures with pre-made character sheets. 8 - 12th Grade. Recurring Youth Programs Recurring Adult Programs The Mother Road: A Celebration of Route 66 May 7 (6 PM - 7 PM) The Victor Samalot Duo presents a one-hour music program paying tribute to epic Americana on Route 66. Youth Programs Visit burtonlibrary.org for program details. Register online or call (440) 834-4466.
Inspire your Heart With Art Day January 31 (11 AM - 12 AM) Join us in making mandala art drink coasters. Is Your Dog Acting Out? February 7 (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM) Learn how to change your energy and teach your dog to obey. Presented by Four Legged Scholars. Please leave dogs at home. Ramses the Great February 20 (3 PM - 4 PM) Learn about one of Egypt’s most successful warrior kings who reigned for almost 70 years. South Newbury Union Chapel March 12 (6 PM - 7 PM) Learn the history of the Chapel, from 1858 up to the present. Presented by the South Newbury Union Chapel. Plants at War March 26 (6 PM - 7 PM) Learn the ways that botany and horticulture played an important role in both World War I and World War II, presented by the Holden Arboretum. At the Hot Gates March 27 (3 PM - 4 PM) For almost fifty years, the Greeks and Persians fought each other. Learn about those ancient wars with us. Wings of Spring April 16 (6 PM - 7 PM) Learn about the different birds you can spot in our area. Presented by the Geauga Park District. William the Marshall May 14 (6 PM - 7 PM) He served five kings of England in his life, rising from the youngest son of a minor lord to a regiment for a king. Donations To The Burton Public Library Donations received after September 30th will be acknowledged in the next newsletter. In Memoriam In Memory of Nancy Emerson Scott and Nancy Carlson David and Sandra Cseplo Jane Deterding Judy Fowler Jean Frohring David and Mary Gifford Carane Ladd Alan Lindal Joann Podany Richard and Sally Siciliano Judy Starr Mark Wakefield In Memoriam In Memory of Elmer Bollinger Philip and Annette Archard Patrick and Eileen Cataldo Mike and Joan Fath In Memory of Ted and Janet McIntee Lorri Phile In Memory of Richard Siciliano Carane Ladd Frank and Jean McBride Joann Podany Paul and Karen Siciliano In Memory of Cassidy Shafer Ken and Betty Stewart In Memory of Arnold Paul Volkmann Lisa Formica Terese Volkmann Luxenberg Family Reading Garden Donations In Honor of the Luxenberg Family Herbert and Marianna Luxenberg: Burton Public Library Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland In Memory of Levi Luis Scott Beck Alexander Ciarlillo and McKaila Boardman In Memory of Pat Hauser Kathleen Blair Nancy Carlson Timothy and Paulette Daley Frank and Jean McBride George and Joyce Paryzek Marilyn Pickett Katie Ringenbach Kathy Schaefer Jim and Linda Squire Judy Starr Brian and Jennifer Veasey Jim and Gayle Wohlken Kathy Wood Julie and Rick Ziemak The Burton Public Library Board of Trustees Other Monetary Donations The Burton-Middlefield Rotary Club Bob and Mary Ann Sedivy William Wonders William Wonders Jr. The Estate of Elmer Bollinger 21 Annual st Fund Donation In Honor of Nancy’s Friendly Smile at Checkout Julie and Rick Ziemak Launch A Young Reader The Ladies of The Tursday Afternoon Bookclub Adult Programs Visit burtonlibrary.org for program details. Register online or call (440) 834-4466.
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