Candle Making

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Make a candle at the library! All materials will be provided. Note: The program length is roughly the amount of time it takes for the candle to harden.

Registration is encouraged but not required. Registration can be done here

For ages 11-18.

For more details, email us at FFLteens@burlingtonvt.gov or call us at 802.540.2546.

Boba Tea with Dobrá Tea

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Join us for a night of tea at Dobrá Tea in downtown Burlington! Learn about tea from Dobrá staff and enjoy a refreshing boba.

The event will be at Dobrá Tea: 125 S Winooski Ave Burlington, VT 05401. Patrons should go directly to Dobra Tea for the event but will be redirected if they initially come to the library. 

For ages 11-18.

No required registration.

For more details, please email us at FFLteens@burlingtonvt.gov or call us at 802.540.2546. 

 

S'mores and Stars

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Celebrate National S'mores Day with s'mores and stars! Stop by the Main Library to "star gaze" while enjoying constellation-themed crafts, s'mores, and spooky campfire stories. Note: No actual campfires will be in the library. 

For ages 11-18.

No required registration. 

For s'more details, email us at FFLteens@burlingtonvt.gov or call us at 802.540.2546.

Have Fun with Watercolors: Workshop with Florence McCloud

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Experiment with watercolors with artist Florence McCloud in this 2 hour class for beginners and those wanting to have some fun with the medium.

All materials needed will be available at the workshop.

Registration required and limited.

Contact Barbara Shatara at bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov to register and for more information.

Pokémon Party

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Stop by the Main Library for a Pokémon Party! Activities include DIY plushies, perler beads, DIY keychains, VR, drawing your own Pokémon, and more! 

Light refreshments will be provided.

For ages 11-18. 

No registration required. 

For more details, email us at FFLteens@burlingtonvt.gov or call the Teen Desk at 802.540.2546.

Pop-Up Crafts

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Stop by the Main Library for all-day crafting sessions! An array of crafts will be provided, including painting mason jars, perler beads, mug designing, and more. 

For ages 11-18. 

No required registration. 

For more details, email us at FFLteens@burlingtonvt.gov or call us at 802.540.2546.

Bad Poetry Night

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Celebrate bad poetry with FFL's Bad Poetry Night. Burlington's worst poetry club encourages poets to write, perform, and listen to some truly dreadful material. Stop in, write awful poetry, and enjoy light refreshments. 

For ages 11-18. 

No required registration. 

For more details, email us at FFLteens@burlingtonvt.gov or call us at 802.540.2546.

D.I.Y. Cosplay Workshop

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Do you want to learn how to cosplay? This summer, the library will be holding bi-weekly cosplay workshops that will lead up to a cosplay contest at the end of August. Each workshop will focus on a different aspect of cosplay and how to create different costume pieces. 

The workshops are on:

  • June 22: Cosplay on a Dime/Casual Cosplay
  • July 6: Sewing
  • July 20: Acting
  • August 3: Cat Ears
  • August 17: Makeup

For ages 11-18.

No required registration. 

Heartstopper Party

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Celebrate season two of the hit TV show and graphic novel series, Heartstopper, by making bookmarks and keychains, coloring, playing trivia, and more! 

For ages 11-18.

No registration required. 

For more details, email us at FFLteens@burlingtonvt.gov or call us at 802.540.2546.