Enjoy board games and chilling in between Festival of Fools excitement

Enjoy giant lawn games and cool drinks in the Fletcher Room during the Festival of Fools weekend.

Show off your latest cosplay with our all-ages cosplay contest! This contest will be divided into four categories: youth (0-10), teen (11-18), adult (19+), and family. Cosplays can be from any fandom, but they must be family friendly. The first place winners of each category will receive a prize!

 Registration is required and can be done here. 

Before registering, you must agree to the library's cosplay guidelines: 

Take A Hike with the Library...

Hike Like an Ecologist at the Colchester Bog Natural Area

Come to the Roxy to join us and film director Huey for a free screening of Henry David Thoreau: Surveyor of the Soul at Merrill’s Roxy Theatre in downtown Burlington. Made over the course of 13 years, Huey’s film masterfully tells the story of Thoreau and the impact that his writings and lifestyle have in our time.

Bringing Science Home: Exploring Citizen Science to Transform Backyard Observations into Science and Conservation 

A Future Is In Our Hands Program

1pm-2pm  Community Science Information Tables    Main Reading Room 

Come early for picnicking and fun activities, then stick around for a family movie once the sun sets! For more details, visit theframebtv.org All ages. 1 Lake Street, Burlington 05401.

Enjoy interactive tales by one of Children's Literacy Foundation (CLiF)'s captivating storytellers, and take home your very own new book. Recommended for ages 3-8, but all are welcome. Main Library.

Come early for picnicking and fun activities, then stick around for a family movie once the sun sets! For more details, visit theframebtv.org All ages. 1 Lake Street, Burlington 05401.

Join Hilary from Four Winds Nature Institute for imaginative nature play and exploration on the Main Library lawn. Recommended for ages 2 & up.