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The Burlington Library Association, Inc., also known as "The Friends of the Burlington Library," is a non-profit organization in Burlington, Connecticut.

The Burlington Library Association (aka "The Friends") is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization made up of local volunteers who are dedicated to providing the Burlington Public Library with the financial resources it needs to serve our community. We are made up of local volunteers who believe that a strong library benefits all of us at every stage of our lives. The town budget for the Burlington Public Library primarily covers staffing, maintenance, and operations. It is not enough to cover expenses for the cultural, social, and educational activities that enrich our community. We increase funding for the library's programs and collections by hosting book sales and events, as well as, by fundraising through annual contributions from donors.

10/30/2026

A few things you can do at the Burlington Public Library this Friday and Saturday include:

🚸Follow the path on an outdoor Story Walk for children featuring "The Little Ghost Who Lost Her Boo!

🖼 Delight in the colors of Local Art at the main entrance to the library and in the community room

📚Browse the Fall Book Sale -
Free Admission is Friday, 12:00-4:30 pm or Saturday, 10:00 am -12:30pm
Bag Sale is on Saturday from 1:00-3:00pm when you can fill a bag for just $8 per bag (we supply the bag.)

🌹Explore a variety of creative, bookish, handmade crafts that are also for sale during the Fall Book Sale. (Perfect for gifts!)

🍬Stop by the candy bowl at the book sale (while supplies last)

When you shop at the Fall Book and Craft Sale, all proceeds support the library!

10/24/2026

Calling All Volunteers (Ages 14+) Our Fall Book Sale is just around the corner, and we need a few helping hands to get everything ready! Register to help us on Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM as we move boxes of books from the library basement to the Community Room. This is a physical volunteer opportunity and requires the ability to carry boxes up one flight of stairs. Whether you're looking for volunteer hours or simply want to support your library, we'd love your help! ✅ Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/wJexWOx

10/17/2026

🍁 Crafty Friends pop-up shop alert! The Crafty Friends of the Burlington Library will be at the Fall Book Sale making it a great day to grab a friend and shop. The Craft Sale features a variety of unique handmade items that make wonderful gifts. Admission is free. Proceeds help support the Burlington Public Library.

Dates & Times:
Friday, October 30 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday, October 31 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location:
Burlington Public Library, 34 Library Lane, Burlington, CT 06013

Cash, Venmo and Credit Cards are accepted.

10/02/2026

Beautiful one-of-a-kind paintings available for purchase to support the library. Take a look! 🖼️

09/26/2026

FYI - Tonight's library program is postponed. Please see below for details and new date.

Program Update: Due to the storm heading our way, we're postponing tomorrow's "Live from Library Lane: Wicked Strange New England" with paranormal researcher Jeff Belanger to Saturday, November 7 at 6 PM.

09/11/2026

Fyi-there’s an exciting and unique event coming up at the library. Be sure to sign up soon at: https://burlingtonctlibrary.org/

Get ready to have your mind bent —mentalist Keith Zalinger is hitting Library Lane with a high‑energy mix of mind‑reading, psychology, and impossible‑to-explain moments that pull the audience right into the mystery. If you love experiences that make you say wait… HOW?!, this is the one you don’t want to miss. Register today at https://burlingtonctlibrary.org/

09/11/2026

The Burlington Public Library is celebrating 130 years in October. Check out the link to share your favorite memories of the library.

As we get ready to celebrate our 130th Birthday, we are asking members of our community to share a favorite memory they have of the BPL or just a thing or two that they love about their town library. Responses will be transcribed by staff and on display throughout November. Please be sure to include...

08/31/2026

Calling all volunteers (ages 14+) to help us get ready for our book sale. This is a physical job that requires the ability to carry boxes of books up one flight of stairs from the library basement to the community room.

If we get at least 12 people to sign up we are usually done in 30 minutes. Easy Peasy!

Learn more and sign up at: https://signup.com/go/wJexWOx

08/30/2026

Check out this upcoming series at the Burlington Public Library! Register at: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsCalendar.cfm?SiteID=8887

🌿 Navigating the Later Years
A helpful, information‑packed series designed to support older adults and families as they plan confidently for life’s next chapters.

08/29/2026

🙋‍♀️Hi Friends! We are raising our hand for some help from our community. We need more used books in good condition to have a successful sale this fall. It would help to have more children's books, adult non-fiction (e.g. current affairs or history) and adult fiction.

If you're able to donate, books may be dropped off at the Burlington Public Library during regular hours. As a friendly reminder, it helps immensely if donations are not bigger than bankers boxes because our volunteers need to be able to carry them. Thank you!!

To learn more about donating, please visit: https://burlingtonctlibrary.org/about-the-library/donating-to-the-library/

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Burlington, CT

Website

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