Adult Program Listings

Book Discussion Group

Join our group of thoughtful readers. Signing up is as easy as 1.2.3....

1. To register, contact Programming Librarian, Barbara Shatara, at bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov

2. Pick up a copy of the book at the book discussion meeting or from the Library's Main Desk

3. Read it (or most of it) and meet the group on Zoom on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm

*Running your own book club? Check out our Book Club Kits!*

Food for Talk Cookbook Book Club

Food for Talk is a book club for anyone interested in cooking!  If reading about food, experimenting with new recipes and learning from other cooks sounds fun, then the Food For Talk Cookbook Book Club is for you! Chef Richard Witting has selected some beautifully delectable cookbooks.  Signing up is as easy as 1.2.3....

1. To register, contact Programming Librarian, Barbara Shatara, at bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov

2. Pick up a copy of the cookbook from the Library's Main Desk

3. Read through it, make a dish (though not required) and bring it to the discussion on the second Sunday at 3pm.  Locations vary.

North Enders Book Discussion Group

Join this daytime book club in the New North End.  It's as easy as 1.2.3...

1. Register with Librarian, Barbara Shatara bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov

2. Pick up a copy of the book at the book discussion meeting at the Heineberg Residence on the 3rd Thursday

3. Read it (or most of it) and meet the group at the Heineberg Residence (not the Center), 72 Heineberg Road on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2:00pm.

Wired Wednesdays: DigitalLearn Series

Get comfortable with technology on Wired Wednesdays in Fall 2023 at the New North End Branch!
Classes include Library Digital Resources, iPhone Basics, Android Basics, and Avoiding Digital Scams; click here for full schedule and class descriptions.
Registration is encouraged. Registered participants will receive a reminder ahead of the selected class. Register here or call the Help Desk at 802.865.7217.

Technology for Tomorrow: Learn Google Workspace Series

Dive into the world of Google Workspace this fall at the Main Library!
Classes cover everything from Gmail to Google Maps to Google Photos; click here for full schedule and class descriptions. 
Registration is highly encouraged, though walk ins are welcome as space is available. Register here or call the Help Desk at 802.865.7217.

Languages

Learn a new language in our ongoing classes & conversation groups, including weekly classes for English Language Learners (ELL).

Music, Arts & Film

Catch a free concert, movie screening or get creative with other artists, poets and craft makers.

Book Recommendations for Champlain Housing Trust's CAMP 

This list of recommended financial literacy books was developed by the Champlain Housing Trust (CHT) for those participating in their CAMP series (Conversations About Money Program).  This is not a library program.  FFL has partnered with CHT to support this community literacy initiative.