The Main Library will be closing early at 6:00pm on Tuesday, December 24

The Main Library will be open with limited services from 12:00-4:00pm on Wednesday, December 25

The NNE Branch will be closed on Wednesday, December 25. 

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.

Sundae Sunday

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Celebrate National Ice Cream Day by creating your own ice cream sundae! All material will be provided. Note: dairy products will be used. If you have a food allergy, please let us know before the program. 

For ages 11-18. 

No registration required. 

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

D.I.Y. Pet Toys for Humane Society of Chittenden County

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Stop by the library to make dog rope toys, cat wands, and snuffle mats. 

All toys will be donated to the Humane Society of Chittenden County as part of a collaboration between FFL, HSCC, and South Burlington Public Library. 

For ages 11-18.

No required registration. 

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

Free College Essay-Writing Class

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Do you need to write an essay for your college application? Check out our free, four-week class on how to write the perfect essay with Lexie from Walker Tutoring!

Registration is required and can be done here. By registering for the event, you are committing to all four classes. 

For high school juniors, seniors, and anyone applying to college. 

Free Beginner Drumming Workshop

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Celebrate International Drum Month by attending a free beginner drumming workshop! Learn the basics of drumming, including how to properly hold sticks, how to read sheet music, and more. 

No registration required.

For ages 11-18.

For more details, please emails us at fflteens@burlingtonvt.gov or call us at 802.540.2546.

Crafternoon-Bunny Butt Flower Pots

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Every Wednesday afternoon, tweens/teens will come to the library and craft! Every month will have a different craft, and April's craft will be bunny butt flower potts. 

For ages 11-18. 

No registration required.