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: 

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.

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. 

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.

Come to the Main Library and play an array of board games! 

Ages 11-18.

No registration required. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.