The Library will be closed on Monday, October 14 for Indigenous Peoples' Day. 

Right to Read Film & Panel Discussion

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The Right to Read shares the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read.  Directed by Jenny Mackenzie with Executive Producer, LeVar Burton.  More about the film.

Film screening followed by a panel discussion on the film with Peggy Price, M.Ed., F/OGA and Dr. Laurie Quinn of the Stern Center for Language and Learning and others.

Literacy at the Laundromat @ King St Laundry

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Join Becca and Julie from FFL for a storytime, to sign up for a library card, and more! Find us at King St Laundry, 72 King St in Burlington. Free Laundry for participants*. *Quantity limits apply. 

 

 

Burlington’s Summer Community Day at Oakledge Park

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Join Burlington Parks, Recreation and Waterfront and the Fletcher Free Library for Burlington’s Summer Community Day at Oakledge Park! 

The BPR&W Urban Rangers will host a free outdoor event at Oakledge Park from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m, for community members of color to try free summer activities and sports, network and enjoy the outdoors. Learn more: https://enjoyburlington.com/event/summer-community-day/

Henry David Thoreau: Surveyor of the Soul A Film By Huey at the ROXY!

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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.