2023 ANNUAL REPORT
Hours
Monday – Thursday 10am – 8pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Closed Saturdays during July and August
Holiday Closings 2026
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Monday, January 19, 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026
Friday, April 3, 2026
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Monday, May 25, 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026
Friday, July 3, 2026
Monday, September 7, 2026
Monday, October 12, 2026
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Friday, November 27, 2026
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Friday, December 25, 2026
We are also closed all Saturdays beginning in July through the Saturday prior to Labor Day.
July 4, 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and September 5
Meet the Staff
- Jodi Papazian, Library Director
- Kaitlin Checovetes, Circulation Supervisor
- Vacant, Children’s Librarian
- Marjorie Molinsky, Adult Services
- Alex DeNoto, Children’s and Teen Assistant Librarian
- Scott Norton, Local History Specialist
- Kristi Searle, Library Assistant
- Julie Hawks, Library Assistant
- Melissa Miskin, Jr. Library Assistant
Mission Statement
The Burlington Public Library’s mission is to be the best small-town public library we can be through our exceptional service, relevant resources, as well as cultural, social, and educational programming for the community.
Board of Library Directors and Library Policies
The Burlington Public Library is governed by a nine-person Board of Library Directors. Members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen for four-year terms. The Statement of Responsibilities for the Board of Library Directors can be found here.
Click here to read the library policies on privacy, materials selection, and other issues.
Minutes from the Board of Library Directors meetings can be found here on the Library’s website as well as the Town of Burlington website.
Directions
We are located just off Spielman Highway (Route 4) in Burlington Center. Coming from Farmington and the east, follow Route 4 into the center of town. You will see our sign on the right hand side of the road, just past the Burlington Congregational Church. Coming from Torrington and the west, follow Route 4 past Cumberland Farms and look for our sign on the left side of the road, before the Congregational Church.