Greetings, Readers, and Happy Fall!

Our annual Summer Reading Program is officially in the books, and we are ready to cruise into fall! Before we dive into what’s coming up, I want to thank everyone who participated in this year’s Summer Reading Program. We had such a wonderful time seeing you at programs, watching you check out new materials, and, of course, seeing everyone get excited about the prizes!

A very special thank you goes to all of our volunteers as well. From our crew of teens who helped with programs throughout the summer to the Friends of the Library volunteer team, we were so lucky to have extra sets of hands at our events. If you are interested in helping out at future programs, please take a moment to fill out our volunteer survey at https://bit.ly/BPL-LendAHand.

This year is extra special for all of us at BPL as we celebrate the library’s 130th birthday! Throughout the year, we’ve had the chance to showcase different parts of our history, from the earliest written documents cataloging our collection to the many people who have helped shape the library over the years. Our display case in the lobby has attracted quite a few curious visitors interested in learning more about our past as we get ready to turn the page to the next chapter of our future. (And don’t ever let anyone tell you there’s such a thing as too many book puns. 😉)

While we will be celebrating this milestone with a special day-long party on October 3rd, we also want to hear from you! We invite you to share a favorite memory of the library or tell us about something special you love about BPL. Comment cards are available at the library, or you can email us your responses. We’ll be sharing these memories throughout the month of October.

My eight years at BPL have gone by so quickly, but when I think about my time here, my favorite memories are always the moments when our community has come together to celebrate something special. From our very first Pumpkin Pageant to Echoes of History, these events—and the people who make them possible—have created some of the most meaningful memories I’ve had here. I can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings!

Our upcoming schedule is packed with wonderful programs, including returning favorites and some exciting new offerings. We’ll also wrap up our Live from Library Lane series with two final programs in September. On September 19th, we’ll welcome mentalist Keith Zalinger, and on September 26th, author and podcaster Jeff Belanger will present Weird New England. And rumor has it, we might even learn a little more about Burlington’s own Green Lady!

To learn more about all of our upcoming programs, please visit our website and click on the calendar. Registration begins August 17th.

And, of course, we hope you’ll save October 3rd and join us as we celebrate 130 years of Burlington Public Library. We can’t wait to celebrate this wonderful milestone with you!

As always, we look forward to seeing you at the library.