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Glow in the Dark Bingo

Family BinGLOW Night

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Community Room at Burlington Public Library

Program Type:

Clubs & Activities

Age Group:

Children, School Aged, Teens
Library Branch: Burlington Public Library
Room: Rotary Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Aged, Teens
Program Type: Clubs & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for a night of glowing and fluorescent fun! 

Play Bingo and dance under black lights. Wear white or neon to glow in the dark!

Prizes for bingo winners!

Drop-in anytime between 5 and 6.

Homeschool Explorers at the Museum of Northwest Art

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Offsite at Off Site

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, School Aged, Teens
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children, School Aged, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a field trip to the Museum of Northwest Art in La Conner! We'll have the opportunity to tour the galleries and participate in hands-on art activities with the museum's art educators. 

Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

All Day 4/24 - 4/25
Rotary Community Room at Burlington Public Library

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Burlington Public Library
Room: Rotary Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale.

Friday: 10-4:30

Saturday: 10-3:00

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Valentine for a Senior / Haz una Carta de San Valentín para un Mayor

All Day 2/4–2/11
Children, Toddlers/ Preschoolers, School Aged
Arts & Crafts, Other
Library Branch: Burlington Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Toddlers/ Preschoolers, School Aged
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Write a valentines letter to a Creekside resident and learn how to address an envelope! Turn in finished letters to the front desk or in our pink mailbox found on top of the children's display case!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo/Social Media

Photos will be taken during this event for use on social media and library advertising. If you have questions, please call or email the library. 

Teen Volunteer Time

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Other
Library Branch: Burlington Public Library
Room: Burlington Hill Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Teens can drop in to earn volunteer service hours. No registration required. Projects will vary, and snacks are provided!  Happening from 3-4pm on the following Thursdays: 10/9, 11/13, 12/11, 2/12, 3/12, and 4/9.  

Wind Tunnel: Flying Hearts/ Túnel de viento: Corazones Voladores

10:00am–5:00pm
Children, Toddlers/ Preschoolers, School Aged
Arts & Crafts, Other
Library Branch: Burlington Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Toddlers/ Preschoolers, School Aged
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Cut out tissue paper hearts and put them through the wind tunnel to see them fly! All materials will provided and out in the childrens area.

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Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo/Social Media

Photos will be taken during this event for use on social media and library advertising. If you have questions, please call or email the library. 

Presidents Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Burlington Public Library

Traffic Light Game/ Juego de semáforo

10:00am–5:00pm
Children, School Aged
Other
Library Branch: Burlington Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, School Aged
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

February is Black History Month! Lets learn about the inventor of the traffic light, Garrett Morgan! Follow traffic signs, on your trip learn and collect some facts and, once you're done come to the front desk for a prize!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo/Social Media

Photos will be taken during this event for use on social media and library advertising. If you have questions, please call or email the library. 

Tales to Paws/ Cuentos y luego visita un amigo peluda

12:00pm–1:30pm
Children, Toddlers/ Preschoolers, School Aged
Other
Library Branch: Burlington Public Library
Room: Skagit River Side
Age Group: Children, Toddlers/ Preschoolers, School Aged
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Enjoy a Family Storytime with songs, stories, rhymes, and more! 

Reading with Rover therapy dog interaction follows! 

¡Disfruta de una hora de cuentos en familia con canciones, historias, rimas y mucho más!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo/Social Media

Photos will be taken during this event for use on social media and library advertising. If you have questions, please call or email the library. 

Teen Volunteer Time

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Other
Library Branch: Burlington Public Library
Room: Burlington Hill Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Teens can drop in to earn volunteer service hours. No registration required. Projects will vary, and snacks are provided!  Happening from 3-4pm on the following Thursdays: 10/9, 11/13, 12/11, 2/12, 3/12, and 4/9.  

Civics Education: Ballots Basics

6:30pm–9:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Burlington Public Library
Room: Rotary Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Ballots basics presentation with Gabrielle Clay, Elections Manager from the Skagit County Auditor's Office. 

Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Burlington Public Library
Description:

Closing for Library Event and Staff Training

Tales to Paws/ Cuentos y luego visita un amigo peluda

12:00pm–1:30pm
Children, Toddlers/ Preschoolers, School Aged
Other
Library Branch: Burlington Public Library
Room: Skagit River Side
Age Group: Children, Toddlers/ Preschoolers, School Aged
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Enjoy a Family Storytime with songs, stories, rhymes, and more! 

Reading with Rover therapy dog interaction follows! 

¡Disfruta de una hora de cuentos en familia con canciones, historias, rimas y mucho más!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo/Social Media

Photos will be taken during this event for use on social media and library advertising. If you have questions, please call or email the library. 

Teen Volunteer Time

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Other
Library Branch: Burlington Public Library
Room: Burlington Hill Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Teens can drop in to earn volunteer service hours. No registration required. Projects will vary, and snacks are provided!  Happening from 3-4pm on the following Thursdays: 10/9, 11/13, 12/11, 2/12, 3/12, and 4/9.  

Tales to Paws/ Cuentos y luego visita un amigo peluda

12:00pm–1:30pm
Children, Toddlers/ Preschoolers, School Aged
Other
Library Branch: Burlington Public Library
Room: Skagit River Side
Age Group: Children, Toddlers/ Preschoolers, School Aged
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Enjoy a Family Storytime with songs, stories, rhymes, and more! 

Reading with Rover therapy dog interaction follows! 

¡Disfruta de una hora de cuentos en familia con canciones, historias, rimas y mucho más!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo/Social Media

Photos will be taken during this event for use on social media and library advertising. If you have questions, please call or email the library. 

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Burlington Public Library

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Burlington Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Burlington Public Library

Zine-making for teens

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Other
Library Branch: Burlington Public Library
Room: Burlington Hill Side
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Drop in for some zine-making!  We'll have lots of supplies thanks to the WA state library's zine-making kit! We have it on loan during early August.  Learn about zines and make your own! For incoming grades 6-12. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo/Social Media

Photos will be taken during this event for use on social media and library advertising. If you have questions, please call or email the library. 

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Burlington Public Library

Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Burlington Public Library

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Burlington Public Library

Native American Heritage Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Burlington Public Library

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Burlington Public Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Burlington Public Library