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Is your arch nemesis a critter who just can’t take a hint? Have you tried everything under the sun to convince that raccoon to leave your garbage alone, dissuade that groundhog from chowing down on your vegetables, or keep that skunk from setting up camp under your deck? Let’s talk about what makes an animal a pest, how their annoying tendencies actually make them valuable members of our wider ecological community, and how we can find non-violent ways to coexist.

More than sixteen million Americans served during World War II. Most of them would return home to a normal life, but some would go on to become beloved celebrities after the war. Join Chief Curator Eric Rivet for an audience participation presentation on how some of Hollywood’s best known Celebrities served their country.

Presented by the Western Reserve Historical Society

Burton Public Library Independent Film Festival will be held on Monday December 2, 2025.

Enjoy a true Victorian holiday season and explore the ghosts and folklore that shaped 19th Century holidays in Cleveland presented by the Western Reserve Historical Society.

The Master Gardeners will be in the Burton Public Library every Thursday from 11:00am - 2:00pm offering free expert advice for all your gardening needs. 

Join representatives from Working Woods at Holden Forests & Gardens to discuss where to start when it comes to woodland stewardship! We’ll cover how to set goals that align with your values and how to begin assessing the state of your forest, as well as provide you with take-home resources to help you take the first (or next) steps to becoming a better woodland steward.

Join our yoga instructor as they go through different poses.