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A Murder Mystery presented by Motive for Murder

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  • Fri, 05/12/2017 - 10:00pm
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Murder MysteryFriday, May 12, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Actors will mingle with you, “the detectives”, as you solve a series of murders. Appetizers, desserts and beverages will be provided. Suggested donation of $20 per person or $35 per couple.
Registration begins on April 12 and is limited to 40. Don’t miss this special event! Register online beginning April 12, or by phone: (440) 834-4466.

Friends' Book Sale

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Friends' Book SaleUpstairs in the meeting rooms. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Enter through the back doors on Sunday.

Therapy Dog Program

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  • Sat, 02/18/2017 - 2:30pm
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Practice your reading skills this winter as we welcome Paws for Reading into our Library for some therapy-dog reading fun.
Grades K-5 

B.Y.O.C.: Bring Your Own Craft

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  • Thu, 02/09/2017 - 9:30pm
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Drop-in anytime between 5:30 and 7:45 p.m. on the  following Thursdays:
Feb. 9, March 16, April 20, May 25
to work on your portable crafts (knitting, scrapbooking, card-making, journaling,  needlework, etc.), and chat with friends—new and old!
 
No registration.

Coffee, tea, and water will be provided.

Paula McLain: NY Times Bestselling Author!

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  • Thu, 04/20/2017 - 10:00pm
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The Friends of the Burton Public Library present:
PAULA McLAIN
Thursday, April 20, 2017
New York Times Best-selling author of The Paris Wife.
Burton Public Library: 2nd Floor. Wine & Cheese Reception at 6 p.m. Book Talk at 7 p.m.


JOIN THE FRIENDS OF THE BURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY IN THE MONTH OF MARCH
TO RECEIVE A TICKET!
** You must present this ticket to enter the event. **
 
 
 

B.Y.O.C.: Bring Your Own Craft

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  • Thu, 03/16/2017 - 9:30pm
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B.Y.O. Craft Night
Drop-in anytime between 5:30 and 7:45 p.m. on the  following Thursdays:
Feb. 9, March 16, April 20, May 25
to work on your portable crafts (knitting, scrapbooking, card-making, journaling,  needlework, etc.), and chat with friends—new and old!
 
No registration.

Coffee, tea, and water will be provided.

Tree Tale Tellers

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  • Wed, 04/05/2017 - 2:30pm
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Holden Arboretum's Tree Tale Tellers will come to the library to host a special family storytime in anticipation of Arbor Day. Join us for the fun as we honor our friends, the trees, with special stories and fun activities! No registration required. 

Passport Fair

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  • Sat, 06/03/2017 - 2:00pm
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Passport Fair @ the Burton Public Library
Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Geauga County Clerk of Courts will provide “one-stop shopping” to complete necessary forms, have them certified, and send them for you. Photos available for $10.  No passport renewals.  Visit http://www.co.geauga.oh.us/commonpleas/Clerk-Of-Courts/Clerk-Passports for a list of required documents.
 
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Ready, Set, Write! Fiction Workshop

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  • Sat, 06/10/2017 - 2:30pm
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Registration begins May 10.

10:30 – 12 p.m.: “Plotting a bestseller” taught by author and Agatha Award winner Amanda Flower.
 
12 – 1 p.m.: LUNCH (Participants may bring a bag lunch and we will provide drinks and cookies). No registration!
  

Guided Meditation with the Japanese Shakuhachi Flute

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  • Thu, 06/08/2017 - 2:00pm
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Join Lydia Snyder for suizen breathing meditation through the shakuhachi flute. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or blanket to sit on.
 
No Registration Required.