Posted by Jennifer Needham on Jun 14, 2018

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a library program that encourages all families and caregivers to read at least 1,000 books (any book) to their infant, toddler and/or preschooler before entering kindergarten! If your child is between ages 0-5 (and hasn’t yet entered Kindergarten), they can participate in this ongoing program. Begins June 25! Find more information on our 1,000 Books Before...

Posted by Andrea Raynor on Jun 12, 2018

Adult Summer Reading

No codes, no passwords, no logins — just raffle tickets!

Read, attend programs, and complete achievements to earn raffle tickets for any of our prize baskets. Raffles will be held every week in July and August!

Starts June 25. Visit the Adult Reference Desk to register, and receive a coupon for FREE Praline’s Ice Cream!

Posted by Alyssa Skorski on Jun 12, 2018

Outback Steakhouse DIY Sundaes

Kids ages 6 – 10, join us TUES, JUNE 26 at  2:00 PM to make your own ice cream sundae including fun ingredients like Oreo’s and M&MS. CALL US TO REGISTER AT 860-828-7127 STARTING JUNE 19.

Posted by Alyssa Skorski on Jun 11, 2018

Kids Poetry Workshop

Join Griswold School Reading Specialist Lori Donovan, TUES, JUNE 25, @ 2:00 PM, for a poetry workshop where students will craft and illustrate their own poems, inspired by summer adventures that are close to their hearts. Students will also have the opportunity to make friendship bracelets, read poems, and check out poetry collections from the library! Registration is required and begins June 18.

Posted by Andrea Raynor on Jun 5, 2018

No Place Like Home

Tuesday, Jun. 19, 6:30 pm. Dr. Peter M. LeTourneau, author of “Traprock Landscapes of New England,” will present interesting facts, historic images, and beautiful photographs of Berlin and the nearby areas in the Connecticut Valley.

Register now »

Posted by Alyssa Skorski on Jun 4, 2018

Kids’ Summer Reading

Kids in Grades K-5, starting June 25: Stop by the library to register, pick up an activity log, and choose a necklace or key chain and a brag tag. Read and do activities throughout the summer to earn beads to decorate your necklace! For more information visit our summer reading webpage.

Posted by Alyssa Skorski on Jun 4, 2018

Teen Summer Reading

Starting June 25th, For teens in Gr 6 – 12 : All you need to do is check out an item from the library; a book, graphic novel, DVD, video games, or magazine. Everything counts!  You will be given a scratch ticket when you check out, so you’ll know instantly if you won a prize. If you did not win, you will be entered in the grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card! One ticket per day. For more...

Posted by Jennifer Needham on Jun 1, 2018

Teen Volunteer Program

Want to help your community, but don’t know how? Try the Library this summer! You’ll meet other teens, help kids sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and assist staff with important tasks. It’s a fun way to get experience that looks good on a college application or resume! If your school or club requires community service hours, volunteering at the Library could help you meet your goals. What do...