The library’s lobby will be opening for limited service starting July 6, including 20-minute express computer, printing, copier, restrooms, and public computers (by reservation, 1 hour per day). Curbside Pickup is still available—and encouraged!

We know that many families are missing being able to browse our shelves for children’s books, so the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has introduced Book Bundles! Simply fill out a form and the Children’s Department staff will choose 3-5 books (depending on the category) for your child.

Monday, June 1 – Monday, August 31
Miss Anne’s Make & Take crafts? We’ve got you covered! Pick up a craft that you can complete at home, with tools, materials, and Anne’s instruction video! Available for curbside pickup.

Wednesday, June 17 – Saturday, August 15
Check out anything from the library and you could win instantly!

Available for curbside pickup.

Wednesday, June 17 – Saturday, August 15
Earn beads and Brag Tags for reading, being read to, and completing Weekly Challenges and Grab & Go Activity Kits!

Available for curbside pickup.

Wednesday, June 17 – Friday, August 28
The library building may be closed, but that can’t stop summer reading!

Monday, July 6 to Monday, July 13 — 12:00 am to 10:00 am
We, at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, invite all our friends in Berlin and beyond to join us in a town-wide project of making 1,000 paper cranes. You may donate these for display at the library, keep them, or give them to others in […]

Tuesday, July 7 — 10:30 am to 10:50 am
Join us on our Children’s Department FB page for an online summertime storytime that includes books, fingerplays, and fun! All ages. The storytime premieres at 10:30 AM but will remain available to watch for at least 24 hours after. 

Wednesday, July 8 — 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Get helpful ideas on how to cope with troubling financial situations. We’ll discuss ways to save time, money, and stress by making financial preparations and creating plans to recover.

Thursday, July 9 — 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
A storytelling event for all ages! Discover the magic of origami paper cranes.

Thursday, July 9 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Catch up with your fellow local knitters!

Thursday, July 9 — 10:30 am to 10:50 am
Join us on our Children’s Department FB page for an online summertime storytime that includes books, fingerplays, and fun! All ages. The storytime premieres at 10:30 AM but will remain available to watch for at least 24 hours after. 

Friday, July 10 – Friday, August 21
You’re invited to join us in a town-wide project of making 1,000 paper cranes, symbolizing a collective wish for health, hope, and peace and do everything we can to work together towards these goals. Call or request origami kit online!

Tuesday, July 14 — 10:30 am to 10:50 am
Join us on our Children’s Department FB page for an online summertime storytime that includes books, fingerplays, and fun! All ages. The storytime premieres at 10:30 AM but will remain available to watch for at least 24 hours after. 

Wednesday, July 15 — 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Discover this gem of a museum that’s practically in your back yard!

Thursday, July 16 — 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Connect with friends, neighbors and other crafters in our virtual crafting get-together. Bring a craft to work on while enjoying one of the best benefits of a craft group—the socializing!

Thursday, July 16 — 10:30 am to 10:50 am
Join us on our Children’s Department FB page for an online summertime storytime that includes books, fingerplays, and fun! All ages. The storytime premieres at 10:30 AM but will remain available to watch for at least 24 hours after. 

Saturday, July 18 — 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for a discussion of Everything is Horrible and Wonderful by Stephanie Wittels Wachs.

Monday, July 20 — 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
This NEW group will meet monthly as a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia. Join us to share practical information, feelings, needs and concerns.

Monday, July 20 — 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Pick a recipe from Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering by Joanna Gaines and discuss it with fellow cooking enthusiasts.

Tuesday, July 21 — 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join our resident Social Worker for a group session to discuss coping strategies for emotional health.

Tuesday, July 21 — 10:30 am to 10:50 am
Join us on our Children’s Department FB page for an online summertime storytime that includes books, fingerplays, and fun! All ages. The storytime premieres at 10:30 AM but will remain available to watch for at least 24 hours after.