Events

Check out upcoming events at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library.

 

 

All Upcoming Events

All-Year Reading Challenge

All-Year Reading Challenge

Monday, January 1 to Tuesday, December 31
Read books and win cool pins!
Sensory Play & Learn

Sensory Play & Learn

Thursday, November 21
10:30 am to 11:15 am
Let's play & learn!
Sit & Knit

Sit & Knit

Thursday, November 21
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company.
Holiday Hat Tricks

Holiday Hat Tricks

Thursday, November 21
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join "The Plant Guy" Jeff Eleveld to learn about Christmas cactus, amaryllis, and the poinsettia.
Storytime with Stewie the Duck!

Storytime with Stewie the Duck!

Friday, November 22
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Join Stewie for a Storytime!
Movie Matinee: Everybody's Fine

Movie Matinee: Everybody's Fine

Friday, November 22
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Saturday Morning Book Club

Saturday Morning Book Club

Saturday, November 23
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for a discussion of Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane.
Drop-In: Pencils & Pieces

Drop-In: Pencils & Pieces

Monday, November 25
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
A Board Game & Sketch Night!
Cookbook Club

Cookbook Club

Monday, November 25
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
This month’s cookbook is Celebrate With Babs: Holiday Recipes & Family Traditions by Barbara Costello.
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 27
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
The library will be closing early the day before Thanksgiving, closed for Thanksgiving, and closed the day after Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 28
The library will be closing early the day before Thanksgiving, closed for Thanksgiving, and closed the day after Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

Friday, November 29
The library will be closing early the day before Thanksgiving, closed for Thanksgiving, and closed the day after Thanksgiving.
Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, December 3
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Stories, Songs & More!
Comfort and Benefits of Tea

Comfort and Benefits of Tea

Tuesday, December 3
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us for a cozy evening exploring all things tea!
Little Waddlers Storytime

Little Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, December 4
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Stories, Songs, Yoga and Fun!
Senior Center Book Club

Senior Center Book Club

Wednesday, December 4
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Join us at the Senior Center for a discussion of Should We Stay or Should We Go? by Lionel Shriver. Contact the library for a copy of the book.
Career Navigation

Career Navigation

Wednesday, December 4
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Get help in your job search with American Job Center!
Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post

Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post

Wednesday, December 4
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection.
Sit & Knit

Sit & Knit

Thursday, December 5
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company.
Holiday Décor Swap Drop-Off

Holiday Décor Swap Drop-Off

Friday, December 6
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Give some of your holiday décor a new home—and earn an early bird ticket for the Holiday Décor Swap!
Holiday Décor Swap

Holiday Décor Swap

Saturday, December 7
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Spruce up your holiday décor without spending any money—or give some of your own décor a new home!
15th Annual Gingerbread House Contest

15th Annual Gingerbread House Contest

Monday, December 9 to Friday, December 20
Celebrate the season with delicious decorations!
Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, December 10
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Stories, Songs & More!
Empathy Book Club

Empathy Book Club

Tuesday, December 10
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us for a discussion of Solito by Javier Zamora. Contact the library for a copy of the book.
Little Waddlers Storytime

Little Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, December 11
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Stories, Songs, Yoga and Fun!
Author Laura Dave: On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries

Author Laura Dave: On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries

Wednesday, December 11
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave about her newest book, The Night We Lost Him.
Sit & Knit

Sit & Knit

Thursday, December 12
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company.
Movie Matinee: It Ends With Us

Movie Matinee: It Ends With Us

Friday, December 13
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monday, December 16
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us to share practical information, feelings, needs and concerns. This group meets monthly as a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia.
Cookbook Club Cookie Swap!

Cookbook Club Cookie Swap!

Monday, December 16
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Cookie swap is back! Bring 3-4 dozen cookies of one type, a container to bring cookies home, and one photocopy of your recipe.
Books & Bites: Tween Book Club

Books & Bites: Tween Book Club

Tuesday, December 17
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Can cookies make everything better?
Sit & Knit

Sit & Knit

Thursday, December 19
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company.
Movie Matinee: Christmas in Connecticut

Movie Matinee: Christmas in Connecticut

Friday, December 20
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Saturday Morning Book Club

Saturday Morning Book Club

Saturday, December 21
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for a discussion of How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior.
Christmas

Christmas

Tuesday, December 24
The library will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas.
Christmas

Christmas

Wednesday, December 25
The library will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas.
Sit & Knit

Sit & Knit

Thursday, December 26
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company.
Movie Matinee: IF (All Ages)

Movie Matinee: IF (All Ages)

Friday, December 27
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day

Tuesday, December 31
4:30 pm to 8:00 pm
The library will be closed for New Year's Day.
New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day

Wednesday, January 1
The library will be closed for New Year's Day.
Anxious Generation Book Discussion: Chapters 1-4

Anxious Generation Book Discussion: Chapters 1-4

Saturday, January 11
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us to discuss chapters 1-4 of The Anxious Generation.
Books & Bites: Tween Book Club

Books & Bites: Tween Book Club

Tuesday, January 14
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us in reading and discussing What Happened to Rachel Riley? by Claire Swinarski.
Anxious Generation Book Discussion: Chapters 5-8

Anxious Generation Book Discussion: Chapters 5-8

Tuesday, January 14
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us to discuss chapters 5-8 of The Anxious Generation.
Little Learners: Play is Their Superpower

Little Learners: Play is Their Superpower

Thursday, January 16
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Learn how everyday playtime can transform into powerful learning moments that boost your child’s confidence and curiosity.
Anxious Generation Book Discussion: Chapters 9-12

Anxious Generation Book Discussion: Chapters 9-12

Saturday, January 18
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us to discuss chapters 9-12 of The Anxious Generation, as well as reflections on the entire book.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Monday, January 20
The library will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Lawyers in Libraries: Free Legal Help

Lawyers in Libraries: Free Legal Help

Monday, January 27
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Sign up to receive free one-on-one legal advice, including landlord/tenant, immigration law, family law, employment, consumer rights, and personal injury.
Anxious Generation Book Discussion: Online

Anxious Generation Book Discussion: Online

Monday, February 3
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us online to discuss the book The Anxious Generation.
Courageous Conversations: Social Media & Mental Health

Courageous Conversations: Social Media & Mental Health

Saturday, February 8
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Join us to discuss the effect of social media on mental health.
Presidents Day

Presidents Day

Monday, February 17
The library will be closed for Presidents Day.