Events

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

 

 

All Upcoming Events

2025 All-Year Reading Challenge

2025 All-Year Reading Challenge

Wednesday, January 1 to Wednesday, December 31
Each month features a unique reading theme to inspire your next literary adventure.
Last Line Contest

Last Line Contest

Monday, December 1 to Wednesday, December 31
Write the last line of an imaginary novel using exactly ONE sentence.
16th Annual Gingerbread House Contest

16th Annual Gingerbread House Contest

Monday, December 8 to Tuesday, December 23
Celebrate the season with delicious decorations!
A Christmas Carol:  A Performance by "Charles Dickens"

A Christmas Carol: A Performance by "Charles Dickens"

Monday, December 8
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Professor Kenneth Noll performs a shortened version of "A Christmas Carol" in character as its author Charles Dickens.
Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, December 9
10:30 am to 11:00 am
A lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.
Author Paula J. Johnson: The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen

Author Paula J. Johnson: The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen

Tuesday, December 9
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
This event has been cancelled. If you were registered for this event, we will contact you.
Books & Bites: Nutmeg Book Club

Books & Bites: Nutmeg Book Club

Tuesday, December 9
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
A book club full of games, snacks, and discussions!
Little Waddlers Storytime

Little Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, December 10
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Songs, Stories, Yoga & More!
Family Jammie Storytime

Family Jammie Storytime

Wednesday, December 10
6:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Grab your jammies for stories, songs and more!
Sensory Play & Learn

Sensory Play & Learn

Thursday, December 11
10:30 am to 11:15 am
Let's Play & Learn!
Sit & Knit

Sit & Knit

Thursday, December 11
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company.
Make and Take: Holiday Cork Crafts

Make and Take: Holiday Cork Crafts

Thursday, December 11
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Create three ornaments—a snowflake, snowman, and nutcracker—out of wine corks.
Movie Matinee: Planes Trains and Automobiles

Movie Matinee: Planes Trains and Automobiles

Friday, December 12
1:00 pm to 2:45 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Nutcracker Tea Party with Dance Legacy

Nutcracker Tea Party with Dance Legacy

Saturday, December 13
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
A festive tea...a magical ballet...a wonderful time!
Whisker Wonderland Kids' Winter Reading Challenge

Whisker Wonderland Kids' Winter Reading Challenge

Monday, December 15 to Saturday, January 10
A Kids Winter Reading Challenge!
Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monday, December 15
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.
STEAM Series: Snowball Launching

STEAM Series: Snowball Launching

Monday, December 15
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Ready, Set, Launch!
Cookbook Club Cookie Swap!

Cookbook Club Cookie Swap!

Monday, December 15
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Bring 3-4 dozen cookies of one type, a container to bring cookies home, and one photocopy of your recipe.
Staff Training

Staff Training

Tuesday, December 16
The library will be closed for a staff training day.
Little Waddlers Storytime

Little Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, December 17
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Songs, Stories, Yoga & More!
Sensory Play & Learn

Sensory Play & Learn

Thursday, December 18
10:30 am to 11:15 am
Let's Play & Learn!
TAB (Teen Advisory Board)

TAB (Teen Advisory Board)

Thursday, December 18
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join our Teen Advisory Board!
Sit & Knit

Sit & Knit

Thursday, December 18
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company.
Movie Matinee: Long December

Movie Matinee: Long December

Friday, December 19
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Saturday Morning Book Club

Saturday Morning Book Club

Saturday, December 20
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for a discussion of The Favorites by Layne Fargo. Contact the library for a copy of the book.
Writers Group

Writers Group

Tuesday, December 23
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Gather with other local writers to write and share!
Christmas

Christmas

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

Christmas

Thursday, December 25
The library will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas.
Bad Guys 2 Movie Matinee

Bad Guys 2 Movie Matinee

Friday, December 26
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for a movie & popcorn!
Let's Celebrate Kwanzaa!

Let's Celebrate Kwanzaa!

Saturday, December 27
12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of the culture and principles of Kwanzaa!
Crafternoon: Mystery Winter Crafts

Crafternoon: Mystery Winter Crafts

Monday, December 29
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
School's Out!! Let's Craft!
Winter Sand Art

Winter Sand Art

Tuesday, December 30
2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
Sand Art with a winter twist!
Noon Year's Eve

Noon Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Let's ring in the Noon Year together!
New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve

Wednesday, December 31
4:30 pm to 8:00 pm
The library will be closed for New Year's Day.
2026 All-Year Reading Challenge

2026 All-Year Reading Challenge

Thursday, January 1 to Thursday, December 31
Challenge yourself to read more this year with Berlin-Peck’s 2026 All-Year Reading Challenge (AYRC) for adults! Record your books in the booklet, then visit the [...]
First Line Contest

First Line Contest

Thursday, January 1 to Saturday, January 31
Write the first line to an imaginary novel.
New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day

Thursday, January 1
The library will be closed for New Year's Day.
02 Jan

Movie Matinee

Friday, January 2
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
The American Revolution by Ken Burns: Screening and Discussion

The American Revolution by Ken Burns: Screening and Discussion

Monday, January 5
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us for a screening and discussion of selections from The American Revolution, a new documentary by celebrated documentarian Ken Burns.
Sit & Knit

Sit & Knit

Thursday, January 8
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company.
09 Jan

Movie Matinee

Friday, January 9
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Courageous Conversations: Asking Questions

Courageous Conversations: Asking Questions

Saturday, January 10
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Join us for a workshop on how to ask neutral questions. Republicans, Democrats, and Independent/Unaffiliated voters are all encouraged to attend!
Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monday, January 12
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.
Sit & Knit

Sit & Knit

Thursday, January 15
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company.
16 Jan

Movie Matinee

Friday, January 16
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Book Discussion: The Omnivore’s Dilemma

Book Discussion: The Omnivore’s Dilemma

Saturday, January 17
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us to discuss this year's One Book One Berlin choice: The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Monday, January 19
The library will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Book Discussion: The Omnivore’s Dilemma

Book Discussion: The Omnivore’s Dilemma

Wednesday, January 21
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us to discuss this year's One Book One Berlin choice: The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan.
Sit & Knit

Sit & Knit

Thursday, January 22
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company.
Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Jewelry and Accessories (Drop Off)

Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Jewelry and Accessories (Drop Off)

Friday, January 23
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
  This event is completely free of charge. You DO NOT have to donate to be able to take items from the Swap Shop. No [...]