Events

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

 

 

All Upcoming Events

2026 All-Year Reading Challenge

2026 All-Year Reading Challenge

Thursday, January 1 to Thursday, December 31
Challenge yourself to read more!
Three Sentence Romance Contest

Three Sentence Romance Contest

Sunday, February 1 to Saturday, February 28
Write a three-sentence romance.
Little Waddlers Storytime

Little Waddlers Storytime

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

Family Jammie Storytime

Wednesday, February 11
6:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Grab your jammies for stories, songs and more!
Sensory Play & Learn

Sensory Play & Learn

Thursday, February 12
10:30 am to 11:15 am
Let's Play & Learn!
Sit & Stitch

Sit & Stitch

Thursday, February 12
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
Author Lindsey Stewart: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic

Author Lindsey Stewart: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic

Thursday, February 12
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join author and feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart for an online chat about her book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, which tells the story of the African American women who courageously continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions.
Crafternoon: Heart Suncatcher

Crafternoon: Heart Suncatcher

Thursday, February 12
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Half Day! Let's Craft!
Creating a Strong Estate Plan: Protect Your Family and Your Finances

Creating a Strong Estate Plan: Protect Your Family and Your Finances

Thursday, February 12
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Whether you are a planner or a procrastinator, having a strong and up-to-date estate plan should be at the top of your to-do list.
Library Littles Playgroup

Library Littles Playgroup

Friday, February 13
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
A drop-in play time for toddlers and caregivers!
Movie Matinee: Superman

Movie Matinee: Superman

Friday, February 13
1:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Presidents Day

Presidents Day

Monday, February 16
The library will be closed for Presidents Day.
Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 17
10:30 am to 11:00 am
A lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.
Little Waddlers Storytime

Little Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, February 18
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Songs, Stories, Yoga & More!
Makerspace: Perler Bead Snowflakes

Makerspace: Perler Bead Snowflakes

Wednesday, February 18
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Make your own unique perler bead snowflake!
Books and Brews

Books and Brews

Wednesday, February 18
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us at Coles Road Brewing to discuss More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova. Contact the library for a copy of the book.
Sensory Play & Learn

Sensory Play & Learn

Thursday, February 19
10:30 am to 11:15 am
Let's Play & Learn!
Sit & Stitch

Sit & Stitch

Thursday, February 19
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
Mini Spa Experience and DIY Facials

Mini Spa Experience and DIY Facials

Thursday, February 19
6:30 pm to 7:45 pm
Learn how to make two different facial masks with simple ingredients then try one of them during our relaxation time.
Movie Matinee: Wicked: For Good

Movie Matinee: Wicked: For Good

Friday, February 20
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
New Book Buzz

New Book Buzz

Saturday, February 21
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Saturday Morning Book Club makes way for Book Buzz, where we'll learn about highly anticipated new releases that will be published in 2026!
STEAM Series: Build Your Own Bristlebot

STEAM Series: Build Your Own Bristlebot

Monday, February 23
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Build your own bristlebot!
Lawyers in Libraries

Lawyers in Libraries

Monday, February 23
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.
Cookbook Club

Cookbook Club

Monday, February 23
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
This month’s cookbook is Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks by Crystal Wilkinson.
Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 24
10:30 am to 11:00 am
A lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.
Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum

Tuesday, February 24
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join author Tom D. Crouch for an online chat about his book, Smithson’s Gamble: The Smithsonian Institution in American life, 1836-1906.
Writers Group

Writers Group

Tuesday, February 24
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Gather with other local writers to write and share!
Little Waddlers Storytime

Little Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, February 25
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Songs, Stories, Yoga & More!
Sensory Play & Learn

Sensory Play & Learn

Thursday, February 26
10:30 am to 11:15 am
Let's Play & Learn!
Sit & Stitch

Sit & Stitch

Thursday, February 26
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
Movie Matinee: The Summer Book

Movie Matinee: The Summer Book

Friday, February 27
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
February Tea Club Pickup

February Tea Club Pickup

Saturday, February 28
Jasmine is a subtly sweet, floral tea. Its soothing aroma is a gentle contrast to February’s chill.
Saturday Morning Board Games

Saturday Morning Board Games

Saturday, February 28
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Join us to play board games!
Onomatopoeia Contest

Onomatopoeia Contest

Sunday, March 1 to Tuesday, March 31
Write a sentence using an onomatopoeia.
Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, March 3
10:30 am to 11:00 am
A lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.
Little Waddlers Storytime

Little Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, March 4
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Songs, Stories, Yoga & More!
Author Michael Perry: Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories

Author Michael Perry: Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories

Wednesday, March 4
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join author and humorist Michael Perry for an online chat about the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them.
Makerspace: DIY Glitter Jars

Makerspace: DIY Glitter Jars

Wednesday, March 4
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
A calming and creative crafting experience!
Introduction to Organic Vegetable Gardening

Introduction to Organic Vegetable Gardening

Wednesday, March 4
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Discover everything you need to know to start and sustain a thriving garden!
Sensory Play & Learn

Sensory Play & Learn

Thursday, March 5
10:30 am to 11:15 am
Let's Play & Learn!
Sit & Stitch

Sit & Stitch

Thursday, March 5
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
06 Mar

Movie Matinee

Friday, March 6
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Courageous Conversations: What Should You Eat?

Courageous Conversations: What Should You Eat?

Saturday, March 7
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Join us for a thoughtful dialogue about the values we hold and how that affects the food we choose to eat. 
Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, March 10
10:30 am to 11:00 am
A lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.
March Munchies

March Munchies

Tuesday, March 10
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Which snack will win the gold?
Little Waddlers Storytime

Little Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, March 11
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Songs, Stories, Yoga & More!
Senior Center Book Club

Senior Center Book Club

Wednesday, March 11
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Join us at the Senior Center for a discussion of The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson. Contact the library for a copy of the book.
Sensory Play & Learn

Sensory Play & Learn

Thursday, March 12
10:30 am to 11:15 am
Let's Play & Learn!
Sit & Stitch

Sit & Stitch

Thursday, March 12
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
Author Kate Quinn: Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic

Author Kate Quinn: Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic

Thursday, March 12
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join author Kate Quinn for an online chat about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?