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!
Onomatopoeia Contest

Onomatopoeia Contest

Sunday, March 1 to Tuesday, March 31
Write a sentence using an onomatopoeia.
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!
Movie Matinee: Hamnet

Movie Matinee: Hamnet

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.
Family Jammie Storytime

Family Jammie Storytime

Wednesday, March 11
6:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Grab your jammies for stories, songs and more!
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?
Library Littles Playgroup

Library Littles Playgroup

Friday, March 13
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
A drop-in play time for toddlers and caregivers!
Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Prom and Formal Wear (Drop Off)

Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Prom and Formal Wear (Drop Off)

Friday, March 13
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Drop off your new or gently used prom and formal wear.
Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Prom and Formal Wear (Swap Day)

Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Prom and Formal Wear (Swap Day)

Saturday, March 14
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Take your pick from prom and formal wear donated by your fellow swappers!
Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monday, March 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.
Fairies, Trolls, Giants, and Peculiar Plants: Folklore and Song

Fairies, Trolls, Giants, and Peculiar Plants: Folklore and Song

Monday, March 16
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us for harp music & folktales about fairies, trolls, giants and peculiar plants from the Irish, British, Germanic, and Scandinavian traditions.
Computer Basics with Northstar

Computer Basics with Northstar

Wednesday, March 18
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for a hands-on class on computer basics. 
Crafternoon: Plastic Bag Painted Flowers

Crafternoon: Plastic Bag Painted Flowers

Wednesday, March 18
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Bring on Spring!
Books and Brews

Books and Brews

Wednesday, March 18
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us at Coles Road Brewing to discuss Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones.
TAB (Teen Advisory Board)

TAB (Teen Advisory Board)

Thursday, March 19
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join our Teen Advisory Board!
Sit & Stitch

Sit & Stitch

Thursday, March 19
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
The Amazing Abilities of Birds:  How Do They Do That?

The Amazing Abilities of Birds: How Do They Do That?

Thursday, March 19
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join local gardener and birder Sally Brockett to discover the amazing abilities of birds.
Movie Matinee: After the Hunt

Movie Matinee: After the Hunt

Friday, March 20
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Saturday Morning Book Club

Saturday Morning Book Club

Saturday, March 21
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for a discussion of No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister. Contact the library for a copy of the book.
STEAM Series: LEGO Island Adventure Build Challenge

STEAM Series: LEGO Island Adventure Build Challenge

Monday, March 23
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Attendees will build their own islands out of LEGOS and then get a challenge card with a scenario.
Cookbook Club

Cookbook Club

Monday, March 23
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
This month’s cookbook is Mostly Plants: 101 Delicious Flexitarian Recipes from the Pollan Family by Tracy, Dana, Lori, and Corky Pollan, with a foreword by The Omnivore’s Dilemma author Michael Pollan.
Author Shoshana Walter: America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis

Author Shoshana Walter: America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis

Tuesday, March 24
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join authors Shoshana Walter and Barbara Kingsolver for an online conversation about the country’s failed response to the opioid crisis.
Writers Group

Writers Group

Tuesday, March 24
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Gather with other local writers to write and share!
Artist Exhibit: Saint Paul School Art Show

Artist Exhibit: Saint Paul School Art Show

Wednesday, March 25 to Friday, April 10
On display in the library's large meeting room March 25 to April 10.
Sit & Stitch

Sit & Stitch

Thursday, March 26
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
Make and Take: Spring Wreath

Make and Take: Spring Wreath

Thursday, March 26
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Make a beautiful spring wreath! Registration is required.
Movie Matinee: Small Things Like These

Movie Matinee: Small Things Like These

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

March Tea Club Pickup

Saturday, March 28
Genmaicha is a Japanese tea consisting of green tea mixed with roasted popped brown rice—sometimes called “popcorn tea.”
Saint Paul School Art Show Reception

Saint Paul School Art Show Reception

Saturday, March 28
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Drop in between 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm for an opening reception for the Saint Paul School Art Show.
Lawyers in Libraries

Lawyers in Libraries

Monday, March 30
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.
Story Sprouts: Books and Fun!

Story Sprouts: Books and Fun!

Tuesday, March 31
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Calling all growing readers! Join us to read one of this year’s Elementary Nutmeg Nominees, The Egg Incident by Ziggy Hanaor, enjoy a tasty snack, and take part in a hands-on activity, game, or craft inspired by the book.
M & T Money Mentor: Budgeting

M & T Money Mentor: Budgeting

Tuesday, March 31
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Learn about the importance of creating and managing a budget, as well as setting goals for expenses and debt repayment.
Freedom Contest

Freedom Contest

Wednesday, April 1 to Thursday, April 30
Write a short poem or sentence on the theme of freedom.
CT Paid Leave Informational Session

CT Paid Leave Informational Session

Wednesday, April 1
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Learn how to access, navigate, and apply for the CT Paid Leave program.
On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts

On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts

Thursday, April 2
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal for an exhilarating online journey through the history of US women astronauts.
Sit & Stitch

Sit & Stitch

Thursday, April 2
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
Good Friday

Good Friday

Friday, April 3
The library will be closed for Good Friday.
M & T Money Mentor: Making Budgets Work

M & T Money Mentor: Making Budgets Work

Tuesday, April 7
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Learn how to handle budgeting obstacles, create a budgeting format, and manage emergency savings and daily expenses.