Events
Check out upcoming events at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library.
All Upcoming Events
2025 All-Year Reading Challenge
Each month features a unique reading theme to inspire your next literary adventure.
Last Line Contest
Write the last line of an imaginary novel using exactly ONE sentence.
Whisker Wonderland Kids' Winter Reading Challenge
A Kids Winter Reading Challenge!
Crafternoon: Mystery Winter Crafts
School's Out!! Let's Craft!
Let's Celebrate Kwanzaa!
Join us for a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of the culture and principles of Kwanzaa!
Winter Sand Art
Sand Art with a winter twist!
Noon Year's Eve
Let's ring in the Noon Year together!
New Year’s Eve
The library will be closed for New Year's Day.
2026 All-Year Reading Challenge
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
Write the first line to an imaginary novel.
New Year’s Day
The library will be closed for New Year's Day.
Movie Matinee: Loving Vincent
Join us for an afternoon movie!
The American Revolution by Ken Burns: Screening and Discussion
Join us IN PERSON or ONLINE for a screening and discussion of selections from The American Revolution, a new documentary by celebrated documentarian Ken Burns.
Books & Bites: Nutmeg Book Club
A book club full of games, snacks, and discussions!
Family Jammie Storytime
Grab your jammies for stories, songs and more!
Sit & Stitch
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
Movie Matinee: Minari
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Courageous Conversations: Asking Questions
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
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: How Far Has Your Food Travelled?
Where does your food come from?
Intro to AI
Explore how generative AIs like ChatGPT and Claude work and what to consider when using them.
Author David Brooks: The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply
Join author David Brooks for an online chat about on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply.
Tour du Mont Blanc
Join us to hear Dave Vogt's account of hiking most of the Tour du Mont Blanc, a classic hike in Europe.
Makerspace: Get Stuck on Stickers!
(Gr. 3 and up) Turn your favorite designs and photos into awesome custom stickers!
Pet Boredom Busters
Join CT Humane Society Community Outreach Manager Ashley Holm to learn different tips and tricks to keep all types of pets active.
Sit & Stitch
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
TAB (Teen Advisory Board)
Join our Teen Advisory Board!
Make and Take: Junk Journaling
Junk journaling is a fun, eco-friendly way to repurpose old paper, envelopes, book pages, ticket stubs, and other everyday “junk” into unique works of art that create lasting memories, tell stories and track time.
Library Littles Playgroup
A drop-in play time for toddlers and caregivers!
Movie Matinee: Late Bloomers
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Book Discussion: The Omnivore’s Dilemma
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
The library will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Author Julia Hotz: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine
Join journalist and author Julia Hotz for an online chat about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.
Late Night Exam Study Hours
Study for your Midterms at the Library!
Snowy Friends Pot Painting
Turn a terracotta pot into a snowman and penguin!
The Truth About Long-Term Care Insurance
If you or a loved one is among the 100,000 Connecticut residents who carry Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI), you may have seen as much as a 400% increase in your premium costs over the years. Join LTCI Policyholder Advocate David Schwartzer to learn what happened with this once promising product, the hidden reasons behind the increase in cost, what needs to be done to fix it, and what you can do to help.
Late Night Exam Study Hours
Study for your Midterms at the Library!
Book Discussion: The Omnivore’s Dilemma
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.
Toddler Winter Wonderland Dance
Put on your part clothes and get ready to toddler boogie!
Sit & Stitch
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Jewelry and Accessories (Drop Off)
Drop off your new or gently used jewelry and accessories.
Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Jewelry and Accessories (Swap Day)
Take your pick from jewelry and accessories donated by your fellow swappers!
Lawyers in Libraries
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
This month’s cookbook is Half Baked Harvest Quick & Cozy by Tieghan Gerard.
Writers Group
Gather with other local writers to write and share!
Crafternoon: Foil Winter Tree
Half Day! Let's Craft!
Author Liz Moore: Secrets and Second Chances
Join author Liz Moore for an online chat about her book The God of the Woods, a tale of thrilling twists and disturbing disappearances.
Sit & Stitch
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
Setting Goals & Intentions Through Journaling
Discover journaling as a practical tool for self-reflection and for setting intentions and goals.
Library Littles Playgroup
A drop-in play time for toddlers and caregivers!