Past Events

Check out previous events and activities at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library.

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.
Movie Matinee: Late Bloomers

Movie Matinee: Late Bloomers

Friday, January 16
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Library Littles Playgroup

Library Littles Playgroup

Friday, January 16
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
A drop-in play time for toddlers and caregivers!
Make and Take: Junk Journaling

Make and Take: Junk Journaling

Thursday, January 15
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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.
TAB (Teen Advisory Board)

TAB (Teen Advisory Board)

Thursday, January 15
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join our Teen Advisory Board!
Sit & Stitch

Sit & Stitch

Thursday, January 15
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
Pet Boredom Busters

Pet Boredom Busters

Wednesday, January 14
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join CT Humane Society Community Outreach Manager Ashley Holm to learn different tips and tricks to keep all types of pets active.
Makerspace: Get Stuck on Stickers!

Makerspace: Get Stuck on Stickers!

Wednesday, January 14
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
(Gr. 3 and up) Turn your favorite designs and photos into awesome custom stickers!
Author David Brooks: The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply

Author David Brooks: The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply

Tuesday, January 13
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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

Tour du Mont Blanc

Tuesday, January 13
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us to hear Dave Vogt's account of hiking most of the Tour du Mont Blanc, a classic hike in Europe.
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.
Intro to AI

Intro to AI

Monday, January 12
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Explore how generative AIs like ChatGPT and Claude work and what to consider when using them.
STEAM Series: How Far Has Your Food Travelled?

STEAM Series: How Far Has Your Food Travelled?

Monday, January 12
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Where does your food come from?
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Radon Test Kit Pickup

Monday, January 12
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Radon is a radioactive gas that can enter your home through the soil. It cannot be seen or smelled, and high levels can harm your family. Return your kit to the lab within 30 days for a chance to win a $50 gift card.
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!
Movie Matinee: Minari

Movie Matinee: Minari

Friday, January 9
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Sit & Stitch

Sit & Stitch

Thursday, January 8
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
Family Jammie Storytime

Family Jammie Storytime

Wednesday, January 7
6:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Grab your jammies for stories, songs and more!
Books & Bites: Nutmeg Book Club

Books & Bites: Nutmeg Book Club

Tuesday, January 6
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
A book club full of games, snacks, and discussions!
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 IN PERSON or ONLINE for a screening and discussion of selections from The American Revolution, a new documentary by celebrated documentarian Ken Burns.
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