Past Events

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

Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth Celebration

Learn all about Juneteenth and its connection to Berlin! Featuring food, live music, speakers and presentations, book displays, and more.
Keynote Speaker John Mills

Keynote Speaker John Mills

Saturday, June 22
11:50 am to 12:35 pm
Join John Mills for a discussion of his work with genealogical investigation.
His Truth is Marching On

His Truth is Marching On

Saturday, June 22
12:40 pm to 1:45 pm
Join us for a screening of the documentary His Truth is Marching On, followed Q&A with writer and director Dan Morrison.
Celebration of Hip-Hop

Celebration of Hip-Hop

Saturday, June 22
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
An educational music collaboration celebrating the journey of the genre.
Lantern Parade

Lantern Parade

Saturday, June 22
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Join B.E.A.T. at Veterans' Memorial Park for a Lantern Parade celebrating Berlin history as well as 50 years of hip hop!
Wide-Awake Lantern Craft

Wide-Awake Lantern Craft

Saturday, June 22
11:00 am to 2:30 pm
Join us outside for a fun and creative Juneteenth lantern-making workshop!
Collaborative Storytelling

Collaborative Storytelling

Saturday, June 22
11:00 am to 11:45 am
Join us for an exciting collaboration between Connecticut-based Civil War reenactor Kevin Johnson and the performance ensemble Nzinga's Daughters.
Sit & Knit

Sit & Knit

Thursday, June 20
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company.
Madan Sara: A Documentary by Etant Dupain

Madan Sara: A Documentary by Etant Dupain

Thursday, June 20
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Discover the women known as Madan Sara, who work at the margins of Haiti’s economy.
Juneteenth

Juneteenth

Wednesday, June 19
The library will be closed for Juneteenth.
Jungle Pottery Painting

Jungle Pottery Painting

Tuesday, June 18
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Which jungle animal will you paint?
Crafts & Conversation: Jewelry Making

Crafts & Conversation: Jewelry Making

Tuesday, June 18
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
What type of bracelet will you create?
Drop-In: Pencils & Pieces

Drop-In: Pencils & Pieces

Monday, June 17
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
(Grades 4+) Join us for a night of fun board games and creative sketching using our wide collection of games and How-To-Draw Books! No registration [...]
Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monday, June 17
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.
Saturday Morning Book Club

Saturday Morning Book Club

Saturday, June 15
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for a discussion of The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer.
Learn to Knit Check-In

Learn to Knit Check-In

Saturday, June 15
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
If you previously attended a Learn to Knit class, drop in to ask questions and get extra help!
Movie Matinee: Asteroid City

Movie Matinee: Asteroid City

Friday, June 14
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Nature and Arts Based Wellness Workshop

Nature and Arts Based Wellness Workshop

Thursday, June 13
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
“Plant” your goals and intentions for the summer!
Sit & Knit

Sit & Knit

Thursday, June 13
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company.