Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
Library Events
Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
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All Together Now Storytime
10:30 AM All Together Now Storytime Tuesday, Jul. 16, 10:30 AM(July 9, 16, & 23 @ 10:30 AM)  Berlin-Peck Memorial Library (Ages birth-preschool) Join us for a storytime featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes followed by an open play session. No registration is required.
Fidelco Guide Dog Program
2:00 PM Fidelco Guide Dog Program Tuesday, Jul. 16, 2:00 PM Berlin-Peck Memorial Library (Ages 3 and up) A representative from the Fidelco Guide Dog Organization (a local organization that raises and trains guide dogs) will be here to talk about what they do . Meet one of their dogs, hear about all the hard work that goes into training them, and learn how you can help!
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Walking Book Club
9:15 am Walking Book Club Wednesday, Jul. 17, 9:15 am Berlin-Peck Memorial Library As part of our new Get Moving series, the Berlin-Peck Memorial Li...read more
Turtle Dance Music: Space! The Cosmos for Kids
6:30 pm Turtle Dance Music: Space! The Cosmos for Kids Wednesday, Jul. 17, 6:30 pm Berlin-Peck Memorial Library (All ages) Space! The Cosmos For Kids is a techno-space-dance-party for the whole family! Each song includes dancing, music technology and information about our universe to a thumping beat. Audience members will meet aliens from outer space, sing about our solar system, participate in a rap battle w...read more
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Kensington Fire-Rescue Storytime & Truck
10:30 AM Kensington Fire-Rescue Storytime & Truck Thursday, Jul. 18, 10:30 AM Berlin-Peck Memorial Library ~~Rescheduled from June 20~~
(All ages) Firefighters from Kensington Fire-Rescue will be here to read a story and answer questions about fighting fires, then we'll explore a firetruck! No registration is necessary.
Slime Time!
2:00 PM Slime Time! Thursday, Jul. 18, 2:00 PM Berlin-Peck Memorial Library (Grades 2 and up). Squish! Slurp! Burp! These are the sounds of slime! Learn how to make a fun variety of slimes. Dress for a mess!
Sit & Knit
6 pm Sit & Knit Thursday, Jul. 18, 6 pm Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Join local knitters for a relaxing time filled with knitting and good company!
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Mother Goose on the Loose
10:30 AM Mother Goose on the Loose Friday, Jul. 19, 10:30 AM(July 12, 19, & 26)  Berlin-Peck Memorial Library (Ages birth-preschool) Help your child develop early literacy skills while having a great time! This program combines music, movement, nursery rhymes, instruments, and books. The program will be followed by an open play session. No registration is required.
Movie Matinee: Finding Your Feet
1 pm Movie Matinee: Finding Your Feet Friday, Jul. 19, 1 pm Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Movie description: On the eve of retirement a middle class, judgmental snob discovers her husband has been having an affair with her best friend and is forced into exile with her bohemian sister who lives on an impoverished inner-city council estate. Rated PG-13. Movie length: 1 hour, 51 m...read more
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Saturday Book Club
10:30 am Saturday Book Club Saturday, Jul. 20, 10:30 am Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Join us for a discussion of Girls in the Garden by Lisa Jewell.
Book description: Deep in the heart of London, in a lush communal square, as a festive garden party is taking place, a thirteen year-old girl lies unconscious and bloody in...read more |
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Makerspace Monday: DIY Ceramic Coasters
5:30-7 pm Makerspace Monday: DIY Ceramic Coasters Monday, Jul. 22, 5:30-7 pm Berlin-Peck Memorial Library (Grades 4 and up). Create your own beautiful ceramic coasters with just a few sharpies and some rubbbing alcohol! A simple DIY - make sure to bring a friend!
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All Together Now Storytime
10:30 AM All Together Now Storytime Tuesday, Jul. 23, 10:30 AM(July 9, 16, & 23 @ 10:30 AM) Berlin-Peck Memorial Library (Ages birth-preschool) Join us for a storytime featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes followed by an open play session. No registration is required.
Bears in Connecticut
6:30 pm Bears in Connecticut Tuesday, Jul. 23, 6:30 pm Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Join Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple as she talks about black bears: learn about the natural history of black bears in CT, their habitats, diets, behaviors, reproductions & current research efforts.
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Walking Book Club
9:15 am Walking Book Club Wednesday, Jul. 24, 9:15 amBerlin-Peck Memorial Library As part of our new Get Moving series, the Berlin-Peck Memorial Li...read more
Nutmeg Book Club
6:30 pm Nutmeg Book Club Wednesday, Jul. 24, 6:30 pm Berlin-Peck Memorial Library (Grades 4-6) 2020 Nutmeg Book Award nominees have been announced! BPML’s Nutmeg Book Club will read, discuss, and vote for their favorites! The group will meet bi-weekly on Wednesday nights all summer long. Pick up your book @ the library! Titles will be chosen at the meetings. **The title we&...read more
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Silly Sing-Along with Edward Leonard
10:30 AM Silly Sing-Along with Edward Leonard Thursday, Jul. 25, 10:30 AM Berlin-Peck Memorial Library A Silly Sing-A-Long is a mix of popular children's songs, interactive musical games, dance, movement, and rhythms. Kids of all ages (and their grown-up friends) will sing, dance, and act silly with Edward and his guitars, drums, and other assorted musical surprises and gags.
Sit & Knit
1 pm Sit & Knit Thursday, Jul. 25, 1 pmBerlin-Peck Memorial Library Join local knitters for a relaxing time filled with knitting and good company!
Makerspace Drop-In Hours
3:00 - 5:00 PM Makerspace Drop-In Hours Thursday, Jul. 25, 3:00 - 5:00 PM Berlin-Peck Memorial Library (Grades 2 +) Drop in and explore our Makerspace! We have craft supplies, Keva Planks, Bloxels, Cubelets, video game systems (Switch, XBox One, Wii), K'Nex, Board Games, Magformers, 3D Printing Pens and lots more!
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Mother Goose on the Loose
10:30 AM Mother Goose on the Loose Friday, Jul. 26, 10:30 AM(July 12, 19, & 26) Berlin-Peck Memorial Library (Ages birth-preschool) Help your child develop early literacy skills while having a great time! This program combines music, movement, nursery rhymes, instruments, and books. The program will be followed by an open play session. No registration is required.
Movie Matinee: Overboard
1 pm Movie Matinee: Overboard Friday, Jul. 26, 1 pm.png) Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Movie description: After a spoiled, wealthy yacht owner is thrown overboard and loses his memory, a mistreated employee convinces him that he is her working-class husband. Rated PG-13. Movie length: 1 hour, 5 minutes. Movie released in 2018.
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Visit the Library at Berlin Farmer’s Market
9 am- 12:30 pm Visit the Library at Berlin Farmer’s Market Saturday, Jul. 27, 9 am- 12:30 pm Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
Make and Take: Paint Pouring
1 pm Make and Take: Paint Pouring Saturday, Jul. 27, 1 pmBerlin-Peck Memorial Library Create a beautiful piece of art by pouring acrylic paint onto a 8x10 canvas. No artistic skills required and all supplies provided. |
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Makerspace Drop-In Hours
5:30-7 pm Makerspace Drop-In Hours Monday, Jul. 29, 5:30-7 pmBerlin-Peck Memorial Library (Grades 2 +) Drop in and explore our Makerspace! We have craft supplies, Keva Planks, Bloxels, Cubelets, video game systems (Switch, XBox One, Wii), K'Nex, Board Games, Magformers, 3D Printing Pens and lots more!
Cookbook Club
6:30 pm Cookbook Club Monday, Jul. 29, 6:30 pm Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Join us for this fun twist on a book club. All cooks welcome! Borrow the book, make a recipe, and share it at the club!
This month's title will be Everyday Cook by Alton Brown. Please contact the library...read more |
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All Together Now Storytime
10:30 AM All Together Now Storytime Tuesday, Jul. 30, 10:30 AM(July 9, 16, & 23 @ 10:30 AM) Berlin-Peck Memorial Library (Ages birth-preschool) Join us for a storytime featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes followed by an open play session. No registration is required.
Makerspace Drop-In Hours
3:00 - 5:00 PM Makerspace Drop-In Hours Tuesday, Jul. 30, 3:00 - 5:00 PMBerlin-Peck Memorial Library (Grades 2 +) Drop in and explore our Makerspace! We have craft supplies, Keva Planks, Bloxels, Cubelets, video game systems (Switch, XBox One, Wii), K'Nex, Board Games, Magformers, 3D Printing Pens and lots more!
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Walking Book Club
9:15 am Walking Book Club Wednesday, Jul. 31, 9:15 amBerlin-Peck Memorial Library As part of our new Get Moving series, the Berlin-Peck Memorial Li...read more
Out of the Box: Dragon Was Terrible!
6:30 pm Out of the Box: Dragon Was Terrible! Wednesday, Jul. 31, 6:30 pm Berlin-Peck Memorial Library (Grades 1-4) Trade the heat of the summer for the heat of a dragon's fiery breath! Join us for a dragon-and-princess themed storytime with an adventurous art project to follow. Remember to dress messy (smocks and playclothes).
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