Berlin Public Library Events

Come practice the art of writing beautifully. We will be using a variety of materials and methods to create projects that feature artistic lettering of all kinds. From everyday notetaking to comics and vision boards, writing is everywhere. With a lot of patience and a little practice your penmanship...read more

We’ll read some stories, make some crafts, sing, groove, and play to start our day.

Come to the library to get some wiggles out! Learn to use movement to tell a story. Using various props, games, and music we will play with movement and strengthen our bodies in a fun way. Ages 3-4.

Adults with questions about their personal devices - How do I send emails on my phone? How can I make text messages easier to read? Where do I find ebooks? - can stop in to the library to get one on one help with their questions.

Elementary and middle schoolers are welcome to come and enjoy Lego Challenges and expand their creativity and construction skills.

The Friends of the Berlin Public Library will meet to discuss upcoming fundraising activities and goals for supporting the library in 2025. All are welcome to attend.

Bring your current craft project and work on in with a group of other crafters! Gain some inspiration and motivation to finish that sweater you started to knit, or your latest cross stitch pattern. This is not an instructional program, but beginners might find some good advice in the group. Please b...read more

Get together with a gaming master to learn some new board games. Or, if you want to share one you and your family love, bring it in a box labeled with your name. Everyone is welcome!This program is held at the 1870 Town Hall. 12 Woodward Ave., Berlin MA 01503.

We’ll read some stories, make some crafts, sing, groove, and play to start our day.

The teen advisory board is made up of teenagers in middle and high school who have a desire to help their community and a love for the library. Work together with your peers to create and run programs and build community.

Adults with questions about their personal devices - How do I send emails on my phone? How can I make text messages easier to read? Where do I find ebooks? - can stop in to the library to get one on one help with their questions.

Winter brings grey and chilly weather. Join us at the library for some open-ended play. We have warm comfy seating and plenty of toys. Come relax and socialize in the children's room. Snacks are welcome but will not be provided for this program.

Come practice the art of writing beautifully. We will be using a variety of materials and methods to create projects that feature artistic lettering of all kinds. From everyday notetaking to comics and vision boards, writing is everywhere. With a lot of patience and a little practice your penmanship...read more

Join us for a suspenseful afternoon of competitive puzzle assembly that is fun for everyone. Patrons can sign up in teams of between 2-6. All teams will be given the same puzzle and then they will race to see who completes it first! All are welcome to join in the fun. We will provide the puzzles, yo...read more

Come to the library to get some wiggles out! Learn to use movement to tell a story. Using various props, games, and music we will play with movement and strengthen our bodies in a fun way. Ages 3-4.

Adults with questions about their personal devices - How do I send emails on my phone? How can I make text messages easier to read? Where do I find ebooks? - can stop in to the library to get one on one help with their questions.

Did you know you can learn the basics of coding without a computer? Come play games and do some projects that stretch your logical thinking and introduce the beginnings of computer programming to elementary students. Ages 5-10 are welcome.

Join us for a cozy evening, right before bedtime. Come dressed in your pajamas, if you wish. Bring your favorite stuffed friend and a blanket and get cozy. We will read some bedtime stories, do a craft, and have a snack with our stuffed animals. Then, at the end of the evening, children will go home...read more

Confused about AI? Take a breath and enjoy a presentation on artificial intelligence. We make it our business to keep up with the latest information and then bring it to you. We will catch you up on the latest developments and show you what all the fuss is about. So come learn in a fun and supportiv...read more

In this once a month book club we will gather to discuss popular young adult books. This month we will start with Karen MacManus's Nothing More To Tell, a thrilling Goodread's Choice Award Nominee. Four years ago, Brynn's favorite teacher was murdered. Now, Brynn is back, and trying to s...read more

We’ll read some stories, make some crafts, sing, groove, and play to start our day.

Adults with questions about their personal devices - How do I send emails on my phone? How can I make text messages easier to read? Where do I find ebooks? - can stop in to the library to get one on one help with their questions.

Winter brings grey and chilly weather. Join us at the library for some open-ended play. We have warm comfy seating and plenty of toys. Come relax and socialize in the children's room. Snacks are welcome but will not be provided for this program.

Looking to decompress? Bring your book or find something to read within our carefully curated collection. Then, find a cozy corner and read silently. Carve our a little peace and quiet and some time to let the world melt away. Refreshments will be provided. For ages 11-18. 

In January we will be reading and discussing Wellness by Nathan Hill.When Jack and Elizabeth meet as college students in the '90s, the two quickly join forces and hold on tight, each eager to claim a place in Chicago's thriving underground art scene with an appreciative kindred spi...read more