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Berlin-Peck Memorial Library • February 2019 Newsletter |
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As I write this, we have just gone through our first major snow/ice event of 2019 – but sources tell me there are only 52 more days until spring!
Beat the Winter Blues
And here's some exciting science news. Scientists have found a brain circuit that could explain seasonal depression! Why do I bring this up? To remind you that we have "happy lights" to either use at the library or check out to help with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) that troubles many people during the winter months.
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Outback Steakhouse Fundraiser
Thinking about a Valentine's Day dinner, but not on that crowded evening?
Visit Outback Steakhouse on the Berlin Turnpike between 4:30 and 8:30 PM on Tuesday, February 12, present this flyer (show on phone, print, or pick one up at the library) and Outback Steakhouse will donate 15% of the proceeds back to the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library's Children's and Teen Departments. Applies to dine-in or takeaway. |
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Help Us Improve!
If you didn't have time last month to complete our very short survey about library services, could I ask you to please take a couple of minutes to do it now? We want to make Berlin-Peck the most accommodating place for our residents and with your input we can accomplish that.
All the best,
Helen Malinka Library Director |
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| AARP Tax-Aide
Tuesdays by appointment only
Free income tax preparation assistance for low and middle-income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to those 50 and older. Available now through April 16.
Appointments are available Tuesdays at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. |
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| Make & Take
Art Tile Pendants Thursday, January 31, 6:30 pm
Thursday, February 7, 6:30 pm
You must attend both sessions to complete the project. Create stunning art tiles from old CDs and turn them into one-of-a-kind pendants. Registration required. |
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| Movie Matinee Little Pink House
Friday, February 1, 1:00 pm
Susette Kelo, a small-town nurse, becomes the hesitant leader of her working-class neighbors in their fight to save their homes from political and corporate entities intent on taking the land and handing it over to Pfizer Corporation. 1 hour, 38 minutes. Released in 2017. |
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| Home Movie Digitization Monday, February 4, 1:30 pm Wednesday, February 20, 6:30 pm
Learn how to use the library's new media converter to save your old videos for future generations, transfer them to DVD, and even share them on YouTube or Facebook.
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| An Afternoon with the Gillettes Thursday, February 7, 1:00 pm
Harold and Theodora Niver present an afternoon with William Gillette, the actor who played Sherlock Holmes and popularized his deerstalker and calabash pipe, and his wife Helen. Come prepared to be educated and entertained! |
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| Sit & Knit
Thursday, February 7 & 21, 6:00 pm
Thursday, February 14 & 28, 1:00 pm
Join local knitters for a relaxing time filled with knitting and good company! |
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| Movie MatineeThe Hate U Give (PG-13) Friday, February 8, 1:00 pm
Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what's right. Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 13 minutes. Released in 2018. |
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| Book Club
Saturday, February 9, 10:30 am
Join us in discussing Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbui, following the lives of an immigrant working class couple from Cameroon and the upper class American family for whom they work. |
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| Writing Your Extraordinary Life
Monday, February 11, 1:00 pm
Join us for a hands-on presentation with The Hartford Courant's Extraordinary Life columnist Anne Hamilton. Hamilton will provide tips on writing meaningful obituaries, and discuss some of her most memorable Extraordinary Life columns.
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| | Stock Club
Tuesday, February 12, 1:30 pm
Join local investors to discuss stock market trends.
Did you know? Your Berlin-Peck Memorial Library card gives you free online access to Value Line investment research! Check out Value Line. |
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| Face Yoga
Tuesday, February 12, 6:30 pm
Learn beneficial facial yoga exercises with yoga instructor Liz Hall. Liz Hall, a Kripalu Certified Yoga teacher, has been teaching yoga in Connecticut since 1998. |
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| Movie MatineeFirst Man (PG-13) Friday, February 15, 1:00 pm
A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969. Starring Ryan Gosling. Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 21 minutes. Released in 2018. |
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| U.S.S. Connecticut
Saturday, February 16, 1:00 pm
Military Historian Mark Albertson will lead a discussion on the history of the USS Connecticut Battleship, which was commissioned on September 29,1906 and was considered the most advanced ship in the U.S. Navy. |
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| Library Closed Presidents Day
Monday, February 18
The Library will be closed in celebration of Presidents Day.
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| Movie MatineeLean on Pete (R) Friday, February 22, 1:00 pm
A teenager gets a summer job working for a horse trainer and befriends the fading racehorse, Lean on Pete. Rated R. 2 hours, 1 minute. Released in 2017. |
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| Cookbook Club Monday, February 25, 6:30 pm
Borrow the book, make a recipe, and share it at the club! This time we'll be making and talking about recipes from the book My Kitchen Year by Ruth Reichl. Contact the library at 860-828-7126 for a copy of the book. |
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| Book Tasting Saturday, March 2, 1:30 pm
Looking for a new book to read? Interested in trying something outside of your norm? Expand your reading palate with a book tasting! Sample books in various genres and discover some great books that you'd never considered before! Refreshments served. |
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You can register for programs online, visit the Adult Reference Desk to register in person,
or call (860) 828-7126 to register by phone. |
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| Makerspace Monday Perler Bead Crafts Monday, February 11, 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
Grades 3+. Visit us in the Makerspace as we make interesting shapes, foods, or even characters out of Perler Beads. The possibilities are endless so be sure to stop by! No registration is required.
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| Teen Advisory Council
Tuesday, February 12, 6:30 pm
Grades 6+. Looking for a way to get involved in the community? Need experience for college applications and work resumes? Join the Teen Advisory Council to help the librarians and have a positive impact on the library and the community.
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| JFF Club Thursday, February 14, 6:30 pm
Grades 4 - 6. Join our club and hang out with friends. We will provide games, crafts, and maker activities. Registration is strongly recommended.
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| DIY TeenGlass Etching
Thursday, February 21, 6:00 pm & 6:45 pm
Grades 6 and up. Bring a glass of any size and customize it with our etching pens. Registration is required and begins February 19. Call 860-828-7127 to register.
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| Makerspace Monday Fish in a Bag Slime Monday, February 25, 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
Grades 3 and up. Whoa, is that a real pet fish? Stop by the Makerspace and make fish-in-a-bag slime! It's blue and glittery and you'll get to pick your choice of goldfish to drop into the bag. Just don't shake the bag too much! No registration is required.
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| Makerspace Teen Drop-In
Thursday, February 28, 5:30-7:30 pm
For grades 4-12. Drop in and explore our Makerspace! Try out our video games, do some coding, or make an art project.
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You can register for programs online, visit the Children's Reference Desk to register in person,
or call (860) 828-7127 to register by phone. |
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| Take Your Child to the Library Day
Saturday, February 2, 11:00 am–2:00 pm
All ages. Drop in for a special library-wide Scavenger Hunt. Make a beautiful 3D flower to take home, and one to decorate the library tree. Take home some seeds to plant and grow! Sign up for a new children's library card, or renew an old one, and receive a special goodie bag. While supplies last!
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| World of Wonder
Wednesdays, February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 10:30 am
Ages 1-6 with a caregiver. Explore science, technology, engineering, art, & math through play and books! This month we will be making process art. Just drop in!
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| Makerspace Monday Perler Bead Crafts Monday, February 11, 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
Grades 3 and up. Visit us in the Makerspace as we make interesting shapes, foods, or even characters out of Perler Beads. The possibilities are endless so be sure to stop by! No registration is required.
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| JFF Club Thursday, February 14, 6:30 pm
Grades 4 - 6. Join our club and hang out with friends. We will provide games, crafts, and maker activities. Registration is strongly recommended.
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| SaturPLAY
Saturday, February 23, 10:30 am–12:00 pm
All ages (children must be accompanied by an adult). A playgroup that includes fun toys, sensory materials, musical instruments, bubbles, and more while providing caregivers with an opportunity to network with one another. No registration is required. Drop in! |
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| Makerspace Monday Fish in a Bag Slime Monday, February 25, 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
Grades 3 and up. Whoa, is that a real pet fish? Stop by the Makerspace and make fish-in-a-bag slime! It's blue and glittery and you'll get to pick your choice of goldfish to drop into the bag. Just don't shake the bag too much! No registration is required.
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| Makerspace Drop-In
Thursday, February 28, 5:30-7:30 pm
For grades 4-12. Drop in and explore our Makerspace! Try out our video games, do some coding, or make an art project.
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You can register for programs online, visit the Children's Reference Desk to register in person, |
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| Busy Bumble Bees Monday, February 4 & 25, 10:30 am
Ages birth to 3. Help your toddler work out their wiggles in this lively storytime that includes early literacy fun with stories, songs, and action rhymes. The program will be followed by an open play session. Drop in to any class, no registration required. |
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| Mother Goose on the Loose Fridays, February 1 & 8, 10:30 am
Ages birth to 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. Drop in to any class, no registration required. |
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Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks.
Berlin-Peck cardholders have free access to downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, children's materials, magazines, movies, and more - at home, or on a smartphone or tablet. Start downloading today »
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Online resources.
Your Berlin-Peck library card gives you access to databases like Ancestry.com, AtoZdatabases, The New York Times, and Consumer Reports! See all our online resources »
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Homebound delivery service.
Berlin-Peck offers volunteer delivery services to patrons who are homebound (temporarily or permanently) because of illness, disability, or advanced age. To be eligible for our Homebound Service, patrons must be Berlin residents and must have a current Berlin-Peck Library card. Register online, give us a call at (860) 828-7126, or email us at library@berlinpeck.org.
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Need to print from your personal computer or smart device?
The library offers wireless printing »
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Reserve and print museum passes online!
Free and discounted passes to local museums and attractions can be checked out with your library card. Most passes can be printed at home, with no need to return (and no late fees!) Check out available passes »
These passes are made possible by the Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. |
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Book a Librarian!
Do you need some one-on-one help? Personalized service is just a phone call away.
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Want to see the latest books and movies?
Sign up for Wowbrary to receive weekly updates on our newest additions. Sign up now » |
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Check out seeds from our Seed Library!
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Berlin Peck Memorial Library 234 Kensington Road Berlin, CT 06037 |
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Library Hours Monday-Thursday 10-8 Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-4 |
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Contact Us 860-828-7125 (main) 860-828-7126 (reference) 860-828-7127 (children's) |
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