Subject: Library News and Events

NEWS & EVENTS at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library • August 2019 Newsletter 
Read Local, Shop Local

Although National Library Card Sign-up Month is next month, I wanted to give you a heads up about our new initiative: Read Local, Shop Local. Businesses in town are offering you special discounts and incentives if you show them your Berlin-Peck Library card! No need to wait until September. Please help us spread the word to all Berlin residents, so they're ready for the savings!

Quick Loan Movies!

Need some entertainment for tonight? Check out the box-office hits in our new Quick Loan Movie shelf! This small collection has special loan rules to make sure movies are returned quickly, in time for you to check them out. Quick Loan DVDs and Blu-Rays have 3-day loan period, limit one per household, $1 per day late fee (no exceptions for seniors or children), and cannot be renewed or placed on hold. Please give us feedback if you'd like to see this service continue!

Baubles & Bling Coordinators!

Do you love jewelry and handbags? We are looking for an individual or a team to take over the bi-annual sale that helps the library so much! Most of the hard work has been done—we've gained a lot of knowledge and experience from our previous sales that we're happy to share. Your job—come in every few weeks to clean, bag and price donated items and work the weekend of the sale, right now scheduled for December 6-7. Plus, you get first dibs on all the goods! Any questions, shoot me an email at hmalinka@berlinpeck.org.

Enjoy the rest of the summer!

Helen Malinka, Library Director

Best,
Helen Malinka
Library Director
Walking Book Club
Join us for a relaxing walk through Pistol Creek. This month we're discussing "How to Be a Good Creature" by Sy Montgomery. 

Wednesdays, August 7, 21, 28, 9:15 am
Sit & Knit
Join local knitters for a relaxing time filled with knitting and good company!

Thursdays, August 1 & 15, 6:00 pm
Thursdays, August 8, 22 & 29, 1:00 pm
Movie Matinees
Join us on Fridays at 1:00 pm for a free movie!

August 2: Isn't It Romantic
August 9: The Mule
August 16: Five Feet Apart
August 23: Can You Ever Forgive Me
Downton Abbey Inspired Movies
Four movies to get ready for the new Downton Abbey movie release next month. Mondays at 1:00 pm!

August 5: Gosford Park
August 12: Atonement
August 19: Howards End
August 26: A Room with a View
Make & Take: Galaxy Notebooks
Thursday, August 1, 6:30 pm

Turn a plain notebook into an astronomical wonder! All supplies provided. Registration required.
Mike Shalin Discusses 40 Years of the Red Sox
Monday, August 12, 6:30 pm

Mike Shalin has been in the business for more than 40 years, covering all four of the major sports for United Press International, The New York Post, Boston Herald and Sports XChange. He has been a Baseball Hall of Fame voter since 1989 and an official scorer at Fenway Park since 2003. He will be talking about his latest book, The Hometown Team. Bring your questions!
Saturday Book Club
Saturday, August 17, 10:30 am

Join us to discuss The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton, a memoir by a man who spent 30 years on death row for a crime he did not commit. To reserve your copy of the book, call 860-828-7126 or email library@berlinpeck.org.
Adult Summer Reading Party
Thursday, August 22, 6:30 pm

Join us for an ice cream social to wrap up this year's Adult Summer Reading program. We’ll discuss our favorite reads this summer, preview the most-talked about fall books, announce top readers, and pull one more raffle!

All participants are invited. Please register so we know how much ice cream to bring!
Cookbook Club
Monday, August 26, 6:30 pm

Borrow the book, make a recipe, and share it at the club. All cooks welcome! This month, pick a recipe from any Ina Garten cookbook. Contact the library for a copy of one of her books.
Woodstock: Three Days that Defined a Generation
Wednesday, August 28, 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm

Join us for a PBS documentary that looks at the legendary concert that defined a generation and marked the end of one of the most turbulent decades in modern history.

You can register for programs onlinevisit the Adult Reference Desk to register in person, or call (860) 828-7126 to register by phone.
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library TEENS
Teen Scratch Ticket Challenge 
Saturday, August 10 is the last day to come into the library to earn Scratch Tickets! The drawing for the $50 Amazon Gift Card will take place on Monday, August 12.
Nutmeg Book Club
Wednesday, August 7, 6:30 pm

Grades 4-6. Read, discuss, and vote for you favorite Nutmeg Award Nominees! This week we'll be discussing Greetings from Witness Protection by Jake Burt. Contact the library for a copy.
Super Smash Brothers Tournament
Thursday, August 8, 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

Grades 4 and up. Are you ready to rumble? Compete with friends and rivals in a double-elimination tournament! Snacks will be provided! Registration is required and begins August 1.
Makerspace Drop-In Hours
Monday, August 12, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

Ages 6 and up. Children 8 years and younger must have a parent/guardian available in the space. Drop in and explore our Makerspace! We have craft supplies, Keva Planks, Cubelets, video game systems (Switch, XBox One, Wii), K'Nex, Board Games, Magformers, 3D Printing Pens and lots more! 




Berlin-Peck Memorial Library KIDS
Read & Bead
Attention Read & Beaders! Saturday, August 10 will be the last day to redeem your beads! And don't forget to pick up any Brag Tags earned for reading for 15, 30, and 45 days. The 45-day Brag Tag is a super-special one!
DIY Glow Jars
Thursday, August 1, 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

Grades 4 and up. Make a beautiful glow-in-the-dark jar! Materials are provided. Registration is required. 
Makerspace Monday: Polka Dot Slime
Monday, August 5, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

Grades K-5. What's better than regular slime? Polka dot slime, of course! Dress for a mess. Registration is required.
Makerspace: No-Loom Rainbow Bracelets
Tuesday, August 6, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

Grades 1 and up. Drop by the Makerspace between 2 and 3 PM for some loopy fun! Learn to make no-loom rubber band rainbow bracelets. All supplies are provided. 
Nutmeg Book Club
Wednesday, August 7, 6:30 pm

Grades 4-6. Read, discuss, and vote for you favorite Nutmeg Award Nominees! This week we'll be discussing Greetings from Witness Protection by Jake Burt. Contact the library for a copy.
Super Smash Brothers Tournament
Thursday, August 8, 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

Grades 4 and up. Are you ready to rumble? Compete with friends and rivals in a double-elimination tournament! Snacks will be provided! Registration is required and begins August 1.
Makerspace Drop-In Hours
Monday, August 12, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

Ages 6 and up. Children 8 years and younger must have a parent/guardian available in the space. Drop in and explore our Makerspace! We have craft supplies, Keva Planks, Cubelets, video game systems (Switch, XBox One, Wii), K'Nex, Board Games, Magformers, 3D Printing Pens and lots more! 
Out of the Box: Make ’Em Laugh
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 6:30 pm

Grades 1-4. Heehee! Together we will explore how pictures can be funny with some silly stories, jokes, riddles, and your own cartoons! Dress messy in smocks and play clothes! Registration is required.

You can register for programs onlinevisit the Children's Reference Desk to register in person, or call (860) 828-7127 to register by phone.

Berlin Peck 
Memorial Library
234 Kensington Road
Berlin, CT 06037
Contact Us
860-828-7125 (main) 
860-828-7126 (reference) 
860-828-7127 (children's) 
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Monday-Thursday 10-8
Friday 10-5 
Saturday 10-4
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