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Six Word Memoir Contest Monday, September 1 – Tuesday, September 30
Sum up your life (or your day) in six words! Every participant will receive a custom bookmark with their best story illustrated with a photo or artwork. Multiple entries are allowed. |
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The Road to Autumn: Opening Reception Artist Exhibit: Tuesday, September 2 – Tuesday, September 30 Reception: Tuesday, September 2 — 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm (drop in)
Join local artist Dan Butler for an opening reception of his exhibit, “The Road to Autumn.” Dan’s artwork explores the use of AI to transform digital Autumn foliage images into oil paintings in the style of French Impressionists utilizing expressive brushstrokes to capture fleeting moments of light and color. |
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Author Hannah Nicole Maehrer: On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love Wednesday, September 3 — 7:00 pm ONLINE EVENT
Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series. |
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Foods that Lift Your Mood Thursday, September 4 — 4:30 pm
Join Marisa, your very own dietitian from the ShopRites of Southington and Wallingford, in an informative presentation on foods that boost your mood! Sponsored by a partnership between the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library and Berlin Social Services (Anchored in Wellness series). |
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Saturday Morning Board Games Saturday, September 6 — 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Do you need more fun in your life? Join us to play board games! Everyone is welcome, from complete newcomers to seasoned boardgame experts. |
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The Roaring 20s Monday, September 8 — 6:30 pm
Join us for a look at this fascinating and complex decade in American history, presented by “Bow Tie Historian” Jason Scappaticci! |
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Author Jefferson Fisher: Argue Less and Talk More Wednesday, September 10 — 2:00 pm ONLINE EVENT
Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. |
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Providing Habitat for Connecticut Wildlife Tuesday, September 16 — 6:00 pm
Learn about ways we can enhance our property (no matter the size) for wildlife including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and birds. Sponsored by the Berlin Land Trust. |
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Author Gabe Henry: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell Wednesday, September 17 — 2:00 pm ONLINE EVENT
Join us for an entertaining online conversation to find out why Gabe Henry, author of Enough is Enuf, thinks UR not a bad speller. |
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What a Glorious Crash They Made: Musick of Connecticut’s Revolution Thursday, September 18 — 6:30 pm
Join us for a musical evening of “New Songs” and Hymns published in Connecticut during the American Revolution. |
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Pecking Order Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Saturday, September 20 — 1:00 pm
Join us to celebrate the official completion of our reorganized Adult Nonfiction section, the culmination of years of work to make our materials more accessible to you. Enjoy refreshments while you learn about the Pecking Order, our word-based organization system, and get a tour of the section. |
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Writers Group Tuesday, September 23 — 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Looking for a writing community and time to work on your novel, poetry, short story, letter, or any other piece of writing? Join Writers Group on the 4th Tuesday of every month to gather with other writers. We will take dedicated time to write and then share what we’ve written (sharing is optional). |
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Make and Take: Autumn Decorated Cupcakes Thursday, September 25 — 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED • Registration opens September 4
Learn basic cake decorating skills and decorate 3 autumn-themed cupcakes. Please bring a container for your cupcakes. All other supplies provided.
Please register for only one session. |
