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Hello and welcome to our May newsletter! I have some exciting news to share with you! Two of our librarians were selected to receive the 2026 Connecticut Library Association's Special Achievement Award for the implementation of the Pecking Order! Anne Henriques, Head of Adult Services and Andrea Raynor, Digital Services Librarian received the award at a special ceremony at our state library conference this week. Please join me in congratulating them on this wonderful accomplishment.

Next, I’d like to say a big thank you to the many patrons who joined the Friends of the Library during our membership drive in March. It was heartening to see such a wonderful response and to feel the support from our community. Though the membership drive has ended, it is never too late to join. By joining the Friends of the Library, you help us grow, enrich our programs, and enhance the services that benefit our entire community.

Lastly, as a reminder, our library is preparing for a major upgrade to our library catalog system in early June. You can read more here.

I value your feedback and invite you to visit, arrange a personal library tour, or reach out via email to get in touch. Thank you for being part of our vibrant library community! I hope to see you in the library soon.

Carrie Tyszka

Library Director

Library Closures

Monday, May 25

The library will be closed for Memorial Day.

Regular Events

These events happen every month.

Friday Movie Matinees

Friday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 — 1:00 pm

Sit & Stitch

Thursday, May 7, 21 — 6:00 pm

Thursday, May 14, 28 — 1:00 pm

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monday, May 18 — 1:00 pm

Lawyers in Libraries

Monday, May 18 — 5:30/6:00/6:30 pm

Monday, June 29 — 5:30/6:00/6:30 pm

Monday, July 27 — 5:30/6:00/6:30 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Writers Group

Tuesday, May 26 — 6:00 pm

Book Clubs

Registration is requested, so we have a headcount. Copies of each book are available at the library. Click here to see all our book clubs.

Senior Center Book Club

Wednesday, May 13 — 1:30 pm

Join us at the Senior Center for a discussion of Being Henry: The Fonz… And Beyond by Henry Winkler. Contact the library for a copy of the book.

Saturday Morning Book Club

Saturday, May 16 — 10:30 am

Join us for a discussion of The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Contact the library for a copy of the book.

Cookbook Club

Monday, May 18 — 6:30 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

This month’s theme is snacks and sweets! Choose from two different cookbooks: Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes by Jessie Sheehan or 100 Afternoon Sweets by Sarah Kieffer. Contact the library for a copy of the book.

Books and Brews

Wednesday, May 27 — 6:00 pm

Join us at Coles Road Brewing to discuss Everyone is Lying to You by Jo Piazza. Contact the library for a copy of the book.

Special Events

Special events happening this month.

Mystery Novel Title Contest

May 1 – May 31

We invite you to create and share a unique title for an imaginary mystery novel. Entries can be serious or funny! Every participant will receive a custom commemorative bookmark with their best entry. Multiple entries are welcome!

Learn More

Question-Persuade-Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training

Monday, May 4 — 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Learn how to identify the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to get help. Sponsored by Connecticut Children's Medical Center.

This training requires a minimum number of attendees. If you're interested in attending, please register as soon as possible to ensure the program is not canceled.

Author Marjan Kamali: On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love

Thursday, May 7 — 7:00 pm

ONLINE EVENT

Join author Marjan Kamali for an online chat about the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran.

Dr. Vivienne Ming: How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself)

Tuesday, May 12 — 2:00 pm

ONLINE EVENT

Join author and self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming for an online conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future.

Berlin in the American Revolution

Tuesday, May 12 — 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Learn about the history of Berlin during the Revolutionary War. Sponsored by the Berlin Historical Society.

Author Nir Eyal: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential

Tuesday, May 19 — 2:00 pm

ONLINE EVENT

Join author Nir Eyal for an online chat that poses the question: What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief?

NBSO Brass Quintet: American Marches

Wednesday, May 20 — 6:00 pm

Members from the New Britain Symphony Orchestra’s Brass Quintet will perform a selection of American Marches.

Make and Take: Reverse Coloring

Thursday, May 21 — 6:00 - 7:30 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join us for an evening of meditative creativity. Rather than coloring within the lines, reverse coloring begins with color and shape, allowing you to provide the line and definition to make the image what you want it to be, no matter your ability level.

Seventeen Summers in a Garden

Wednesday, May 27 — 6:30 pm

Discover Nook Farm, a neighborhood of Hartford full of celebrated literary figures like Mark Twain.

Tenpenny Bounce

Thursday, May 28 — 6:30 pm

Kick off summer with a fun evening of early jazz music!

May Tea Club Pickup: King of Bai Mudan

Saturday, May 30

Discover a new flavor each month with our Monthly Tea Club! Each kit includes a sample of loose-leaf tea and an information sheet… and maybe a few reading suggestions, just for fun. Tea kits are first-come, first-served.

Learn More

Saprobe Superstars

Wednesday, June 3 — 6:00 pm

Join longtime mushroom enthusiast Bill Yule to learn about how fungi decay wood and organic material to recycle nutrients and drive global chemical cycles. Sponsored by the Berlin Land Trust.

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