Subject: News & Events

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library • June 2021 Newsletter

Saturdays are back!

We're excited to announce that we will be open on Saturdays again, starting June 5!

Get help paying for your internet.

The FCC has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households, as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.


You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311.

Masks in the library.

Though state mask mandates have been updated as of May 19, we ask that all patrons, even those who have been vaccinated, continue to wear masks inside the library building. This decision is out of consideration for children visiting the library. Children under 12 cannot currently be vaccinated for COVID-19.


All unvaccinated visitors must wear masks inside the library.


All visitors to the Children's department must wear masks.

Summer reading, coming soon.

The library will once again be holding summer reading programs for children, teens, and adults! All of our programs will start on June 22. As we get closer, we'll send out a special update with more information. Stay tuned!


Library Hours

 

Weekday hours are 10am–8pm, 5pm on Fridays.

Saturday Hours are 10am–4pm.

Senior hours are Wednesdays and Fridays, 9am–10am.

Book drop is now open weekdays, Monday 7am–Friday 6pm.

Curbside pickup is still available!


Adult Programs

Keeping Your Vegetable Garden Happy and Healthy Through the Growing Season

Tuesday, June 1, 7:00 pm  Online


Keep your garden healthy and productive in the upcoming growing season! Garden expert Jillian Shea will give you an easy-to-follow checklist for growing food in any size space while sharing some tricks of the trade to keep growing with confidence. Co-Sponsored by Newington, Rocky Hill, Berlin and Wethersfield Libraries

Register

Sit & Knit

Thursdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 1:00 pm


Join us outside in front of the library for a relaxing session of knitting and good company—six feet apart, of course. We’re hoping for good weather, but it’s still spring in Connecticut! So please make sure to register, so we can let you know about changes or cancellations.

Register

Take & Make Botanical Clay Mobile

While supplies last—place your hold ASAP!

Pickup begins Thursday, June 10.


Bring a touch of nature inside with this chic mobile created from clay and a few collected items from the outdoors.

Register

Spice It Up! Smoked Paprika

While supplies last—place your hold ASAP!

Pickup begins Wednesday, June 16


Try out a new spice (or herb) each month! This month's kit includes a sample of smoked paprika, information sheets, and a few recipes to try.

Register

Saturday Book Club

Saturday, June 19, 10:30 am  Online


Join us for a virtual discussion of The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. Contact the library to reserve a copy of this book.

Register

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

Monday, June 21, 1:00 pm  Online


A safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia. Join us to share practical information, feelings, needs and concerns. Sponsored and hosted by Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer’s Association.


RSVP to Patty O’Brian: 203-859-1992

Join the Zoom meeting: https://hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/98719138494

Senior Center Book Club

Wednesday, June 23, 1:30 pm


Join us outside at the Berlin Senior Center to discuss Plainsong by Kent Haruf. Please contact the library for a copy of the book.

Register

Children's Programs

Scavenger Hunt in the Library

Begins Tuesday, June 22


Our in-library Scavenger Hunt is back! Use your detective skills to search near and far for ocean animals hidden in the Children's Dept. and earn a sticker!

Tails & Tales: Music, Bubbles, and Biodiversity Party (All Ages)

Wednesday, June 23, 2:00 pm  Online

Registration is required and begins Wednesday, June 16.


Flap your wings, jump up and down like five little monkeys jumping on the bed, and roar like a polar bear! This performance celebrates famous children's stories and songs about animals. The show will also celebrate biodiversity - the more wild our planet is the healthier it is! Kids will dance, sing, laugh, use their imaginations and connect with new friends. The show is crafted to be inclusive for all children, including children on the Autism Spectrum, and a great time for parents and caregivers! Each song in the 40-minute show is accompanied by hands-on, visual, and sensory experiences designed to help kids learn and have fun at the same time.

Register

Grab & Go Activity: Socktopus (Grades 1-5)

Registration is required and begins Monday, June 21.

Pickup: Monday, June 28 – Wednesday, June 30.


Celebrate the start of summer by creating an adorable octopus from a sock!


Once you have registered, you may pick up your kit in the Children's Dept. anytime between Monday, June 28, and Wednesday, June 30. Your kit will be in a bag labeled with the last name and first initial (*Please register using your child's name). If you do not pick up your kit by Wednesday, June 28 at 8 pm, it will be given to the next spot on the waiting list.

Register

Just for Fun Outdoors (Grades 4-7)

Wednesday, June 30, 6:30 pm

Registration is required and begins Wednesday, June 23.


Come hang out outside - read, chat, draw, dance, play! Enjoy MakerSpace-style activities and materials. Bring your friends and any supplies you might need to be safe and comfy outside (i.e., sunscreen, outdoor blankets). Snacks provided.

Register

Booking Around Berlin

July 1–July 21


Booking Around Berlin is returning! Berlin schools and businesses will be hanging posters of book covers in their windows - how many will you be able to find? Pick up a log at the library (or online) and record each book title you find, and return it to the library for a special Brag Tag and reward.

Learn More

Game On! Board Games to Check Out


Bored? Check out a board game! We currently own nearly 80 different games—with more on the way!—for all ages (including preschoolers, elementary school students, tweens, teens, and family games), and they can be checked out for 3 weeks. They must be picked up and returned at the Berlin-Peck Library (they won't be sent to other libraries). You can also request one for Curbside Pickup! The games are located in the Children's Department, and you can see a list of them HERE in our online catalog.

Playaway Launchpads

Check out our Playaway Launchpads! These popular learning tablets (that don't connect to the internet) feature high quality, ad-free learning apps, and games that are both fun and educational for kids through fifth grade.

Check Out Launchpads
STEAM MACHINE! (Grades K-2): Kids create, build, and grow their way through lessons on science, technology, engineering, and math.

Book Bundles

Not sure what to borrow next? Simply fill out a quick form, and the Children’s Department staff will choose up to 10 books for your child in the category of your choice. When the books are ready, we'll contact you to schedule a pick-up time! If you have specific titles you would like to put on Hold, please use our Curbside Pickup Service or call (860) 828-7125.

Request a Bundle

Teen Programs

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library is looking for teens in grades 6-12 who want to get involved in their community, help with programs, and have input into our Teen Collections. It's a fun way to earn community service hours, and it looks great on college and job applications! We have opportunities to volunteer during the school year and during the summer months. Find out more and fill out an application on our Volunteer Opportunities website.

Teen Take Out Boxes

Registration begins on Monday, June 1


Love the idea of a book subscription box (like OwlCrate or Once Upon a Book Club) but don’t want to spend the cash? Teen Take Out Boxes to the rescue! Each monthly box will include a YA library book in your choice of genre, a snack, and fun goodies. You keep the goodies and return the book!

Learn More

Grab & Go Kit: Tissue Paper Canvas (Grades 6+)

Registration is required and begins Monday, June 21.

Pickup: Monday, June 28 – Wednesday, June 30.


Let your creativity out this summer and make your own unique tissue paper canvas for your room or give it to a friend! Instructions and most supplies are included (you provide scissors).


Once you have registered, you may pick up your kit in the Children's Dept. anytime between Monday, June 28th, and Wednesday, June 30th. Your kit will be in a bag labeled with your last name and first initial. If you do not pick up your kit by Wednesday, June 30th at 8 pm it will be given to the next spot on the waiting list.

Register

Just for Fun Outdoors (Grades 4-7)

Wednesday, June 30, 6:30 pm

Registration is required and begins Wednesday, June 23.


Come hang out outside - read, chat, draw, dance, play! Enjoy MakerSpace-style activities and materials. Bring your friends and any supplies you might need to be safe and comfy outside (i.e., sunscreen, outdoor blankets). Snacks provided.

Register

Teen Book Bundles

Don’t know what to read next, or looking for a new author or series to try? Request a Book Bundle for Teens today! Fill out a quick form and one of our librarians will choose 5 books selected just for you. We’ll put those books together in a bag (along with a bookmark) and then we’ll contact you to schedule a pickup. Easy peasy!

Request a Bundle
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