Events

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2026 All-Year Reading Challenge

2026 All-Year Reading Challenge

Thursday, January 1 to Thursday, December 31
Challenge yourself to read more this year with Berlin-Peck’s 2026 All-Year Reading Challenge (AYRC) for adults! Record your books in the booklet, then visit the [...]
First Line Contest

First Line Contest

Thursday, January 1 to Saturday, January 31
Write the first line to an imaginary novel.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Monday, January 19
The library will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Author Julia Hotz: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine

Author Julia Hotz: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine

Tuesday, January 20
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join journalist and author Julia Hotz for an online chat about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.
Late Night Exam Study Hours

Late Night Exam Study Hours

Tuesday, January 20
2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Study for your Midterms at the Library!
Snowy Friends Pot Painting

Snowy Friends Pot Painting

Tuesday, January 20
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Turn a terracotta pot into a snowman and penguin!
The Truth About Long-Term Care Insurance

The Truth About Long-Term Care Insurance

Wednesday, January 21
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
If you or a loved one is among the 100,000 Connecticut residents who carry Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI), you may have seen as much as a 400% increase in your premium costs over the years. Join LTCI Policyholder Advocate David Schwartzer to learn what happened with this once promising product, the hidden reasons behind the increase in cost, what needs to be done to fix it, and what you can do to help.
Late Night Exam Study Hours

Late Night Exam Study Hours

Wednesday, January 21
2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Study for your Midterms at the Library!
Book Discussion: The Omnivore’s Dilemma

Book Discussion: The Omnivore’s Dilemma

Wednesday, January 21
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us to discuss this year's One Book One Berlin choice: The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan.
Toddler Winter Wonderland Dance

Toddler Winter Wonderland Dance

Thursday, January 22
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Put on your party clothes and get ready to toddler boogie!
Sit & Stitch

Sit & Stitch

Thursday, January 22
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Jewelry and Accessories (Drop Off)

Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Jewelry and Accessories (Drop Off)

Friday, January 23
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Drop off your new or gently used jewelry and accessories.
Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Jewelry and Accessories (Swap Day)

Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Jewelry and Accessories (Swap Day)

Saturday, January 24
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Take your pick from jewelry and accessories donated by your fellow swappers!
Lawyers in Libraries

Lawyers in Libraries

Monday, January 26
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Sign up to receive free one-on-one legal advice, including landlord/tenant, immigration law, family law, employment, consumer rights, and personal injury.
Cookbook Club

Cookbook Club

Monday, January 26
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
This month’s cookbook is Half Baked Harvest Quick & Cozy by Tieghan Gerard.
Writers Group

Writers Group

Tuesday, January 27
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Gather with other local writers to write and share!
Crafternoon: Foil Winter Tree

Crafternoon: Foil Winter Tree

Wednesday, January 28
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Half Day! Let's Craft!
Author Liz Moore: Secrets and Second Chances

Author Liz Moore: Secrets and Second Chances

Wednesday, January 28
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join author Liz Moore for an online chat about her book The God of the Woods, a tale of thrilling twists and disturbing disappearances.
Sit & Stitch

Sit & Stitch

Thursday, January 29
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
Setting Goals & Intentions Through Journaling

Setting Goals & Intentions Through Journaling

Thursday, January 29
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Discover journaling as a practical tool for self-reflection and for setting intentions and goals.
Library Littles Playgroup

Library Littles Playgroup

Friday, January 30
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
A drop-in play time for toddlers and caregivers!
Movie Matinee: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Movie Matinee: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Friday, January 30
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
January Tea Club Pickup

January Tea Club Pickup

Saturday, January 31
Organic Assam is a malty black tea that will kick off the year with energy and warmth. Perfect for cold mornings and post-holiday sluggishness.
Kids' Puzzle Contest

Kids' Puzzle Contest

Saturday, January 31
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Ready, Set, Puzzle!
Third Annual Puzzle Contest

Third Annual Puzzle Contest

Saturday, January 31
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Race to complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle!
Three Sentence Romance Contest

Three Sentence Romance Contest

Sunday, February 1 to Saturday, February 28
Write a three-sentence romance.
Blues 101: A History of the Blues

Blues 101: A History of the Blues

Monday, February 2
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join "Ramblin" Dan Stevens to discover the history of blues music in America.
Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 3
10:30 am to 11:00 am
A lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.
Local Author Spotlight

Local Author Spotlight

Tuesday, February 3
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Join the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library for a Local Author Spotlight featuring local authors.
Little Waddlers Storytime

Little Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, February 4
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Songs, Stories, Yoga & More!
Sensory Play & Learn

Sensory Play & Learn

Thursday, February 5
10:30 am to 11:15 am
Let's Play & Learn!
Sit & Stitch

Sit & Stitch

Thursday, February 5
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
Author Vanessa Riley: Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures

Author Vanessa Riley: Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures

Thursday, February 5
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join author Vanessa Riley for an online chat about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.
Movie Matinee: The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks

Movie Matinee: The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks

Friday, February 6
1:00 pm to 2:45 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Blue Moon Raptors Presents: Raptors in Connecticut

Blue Moon Raptors Presents: Raptors in Connecticut

Saturday, February 7
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Help us celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with raptors native to Connecticut!
Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monday, February 9
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us to share practical information, feelings, needs and concerns. This group meets monthly as a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia.
Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 10
10:30 am to 11:00 am
A lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.
The Conscious Plate: Local, Seasonal & Sustainable

The Conscious Plate: Local, Seasonal & Sustainable

Tuesday, February 10
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Learn to make mindful food choices and turn seasonal ingredients into everyday meals.
Books & Bites: Nutmeg Book Club

Books & Bites: Nutmeg Book Club

Tuesday, February 10
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
A book club full of games, snacks, and discussions!
Little Waddlers Storytime

Little Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, February 11
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Songs, Stories, Yoga & More!
Sensory Play & Learn

Sensory Play & Learn

Thursday, February 12
10:30 am to 11:15 am
Let's Play & Learn!
Sit & Stitch

Sit & Stitch

Thursday, February 12
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
Author Lindsey Stewart: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic

Author Lindsey Stewart: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic

Thursday, February 12
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join author and feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart for an online chat about her book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, which tells the story of the African American women who courageously continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions.
Creating a Strong Estate Plan: Protect Your Family and Your Finances

Creating a Strong Estate Plan: Protect Your Family and Your Finances

Thursday, February 12
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Whether you are a planner or a procrastinator, having a strong and up-to-date estate plan should be at the top of your to-do list.
Movie Matinee: Superman

Movie Matinee: Superman

Friday, February 13
1:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Presidents Day

Presidents Day

Monday, February 16
The library will be closed for Presidents Day.
Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 17
10:30 am to 11:00 am
A lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.
Little Waddlers Storytime

Little Waddlers Storytime

Wednesday, February 18
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Songs, Stories, Yoga & More!
Books and Brews

Books and Brews

Wednesday, February 18
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us at Coles Road Brewing to discuss More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova. Contact the library for a copy of the book.
Sensory Play & Learn

Sensory Play & Learn

Thursday, February 19
10:30 am to 11:15 am
Let's Play & Learn!