Events
Check out upcoming events at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library.
All Upcoming Events
2026 All-Year Reading Challenge
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
Write the first line to an imaginary novel.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The library will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Author Julia Hotz: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine
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
Study for your Midterms at the Library!
Snowy Friends Pot Painting
Turn a terracotta pot into a snowman and penguin!
The Truth About Long-Term Care Insurance
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
Study for your Midterms at the Library!
Book Discussion: The Omnivore’s Dilemma
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
Put on your party clothes and get ready to toddler boogie!
Sit & Stitch
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Jewelry and Accessories (Drop Off)
Drop off your new or gently used jewelry and accessories.
Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Jewelry and Accessories (Swap Day)
Take your pick from jewelry and accessories donated by your fellow swappers!
Lawyers in Libraries
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
This month’s cookbook is Half Baked Harvest Quick & Cozy by Tieghan Gerard.
Writers Group
Gather with other local writers to write and share!
Crafternoon: Foil Winter Tree
Half Day! Let's Craft!
Author Liz Moore: Secrets and Second Chances
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
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
Setting Goals & Intentions Through Journaling
Discover journaling as a practical tool for self-reflection and for setting intentions and goals.
Library Littles Playgroup
A drop-in play time for toddlers and caregivers!
Movie Matinee: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Join us for an afternoon movie!
January Tea Club Pickup
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
Ready, Set, Puzzle!
Third Annual Puzzle Contest
Race to complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle!
Three Sentence Romance Contest
Write a three-sentence romance.
Blues 101: A History of the Blues
Join "Ramblin" Dan Stevens to discover the history of blues music in America.
Baby Storytime
A lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.
Local Author Spotlight
Join the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library for a Local Author Spotlight featuring local authors.
Little Waddlers Storytime
Songs, Stories, Yoga & More!
Sensory Play & Learn
Let's Play & Learn!
Sit & Stitch
Join us for a relaxing session of stitchwork and good company!
Author Vanessa Riley: Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures
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
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Blue Moon Raptors Presents: Raptors in Connecticut
Help us celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with raptors native to Connecticut!
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
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
A lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.
The Conscious Plate: Local, Seasonal & Sustainable
Learn to make mindful food choices and turn seasonal ingredients into everyday meals.
Books & Bites: Nutmeg Book Club
A book club full of games, snacks, and discussions!
Little Waddlers Storytime
Songs, Stories, Yoga & More!
Sensory Play & Learn
Let's Play & Learn!
Sit & Stitch
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
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
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
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Presidents Day
The library will be closed for Presidents Day.
Baby Storytime
A lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.
Little Waddlers Storytime
Songs, Stories, Yoga & More!
Books and Brews
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
Let's Play & Learn!







































