|
|
Discover. Connect. Inspire.
|
|
|
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
April 2017 Newsletter
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
New Britain Symphony Orchestra: Jazz QuartetWednesday, April 5, 6:30 pmJazz is the fusion of many different African-American styles of music that have evolved to become Americas’ contribution to the world of music. Come take your seat and immerse yourself in the culture of cool and soothing music. Click to register »
|
|
|
MyLibrarian
Personalized recommendations from the Berlin-Peck librariansDo you love Ursula's mystery picks? Is Carrie your best source for audiobooks? Or are you just looking for your next great read? Head over to our new MyLibrarian page, where you can check out our staff favorites--or let us know what you like, and we'll build you a custom reading list. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Berlin April School Vacation Week
Check out these awesome activities for your vacation week!
|
|
|
|
Minecrafters
Wednesday, April 26, 2:00-3:30 pm
The library has a Minecraft server! Join other super-fans to show off your build skills, trade ideas, and work as a team. For grades 2-12. Registration is required and begins April 19. Snacks provided.
Click to register »
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chapter Chat Book Club
Thursday, April 13, 6:30 pm
A book club for elementary school readers. You read the book at
home and then join us for a lively discussion and craft based on the
book. There are no wrong answers in Chapter Chat, just fun! This week we will be discussing Clementine by Sara Pennypacker. Copies are available at the Children’s Reference desk. Registration is required.
Click to register »
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nutmeg Book Review
Thursday, April 27, 6:30 pm
Join us as we talk about whether or
not this book has what it takes to be the 2017 Nutmeg winner. No right or wrong
answers, just bring your opinions! Each month we’ll read one nominee and
see if we can predict the state wide winner by the end of the voting
period. Geared toward grades 3 and up. This meeting will focus on Red Berries, White Clouds, Blue Sky by Sandra Dallas.
Registration is required.
Click to register »
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Walkers & Wigglers
Monday, April 24 @ 10:30 am
Children ages 18-36 months
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Sleepytime Stories
Tuesday, April 18 @ 6:30 pm
Geared towards children ages 3+
Bibliobop
Tuesday, April 25 @ 10:30 am
Children ages birth to preschool
|
|
|
|
|
Peek-a-Baby
Wednesday, April 26 @ 10:30 am
Children ages birth to 18 months |
|
|
|
|
Bookworms
Thursday, April 27 @ 2:00 pm
Children ages 3-5 years |
|
|
|
|
Mother Goose on the Loose
Friday, April 28 @ 10:30 am
Children Ages birth to preschool
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sit & Knit
Thursday, April 6 & 20, 6:00 pmThursday, April 13 & 27, 1:00 pm
Join local knitters for a relaxing time filled with knitting and good company!
|
|
|
|
|
Remembering Katharine Hepburn:
Stories of Wit and Wisdom About America’s Leading Lady
Saturday, April 8, 1:00 pm
A captivating look at a woman who was an inspiration for many and whose legacy endures. Author Ann Nyberg delves into the extraordinary life of Katharine Hepburn through personal remembrances from people whose lives she influenced.
|
|
|
|
|
Stock Club
Tuesday, April 11, 1:30 pm
Join local investors in discussing stock market trends. No registration necessary, drop-ins welcome.
Are you interested in the stock market and investing? Check out our online subscription to Value Line for the latest data, tools, and analysis. Use it from home--all you need is your library card. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Found Poetry Tuesday, April 11, 6:30 pmIn this unique poetry writing class, participants will gather language from existing sources like newspapers, magazine articles, cooking recipes and grocery lists, and "collage" those words into new and original poems. Open to adults and teens.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fe Fi Fo Concert
Tuesday, April 25, 6:30 pmJoin Fe Fi Fo, an all original, eclectic, multi-cultural acoustic group
with a social conscience. Check out Nocheez Records for more
information on the band and a sample of their music.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Living Donation Discussion
Wednesday, April 26, 6:30 pmWhat does it mean to be an organ donor? What are the risks, and how can I get involved? Join Nancy Moody with the Center for Living Organ Donors at Yale New Haven Heath for an informative discussion about living organ donation. Refreshments will be served.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Center Book Club
Wednesday, April 12, 1:30 pm
Join us in discussing The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald. Broken Wheel, Iowa, has never seen anyone like Sara, who traveled all
the way from Sweden just to meet her pen pal, Amy. When she arrives,
however, she finds that Amy's funeral has just ended. Luckily, the
townspeople are happy to look after their bewildered tourist--even if
they don't understand her peculiar need for books. This group meets at the senior center.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bridget Jones's Baby
Friday, April 7, 1:00 pm Rated R Breaking up with Mark Darcy leaves Bridget Jones over 40 and single again. Feeling that she has everything under control, Jones decides to focus on her career as a top news producer. Suddenly, her love life comes back from the dead when she meets a handsome American named Jack. Things couldn't be better, until Bridget discovers that she is pregnant. Now, the mom-to-be must figure out if the proud papa is Mark or Jack.
|
|
|
The Dressmaker
Friday, April 21, 1:00 pm Rated R After years working as a dressmaker in exclusive Parisian fashion houses, Tilly returns home to a town in the Australian outback to reconcile with her eccentric mother Molly. She also falls in love with the pure-hearted Teddy, and armed with her sewing machine and haute couture style, Tilly transforms the women of the town, exacting sweet revenge on those who did her wrong.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Digital Spotlight: Ancestry.com
With 7 billion genealogical records from across the globe and millions of family trees, this is the world’s largest online family history resource. Available free on public computers at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Available on any of the library's public computers,
or connect your own device to the library's WiFi.
|
|
|
|
Keep our Seed
Library going!
Did you have a good growing season? Please consider
sharing your seeds with us. Click to learn more »
|
|
Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks. Berlin-Peck cardholders have free access to downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and movies in our digital library »
Online resources. Your Berlin-Peck library card gives you access to databases like Ancestry.com, AtoZdatabases, and Consumer Reports! Visit our Resources page to get started »
Homebound delivery service.
Berlin-Peck offers volunteer delivery services to patrons who are homebound
(temporarily or permanently) because
of illness, disability, or advanced age. To be eligible for our Homebound Service, patrons must be Berlin residents and must have a current
Berlin-Peck Library card.
Give us a call at (860) 828-7126 or email us at illbpml@libraryconnection.info.
Need to print from your personal computer or smart device?
Reserve and print museum passes online!
Free and discounted passes to local museums and attractions can be checked out with your library card. Most passes can be printed at home, with no need to return (and no late fees!)
Check out available passes »
Book a Librarian!
Do you need some one-on-one help? Personalized service is just a phone call away.
Call (860) 828-7126 to book an appointment.
Want to see the latest books and movies?
Sign up for Wowbrary to receive weekly updates on our newest additions. Sign up »
|
|
|
|
This newsletter and many of our library programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Please consider supporting our library by joining our Friends group today »
Book Sale Regular Hours
Wednesday 12:30-6:00
Friday 12:30-2:30
|
|
|
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
234 Kensington Road
Berlin, CT 06037
|
|
|
Library Hours
Monday-Thursday
10-8
Friday
10-5
Saturday
10-4
|
|
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
