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“I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June.” —L. M. Montgomery
Summer Reading
June – what a great month! We celebrate everything from National Go Barefoot Day to Father's Day to the Summer Solstice. Here at the Library, we celebrate the start of summer reading on June 17th. This year we will have a special weekly Adult Summer Reading newsletter. Subscribe to keep up to date with raffle winners, prizes, bonus challenges, and other updates. If you subscribe before June 7 you may win two tickets to A Bronx Tale (donated by the Shubert Theater)! Notary Services
In order to supplement the Notary Services provided by the Town Clerk's Office in Town Hall, we are also beginning to offer Notary Services at the Library. You will be able to have items notarized daily and on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, as well as some Saturdays. Please call ahead, as these librarians also process passports, program and work the Reference Desk! The $5 fee is the same as Town Hall.
Flipster Magazines
In answer to your requests for popular magazines, we are happy to present Flipster, a digital streaming service, that will let you enjoy Entertainment Weekly, The New Yorker and People Magazine.
Weiss Financial Ratings Online
Our newest database, designed for both the beginner and seasoned investor, is Financial Ratings Online by Weiss Ratings. This delightfully simple and straightforward online format will provide you with the accurate, independent ratings and financial planning tools needed to make informed decisions about your insurance, Medicare, banking and investment options. All free with your Berlin-Peck library card!
Have I given you enough reasons to come visit? I certainly hope so. See you soon!
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Walking Book Club • Pistol CreekWednesdays, June 5, 19, 26, 12:15 pm No librarian-guided walk on June 12.
Sit & Knit Thursdays, June 6 & 20, 6:00 pm
Thursdays, June 13 & 27, 1:00 pm
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| | Movie Matinees Join us on Fridays at 1:00 pm for a free movie!
June 7: Mary Poppins ReturnsJune 14: Bohemian Rhapsody June 21: The Rider June 28: Stan & Ollie |
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| | A Brief History of Lamentation Mountain
Monday, June 3, 6:30 pm
Join The Berlin Land Trust for a presentation on the history of Lamentation Mountain, followed by their annual meeting. Open to all! |
| The Mineral Kingdom Tuesday, June 4, 6:30 pm
This hands-on presentation will show you rocks as you've never seen them before, including in a florescent box and under a microscope! |
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| Hands-Only CPR and First Aid Training Wednesday, June 12, 6:00 pm
Learn what to do in an emergency! CPR can double or even triple a person's chance of survival. Sponsored by the Kensington-Berlin Rotary Club. |
| Saturday Book Club Saturday, June 15, 10:30 am
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| Cyrillic Russian Alphabet Workshop Wednesday, June 19, 5:30 pm
Many genealogical researchers are dismayed when they realize that some of the records they need are in Russian. Don't give up! This hands-on workshop will teach you the Cyrillic Russian alphabet, with special emphasis on names and places. |
| Make & Take: Clay Leaf Bowl Session 1: Thursday, June 20, 6:30 pm Session 2: Thursday, June 27, 6:30 pm
Perfect for display or holding jewelry or trinkets! Create your bowl in session one, then paint and seal it in session two. Registration required.
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| Cookbook Club Monday, June 24, 6:30 pm
This month we're cooking from The How Not to Die Cookbook by Michael Greger. Borrow the book, make a recipe, and share it with the club!
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| You can register for programs online, visit the Adult Reference Desk to register in person, or call (860) 828-7126 to register by phone. |
| | | Want to help your community, but don't know how? Try the Library this summer!
You'll meet other teens, help kids sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and assist staff with important tasks. It's a fun way to get experience that looks good on a college application or resume! If your school or club requires community service hours, volunteering at the Library could help you meet your goals.
What do volunteers do at the Library?
- Help kids choose and swap beads at our Read & Bead Summer Reading table
- Tidy library areas
- Help staff with special events and programs
- Prepare crafts, cut paper, and organize items
What you need to know!
- To volunteer, you must be entering grades 6-12 in the Fall.
- You need to be dependable and show up for your shifts. Make sure you have a ride worked out!
- Ask your parent or guardian for permission.
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| | Makerspace: Slime Time! Wednesday, June 19, 6:30 pm
Grades 2 and up. Squish! Slurp! Burp! These are the sounds of slime! Learn how to make a fun variety of slimes. Dress for a mess! Registration required, begins June 12. |
| Nutmeg Book Club Wednesday, June 26, 6:30 pm
Grades 4-6. Read, discuss, and vote for your favorite Nutmeg Book Award nominees! Our first book will be The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste. Pick up your book at the library! |
| DIY Squishies! Thursday, June 27, 2:00 pm
Grades 3 and up. Decorate your own adorable squishies and squeeze your stress away! We'll be using fabric paints so dress for a mess. Registration required, begins June 20. |
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| | Out of the Box: If You Give a Kid a Paintbrush Wednesday, June , 6:30 pm
Grades K-3. Learn how to build a story, listen to some old favorites, and create illustrations for an original story during this art-based story hour! Please dress messy (smocks and play clothes!) |
| Makerspace: Slime Time! Wednesday, June 19, 6:30 pm
Grades 2 and up. Squish! Slurp! Burp! These are the sounds of slime! Learn how to make a fun variety of slimes. Dress for a mess! Registration required, begins June 12. |
| Kensington Fire-Rescue Storytime & Truck Thursday, June 20, 10:30 am
All ages. Firefighters from Kensington Fire-Rescue will be here to read a story and answer questions about fighting fires, then we'll explore a firetruck! No registration is necessary. |
| Makerspace: DIY Kinetic Sand Monday, June 24, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Grades K-5. Make your own kinetic sand to take home. Registration required, begins June 17. |
| Rock Painting for Kids Tuesday, June 25, 2:00 pm
Grades 2 and up. Join Rocking Berlin to create amazing painted rocks! Hide your rocks in the community for others to find or keep them for yourself. Registration required, begins June 18. |
| Nutmeg Book Club Wednesday, June 26, 6:30 pm
Grades 4-6. Read, discuss, and vote for your favorite Nutmeg Book Award nominees! Our first book will be The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste. Pick up your book at the library! |
| DIY Squishies! Thursday, June 27, 2:00 pm
Grades 3 and up. Decorate your own adorable squishies and squeeze your stress away! We'll be using fabric paints so dress for a mess. Registration required, begins June 20. |
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| You can register for programs online, visit the Children's Reference Desk to register in person, or call (860) 828-7127 to register by phone. |
| | Berlin Peck Memorial Library 234 Kensington Road Berlin, CT 06037 |
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| Contact Us 860-828-7125 (main) 860-828-7126 (reference) 860-828-7127 (children's) |
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| Library Hours Monday-Thursday 10-8 Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-4 |
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