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Read Local, Shop Local
Although National Library Card Sign-up Month is next month, I wanted to give you a heads up about our new initiative: Read Local, Shop Local. Businesses in town are offering you special discounts and incentives if you show them your Berlin-Peck Library card! No need to wait until September. Please help us spread the word to all Berlin residents, so they're ready for the savings!
Quick Loan Movies!
Need some entertainment for tonight? Check out the box-office hits in our new Quick Loan Movie shelf! This small collection has special loan rules to make sure movies are returned quickly, in time for you to check them out. Quick Loan DVDs and Blu-Rays have 3-day loan period, limit one per household, $1 per day late fee (no exceptions for seniors or children), and cannot be renewed or placed on hold. Please give us feedback if you'd like to see this service continue!
Baubles & Bling Coordinators!
Do you love jewelry and handbags? We are looking for an individual or a team to take over the bi-annual sale that helps the library so much! Most of the hard work has been done—we've gained a lot of knowledge and experience from our previous sales that we're happy to share. Your job—come in every few weeks to clean, bag and price donated items and work the weekend of the sale, right now scheduled for December 6-7. Plus, you get first dibs on all the goods! Any questions, shoot me an email at hmalinka@berlinpeck.org.
Enjoy the rest of the summer!
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| | | | Walking Book Club Join us for a relaxing walk through Pistol Creek. This month we're discussing "How to Be a Good Creature" by Sy Montgomery.
Wednesdays, August 7, 21, 28, 9:15 am |
| Sit & Knit Join local knitters for a relaxing time filled with knitting and good company!
Thursdays, August 1 & 15, 6:00 pm
Thursdays, August 8, 22 & 29, 1:00 pm
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| Movie Matinees Join us on Fridays at 1:00 pm for a free movie!
August 2: Isn't It RomanticAugust 9: The Mule August 16: Five Feet Apart August 23: Can You Ever Forgive Me |
| Downton Abbey Inspired Movies Four movies to get ready for the new Downton Abbey movie release next month. Mondays at 1:00 pm!
August 5: Gosford ParkAugust 12: Atonement August 19: Howards End August 26: A Room with a View |
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| Make & Take: Galaxy Notebooks
Thursday, August 1, 6:30 pm
Turn a plain notebook into an astronomical wonder! All supplies provided. Registration required.
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| Mike Shalin Discusses 40 Years of the Red Sox Monday, August 12, 6:30 pm
Mike Shalin has been in the business for more than 40 years, covering all four of the major sports for United Press International, The New York Post, Boston Herald and Sports XChange. He has been a Baseball Hall of Fame voter since 1989 and an official scorer at Fenway Park since 2003. He will be talking about his latest book, The Hometown Team. Bring your questions!
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| Saturday Book Club Saturday, August 17, 10:30 am
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| Adult Summer Reading Party Thursday, August 22, 6:30 pm
Join us for an ice cream social to wrap up this year's Adult Summer Reading program. We’ll discuss our favorite reads this summer, preview the most-talked about fall books, announce top readers, and pull one more raffle!
All participants are invited. Please register so we know how much ice cream to bring!
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| Cookbook Club Monday, August 26, 6:30 pm
Borrow the book, make a recipe, and share it at the club. All cooks welcome! This month, pick a recipe from any Ina Garten cookbook. Contact the library for a copy of one of her books.
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| Woodstock: Three Days that Defined a Generation Wednesday, August 28, 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm
Join us for a PBS documentary that looks at the legendary concert that defined a generation and marked the end of one of the most turbulent decades in modern history. |
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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. |
| | Teen Scratch Ticket Challenge Saturday, August 10 is the last day to come into the library to earn Scratch Tickets! The drawing for the $50 Amazon Gift Card will take place on Monday, August 12. |
| Nutmeg Book Club Wednesday, August 7, 6:30 pm
Grades 4-6. Read, discuss, and vote for you favorite Nutmeg Award Nominees! This week we'll be discussing Greetings from Witness Protection by Jake Burt. Contact the library for a copy. |
| Super Smash Brothers Tournament Thursday, August 8, 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Grades 4 and up. Are you ready to rumble? Compete with friends and rivals in a double-elimination tournament! Snacks will be provided! Registration is required and begins August 1.
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| Makerspace Drop-In HoursMonday, August 12, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Ages 6 and up. Children 8 years and younger must have a parent/guardian available in the space. Drop in and explore our Makerspace! We have craft supplies, Keva Planks, Cubelets, video game systems (Switch, XBox One, Wii), K'Nex, Board Games, Magformers, 3D Printing Pens and lots more! |
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| | Read & Bead Attention Read & Beaders! Saturday, August 10 will be the last day to redeem your beads! And don't forget to pick up any Brag Tags earned for reading for 15, 30, and 45 days. The 45-day Brag Tag is a super-special one!
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| DIY Glow Jars Thursday, August 1, 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
Grades 4 and up. Make a beautiful glow-in-the-dark jar! Materials are provided. Registration is required. |
| Makerspace Monday: Polka Dot Slime Monday, August 5, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Grades K-5. What's better than regular slime? Polka dot slime, of course! Dress for a mess. Registration is required. |
| Makerspace: No-Loom Rainbow BraceletsTuesday, August 6, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Grades 1 and up. Drop by the Makerspace between 2 and 3 PM for some loopy fun! Learn to make no-loom rubber band rainbow bracelets. All supplies are provided. |
| Nutmeg Book Club Wednesday, August 7, 6:30 pm
Grades 4-6. Read, discuss, and vote for you favorite Nutmeg Award Nominees! This week we'll be discussing Greetings from Witness Protection by Jake Burt. Contact the library for a copy. |
| Super Smash Brothers Tournament Thursday, August 8, 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Grades 4 and up. Are you ready to rumble? Compete with friends and rivals in a double-elimination tournament! Snacks will be provided! Registration is required and begins August 1.
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| Makerspace Drop-In HoursMonday, August 12, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Ages 6 and up. Children 8 years and younger must have a parent/guardian available in the space. Drop in and explore our Makerspace! We have craft supplies, Keva Planks, Cubelets, video game systems (Switch, XBox One, Wii), K'Nex, Board Games, Magformers, 3D Printing Pens and lots more! |
| Out of the Box: Make ’Em LaughWednesday, Aug. 14, 6:30 pm
Grades 1-4. Heehee! Together we will explore how pictures can be funny with some silly stories, jokes, riddles, and your own cartoons! Dress messy in smocks and play clothes! Registration is required. |
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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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