| | Berlin-Peck Memorial Library • December 2019 Newsletter |
| Baubles & Bling Fundraiser
Baubles & Bling is this coming week! The sale will happen on Thursday, December 5 from 5:00 pm–8:00 pm (with a $5 admission) and Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 am–2:00 pm (with free admission). In addition, on Saturday from 1:00 pm–2:00 pm, everything on the $1, $3, and $5 tables will be 50% off! We will have purses as well as all kinds of jewelry for all ages. Proceeds will benefit library programming. Cash only, please.
Music in the Library
You may recall that a few months ago we received a very generous donation from an anonymous patron for library programming. For a while now, the Library has been wanting to provide more musical performances here. To that end, we'd like to know YOUR preferences. Could you kindly take less than 5 minutes to fill out a brief three-question survey?
Pop-Up Libraries
Start looking for Berlin-Peck Pop-Up Libraries around town! What is it, you ask? A Pop-Up Library is a small collection of books for people to enjoy, at a location other than the library. We will be putting baskets of books and information at places where you may be waiting for a time – think hair salons, car service stations, doctors' offices. If you become engrossed in a book, feel free to take it home, finish it and pass it along to a friend, or drop it off at the library. We are committed to your reading needs, even outside of our library walls.
I wish you a joyous holiday season.
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| | | | Sit & Knit Join local knitters for a relaxing time filled with knitting and good company!
Thursdays, December 5, 12, 26, 1:00 pm Thursday, December 19, 6:00 pm
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| Movie Matinees
Join us on Fridays at 1:00 pm for a free movie!
December 13: The Best of Enemies (PG-13)December 20: Christmas Truce (Not Rated) December 27: Overcomer (PG) |
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| Decorative Bow Making Monday, December 2, 6:30 pm
Learn to create beautiful big bows to decorate wreaths, presents or even a brand new car! Please bring your own ribbon to this class.
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| Senior Center Book Club Wednesday, December 4, 1:30 pm
Join us at the Berlin Senior Center for a discussion of the book Forty Autumns by Nina Willner. Please contact the library for a copy of the book. |
| | Baubles & Bling Sale Preview Sale ($5 admission)
Thursday, December 5, 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
General Sale (free admission)
Saturday, December 7, 10:00 am–2:00 pm Half price on $1, $3, $5 items after 1:00 pm. |
| Stock Club Tuesday, December 10, 1:30 pm
Discuss investment trends with local investors!
No registration required.
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| The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor Tuesday, December 10, 6:30 pm
Why did the Japanese attack a sleeping U.S. Pacific Fleet at Hawaii? Historian Mark Albertson explores this question in this informative talk.
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| 10th Annual Gingerbread House Contest Friday, December 13 – Friday, December 20
Get creative this winter, and build something awesome with gingerbread (and gumdrops, and candy, and icing, and licorice...)
Winners will receive a gift card to Praline's Ice Cream.
Contest categories:
- Gingerbread (individuals, groups, businesses, clubs, etc.)
- Children's Gingerbread (individuals or groups age 10 and younger)
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| Cookbook Club: Cookie Swap Tuesday, December 17, 6:30 pm
Bring 3-4 dozen cookies of one type, a container to bring cookies home and a copy of your recipe. We encourage you to use a recipe from one of the library's many great cookie cookbooks! To avoid duplication, please notify us as to what kind of cookies you will be making.
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| Holiday Hours Tuesday, December 24: Library Closed Wednesday, December 25: Library Closed
Thursday, December 31: Library Closing Early Wednesday, January 1: Library Closed
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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. |
| | Nutmeg Book Club Bash! Grades 4-6 Wednesday, December 4, 6:30 pm
Calling all Nutmeggers! Join us to celebrate our incredible accomplishment! Together we have read and discussed all of the 2020 Nutmeg Nominees! Let’s Party! We will meet and discuss our final Nutmeg, Unbound: A Novel in Verse by Ann E. Burg, vote for our favorite nominee, and celebrate with pizza and music!
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| Makerspace: Ornament Making Grades 4+ Monday, December 16, 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
Create ornaments to decorate or give as gifts for the holidays! We'll make colorful and glittery paper ornaments and Perler Bead ornaments. Drop-in, no registration is necessary.
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| Family Game Time All Ages Monday, December 30, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Looking for something to do over school break? You'll have a great time at Family Game Time! Select from our collection of board and card games (or bring one of your own!) and play with your neighbors in a fun and welcoming environment. Popcorn will be served! No registration is necessary.
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| | Wiggles & Giggles Ages 0-2 Tuesdays, December 3 & 10, 10:30 am
Storytime for children ages birth to 2 years old and their caregivers that focuses on enriching your child’s life and supporting pre-literacy with nursery rhymes, songs, bounces, and books. Program is followed by an open play and chat session. No registration necessary.
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| We've All Got Crowns All Ages Tuesday, December 3, 6:30 pm
Can we say empowering? YES! First we will read a Mo Willems favorite Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed, with his classic humor and an empowering message of individuality. Then we will design our own crowns, and we will all be kings, queens, and royals. Dress your best; dancing optional but much encouraged! No registration is required.
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| Busy Bumble Bees Ages 1-3 Wednesdays, December 4 & 11, 10:30 am
Help your toddler work out their wiggles in this lively storytime that includes early literacy fun with stories, songs, and action rhymes. Program is followed by an open play and chat session. No registration necessary.
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| Nutmeg Book Club Bash! Grades 4-6 Wednesday, December 4, 6:30 pm
Calling all Nutmeggers! Join us to celebrate our incredible accomplishment! Together we have read and discussed all of the 2020 Nutmeg Nominees! Let’s Party! We will meet and discuss our final Nutmeg, Unbound: A Novel in Verse by Ann E. Burg, vote for our favorite nominee, and celebrate with pizza and music!
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| Mother Goose on the Loose Ages 0-4 Friday, December 13, 10:30 am
A fun-filled, interactive program featuring simple picture books, nursery rhymes, puppets, musical instruments and movement. Program is followed by an open play period. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. No registration necessary.
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| Nutcracker Tea Party All Ages Saturday, December 14, 11:00 am
A festive tea... a magical ballet... a wonderful time! Dance Legacy will perform a shortened version of the holiday classic followed by a delightful tea party. Registration is required and begins December 7.
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| Edward Leonard Holiday Songs Sing-A-Long All agesMonday, December 16, 10:30 am
Children will sing, dance, and act silly with Edward Leonard, his guitars, drums, and musical surprises. Mr. Leonard will share winter songs, childhood classics, Christmas songs and Hanukkah songs. No registration is necessary.
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| Makerspace: Ornament Making Grades 4+ Monday, December 16, 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
Create ornaments to decorate or give as gifts for the holidays! We'll make colorful and glittery paper ornaments and Perler Bead ornaments. Drop-in, no registration is necessary.
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| Family Movie Matinee: Abominable All Ages Monday, December 23, 2:00 pm
Rated PG; 98 minutes. Yi encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building and embarks on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family. Bring snacks, if you wish! No registration is necessary.
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| Book Cover Bingo Families & Children Ages 3+ Thursday, December 26, 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
For readers and non-readers alike! Bingo with a twist—we're using book covers instead of numbers! Each child who attends will receive a FREE book. Refreshments will be served! Bring goodies to share, if you wish. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and begins December 19.
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| SaturPLAY All Ages
Saturday, December 28, 10:30 am
A playgroup that includes fun toys, sensory materials, bubbles, games, and other activities. A great way for kids to meet new friends and for parents to socialize with one another! No registration is required. |
| Family Game Time All Ages Monday, December 30, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Looking for something to do over school break? You'll have a great time at Family Game Time! Select from our collection of board and card games (or bring one of your own!) and play with your neighbors in a fun and welcoming environment. Popcorn will be served! No registration is necessary.
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| Noon Year's Eve Party All Ages Tuesday, December 31, 11:30 am
Join us for this rockin' child-friendly version of New Year's Eve! There'll be a special library-wide scavenger hunt, crafts, dancing, and a super-cool "glowing" countdown to noon! Snacks will be served! Registration is required and begins December 17.
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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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