Hello!
This April feels like a fresh start! Spring is officially here, we no longer require a mask in the library, and we are welcoming back in-person programming! Three things to celebrate as we mark the second anniversary since Covid-19 began. Two years ago, we had no idea the impact this virus would have on our lives. Our staff quickly pivoted to bring virtual performers and presentations into your homes and your holds and pickups out to our curb. We were able to expand access to our programs through a virtual platform that we will continue to use periodically even as we welcome you back into the library. I’m so grateful to you, our patrons, for supporting us as we adjusted our programs and services to meet your needs over the last two years and I am hopeful for new opportunities as we emerge from this experience.
Thanks to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, provided because of the pandemic, we have new hard surface seating, air purifiers, and a solar charging table outside our building. If it's been a while since you’ve been to the library, we invite you to come and see what’s new—self-serve checkout using your smart phone, a Lucky Day collection, a subscription to Congressional Digest to learn more about the issues facing our nation, and USB charging ports. We hope these improvements make for a more streamlined experience with more of what you are looking for.
We hope to launch our new library app in the coming months so stay tuned for that! We welcome you in our building (with or without a mask) or to any of the community programs we are participating in this month: Berlin Early Childhood Council’s Supporting Young Learners Series, and The Central Connecticut Adult Workshop being held to provide community members with information and resources to assist the mental well-being of our youth. This year’s theme is "Live a Life Worth Talking About". Thank you for supporting your local library. We always welcome your thoughts and suggestions. Send us an email at library@berlinpeck.org or feel free to stop by. My door is always open.
Warmly, Kim McNally | 
