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Berlin-Peck Memorial Library • November 2024 Newsletter

Library Director's Message

During the month of November, our library wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the unsung heroes who make our community thrive. The recent Hawthorne fire has made many Berlin residents aware of the heroes living among us. Here at the library, we are lucky to interact with so many caring community members on a daily basis. One such group is our library volunteers. Their dedication and hard work behind the scenes are part of the reason we can accomplish so much around here. The November display case in the library’s lobby will be dedicated to these wonderful volunteers. We hope you stop by to take a look!

In an effort to give back to our community, the library is holding some special donation drives this month. Visit the library to donate items for Boxes to Boots, the Berlin Food Pantry and The Friendship Service Center (we are collecting NEW socks for their clients).

The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library staff wishes you all a wonderful Thanksgiving. We thank you for being an essential part of our library's story.

Carrie Tyszka

Library Director

Thanksgiving Weekend

Wednesday, November 27—Closing early at 5:00 pm

Thursday, November 28—Closed

Friday, November 29—Closed

The library will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 27, and will be closed all day on Thursday and Friday, November 28–29. We will be open the following Saturday, November 30.

See our booklists at berlinpeck.org/booklists.

StoryWalk®

Saturday, October 19 to Saturday, November 16

StoryWalks® combine literacy with physical activity, placing large, colorful book pages at regular intervals along a walking route, encouraging users to walk (or run or skip or hop) as they read the book and/or enjoy the pictures.

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Veterans Display

Friday, November 1 to Friday, November 15

The Kensington Garden Club will present their annual Veterans Memorial Display to honor those who have served. The display will be on view at the Berlin Peck Memorial Library until the week after Veterans Day. If you wish to add the name of a local Veteran or a family member of a local resident, please click the button below.

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First, Not Last: Portraits Celebrating Individuals Who Broke Political Barriers in 2020

Saturday, November 2 to Saturday, November 30

On display in Large Meeting Room during library hours, unless room is in use.

This moving collection of assemblages by Sarah Schneiderman is a celebration of diversity, featuring nineteen portraits that highlight individuals who broke political barriers during the 2020 election and the subsequent 2021 federal appointments.

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Friday Movie Matinees

Friday, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 1:00 pm

Saturday, November 9, 1:00 pm

Please register for each movie you'd like to attend. See all upcoming movies.

Learn to Knit

Saturday, November 2, 9, 16, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

3 WEEK REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join us for a three-week introduction to knitting! Each class builds on the previous one. Do not register if you cannot attend all three dates.

Local Author Talk: Addison McKnight

Monday, November 4, 6:30 pm

Join us for a talk with local authors Nicole Moleti and Krista Wells, who write together under the pen name Addison McKnight. Copies of their books will be available for sale and signing by the authors. Plus, all attendees will have a chance to win a visit from Addison McKnight to their own book club!

Senior Center Book Club

Wednesday, November 6, 1:30 pm

Join us at the Senior Center for a discussion of The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion. Contact the library for a copy of the book.

Career Navigation

Wednesday, November 6, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Connect with a career navigator from the American Job Center to get help in your job search! No registration necessary. Drop in between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

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Trash Art Workshop

Thursday, November 7, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Create you own works of art using found objects and non-recyclable trash!

Sit & Knit

Thursday, November 7, 21, 6:00 pm

Thursday, November 14, 1:00 pm

We are a friendly and welcoming group of all skill levels from beginner to advanced. It’s a great opportunity to trade knitting tips and tricks and to socialize and make new friends—so come on down and join us for a fun and creative time!

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A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained

Thursday, November 7, 7:00 pm

ONLINE EVENT

Join Navajo Ranger Stanley Milford, Jr., star of the History Channel’s Beyond Skinwalker Ranch and the Netflix Series The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch, as he chats about his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in Navajoland.

Author Javier Zamora: On Childhood Migration from Central America

Saturday, November 9, 2:00 pm (Español)

Thursday, November 14, 4:00 pm (English)

ONLINE EVENT

Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito.

Empathy Book Club

Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 pm

Join us for a discussion of Being Heumann by Judith E. Heumann. Contact the library for a copy of the book.

Being Mortal

Wednesday, November 13, 6:00 pm

Learn about advance care planning and how to have meaningful conversations with loved ones and doctors.

Courageous Conversations: End of Life Ethics

Saturday, November 16, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Join us for an open, respectful discussion of end of life ethics.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monday, November 18, 1:00 pm

Join us to share practical information, feelings, needs and concerns. This group meets monthly as a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia.RSVP to Patty O’Brian: 203-859-1992.

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Intro to Veganism

Tuesday, November 19, 6:30 pm

Sample some vegan goodies and learn about the motivations and benefits of following an animal-free diet.

Author Mona Susan Power: Native Rights and Culture in Fiction

Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 pm

ONLINE EVENT

You’re invited to join us as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls. This conversation highlights how her work explores Native Rights and Native American culture, in particular using an important symbol that anchors comfort and companionship in Native life: dolls.

Holiday Hat Tricks

Thursday, November 21, 7:00 pm

Join “The Plant Guy” Jeff Eleveld to learn about Christmas cactus, amaryllis, and the poinsettia. Sponsored by the Kensington Garden Club.

Saturday Morning Book Club

Saturday, November 23, 10:30 am

Join us for a discussion of Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane.

Cookbook Club

Monday, November 25, 6:30 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

This month’s cookbook is Celebrate With Babs: Holiday Recipes & Family Traditions by Barbara Costello.

Holiday Decor Swap

Drop Off: Friday, December 6, 1:00 pm–4:30 pm

Swap Day: Saturday, December 7, 11:00 am–1:00 pm

Drop off holiday decor in good condition on Friday. Then, join us on Saturday to take home new-to-you decor! You do not need to donate in order participate. All holiday decor is accepted, from Halloween spiders to Christmas trees, as long as it's in good condition.

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Friends of the Library

Let's be friends! Join the Friends of the Library to share your passion for the Library and make a difference in the the whole community.

Book Sale Hours

The Book Sale is located downstairs in the Community Center. Please drop off donations during book sale hours. Do not leave donations in the hallway.

Saturday, November 2: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Tuesday, November 5, 12, 19, 26: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Wednesday, November 6, 13: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Wednesday, November 20: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Wednesday, November 27: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Pop-Up Book Sale

Our Pop-Up Book Sale is located upstairs in the library's adult department. Visit any time the library is open!

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Berlin-Peck Memorial Library • November 2024 Newsletter