Subject: News & Events

Check out what's happening at the library!

Welcome to February at the library! This month, I’d like to use this space to highlight some of the amazing online resources the library offers to Berlin cardholders.


Did you know that you can read the digital version of the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times at no cost? If you need to research a new product before making a purchase, your library card gives you access to Consumer Reports online! Want to learn how to paint, crochet or even take a photography class? With Creativebug and Craft & Hobby, we have you covered! Try Value Line for information and advice on investments. If learning a new language was one of your New Year’s resolutions, delve into Transparent Language.


These fantastic resources, and many others, are accessible on our website's database page. Simply follow these newsletter links or visit our site with your library card handy. One of the best ways to support your library is to use its services, whether you’re engaging digitally or visiting in-person. I hope you enjoy exploring everything we have to offer.


As always, I value your feedback and invite you to visit, arrange a personal library tour, or reach out via email to get in touch.


Carrie Tyszka

Library Director

Closed for Presidents Day

Closed Monday, February 17


The library will be closed all day on Monday, February 17, in honor of Presidents Day.

Regular Events

These events happen every month.

Sit & Knit

Thursday, February 6 + 20, 6:00 pm

Thursday, February 13 + 27, 1:00 pm

Friday Movie Matinees

Friday, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 1:00 pm

Career Navigation

Wednesday, February 5, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monday, Februrary 10, 1:00 pm

Lawyers in Libraries: Free Legal Help

Monday, February 24, 5:30 pm / 6:00 pm / 6:30 pm

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Call the library at 860-828-7126 to register.

Book Discussions

Registration is requested so we have a headcount. Copies of each book are available at the library. Click here to see all our book clubs.

Anxious Generation Book Discussion

Monday, February 3, 6:30 pm

ONLINE

Join us online to discuss the book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Part of the town's One Book One Berlin initiative.

Empathy Book Club

Tuesday, February 11, 6:30 pm

Join us to discuss They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, and Steven Scott; with art by Harmony Becker.

Saturday Morning Book Club

Saturday, February 22, 10:30 am

Join us for a discussion of The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson.

Cookbook Club

Monday, February 24, 6:30 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

This month’s cookbook is Flavors of the Sun by Christine Sahadi Whelan.

Books and Brews

Wednesday, February 26, 6:00 pm

Meeting at Coles Road Brewing

Join us at Coles Road Brewing to discuss The Measure by Nikki Erlick.

Special Events

Special events happening this month.

Three-Sentence Romance Contest

Saturday, February 1 to Friday, February 28


Calling all romantics! Can you capture the essence of love in just three sentences? Everyone who participates in a literary contest receives a custom bookmark with their best entry. The winner receives an extra raffle ticket in our All-Year Reading Challenge!

Author Sabrina Sholts: How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs

Tuesday, February 4, 2:00 pm

ONLINE


Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves.

Courageous Conversations: Social Media & Mental Health

Saturday, February 8, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED


Join us to discuss the effect of social media on mental health. Courageous Conversations is a small-group discussion series where participants of all backgrounds and viewpoints discuss important local, cultural, social, and political issues in a safe environment. Participants may be asked to read short articles, books, or listen to podcasts prior to the meetings and will be asked to abide by our shared discussion guidelines.

Author Waubgeshig Rice: Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective

Tuesday, February 11, 7:00 pm

ONLINE


Bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice chats about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves, the hotly anticipated sequel to the bestselling novel Moon of the Crusted Snow.

The Probate Process: What Is It? And Why Do We Need It?

Thursday, February 13, 6:30 pm


Attorney Brendan Daly, CELA will ease some of the apprehension associated with probate by walking through how probate works in Connecticut. He will explain who takes charge of a will after someone dies, what happens if someone dies without a will, how to avoid a lengthy probate process, and how tools such as a living trust can help avoid probate.

Author Lee Hawkins: I Am Nobody’s Slave

Tuesday, February 18, 2:00 pm

ONLINE


Journalist and author Lee Hawkins talks about the examination of his family’s legacy of post-enslavement trauma and resilience in his riveting memoir, I Am Nobody’s Slave: How Uncovering My Family’s History Set Me Free.

Zine Workshop

Tuesday, February 25, 6:00 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED


A zine is a handmade paper booklet with words and pictures to express an idea you are passionate about! There are zines about everything! What will yours be about?


All supplies provided—just bring your ideas! Open to ages 14 to adult.

Happy Neck and Shoulders

Thursday, February 27, 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED


Explore the causes of common neck and shoulder ailments and learn exercises to help relieve, strengthen, and tone the area.

The Legacy of Titanic

Saturday, March 1, 6:30 pm


Join Stephen Spignesi for a fascinating illustrated lecture about the most famous shipwreck in world history.

Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Home Decor

Drop Off Day—Friday, March 7, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Swap Day—Saturday, March 8, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm


Drop off your home decor items on Friday, and pick up new treasures on Saturday! You DO NOT have to donate to be able to take items from the Swap Shop. Anyone who donates items will earn a ticket for Early Bird Entry on Swap Day.

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. Visit our hours page to see upcoming book sale hours!


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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