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Hello and welcome to our March newsletter!

Have you heard about our library’s Swap Shop? Held on a rotating two-year schedule, the Swap Shop offers a sustainable way to declutter—and find fresh treasures. Each event features a different theme and takes place over two days. First, drop off any items you’d like to donate on Drop-Off Day. Then, visit on Swap Day to take home new-to-you items. You DO NOT have to donate to be able to take items from the Swap Shop. Our next swap will be Home Décor on March 7-8! Visit our website for more information and to see scheduled dates for future swaps.

Also coming up is our Spirit Week. Help us celebrate Read Across America Week by visiting the library dressed in the daily theme—and earn a raffle ticket for a library swag bag!

Remember, the best way to support your local library is to use it and remind your friends and family to do the same. We hope to see you in the library soon!

Carrie Tyszka

Library Director

See our booklists!

Regular Events

These events happen every month.

Sit & Knit

Thursday, March 6 + 20, 6:00 pm

Thursday, March 13 + 27, 1:00 pm

Friday Movie Matinees

Friday, March 14, 21, 28, 1:00 pm

No movie on March 7. It's Swap Shop drop-off day!

Career Navigation

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

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monday, March 17, 1:00 pm

Lawyers in Libraries: Free Legal Help

Monday, March 31, 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.

Empathy Book Club

Tuesday, March 11, 6:30 pm

Join us to discuss The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

Senior Center Book Club

Wednesday, March 12, 1:30 pm

Join us to discuss The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez.

Saturday Morning Book Club

Saturday, March 22, 10:30 am

Join us for a discussion of We Begin At The End by Chris Whitaker.

Cookbook Club

Monday, March 24, 6:30 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

This month’s cookbook is Mi Cocina: Recipes and Rapture from My Kitchen in México by Rick Martínez.

Books & Brews

Wednesday, March 26, 6:00 pm

Join us at Coles Road Brewing to discuss The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, and Healing by Lara Love Hardin.

Special Events

Special events happening this month.

Read Too Much Contest

Saturday, March 1 to Monday, March 31

Tell us how reading has taken over your life—without saying it outright! 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!

Learn More

The Legacy of Titanic

Saturday, March 1, 1:00 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 at 10:30 am on Swap Day.

Learn More

Author Dan Heath: The Power of Reset and How to Change What’s Not Working

Wednesday, March 12, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

ONLINE

Join us for an enlightening conversation with bestselling author Dan Heath as he talks with us about his newest book, Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working.

Henna by Elyse

Wednesday, March 12, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join henna artist Elyse Sadtler to learn about the ancient tradition of henna body art. There will be a drawing for a henna design by Elyse at the end of the program.

Artist Sandhya Paladugu

Meet-and-Greet: Saturday, March 15, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Art Exhibit: February 24 to March 28

We are thrilled to announce an exhibition featuring the artwork of Sandhya Paladugu. Artwork will be on display in the library’s large meeting room from February 24 to March 28. Drop in on Saturday, March 15, to meet the author and view a collection of her smaller works.

Art Exhibit

Meet-and-Greet

Crash Course Cooking: Ravioli

Tuesday, March 18, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Learn the basics of ravioli making, from making a fresh pasta dough from scratch, rolling, filling and sealing the ravioli, making up sauces, then finally boiling and enjoying this wonderful filled pasta.

Author Clara Bingham: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America

Thursday, March 20, 2:00 pm

ONLINE

Award-winning journalist and author Clara Bingham chats with us about her new book, The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America, 1963-1973.

Tried and True Tips for a Successful Garden

Thursday, March 20, 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm

Join Stephanie Lutz from Fairweather Growers to learn many helpful tips for a successful garden. Sponsored by the Kensington Garden Club.

Make and Take: Spring Wreath

Tuesday, March 25, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED (Opens March 4)

Welcome spring with a new, beautiful wreath!

Author Jennifer Weiner: Dreams We Chase

Wednesday, March 26, 7:00 pm

ONLINE

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner chats about the signature emotional depth of her books that have been inspiring readers toward self-discovery for decades.

Egypt’s Golden Couple

Thursday, March 27, 6:30 pm

Egyptologists John and Colleen Darnell will discuss and sign copies of their new book, Egypt’s Golden Couple: When Akhenaten and Nefertiti Were Gods on Earth.

Book Tasting

Saturday, March 29, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Enjoy refreshments and connect with fellow book lovers as you explore new literary flavors. Berlin-Peck staff members will share their favorite genres, offer personalized reading recommendations, and introduce you to hidden gems you won’t want to miss.

Around Every Corner of Connecticut

Wednesday, April 2, 6:30 pm

Join Sarah Cody for an exploration of unique destinations to visit across Connecticut!

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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