November Newsletter
Get in the holiday spirit with streaming Hallmark movies and a bow making class, plus Kensington Garden Club’s annual Veterans Memorial Tree.
November 1, 2022
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From the Library Director
Hello,
If November makes you think of holidays and Hallmark movies, you’re in luck! This year we are partnering with Berlin Social Services to be a drop-off site for their holiday food drive. The details are listed below. Thank you for your generosity towards our community.
We are kicking off the holiday season with the Kensington Garden Club’s annual Veterans Memorial Tree to honor those who have served. For those of you thinking about wrapping gifts and making wreaths in the coming weeks our bow making class might be just the thing to boost your creative skills.
We are pleased to announce the addition of Hallmark movies to the Hoopla lineup! Now available for viewing are Hall of Fame selections, holiday classics, and the romantic comedies Hallmark is known for. Best of all – no holds, no waiting. Download the Hoopla app here to get started. You can stream hoopla to your big screen by installing the Hoopla app on your smart TV so everyone in your household can watch! More information on streaming can be found here.
Of course, we have plenty of learning opportunities for all ages this month and every month through our library programs listed below. We hope to see you soon!
Warmly,
Kim McNally
Library Director
Holiday Food Pantry Donations
Last day to donate is Saturday, November 5
With the holidays just around the corner, please consider donating to the Berlin Social & Youth Services food pantry. Items can be dropped off at the Library during regular hours.
The food pantry is most in need of these items: peanut butter and jelly, pasta, pasta sauce, pasta sides (Pasta Roni/Knorr), rice sides, mayonnaise, canned tuna or chicken, soup, canned fruit, canned veggies, hot or cold cereal, stuffing, boxed potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, cookies, crackers, pudding, snacks, toilet paper, paper towels, and toiletry items.
For information about using the food pantry, or to donate money to the food pantry, please contact Doug Truitt at 860-828-7059.
Closed for Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 23—Closing at 5:00 pm
Thursday-Friday, November 24-25
The Library will be closing to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend. We will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, remain closed Thursday and Friday, and re-open on Saturday.
Events
Check out the Events Page to see upcoming events!
Tuesday, November 1 – Saturday, November 19
Dino-vember is going to be Dino-mite! Visit the Children’s Department Nov. 1st-19th to discover fun dinosaur crafts, books, and a SUPER scavenger hunt great for all ages!
Thursday, November 3
Try out this easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images!
Thursday, November 3, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Learn a new game or master an old one!
Thursday, November 3, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Learn about lessons for living longer from the people who’ve lived the longest.
Monday, November 7, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join local genealogist and author Thomas Kemp to upload your family photos and documents to FamilySearch.
Tuesday, November 8, 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Rhymes, songs, bounces & more!
Tuesday, November 8, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Learn to paint a waterfall with Lindsey’s Craft Studio!
Thursday, November 10, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Learn how to be weather-ready, create a preparedness plan, and protect your family and home.
Thursday, November 10, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Learn to create big, beautiful bows!
Friday, November 11, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Saturday, November 12, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for an open, respectful discussion of mental health. All backgrounds and viewpoints are welcome in the discussion. Each participant is asked to read this month’s articles on the topic prior to the discussion.
Tuesday, November 15, 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Rhymes, songs, bounces & more!
Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Can Nestor use his powers and stop the real tule vieja before the solar eclipse?
Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Discover one of America’s most celebrated artist, and his work documenting the front lines of the Civil War.
Wednesday, November 16
The flavor of fresh ginger is warm, sweet, and a little spicy.
Wednesday, November 16, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Join us at the Senior Center for a discussion of From Scratch by Tembi Locke.
Thursday, November 17, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Learn a new game or master an old one!
Friday, November 18, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Saturday, November 19, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for a discussion of The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams.
Monday, November 21, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us ONLINE or IN PERSON 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.
Tuesday, November 22, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join the NBSO for a Woodwind Quintet concert.
Tuesday, November 29, 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Rhymes, songs, bounces & more!
Friday, December 2, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Give some of your holiday décor a new home—and earn an early bird ticket for the Holiday Décor Swap!
Saturday, December 3, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Spruce up your holiday décor without spending any money—or give some of your own décor a new home!