September Newsletter
September is National Library Card Sign-Up month!
August 31, 2022
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From the Library Director
Hello,
What do freshly sharpened pencils, library cards, and pirates have in common? They are celebrated in September! (Ok, sharpened pencils are technically only celebrated by me, but they are a universal symbol of back-to-school!) And now, so is your library card! September is National Library Card Sign-Up month, and we are celebrating! You can join in the celebration by visiting the library, sharing your experience on social media with the hashtag #getlibrarycarded, and encouraging your friends, family, and neighbors to get a library card, too! We have cards for all the ways people are a part of Berlin: resident adults and children, teachers who teach in Berlin, Town employees, and local Berlin business owners. Residing in Berlin, but don’t have a permanent address? We have a card for you, too, good for 3 months. Just ask for the Berlin Access Card. This is also a good time to check the expiration on your library card. All cards are renewed every three years.
You can use your library card to check out books and media, our library of things, or use any of our databases including Mango Languages. National Talk Like A Pirate Day is September 19 and to prepare for this parodic holiday you can learn pirate (yes, pirate) using our Mango Language database. Start now and you’ll be saying, “Arr, me hearty! A fine gentleman o’ fortune be ye!” by the time the special day arrives. For those of you new to the pirate language that’s “Great, my friend! You’re a fine pirate.”
And finally, speaking of school, we have many resources useful for our back-to-school set which can be found here on our website. For those not quite ready for school (0-5) we have school readiness resources including 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. And 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
Events
Check out the Events Page to see upcoming events!
Wednesday, June 15 – Thursday, September 1
Each book you read earns you one raffle ticket!
Friday, September 2, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie! Please register.
Wednesday, September 7, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Join us at the Senior Center for a discussion of The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles.
Friday, September 9, 1:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie! Please register.
Saturday, September 10, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for an open, respectful discussion of abortion. 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.
Saturday, September 10, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us at Provision State Coffee to discuss The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett.
Tuesday, September 13, 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Rhymes, songs, bounces & more!
Wednesday, September 14
Charnushka (nigella seed) has a savory taste sometimes compared to onion, oregano, poppy seed, or black pepper.
Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join Robert Rodriguez, SSA Public Affairs Specialist, for an eye opening, humorous, and educational overview of the “most misunderstood” benefit that all workers and retirees have!
Thursday, September 15, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join Master Conservationist Paul Colburn to learn about co-existing with bears.
Friday, September 16, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie! Please register.
Monday, September 19 – Friday, September 30
Ahoy Mateys! Help us celebrate Talk Like A Pirate Day with a treasure hunt and spy glass craft in the Children’s Department!
Monday, September 19, 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, September 20, 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Rhymes, songs, bounces & more!
Tuesday, September 20, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Can she prove her dad’s innocence while baking the perfect cupcake?
Wednesday, September 21, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Learn about sustainable materials management in Connecticut, the current waste crisis, and the dos and don’ts of recycling.
Thursday, September 22, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Learn a new board game or play an old favorite!
Thursday, September 22, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Create a fall or Halloween themed pumpkin with a literary flair!
Friday, September 23, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie! Please register.
Saturday, September 24, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
We are excited to welcome Farmer Minor and Daisy the pig for their Pig Out On Reading program! Come meet Daisy, Farmer Minor, and the pugs and share some stories with the most famous pig in the world!
Monday, September 26, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Explore the benefits of journaling, different ways to journal, and tips for creating a journaling experience that is just right for you!
Tuesday, September 27, 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Rhymes, songs, bounces & more!
Wednesday, September 28, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Schools out early! Let’s craft!
Wednesday, September 28, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Learn the best places to get lobster tails, steamed cheeseburgers, and more with author Mike Urban!
Thursday, September 29, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us online to learn small steps you can take to reduce and manage pain without drugs or surgery.
Friday, September 30, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie! Please register.