July Newsletter

New construction, a new pop-up book sale, and fun upcoming events!

July 3, 2024

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Library Director’s Message

Happy summer!

One of my favorite things to do this time of year is to sit outside in the evening with a good book. If this resonates with you but you’re struggling to find the perfect title, we can help! Our personalized staff recommendations, new book lists organized by genre, our Goodreads page, BookPage magazine, and the weekly Wowbrary e-newsletter will have you enjoying a new book or author in no time. If you already have a great book but have trouble carving out reading time, we have a solution for that too! Join us at our first ever After-Hours Reader’s Retreat on Friday, August 9th. You will be able to socialize and enjoy mocktails and snacks with fellow readers and then spend some quiet time reading. That sounds perfect to me!

Lastly, I’d like to note a couple of exciting changes happening at the library this month. I am thrilled to announce that the library will be offering an expanded outdoor space. We are in the process of having a patio installed in front of our large window that will soon be a great place to sit and read, study or have coffee with a friend! We are also offering a Pop-Up Friends Book Sale featuring great quality, used books inside the library throughout the summer. Visit the sale any time the library is open and check out the full Friends Book sale hours below. All proceeds will go to the Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library.

A section of the library building, with the ground next to the building dug up, and a backhoe. — Construction on the new patio

A table with books for sale. — Pop-Up Friends Book Sale

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.

Thank you for being part of our vibrant library community!

Carrie Tyszka
Library Director

Independence Day

Thursday, July 4

The library will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in celebration of Independence 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 (Located in the Community Center)

Tuesday, July 2, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Tuesday, July 16, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Tuesday, July 23, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

We’re happy to report that the Book Sale will have limited hours in July rather than being closed for the whole month. A small selection of books will be available for sale at the Pop-Up Friends Book Sale, located in the library, just past the Adult Reference Desk and next to the study rooms.

Events

Check out the Events Page to see upcoming events!

All-Year Reading Challenge

Monday, January 1 to Tuesday, December 31