June Newsletter

See what’s happening this June—summer reading and more!

June 4, 2024

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    Library Director’s Message

    It is hard to believe that our summer reading programs start in just a few weeks! We have an amazing summer in store for you all. I hope this newsletter serves as your guide to all the wonderful opportunities available at our library this June. We will be sending out a separate newsletter highlighting all our summer reading programs, but for a sneak peek at Adult Summer Reading, check out our summer reading page!

    I’d also like to notify you about a change in our hours for Thursday, June 6th. On that day, we’ll be opening our doors at 2:15 pm instead of our normal time (closing time is still 8 pm). Staff members will be attending a Town of Berlin employee recognition event and we have decided to use this downtime to finalize an upgrade to our internet network. The switchover is expected to finish before we reopen at 2:15 pm, but there is a small possibility of an internet outage for the rest of the day. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

    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

     

    D-Day Book List

    Unconventional Paths

    2024 Beach Reads

    Freida McFadden Read-Alikes

     

    Delayed Opening

    Thursday, June 6 • Opening at 2:15 pm
    The library will open late at 2:15pm on Thursday, June 6, for technical upgrades and so that staff may attend a Town of Berlin staff event.

     

    Juneteenth

    CLOSED Wednesday, June 19
    The library will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth. Don’t miss out on our Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 22!

     

    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.

    The Friends Book Sale will be open Wednesay, June 5 and 12, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm.

     

    Events

    Check out the Events Page to see upcoming events!

    All-Year Reading Challenge

    All-Year Reading Challenge

    Monday, January 1 to Tuesday, December 31
    Read books and win cool pins!
    Project Peep: Chick Hatching!

    Project Peep: Chick Hatching!

    Wednesday, May 22 to Tuesday, June 18
    Project Peep Is Back!
    Photographing the Great North American Solar Eclipse

    Photographing the Great North American Solar Eclipse

    Monday, June 3
    6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    Join photographer Dan Butler as he shares his eclipse preparation, experience, and photographs.
    Allied Invasion of Normandy

    Allied Invasion of Normandy

    Tuesday, June 4
    6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    Join John Cilio for a thrilling and enlightening presentation on one of the most pivotal events of the 20th century.
    Career Navigation

    Career Navigation

    Wednesday, June 5
    2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
    Get help in your job search with American Job Center!
    NBSO: An Evening of Jazz

    NBSO: An Evening of Jazz

    Wednesday, June 5
    6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    Join us for a performance by jazz vocalist Atla DeChamplain, pianist Matt DeChamplain, bassist Dave Daddario and percussionist Christopher Swist.
    Delayed Opening

    Delayed Opening

    Thursday, June 6
    10:00 am to 2:15 pm
    Delayed opening for Town of Berlin staff event and network upgrade.
    Sit & Knit

    Sit & Knit

    Thursday, June 6
    6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
    Join us for knitting and good company.
    Movie Matinee: Moving On

    Movie Matinee: Moving On

    Friday, June 7
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Join us for an afternoon movie!
    Adult Summer Reading

    Adult Summer Reading

    Wednesday, June 12 to Thursday, August 29
    Earn tickets for raffles and prizes!
    Sit & Knit

    Sit & Knit

    Thursday, June 13
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Join us for knitting and good company.
    Nature and Arts Based Wellness Workshop

    Nature and Arts Based Wellness Workshop

    Thursday, June 13
    6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    “Plant” your goals and intentions for the summer!
    Movie Matinee: Asteroid City

    Movie Matinee: Asteroid City

    Friday, June 14
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Join us for an afternoon movie!
    Learn to Knit Check-In

    Learn to Knit Check-In

    Saturday, June 15
    10:30 am to 12:30 pm
    If you previously attended a Learn to Knit class, drop in to ask questions and get extra help!
    Saturday Morning Book Club

    Saturday Morning Book Club

    Saturday, June 15
    10:30 am to 11:30 am
    Join us for a discussion of The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer.
    Dementia Caregiver Support Group

    Dementia Caregiver Support Group

    Monday, June 17
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Join us 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.
    Juneteenth

    Juneteenth

    Wednesday, June 19
    The library will be closed for Juneteenth.
    Madan Sara: A Documentary by Etant Dupain

    Madan Sara: A Documentary by Etant Dupain

    Thursday, June 20
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    Discover the women known as Madan Sara, who work at the margins of Haiti’s economy.
    Sit & Knit

    Sit & Knit

    Thursday, June 20
    6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
    Join us for knitting and good company.
    Juneteenth Celebration

    Juneteenth Celebration

    Learn all about Juneteenth and its connection to Berlin! Featuring food, live music, speakers and presentations, book displays, and more.
    Collaborative Storytelling

    Collaborative Storytelling

    Saturday, June 22
    11:00 am to 11:45 am
    Join us for an exciting collaboration between Connecticut-based Civil War reenactor Kevin Johnson and the performance ensemble Nzinga's Daughters.
    Wide-Awake Lantern Craft

    Wide-Awake Lantern Craft

    Saturday, June 22
    11:00 am to 2:30 pm
    Join us outside for a fun and creative Juneteenth lantern-making workshop!
    Keynote Speaker John Mills

    Keynote Speaker John Mills

    Saturday, June 22
    11:50 am to 12:35 pm
    Join John Mills for a discussion of his work with genealogical investigation.
    His Truth is Marching On

    His Truth is Marching On

    Saturday, June 22
    12:40 pm to 1:45 pm
    Join us for a screening of the documentary His Truth is Marching On, followed Q&A with writer and director Dan Morrison.
    Celebration of Hip-Hop

    Celebration of Hip-Hop

    Saturday, June 22
    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    An educational music collaboration celebrating the journey of the genre.
    Lantern Parade

    Lantern Parade

    Saturday, June 22
    8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
    Join B.E.A.T. at Veterans' Memorial Park for a Lantern Parade celebrating Berlin history as well as 50 years of hip hop!
    Smart DriverTEK Workshop

    Smart DriverTEK Workshop

    Monday, June 24
    1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    Discover the safety benefits of new car technology.
    Lawyers in Libraries: Free Legal Help

    Lawyers in Libraries: Free Legal Help

    Monday, June 24
    5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
    Sign up to receive free one-on-one legal advice, including landlord/tenant, immigration law, family law, employment, consumer rights, and personal injury.
    Cookbook Club

    Cookbook Club

    Monday, June 24
    6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    This month’s cookbook is The Weekday Vegetarians by Jenny Rosenstrach.
    Sit & Knit

    Sit & Knit

    Thursday, June 27
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Join us for knitting and good company.
    Movie Matinee: Arthur the King

    Movie Matinee: Arthur the King

    Friday, June 28
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Join us for an afternoon movie!