January Newsletter
Looking to explore new skills in 2023? We’ve got you covered: learn meditation, become a little smarter, try your hand at writing a memoir (in only 6 words!), organize and declutter, and communicate more effectively with your healthcare provider among many other programs.
January 7, 2023
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From the Library Director
Hello,
Happy new year! The start of a new year is a wonderful time to consider both what we’ve accomplished and what lies ahead in our work and in our lives. Personally, I’m not one for resolutions, but I do like to ask questions and reflect on the answers. For example: What do I want to learn more about this year? Why is this important? The truth is I like to ask those questions year-round, but they seem especially timely for January. Over the last year we’ve asked ourselves lots of questions here in the library: How can our library services reflect the community we serve? What processes can we streamline to be more efficient for our patrons? In what ways can we provide better service? Here are some ways we are doing that in 2023:
- In case you missed it last month, each patron now gets 10 free black and white prints per day.
- We are getting new multi-function copiers this month that print and scan. Look for them soon in the library!
- And computers – our desktop computers will be upgraded with 27-inch screens later this month.
- We now offer Niche Academy with tutorials for patrons on our tools and databases.
For those of you looking to explore new skills in 2023 we’ve got you covered in January: learn meditation, become a little smarter, try your hand at writing a memoir (only 6 words!), organize and declutter, and communicate more effectively with your healthcare provider among many other programs. I hope you have some time to reflect on what you want more (or less) of this year. Whatever it is we are here to support you. If have suggestion for how we can better serve you, please drop me an email at kmcnally@berlinpeck.org. I’ll see you soon at the library!
Warmly,
Kim McNally
Library Director
AARP Tax Aide
Tuesdays, February 14–April 11
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
AARP Tax-Aide provides free tax prep for low and middle-income taxpayers. Appointments will be available on Tuesdays at the Library (860-828-7126) and Thursdays at the Senior Center (860-828-7006).
Here’s how it works:
- Call to schedule your appointment.
- Pick up your paperwork packet.
- Fill out your packet ahead of time.
- Attend your appointment.
Appointments usually fill up fast, so please schedule as soon as possible.
Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 16
The Library will close on Monday, January 16, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will re-open on Tuesday.
Events
Check out the Events Page to see upcoming events!
Tuesday, December 27 – Saturday, January 21
Cozy up with a good book!
Sunday, January 1 – Tuesday, February 28
Start your own fig tree from a cutting.
Sunday, January 1 – Sunday, December 31
Read books from the POPSUGAR reading challenge list and win prizes throughout the year.
Monday, January 9 – Friday, January 27
Writing the story of your life could take years… but what if you used only six words?
Monday, January 9, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Get tips and ideas on how to declutter and organize your home!
Tuesday, January 10, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Can Robinson keep her and her Grandfather together?
Wednesday, January 11, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Let’s find a meditation that’s right for you, so you can relax and enjoy a tranquil moment!
Thursday, January 12, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Learn how to talk to your doctor to help you both make informed choices about your health.
Friday, January 13, 1:00 pm to 2:44 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Tuesday, January 17 – Saturday, January 28
Happy Lunar New Year!
Tuesday, January 17, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
This month’s book is At the Edge of the Haight by Katherine Seligman.
Thursday, January 19, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Learn how to make three different cat toys: a rattle ball, a wand toy, and a fabric spider.
Friday, January 20, 1:00 pm to 2:34 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Saturday, January 21, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for a discussion of Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy.
Monday, January 23, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Submit your book ahead of time for a free verbal appraisal.
Tuesday, January 24, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Discover the history of Schubert’s ascent to the pantheon of great composers.
Saturday, January 28, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
To register for a time slot, call 860-828-7126 or visit the Adult Reference Desk.
Monday, January 30, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
This month’s cookbook is Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for Your Forever Files by Deb Perelman.
Tuesday, January 31, 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Join us for a lapsit storytime that focuses on developing pre-literacy skills with nursery rhymes, songs, bounces, and books!
