Past Events
Check out previous events and activities at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library.
Grab & Go Activity Kit: Pikachu and Totoro Origami (For Grades 4 and up)
Create an adorable Pikachu origami and Totoro corner bookmark. (Grades 4 and up)
Sit & Knit
Join us in front of the library for a relaxing session of knitting and good company—six feet apart, of course.
CANCELED Getting Credit Ready for Homeownership
This event has been cancelled. If you were registered for this event, we will contact you.
Book Discussion with the New Britain Museum of American Art
Join the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library and the New Britain Museum of American Art for a book discussion of the novel I Always Loved You: A story of Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas by Robin Oliveira.
FULL Grab & Go Activity Kit: Farm Animal Puppets (For Ages 2-5)
Make your own farm animal puppets and put on a show! (Ages 2-5)
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Online
This group meets monthly as a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia. Join us to share practical information, feelings, needs and concerns.
Saturday Book Club
Join us for a virtual discussion of the book Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland. Contact the library to reserve a copy of this book.
10 Steps to Gardening & Inner Peace
Learn ten steps to help examine stressful gardening habits and expectations, focus on what is important, and take a deep breath and chill.
Sit & Knit
Join us in front of the library for a relaxing session of knitting and good company—six feet apart, of course.
Spice It Up! Star Anise
Try out a new spice each month! April’s kit includes whole star anise, a cinnamon stick, information sheets and a few recipes to try.
Swing Into Spring with Turtle Dance Music! (Live Zoom Program)
This show engages children with comedy, swing music, jazz music, “March”-ing songs, poems, bubbles, music technology, and children’s stories that foster literacy, storytelling, and a lifelong love of your library!
House History: Accessing Land Records
Learn how to navigate Connecticut’s land records so that you can determine who once owned your property.
FULL Grab & Go Activity Kit: Spring Wreath (Gr. K-5)
Make your own beautiful spring wreath! (Gr. K-5)
Grab and Go Kit: Blackout Poetry (Gr. 3 to 6)
Get creative and artsy by creating your own nature-inspired blackout poetry in celebration of National Poetry Month and Earth Day! (Gr. 3 to 6)
FULL Grab & Go Kit: Tie-Dye T-Shirt Tote Bag (Gr. 6 and up)
Looking to make the perfect bag for school, the library, or anywhere in between? Create your own tie-dye tote bag using a t-shirt!
Book Bingo Spring Reading Challenge
We're kicking off Spring Break with one of the most popular games in the world: BINGO! Between Monday, April 12, and Friday, April 30, complete at least five squares on our Bingo Card and earn a Brag Stick, cable ring, and sticker! Every completed Bingo Card submitted will also be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Amazon gift card!
You Really Need an Estate Plan
Without an estate plan, some of your end of life decisions are dictated by the state. If you’re OK with that, you don’t need this program. But if you want to decide how your estate is divided, who is responsible for your care, and who gets custody of your children... this program is for you!
Sit & Knit
Join us in front of the library for a relaxing session of knitting and good company—six feet apart, of course.
Grab & Go Activity Kit: Bunny Treat Box (For Ages 2-5) - Full
Make and decorate your own adorable bunny treat box! (Ages 2-5)
Take & Make Kit: Felt Bird Bookmarks
Fly through your next book with an adorable felt bookmark! Project requires sharp scissors and a hot glue gun/craft glue. All other supplies are provided, and no return is required.