Past Events

Check out previous events and activities at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library.

Home Office Ergonomics

Home Office Ergonomics

Tuesday, March 30
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Now that most of us are working from home, our workplace may not be ideal. Sometimes, the couch is the only work space available! Get tips on how to make your home office as ergonomic as possible, relieve discomfort, and reduce pain during your workday.
Trace Your Connecticut Revolutionary Roots

Trace Your Connecticut Revolutionary Roots

Monday, March 29
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Did your Connecticut ancestor support the American cause during the Revolution? Learn how to trace their service during the war, from pension files to town meeting records.
Beginner Chess with Nolan DeMott (Gr. K+) - Virtual Program

Beginner Chess with Nolan DeMott (Gr. K+) - Virtual Program

Wednesday, March 24
4:15 pm to 5:15 pm
 Learn the basics of chess!
Healthy & Decadent Desserts

Healthy & Decadent Desserts

Tuesday, March 23
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Is it possible to make decadent desserts that are... good for you? Bring your sweet tooth and join in to find out how!
FULL Grab and Go Activity Kit: Ladybug Bookmarks (Grades K-5)

FULL Grab and Go Activity Kit: Ladybug Bookmarks (Grades K-5)

Monday, March 22
10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Make your own ladybug bookmark just in time for spring!  (Gr. K-5)
Saturday Book Club

Saturday Book Club

Saturday, March 20
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for a virtual discussion of the book Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson. Contact the library to reserve a copy of this book.
Pruning 101

Pruning 101

Thursday, March 18
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Pruning keeps gardens in good order and maintains their beauty—and it takes skill and art!
FULL Grab & Go STEAM: Density Bottle (For Ages 3-5)

FULL Grab & Go STEAM: Density Bottle (For Ages 3-5)

Monday, March 15
10:00 am to 8:00 pm
This interactive and exciting kit inspires children to explore basic science concepts and the world around them. (Ages 2-5)
Genealogy Basics: FamilySearch

Genealogy Basics: FamilySearch

Monday, March 15
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Want to dive into genealogy research but on a limited budget? Get started with FamilySearch, a free site that includes access to records, how-to guides, classes, and more.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Online

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Online

Monday, March 15
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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.
Sit & Knit

Sit & Knit

Thursday, March 11
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Since the weather is expected to be in the 60s tomorrow, we're going OUTSIDE! Join us in front of the library for a relaxing session of knitting and good company—six feet apart, of course.
Take & Make Kit: String Easter Eggs

Take & Make Kit: String Easter Eggs

Thursday, March 11
Celebrate spring with these colorful string Easter eggs. Get your hands (a little) messy with this easy, fun craft–great for doing on your own or with a child!
Learn the Basics of Self Defense

Learn the Basics of Self Defense

Wednesday, March 10
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Learn the basics of self defense. Presented by Valentin Karate.
FULL Grab & Go STEAM: Snow Castle (For Grades K-5)

FULL Grab & Go STEAM: Snow Castle (For Grades K-5)

Monday, March 8
10:00 am to 8:00 pm
This Grab & Go Activity Kit (for grades K-5) contains materials to make your own snow castle.
Refugee? Asylum seeker? Undocumented immigrant? What is the real difference?

Refugee? Asylum seeker? Undocumented immigrant? What is the real difference?

Saturday, March 6
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Get the facts on refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented immigrants
Spice It Up! Caraway

Spice It Up! Caraway

Wednesday, March 3
Try out a new spice each month! March’s kit includes caraway seeds, an Irish Soda Bread recipe, and an information sheet on the spice.
Nature As Healer

Nature As Healer

Tuesday, March 2
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Discover how nature can help create peace, connection with others, guide, calm, inform and restore you.
FULL Grab & Go Activity Kit: Bird Nest (For Ages 2-5)

FULL Grab & Go Activity Kit: Bird Nest (For Ages 2-5)

Monday, March 1
10:00 am to 8:00 pm
This Grab & Go Activity Kit (for ages 2-5) contains materials to make a bird nest.
FULL Grab & Go Activity Kit: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! (Ages 3+)

FULL Grab & Go Activity Kit: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! (Ages 3+)

Monday, March 1
10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Celebrate National Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’s 117th birthday with a special Grab & Go Activity Kit!
Your Spending and Savings Plan

Your Spending and Savings Plan

Wednesday, February 24
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join Liberty Bank's Rosa Carrero as she discusses how to use a monthly spending and savings plan as a guide to prioritize expenses.