01/22/2021
01/22/2021
Local News for Berlin, Connecticut
01/22/2021
01/21/2021
Local businesses team up with Berlin’s public library for community scavenger hunt
When librarian Jennifer Needham created the Booking Around Berlin scavenger hunt, she hoped to build interest in the town’s library and local stores while also promoting literacy.But she didn’t expect to discover new businesses in her hometown. Read the rest of the article on courant.com READ MORE.
01/19/2021
Feel-Good Reads
eBooks The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry Gabrielle Zevin When his most prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, is stolen, bookstore owner A. J. Fikry begins isolating himself from his friends, family and associates before receiving a mysterious package that compels him to remake his life. Library Catalog News of the World Paulette READ MORE.
01/14/2021
Berlin-Peck Library: Now available at the …
Now available at the Berlin-Peck library! Memory Kits contain books, activities, and other items for caregivers and loved ones suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Call 860-828-7126 or place your hold here: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
New Britain Herald: Berlin and Southington have …
Berlin and Southington have coronavirus-associated deaths; New Britain has another 116 positive cases: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Record Journal: Berlin, Plainville officials discuss …
Berlin, Plainville officials discuss economic development Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
New Britain Herald: Kensington Auto Service in …
Kensington Auto Service in Berlin has been servicing town residents for over 35 years: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The library will be closed Monday, January 18 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Read the article on berlinpeck.org READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Berlin-Peck Library: It’s our favorite list …
It’s our favorite list of lists! Browse over a hundred “Best of 2020” lists in all sorts of genres, like AllRecipes’s Best Cookbooks, Wall Street Journal’s best business books, Smithsonian’s best children’s books, and so many more! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Berlin-Peck Library: Coming up tomorrow! With …
Coming up tomorrow! With patience, self-deprecating humor, and understanding, professional organizer Ronni Eisenberg walks you through practical solutions that will motivate you and leave you thinking ‘now, why didn’t I think of that?’ Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Berlin-Peck Library: Need help with unemployment …
Need help with unemployment? JobNow coaches will help you determine if you’re eligible, then help you fill out applications, find resources, and access benefits. Available Monday-Thursday, 3pm-9pm. Free with your library card! Click here to access: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Berlin High School: Just a reminder – …
Just a reminder – all students will be remote January 4-8. See you on Zoom! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/12/2021
Science is Fun! New Science Books
Science educator Bill Nye and the word SCIENCECheck out the new science we’ve added since July! Read the article on berlinpeck.org READ MORE.
01/12/2021
Bridgerton Read-Alikes
If you’ve watched and loved Bridgerton on Netflix and are now anxiously awaiting reading the books, check out these read-alikes while you wait! Read the article on berlinpeck.org READ MORE.
01/12/2021
Slide into the New Year with these Children’s Books about Arctic Animals!
Penguins: Flight School by Lita Judge Little Penguin has the soul of an eagle, but he wasn’t built to soar. With irrepressible spirit, Penguin follows his dreams to flip, flap, fly! Even if he needs a little help with the technical parts, this penguin is ready to live on the wind. Library Catalog One Day READ MORE.
01/07/2021
Veterans seek a hand building statewide Gold Star memorial in Berlin
If they can raise about $50,000 this year, Peter Galgano and a volunteer organization plan to erect a monument in September as Connecticut’s way to honor the sacrifice of Gold Star families. Read the rest of the article on courant.com READ MORE.01/05/2021
January Newsletter
Happy New Year! 2020 was very hard, so let’s start fresh. We’d like to support your goals towards health, happiness, and comfort in 2021. Read the article on berlinpeck.org READ MORE.01/03/2021
Berlin-Peck Library: RSVP to Patty O’Brian: …
RSVP to Patty O’Brian: 203-859-1992. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/03/2021
Berlin-Peck Library: New! Take your 2020 …
New! Take your 2020 bread skills to the next level this year! Click here to place a hold: https://t.co/F3TYwbLKW6V Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.01/02/2021