Need Something to Curb the Boredom? Check Out These Opportunities!

From knitting to investing, child care tips to landscaping, if there's an interest in the community, the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has you covered.

The library has a loaded slate for October, with multiple programs designed to provide fun and informative opportunities for local residents of all ages and interests. Will you take advantage of all the town's library has to offer?


Take a look at some of the upcoming programs for the month of October, provided by Assistant Director Cathy Nelson:

ADULT PROGRAMMING
Sit and Knit
Oct. 3, 6 p.m.
Do you know how to knit, but following a pattern is difficult for you? Are you a beginner who can barely cast on? Would you like to meet some new people and sit and knit? Join leader Gina Kahn for a relaxing knitting session. No registration necessary.

Investors Group
Oct. 8, 1:30 p.m. 
Learn about stock market tools. No registration necessary.

How to Advocate for Your Child
Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m. 
Are you unsure about how to get those extra services that your child needs? Hear from those in the field as they reveal the tips you need to know to advocate for your child. Contact the library to reserve a seat at (860) 828-7125.

Introduction to Home Ownership
Oct. 9, 6:30 p.m.
Thinking about purchasing a home? Learn the steps to save for and purchase the perfect home for you. Sponsored by the CT Money School, Citizens Bank Foundation and the Connecticut Association for Human Services. Contact the library to reserve a seat at (860) 828-7125.

Spiritual Medium
Oct. 12, 1 p.m.
Elaine Kuzmeskus will reveal how spirits can communicate, methods of psychic investigation, stories of famous ghosts in Connecticut and will also tune into the spirit world with personal messages for selected audience members. Contact the library to reserve a seat at (860) 828-7125.

Sustainable Landscaping
Oct. 15, 6:30 pm. 
Sustainable Landscaping for ALL our Futures.  Learn about using native plants, fighting invasive species, planting waterway and stream buffers, the importance of pollinators, and lawn alternatives. Find out how these apply to Berlin’s streams and Mattabesset watershed. Presented by Master Gardener and Berlin Conservation Commission consultant Karen M. Pierson. Sponsored by Berlin Conservation Commission. Contact the library to reserve a seat at (860) 828-7125.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Storytimes for Terrific Toddlers
Mondays at 10:30 a.m. 
Ages 18-36 months.
No registration, weekly drop in.

Storytimes for Little Ditties for Itty Bitties
Mondays at 11:30 a.m. 
Ages birth to 18 months.
No registration, weekly drop in.

Family Storytimes
Thursday's at 10:30 a.m.
All ages, best for ages 3 - 6.
No registration, weekly drop in.

Pajama Storytimes
Thursdays at 6:30p.m., Oct. 3 and Oct. 17.
All ages, best for ages 3 - 6.
No registration, weekly drop in.

Hooked on Llamas Animal Storytime
Oct. 19, 1:30 p.m.
Meet a real friendly llama,  hear a story about a llama, and learn about llamas as the Country Quilt Farm visits the library. Open to all ages. Registration begins Oct. 4.

Halloween Family Storytime
Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m.
Annual storytime program – all ages – costumes may be worn. Registration begins Oct. 7.

Want more? Visit the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library website for more information, including regularly scheduled programs.

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