Do You Wanna Build A Snowman?:

Winter Reading Challenge

December 27th-January 21st

Preschool-Grades 5

Build your own snowman as you read for 20 minutes a day from Dec. 27th-Jan. 21st! Turn in your snowman reading log to the Children's Department from Jan. 21st-31st to pick up your prize! Reading logs are available to pick up in the Children's Department or you can download and print one HERE.

NEW! IR (Immersive Reality) Books

Immersive Reality (IR) Books combine cutting-edge Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality technology with traditional children’s books. The first of their kind, IR Books redefine the learning experience and allow children to “read it, see it, and live it.” With IR Books, young readers can find themselves floating in outer space, swimming with great white sharks, or skimming along the Great Wall of China — while learning about astronomy, zoology, and geography.

Berlin patrons can access these new Immersive Reality Books for free. All you need is a library card and a free app that’s available for both iOS and Android. Exploring new worlds is as simple as checking out an IR Book Kit (we have 18 titles), downloading the app, and popping on the goggles! IR Book Kits check out for three weeks. Ask us for a demo!

Library Littles Playgroup!

Thursdays, January 5th & 19th from 10:30 AM -12 PM

Ages 0-5

No registration required

Meet new friends, parents, and caregivers in this drop-in playgroup that supports the development of social and early literacy skills through imaginative and sensory play. 

Books & Bites: Nutmeg Book Club

Tuesday, January 10th from 6:30-7:30 PM

Grades 4-6

Registration is required

Join us in reading and discussing Just Like Jackie by Lindsey Stoddard. Register for your Nutmeg Kit for pick-up in the Children's Department. Snacks will be provided!

Register for Books & Bites

Drop-In Activity

Pencils & Pieces

Thursdays, January 12th & 26th from 6-7:30 PM

Grades 4+

Registration is not required

(Formerly Games Unplugged) Come join us for a night of fun board games and creative sketching using our wide collection of games and How-To-Draw Books! No registration required.

Drop-In Activity: Chinese New Year Dragon

January 17th-28th

All ages

No registration is required

Help us celebrate Lunar New Year and create a dragon fit for the parade! No registration is required.

Crafternoon: Snowman Bookmark

Monday, January 23 from 4:00-6:00 PM

Grades 1+

No registration is required

Join us for a drop-in Snowman Bookmark crafternoon! Choose a hat, scarf, and buttons to build a snowman to hold your spot in your favorite book! Drop in anytime between 4 and 6 PM to create your own snowman bookmark to take home. No registration is required.

Winter Warm-Up!

Tuesday, January 31 from 6:30-7:30 PM

Grades 5+

Registration is required and begins January 24

Warm up from the winter cold at the library! Create your own snowman luminary and hot cocoa mix with all the toppings to take home!

Register for Winter Warm-Up

Wiggles & Giggles (Ages Birth - 23 Months)

Tuesday, January 31 @ 10:30 AM

Wiggles & Giggles is a storytime for children ages birth - 23 months that focuses on developing pre-literacy skills with nursery rhymes, songs, bounces, and books! Bring a blanket to sit on if you wish. No registration is required.