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Berlin Public Library

August 2024 News & Programs

Happy August from the Berlin Public Library! Read on to learn about events, programs, and services offered this month at the library. Some programs may require registration. Click below to view a complete list of August programs:

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Hours

Mon-Thurs: 9 am - 8 pm

Friday: 9 am - 6 pm

Saturday: 9 am - 1 pm

Sunday: Closed

Summer Reading Bonus Round

August 1 - 31

Our main summer reading program is over, but there's still a chance to win some gift cards to you favorite places! Keep on logging your reading on the Beanstack Tracker app or on the Beanstack website, or pick up paper reading cards at the library. All ages are encouraged to participate! The Summer Reading Bonus Round is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

We once again want to thank our Summer Reading prize and program sponsors:

AJ's Riverside

Bijaks Culinary Cafe

Bugle Mouth Bass Club

Country Inn Fazoli's

Friends of the Library

Kwik Trip

McDonald's Shepard's Drive-In

St. John's Parent Teacher League

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Youth Programs

Mr. Steve Show

Wednesday, August 7 at 2:30 pm

Join the "Master Facilitator of Fun," Mr. Steve, for music, magic, ballooning, and more at this family-friendly show. This program is sponsored by the Berlin Bugle Mouth Bass Club. *Registration is required.*

Family Movie Night

Thursday, August 22 at 6 pm

Join us for a free showing of Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG). Free popcorn will be provided. No registration necessary.

Baby Chicks at the Library!

Projected Hatch Date: August 19

The library will be incubating chicken eggs throughout the beginning of August. They will hatch around August 19. Stop by to watch their progress!

Adult Programs

Game Night

Friday, August 9 from 6:30-8:30 pm

Gather up your pals (or come solo to meet new ones) and join us after-hours at the library for board games and snacks! This event is for ages 16 and up. Bring a favorite board game to share or play one of the library's many games! *Registration by August 7 is required.*

RSVP for Game Night

Friday Matinee - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Friday, August 16 at 1 pm

Join us for a free showing of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (PG-13).

Adult Painting Class

Saturday, August 24 at 10 am

Attend a free painting class at the library. Local artist Elissa Ewald will lead you through the steps of creating your own unique painting.

*Registration is required.*

Digitization Service Returns September 16-30

The library will be offering a VHS to DVD (or USB drive) conversion service and a slide/film digitization service in September. The cost of the VHS conversion service is $3 per tape. *Registration is for the VHS conversion services will be required. Registration for this service will open on August 19.*

Free 24/7 Access to eBooks, Audiobooks, & More!

Hoopla

Instantly read, listen, and watch with your Berlin Library card.

Libby

Borrow free eBooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your library.

Kanopy!

Instantly borrow and stream movies free with your library card.om

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Kanopy Kids

Winnefox library users now have access to Kanopy Kids, a video streaming platform collection that features entertaining and educational films, TV series, and videos for kids! Kanopy Kids includes developmentally appropriate, age-based ratings, as well as additional parental controls. Enjoy storybook adaptions, film shorts, and PBS/BBC shows.

Try Kanopy Kids

Featured Collection

Family Yard Games Available for Checkout

Make your next backyard barbecue a hit! Check out yard games from the library. Slammo, lawn darts, Bocce ball, horseshoes, ring toss, and a giant Jenga game are now part of our "Library of Things!"

Browse the Library of Things here

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