Berlin Public Library
October 2023 News & Programs
Regular Programs
Storytime: Every Wednesday at 10 am
Early Literacy Storytime: First Friday of each month at 10 am (For babies and toddlers)
Wednesday Evening Book Club: Meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6 pm
Mystery Mondays Book Club: Meets the last Monday of the month at 2 pm
Stitching Together Club: Knitting/crocheting/needlework group that meets the last Tuesday of the month at 2 pm
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October 2 - 31
Bring in your clean, gently used Halloween costumes or accessories to the library and swap them with something from our costume rack. Costumes can be for any age or size. Bring a costume, take a costume! |
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
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| October 16 - 21
The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale will open at noon on Monday, October 16 and will continue until Saturday, October 21. Browse and buy from a large selection of used books, DVDs, and more! All sales will be a free will donation. |
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| Deadbolt Mystery Society
Murder Mystery
Monday, October 16 at 5:30 pm
Can you and your friends solve a murder mystery? Sign up to play one of the library's Deadbolt Mystery Society boxes--self-contained, interactive adventures in which players work together to find clues and solve puzzles to find the killer. *Boxes contain supernatural themes. Registration is required.* |
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| DIY Halloween Decorations
October 19 - 21
Drop in anytime between October 19 and 21 and sit down at our craft table to make ghostly garlands, festive fall decorations, batty buddies, and more. Bring friends to craft with or sit down and relax & craft on your own. No registration necessary. Available while supplies last. |
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| After School Craft: Trick-or-Treat Bag
Tuesday, October 10 at 3:30 pm
Decorate your own trick-or-treat canvas bag to fill up with candy on the night of trick-or-treating! Ages 6+ welcome. *Registration is required.* |
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| Forts & Fairytales: Frights Edition Storytime
Thursday, October 19 at 6 pm
Share a spooky night with us as we transport our imaginations under a blanket fort. Including stories, activities, and songs geared for ages 3-7. Follow our Facebook page for upcoming information. *Registration is required.* |
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| DIY STEAM Kit: The Gummy Bear Experiment | October 2 - 31
Experiment with candy to see how their molecules change in water! An easy steam kit for ages 7+. No registration necessary, just pick up a kit at the front desk. One per family, while supplies last. |
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| Cosplay Meet-Up
Saturday, October 14 from 3-5 pm
Come join in the fun dressed as your favorite cosplay character! There will be games, snacks, a photo booth, and prizes! Ages 13+ welcome.
*Registration is required.* |
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| Paw Patrol Storytime
Saturday, October 21 at 9:30 am
Come for fun stories, and activities, and games that are all about Paw Patrol! Win prizes and earn books. Geared for ages 2-7. Follow our Facebook page for upcoming information.
*Registration is required.* |
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| Germinating Jack-O’-Lantern
October 2 - 31
What happens to a jack-o’-lantern when Halloween ends? Hint: It doesn’t magically disappear. Stop by the library in the children’s section to witness a natural science wonder! |
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Free 24/7 Access to eBooks, Audiobooks, & More!
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| Hoopla
Instantly read, listen, and watch with your Berlin Library card. |
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| Libby
Borrow free eBooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your library. |
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Kanopy!
Instantly borrow and stream movies free with your library card.om |
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Crochet Hooks Available for Checkout!
Learn to crochet with our new collection of crochet hooks. Available in sizes B-K and steel crochet sizes 0-14. Find them by the crochet books in our Adult Nonfiction collection by Dewey number 746.434!
Crochet Hook Collection |
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