Happy November 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 November programs:
Knitting/crocheting/needlework group that meets the last Tuesday of the month at 2 pm
Hours
Mon-Thurs: 9 am – 8 pm
Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: Closed
Thanksgiving Hours
Wed., Nov. 27: 9 am – 5 pm
Thurs., Nov. 28: Closed
Regular hours resume Friday
Free Yoga at the Library
Yoga by Bridget
November 2 at 9 am AND
November 9 at 9 am
Berlin Public Library and Grizzly Fitness are collaborating to make Yoga by Bridget a FREE class this month! Bring your yoga mat and join us on Saturday mornings on November 2nd and 9th at 2 am at the library. No registration is necessary
Escape Room
Saturday, November 2
11 am – 5 pm
The Berlin High School Library Media Center and the Berlin Public Library are teaming up to bring you The Lightning Thief Escape Room at the Berlin Public Library, a Percy Jackson-themed challenge meant to get you hyped for the upcoming Berlin High School musical The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (Nov 14-16).
Call the library at 920-361-5420 to sign your team up for a time slot on November 2. Teams of up to 6 are permitted.
Antique Appraisals by Mark Moran
Saturday, December 7
10 am – 1 pm
Author and antiques expert Mark Moran will be offering antique appraisals at the Berlin Public Library for $15 per item. Part of the proceeds will go to benefit the Friends of the Library and the Berlin Area Historical Society. *Pre-registration at the Berlin Public Library is required and a cash or check payment is required at the time of registration.*
It’s International Games Month! Celebrate by learning a new board game! Wingspan is a card-driven, engine-building board game in which players seek to discover and attract the best birds to their networks of wildlife preserves. This event is for Wingspan beginners. *Spots are limited. Registration is required. Call 920-361-5420 to sign up.*
Speed Puzzling Competition: 300-Piece Edition
Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 pm
Race against other teams to complete a 300-piece puzzle in 90 minutes. A prize will be awarded to the team that completes their puzzle first! *Team captains must register their teams of up to 3 players by November 15.*
Come play a campaign of Dungeons & Dragons at the library. Bring your own level 3 character to join in the adventure (premade characters may be provided upon request). Dice will be available for all to use. *Registration is required.*
Youth Programs
LEGO Challenge Mondays
Monday, November 4 AND
Monday, November 18
from 3 – 5 pm
Do you love LEGOs? Join us in the children’s area for the LEGO Challenge every other Monday! Each LEGO Challenge will have a theme, but free building is welcome! For ages 6-11.
Family Movie Matinee – Harold and the Purple Crayon
Friday, November 15 at 1 pm
Join us for a free showing of Harold and the Purple Crayon (rated PG).
Thanksgiving Crafts
November 18 – 27
Drop by our craft station in the children’s area for 2 weeks of various Thanksgiving-thmed crafts and activities!
Teen Library Club
Returning Soon!
We’re looking to start up our Teen Library Club again! Meet with other teens and create and run your own programs at the library. 6th-12th graders who are interested in joining should contact Makayla at youthservices@berlinlibrary.org.
Help Improve Wisconsin’s Digital Library
Attention Libby App users! Please take time to answer an annual survey about your usage of Wisconsin’s Digital Library, which will help us serve you better in 2025.
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.
The Berlin Public Library has a collection of over 100 tabletop games for all ages and interests. Checkout classics like Uno or Monopoly, or take home strategy games like Catan or Azul. Party games like Codenames or Chronology are perfect for the upcoming season of family gatherings!
