Happy New Year 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 January programs:

We challenge patrons of all ages to read 1,000 minutes by February 28! All readers who complete the challenge will be entered into a grand prize drawing and will have overdue fees forgiven on their library accounts. Prize winners will get to choose a $25 gift card from a list of local establishments.

Participate on the Beanstack Tracker App or visit our Beanstack site to get started. Don’t want to participate on Beanstack? Pick up a paper log at the library!

300-Piece Edition

Saturday, January 11 at 10 am

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 January 9.

Tuesday, January 14 at 6 pm

Manifest your dreams for 2025! Select words and images from magazines that resonate with your goals or inspire you. Then, cut and paste them into a collage that will serve as a visual representation of your intentions for the year ahead.

Registration is required. Call the library at 920-361-5420 to sign up!

Friday, January 24 at 1 pm

Join us for a free showing of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (rated PG-13).

Friday, January 24 from 6 – 9 pm

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. Call the library at 920-361-5420 to sign up!

Monday, January 6 at 3:30 pm

What’s cooler than regular board games? Giant board games, of course! Swing by the library and get ready to twist and shout with giant twister! For ages 6-12.

Registration is requested.

Tuesday, January 14 at 4 pm

Join 4-H Program Educator Brandon Springer to learn all about how snow is made and create your own snowstorm in a jar, what salt does to ice while making a frozen treat, and having an indoor “snowball” fight! This event is for anyone under 18, but ages 10 and under need a helping adult.

Registration is required.

Monday, January 20 at 10 am

Looking for something to do on your day off from school? Come to the library and learn how to make Origami with a librarian! For ages 11-17.

Registration is requested.

Monday, January 20 at 11:30 am

Meet with other teens and create and run your own programs at the library! 6th-12th graders interested in joining should contact Makayla at youthservices@berlinlibrary.org

Borrow free eBooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from Wisconsin’s Digital Library.

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

Instantly borrow and stream movies free with your library card. Also try Kanopy Kids.