Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Children's Department - February 2023

Take Your Child to the Library Day(s)

Saturday, February 4 - Tuesday, February 7

Visit us at the library for crafts* and a special scavenger hunt to celebrate! Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) is an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library. Get a library card (they're free!) and explore all the wonders that the library has to offer your family. *While supplies last, one per child.

Wiggles & Giggles (Ages Birth - 23 Months)

Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21 & 28 @ 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.

Little Waddlers (Ages 2-3)
Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15 & 22 @ 10:30 AM
This program is designed for 2-and 3-year-old children with a parent/caregiver. We will read stories, sing songs, and learn fingerplays to encourage a love of books and early language development. No registration is required.

Mother Goose on the Loose (Birth - 5)

Fridays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24 @ 10:30 AM

(Ages 0 -5) Join us for a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and bubbles! Caregivers must be present. No registration is required.

Library Littles Playgroup!
Thursdays, February 2 & 16 from 10:30 AM -12 PM
Ages 0-5
Registration is not 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, February 7 from 6:30-7:30 PM
Grades 4-6
Registration is required
Join us in reading and discussing The Silver Arrow by Lev Grossman. Register for your Nutmeg Kit for pick-up in the Children's Department. Snacks will be provided!

Register for Books & Bites

Family Jammie Storytime
Thursday, February 9 @ 6:00 PM
All ages
Registration is not required
It’s a Family Jammie Storytime! Come dressed in your favorite jammies (and slippers) for sleepy songs and stories! Bring a stuffy friend to cuddle with and a blanket or towel to sit on while you enjoy storytime! No registration is required.

Crafternoon: Name Keychains

Tuesday, February 21 from 2 - 3:30 PM

Gr. K+

Registration is not required

Schools out! Let's craft! Come make a one-of-a-kind name keychain perfect to hang from your backpack! No registration is required. One per child. While supplies last.

Amazing Mazes
Wednesday, February 22 from 4:30-5:30 PM
Grades K-3
Registration is required
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 is required.

Register for Amazing Mazes