Berlin Peck Library List Fall Programs

Storytimes are a  half-hour program featuring stories, fingerplays, songs, and a short movie. Each week an early literacy skill will be highlighted. There are 6 early literacy skills: print awareness, phonological awareness, letter knowledge, vocabulary, print motivation, and narrative skills. No registration is needed for these programs   
          Mondays 10:30 a.m. for 18 – 36 months
          Tuesday 1:30 p.m. for 3 - 6 years
          Wednesday 11:30 a.m. for birth to 18 months
          Thursday 10:30 a.m. for all ages
          Thursday 6:30 p.m. for all ages
 
The theme for Sept. 17-20 is monkeys

Playtime –  Friday 10 a.m. to noon  - Drop in – no registration. Weekly throughout the year. Opportunity for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to play and socialize together with parents in the large meeting room of the library. 
 
Berlin Fair Craft day – Sat. Sept 29 from 1-3 p.m. for grades 1 -5. Get ready for the fair by making an art project. Drop-in.
 
 
Pumpkin Patch Painting: Wednesday, October 17 between 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Early Dismissal Afternoon - Pick a pumpkin to paint and decorate and then put it on display in the Library  Pumpkin Patch. Over the next week, everyone can     vote for their favorite pumpkin. Winners will  be notified on  October 31. Kids may bring in their own pumpkins between October 17 to 20 to add to our display and enter the contest. Registration required.   

Tails of Joy – Read to me dogs
Saturday – Sat. Oct. 20  from 10:30 to noon – Children in Grades 1-5 –Registration required. The “Tails of Joy” organization provides Reading Education Assistance Dogs to help improve the literacy skills of children. Dogs are patient, non-judgmental listeners, and allow an opportunity for children to practice their reading skills. Bring your favorite book or choose one from the library collection! 

Adult program 
The Genealogy Group @ The Library is for people interested in learning about genealogy and family history. Genealogy is one of the most popular hobbies in America. The group is intended for both beginning and experienced genealogists.  This month will feature blogs on the internet. Genealogy group meets Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m.