Library Blog
Exclusive Interview with Local Author Meadoe Hora
We sat down with one of our local authors and asked some hard hitting questions! Keep reading to learn about growing as a writer, unpublished superheroes, and which popular authors inspire Meadoe.
Top 15 Read Aloud Books for the Whole Family
8 Things Your Librarian Wants You to Know
As you most likely know by now, our library is so much more than just a place to check out books or enjoy an occasional story time. And, our staff at the New Berlin Library happily strives to help you make the most of everything we offer.
A Complete Guide to DIY at the Library
National Craft Month is a wonderful time to start some new DIY projects and the library is a great resource for learning new crafts!
4 Myths About the Library
The library as an institution has gone through many changes in the last decade, and while it may be the same on a fundamental level (championing the freedom of information), the library has grown and expanded in many ways.
Understanding & Managing Your Holds at the Library
Some things at the library are just worth the wait. So we place the hold and we wait.
It's Library Lover's Month!
February is not only Library Lover's Month, but it's also the New Berlin Public Library's birthday month! Join us in celebrating our love of the library!
Discover, Learn, Grow: Your Library's Toolkit for Personal Growth
Whether you believe in New Year’s resolutions or prefer to call them “goals,” the start of the year brings a fresh motivation for many people to study, grow, and learn new things in various areas of their lives. The Library has a wide range of FREE resources to help you with this!
Wisconsin Holiday Traditions
The holidays are here! ‘Tis the time of year when people across the country are partaking in time-honored Christmas traditions such as sipping a cup or two of eggnog, donning an ugly Christmas sweater and fighting crowds to score that last minute gift.
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!
Who says it's too early for Christmas fun? Our library elves have been tinkering away behind the scenes to bring you a sleigh-load of yuletide cheer! So, be sure to check out these holly-jolly events coming your way this holiday season:
Halloween -- A History of Spooky
What better way to celebrate October, of course, than focusing on the spine-tingling horror genre.
It's Time to Fall in Love with Books Again
For many of us, the ushering in of fall feels much like a second New Year’s Day. There’s a sense of new beginnings in the air as life seems to shift. Children head back to school; we trade swimsuits for sweaters; pumpkin spice starts to make sense.
Benefits of Reading Every Single Day
It only takes one quick Google search to discover all the ways reading benefits our bodies and brains. From our memories to social skills to even survival rates, the list of potential benefits seems endless.