Book Drop & Drive-Thru Closure

Due to the replacement of the library’s HVAC chiller unit, the drive-up window and the outdoor book drop will be closed and inaccessible beginning Monday, April 27. All materials must be returned to the indoor book drop during operating hours only. Please call 262-785-4980 with any questions or accessibility needs.

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Vincent van Gogh painting of yellow and orange flowers in a vase.

2026 Artist Lecture Series - Vincent van Gogh

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Heritage Room at New Berlin Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cornerstone History Symposium’s, Karri L. Fritz-Klaus takes us on a journey through canvas to learn about the artwork of the masters! April's featured artist is VIncent van Gogh.

Adding native plants to any size gardening space on May 6th at 6:30pm.

Virtual Webinar: Adding Native Plants to Any Size Gardening Space with Melinda Myers

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online (Virtual) at New Berlin Public Library

Program Type:

Home & Garden

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Online (Virtual)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Event Details:

This is a VIRTUAL event. 

Wisconsin songbird

Save the Songbirds

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Heritage Room at New Berlin Public Library

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that in the last 50 years native bird populations have declined by over 30%? That is 3 BILLION birds lost. Come learn what you can do to help, and the benefits you can personally find along the way.

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Yarn Crafters

5:30pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Reserving: Heritage Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monday night yarn crafting group (crochet, knitting and loom work), formerly known as the Crochet Club. 

Open to new members.

Library Board Meeting

6:00pm–7:30pm
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Marion Onesti Board Room
Program Type: Public Meeting

Virtual Author Talk: Nir Eyal

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Online (Virtual)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

This is a VIRTUAL event, available for viewing through our virtual author talks site. The program will be available live at the time listed here, and it will also be recorded and uploaded for later viewing.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the New Berlin Public Library.

Tech Talk: Consumer Reports

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to access the full Consumer Reports website with your library card! Search the site for products and reviews, compare brands and products, and find discounts.  

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Puppy Pages - Read to ONX

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities

Practice reading with one of our trained therapy dogs. Not reading yet? That’s okay, they would still love for you to pet and talk to them as well. No registration needed.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Never Ending Stories

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group

With a never ending selection of great fiction, this group reads popular titles and meets to discuss every third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Meeting format and space varies with weather and ongoing procedures at the library.

Paracord Bracelet Making Workshop

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Loose Bead Society in creating a practical and versatile bracelet using nylon paracord! 

Tech Talk: Email Basics

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us for a Teck Talk on the basics of emails. What is an email? How can I get one? How do I use it? We will be going over these questions, along with how to navigate your email homepage.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
New Berlin Public Library

Puppy Pages - Read to Oslo

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities

Practice reading with one of our trained therapy dogs. Not reading yet? That’s okay, they would still love for you to pet and talk to them as well. No registration needed.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

2026 Artist Lecture Series-Paul Gauguin

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cornerstone History Symposium’s, Karri L. Fritz-Klaus takes us on a journey through canvas to learn about the artwork of the masters! May's featured artist is Paul Gauguin.

American Red Cross- Community Blood Drive

1:00pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Reserving: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Community Blood Drive.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
New Berlin Public Library

Yarn Crafters

5:30pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Reserving: Heritage Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monday night yarn crafting group (crochet, knitting and loom work), formerly known as the Crochet Club. 

Open to new members.

Virtual Discussion: Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Online (Virtual)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

This is a VIRTUAL event, available for viewing through our virtual author talks site. The program will be available live at the time listed here, and it will also be recorded and uploaded for later viewing.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the New Berlin Public Library.

Virtual Webinar: Managing Your Landscape with Pollinators in Mind with Melinda Myers

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Online (Virtual)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Event Details:

This is a VIRTUAL event. 

Novel Suspects: A True Crime Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

Calling all true crime enthusiasts! Join us as we read and discuss a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles, all focused on a wide array of true crime subjects-- heists, fraud, kidnapping, mob stories, cults, and yes, murder. Books are available for checkout at the circulation desk one month prior to the meeting. 

This month we will discuss The Carpool Detectives: A True Story of Four Moms, Two Bodies, and One Mysterious Cold Case by Chuck Hogan. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Puppy Pages - Read to Petunia

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities

Practice reading with one of our trained therapy dogs. Not reading yet? That’s okay, they would still love for you to pet and talk to them as well. No registration needed.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
New Berlin Public Library

Yarn Crafters

5:30pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Reserving: Heritage Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monday night yarn crafting group (crochet, knitting and loom work), formerly known as the Crochet Club. 

Open to new members.

Author Visit: Rebecca Lehmann

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit, Reading Challenges
Registration Required
Event Details:

NBPL is excited to welcome Rebecca Lehmann for an evening celebrating her debut novel,

Disclaimer(s)

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the New Berlin Public Library.

Puppy Pages - Read to Molly

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities

Practice reading with one of our trained therapy dogs. Not reading yet? That’s okay, they would still love for you to pet and talk to them as well. No registration needed.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Tech Talk: Android Devices

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use and navigate an Android phone or tablet (brands such as Samsung, Google, or Motorola).

Summer Concert- The Souvenirs!

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: City Center Plaza
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Unearth a story this summer & kick off your summer reading with a fun outdoor concert!