Upcoming Events

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Coffee. Chat. Play. Come for coffee and games every Thursday from 9 to 12 PM on the 2nd Floor.

Coffee Chats

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Study Zone (2nd Floor) at New Berlin Public Library

Program Type:

Music, Games & Fun

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Study Zone (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 9 to 12 PM for coffee and games in the study zone on the 2nd floor. 

Librarian reading outside with families sitting on grass

Outdoor Family Storytimes

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Green at New Berlin Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime & Early Literacy

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Library Green
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us outside this summer for storytime! Feel free to bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. All ages are welcome & no registration is required. 

Librarian reading outside with families sitting on grass

Outdoor Family Storytimes

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Green at New Berlin Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime & Early Literacy

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Library Green
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us outside this summer for storytime! Feel free to bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. All ages are welcome & no registration is required. 

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Create Your Own Board Game

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Heritage Room at New Berlin Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 6-11 are invited to an afternoon of crafting at the library! 

Librarian reading outside with families sitting on grass

Outdoor Family Storytimes

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Green at New Berlin Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime & Early Literacy

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Library Green
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us outside this summer for storytime! Feel free to bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. All ages are welcome & no registration is required. 

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Teen & Adult Tiny Art Show Kit Pick-up

All Day 7/7–7/12
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Help us create a community exhibition of tiny art and big talent! We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity!

How to participate:

Create Your Own Board Game

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 6-11 are invited to an afternoon of crafting at the library! 

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.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Tween Scene - Watercolor Workshop

5:30pm–6:30pm
Tweens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introduction to watercolor! All supplies provided! We will do our best to stay mess-free but maybe do not wear super nice clothing just in case (however, watercolors should wash out).

Registration required. Ages 8-11.

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.

This program is designed for children to attend independently without their caregiver. Please stay nearby the program in case your assistance is needed.

Teen & Adult Tiny Art Show Kit Pick-up

All Day 7/14–7/19
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Help us create a community exhibition of tiny art and big talent! We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity!

How to participate:

Teen Craft: Mini Book Magnets/Keychains

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create miniatures of your favorite books! These minis can be turned into magnets or keychains. 

Registration is required. Ages 12-18. 

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.

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

Design Your Own Puzzle

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 6-11 are invited to an afternoon of crafting at the library! Each child will receive a blank puzzle board measuring approximately 8.9 x 5.9 inches to design however they wish.

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.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Teen & Adult Tiny Art Show Kit Pick-up

All Day 7/21–7/26
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Help us create a community exhibition of tiny art and big talent! We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity!

How to participate:

Adult Maker Night

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

Join us the 3rd Monday of every month for an Adult Maker Night! For ages 18+ only. Registration is required as class space is limited.

This month's craft is campfire starters.

Teen & Adult Tiny Art Show Kit Pick-up

All Day 7/28–7/31
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Help us create a community exhibition of tiny art and big talent! We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity!

How to participate:

Kindermarket @ the Farmer's Market

8:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Event Details:

Stop by the New Berlin Farmers Market and support kid entrepreneurs! There will be a special aisle dedicated to kid vendors selling handcrafted gifts and delectables!

Be a Kid Again (Teens)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy all your childhood favorites again: make slime, coloring, building with legos, playing games like Uno, Trouble, Sorry, and Candyland, and kid-friendly snacks. 

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.

Do you have any relevant allergies? We cannot guarantee that food served will not have come in contact with allergens, but we will do what we can.

Adult Maker Night

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us the 3rd Monday of every month for an Adult Maker Night! For ages 18+ only. Registration is required as class space is limited.

This month's class is monogram leather keychains.

Art History Lecture Series - Alphonse Mucha

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

Together, with art historian Karri Fritz-Klaus, we will learn about the life, times and art of Alphonse Mucha.

Artist in Residence Program: Expressing Nature Through Art with Mi Salgado

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Registration Required

Adult Maker Night

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us the 3rd Monday of every month for an Adult Maker Night! For ages 18+ only. Registration is required as class space is limited.

This month's craft is a felt leaf garland.

Art History Lecture Series - Norman Rockwell

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

Together, with art historian Karri Fritz-Klaus, we will learn about the life, times and art of Norman Rockwell.

Mystery Makers- Creative Time with Patricia Skalka

10:00am–11:15am
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Visit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Acclaimed mystery author, Patricia Skalka, visits the New Berlin Public Library!

WI Science Festival: Vinyl Mandala Art

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

Join our WI Science Festival celebration from October 16-26! This year's theme is Rock and Roll!

We will be making mandala art on old vinyl records, while listening to relaxing music.

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.

Adult Maker Night

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Join us the 3rd Monday of every month for an Adult Maker Night! For ages 18+ only. Registration is required as class space is limited.

WI Science Festival: Rock Painting and Geode Breaking

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our WI Science Festival celebration from October 16-26! This year's theme is Rock and Roll!

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.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

Art History Lecture Series - Howard Pyle & the Brandywine School

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

The Brandywine School was a style of illustration and an art colony located in Delaware and Pennsylvania near the Brandywine River.

Adult Maker Night

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Join us the 3rd Monday of every month for an Adult Maker Night! For ages 18+ only. Registration is required as class space is limited.

Art History Lecture Series - Currier & Ives

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

Currier and Ives was a printmaking business operating from 1835 to 1907. Founded by Nathaniel Currier. The company designed and sold inexpensive hand-painted lithographic works based on news events, views of popular culture and Americana.

Adult Maker Night

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Join us the 3rd Monday of every month for an Adult Maker Night! For ages 18+ only. Registration is required as class space is limited.