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Parent building legos with child

LEGO Club

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at New Berlin Public Library

Program Type:

Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun
ben franklin portrait

Franklin and the Founding Fathers

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Offsite at New Berlin Public Library

Program Type:

History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Library and Historical Society for an engaging program with Ben Franklin! First person interpreter, Terry Kutz,
portraying Benjamin Franklin, will share historic stories about George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.

FOL Mini-Pop Up Sale

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Library Lobby at New Berlin Public Library

Program Type:

Friends Sale

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Library Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Friends Sale
Event Details:

Pop-in for the FOL Pop-up Sale! Expect to find deals for books, puzzles, DVDs and Music CDs! 

Sponsored by the Friends of New Berlin Public Library

Author Liz Moore next to the cover of God of the Woods

Virtual Author Talk: Liz Moore

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online (Virtual) at New Berlin Public Library

Program Type:

Author Visit

Age Group:

Adults
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.

Suzette Baker looking into her locked office after being terminated for refusing to pull books from the shelves

Indie Lens Pop-Up: "The Librarians"

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at New Berlin Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

The New Berlin Public Library is proud to partner with Indie Lens Pop-Up for a series of free film screenings. These community events empower audiences to deepen their understanding of themselves and each other.

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Reading Tracker Journal Kits

All Day 1/14–1/16
Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Challenges
Event Details:

Start your reading year off right with a book journal! Inside you can track your goals, what you’ve read, review books, track your 2026 Yearly Reading Challenge & more! 

This program is open to anyone aged 14+. 

New Berlin Library Lane Quilters - Open Sew Saturday

9:00am–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Reserving: Heritage Room
Purpose of Meeting

Open Sew Saturday

LEGO Club

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun

Join us for creative free play with LEGO bricks! 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.

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.

Franklin and the Founding Fathers

10:00am–11:15am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Library and Historical Society for an engaging program with Ben Franklin! First person interpreter, Terry Kutz,
portraying Benjamin Franklin, will share historic stories about George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.

Disclaimer(s)

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

FOL Mini-Pop Up Sale

10:00am–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Library Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Friends Sale
Event Details:

Pop-in for the FOL Pop-up Sale! Expect to find deals for books, puzzles, DVDs and Music CDs! 

Sponsored by the Friends of New Berlin Public Library

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

Join us for a storytime designed to promote school readiness through longer stories, literacy and educational concepts, songs, movement, and more. For ages 3-5. Please note that children go in the room alone.

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.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

Join us for a storytime designed to promote school readiness through longer stories, literacy and educational concepts, songs, movement, and more. For ages 3-5. Please note that children go in the room alone.

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.

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

Adult Maker Night

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Challenges
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 we will be making pocket bookmarks with yarn tassels.

Book Babies (ages 0-24 months)

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes, and fun. For ages 0-24 months. Siblings are welcome to attend.

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.

Book Babies (ages 0-24 months)

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes, and fun. For ages 0-24 months. Siblings are welcome to attend.

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.

Virtual Author Talk: Journalist Julia Hotz

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.

Maker Kids Club- Winter Luminaries

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: MakerStudio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Winter Nights are long and cold, so lets make a winter luminary to bring in some cozy light! Kids ages 7-12, please join us in the MakerStudio to create your own mason jar lantern!

Space is limited and registration is Required. 

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.

Puppy Pages - Read to Oslo

5:00pm–6:00pm
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.

Family Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

This storytime focuses on early literacy skills while laughing and playing with every member of the family. All ages are welcome to attend with a caregiver. 

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.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

This storytime focuses on early literacy skills while laughing and playing with every member of the family. All ages are welcome to attend with a caregiver. 

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.

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.

Toddler Storytime (ages 2-3)

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

Boost independence and develop social skills at this interactive storytime that helps to support your child's rapidly developing skills. For ages 2-3 and their caregiver. Siblings are welcome to attend. 

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.

FOL Canva Training

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Workshop of Bridges Library System Friends Organization Members

Toddler Storytime (ages 2-3)

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

Boost independence and develop social skills at this interactive storytime that helps to support your child's rapidly developing skills. For ages 2-3 and their caregiver. Siblings are welcome to attend. 

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.

FOL Canva Training-Evening Session

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Workshop for Bridges Library System FOL Members

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

Join us for a storytime designed to promote school readiness through longer stories, literacy and educational concepts, songs, movement, and more. For ages 3-5. Please note that children go in the room alone.

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.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: New Berlin Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

Join us for a storytime designed to promote school readiness through longer stories, literacy and educational concepts, songs, movement, and more. For ages 3-5. Please note that children go in the room alone.

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.