Meetup @ the Library

Please register through the library's website: https://berlinpeck.org/events/lets-celebrate-kwanzaa/
Join us for a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of the culture and principles of Kwanzaa!
We invite the entire community to share in the warmth, history, and fellowship of this special holiday season. The celebration will include music and dancing, crafts, and refreshments.
Co-sponsored with BEAT (Berlin Equity Action Team).
Please register for this event.

About the Presenter
Jolyn Walker is the founder of African Expressions by Jolyn. She is an African dance instructor and African American Cultural Specialist for: Kwanzaa, Juneteenth, and Black History Month. Born and raised in New York City, and a lifelong dancer, Jolyn has celebrated Kwanzaa and taught African dance steps for over 30 years.

Learn more: https://berlinpeck.org/events/movie-matinee-2026-01-02/
PG-13
1 hour, 34 minutes
In a story depicted in oil painted animation, a young man comes to the last hometown of painter Vincent van Gogh to deliver the troubled artist’s final letter and ends up investigating his final days there.

Registration through the library's website is required: https://berlinpeck.org/events/the-american-revolution-by-ken-burns/

HYBRID PROGRAM: Attend in person or online.

Join us for a screening of selections from The American Revolution, a new 6-part, 12-hour documentary by celebrated documentarian Ken Burns. The 47-minute clip reel will be followed by a discussion of the themes of the documentary led by librarian and former history teacher Laurie Finke.
Registration is required.
Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.