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Winter Reading Program; January 2-31; Milan-Berlin Library District; Childrens', Teen & Adult Services

Winter Reading Program [C][YA][A]

01/02/2026 @ 9:30am to 01/31/2026 @ 5:00pm
Milan-Berlin Library District
Program Type:
Seasonal Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Winter Reading Program 2026 begins January 2nd, and runs through January 31st! Check out books, audiobooks, magazines, ebooks, digital audiobooks, and digital magazines for your chance to win a Winter Reading Program prize.

Location: Milan-Berlin Library District
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Seasonal Special Events
Event Details:

Winter Reading Program 2026 begins January 2nd, and runs through January 31st! Check out books, audiobooks, magazines, ebooks, digital audiobooks, and digital magazines for your chance to win a Winter Reading Program prize.

Verbridge Meeting Room in Use

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Verbridge Meeting Room at Milan Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room

Hinman Community Room in Use

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Hinman Community Room at Berlin Heights Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Berlin Heights Public Library
Room: Hinman Community Room
child being read to

Preschool Story Time [C]

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Milan Public Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children

Listen to stories, sing, dance and make a craft. Designed for children ages 2-5.

Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Listen to stories, sing, dance and make a craft. Designed for children ages 2-5.

Disclaimer(s)

We often take photographs during library events. Please inform a staff member at the event if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Fuzzy Snowmen *RR [YA]

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Time Room at Milan Public Library
Program Type:
Crafting & Planning
Age Group:
Teens

Craft a cold-weather friend out of recycled materials. All materials provided, for ages 11-14. Registration required by 1/14. 

Open
Registration Required
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafting & Planning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft a cold-weather friend out of recycled materials. All materials provided, for ages 11-14. Registration required by 1/14. 

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All Day
Milan-Berlin Library District, Milan Public Library, Berlin Heights Public Library, Off Site
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Milan-Berlin Library District, Milan Public Library, Berlin Heights Public Library, Off Site

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All Day
Milan-Berlin Library District, Milan Public Library, Berlin Heights Public Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Milan-Berlin Library District, Milan Public Library, Berlin Heights Public Library, Off Site

Hinman Community Room in Use

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Hinman Community Room at Berlin Heights Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Berlin Heights Public Library
Room: Hinman Community Room
child playing with blocks

Stay & Play [C]

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Time Room at Milan Public Library
Program Type:
Educational Play
Age Group:
Children

In this program, we use music along with large- and small-motor movement to engage in a fun atmosphere that encourages care givers and children to foster early learning through play.

Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational Play
Event Details:

In this program, we use music along with large- and small-motor movement to engage in a fun atmosphere that encourages care givers and children to foster early learning through play.

Disclaimer(s)

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

glowing laptop

Technology Assistance Open Hours [A]

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Verbridge Meeting Room at Milan Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Need help with your new smartphone? Looking to learn about eBooks and digital audiobooks? Curious about Libby? Hoping to maximize viewing options and still save with your cord cutting plan?

Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Need help with your new smartphone? Looking to learn about eBooks and digital audiobooks? Curious about Libby? Hoping to maximize viewing options and still save with your cord cutting plan?

children mixing ingredients in large bowls

Kids in the Kitchen | Penguin Bananas *RR [C]

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Story Time Room at Milan Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Children
Kids in the Kitchen:

Join us as we make a fun and delicious after school snack. For children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Registration is required.

This month we will be making Penguin Bananas.

Open
Registration Required
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we make a fun and delicious after school snack. For children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Registration is required.

This month we will be making Penguin Bananas.

Olak Community Room in Use

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Olak Community Room at Milan Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Olak Community Room
MBLD Logo

Library Board Meeting @ Berlin Heights

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hinman Community Room at Berlin Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Board Events & Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Board Meetings:

For the purpose of discussing regular library business. Open meeting. Locations: January, March, May, July, September and November at the Berlin Heights Public Library&nb...

Location: Berlin Heights Public Library
Room: Hinman Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Events & Meetings

For the purpose of discussing regular library business. Open meeting. 

Locations: 

January, March, May, July, September and November at the Berlin Heights Public Library 

February, April, June, August, October, and December at the Milan Public Library

Hinman Community Room in Use

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Hinman Community Room at Berlin Heights Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Berlin Heights Public Library
Room: Hinman Community Room

Olak Community Room in Use

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Olak Community Room at Milan Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Olak Community Room

Verbridge Meeting Room in Use

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Verbridge Meeting Room at Milan Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room

Yak, Snack & Read [C][YA]

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hinman Community Room at Berlin Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs & Literary Events
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us as we all read the same book, then meet up for snacks and a fun discussion! For grades 4th-8th. Stop into our Berlin Heights location to grab a copy of the book.

Location: Berlin Heights Public Library
Room: Hinman Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs & Literary Events
Event Details:

Join us as we all read the same book, then meet up for snacks and a fun discussion! For grades 4th-8th. Stop into our Berlin Heights location to grab a copy of the book.

child being read to

Preschool Story Time [C]

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Milan Public Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children

Listen to stories, sing, dance and make a craft. Designed for children ages 2-5.

Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Listen to stories, sing, dance and make a craft. Designed for children ages 2-5.

Disclaimer(s)

We often take photographs during library events. Please inform a staff member at the event if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

MBLD Pop-Up Cafe, Hot Cocoa Social; Berlin Heights Library; Saturday, January 24, 11AM-1PM; All Ages

MBLD Pop-Up Cafe | Hot Cocoa Social [C][YA][A]

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hinman Community Room at Berlin Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Join us for our annual Hot Cocoa Community Social and savor a hot cup of homemade cocoa with all your favorite toppings! From-scratch sweet snacks also provided, while supplies last.

Location: Berlin Heights Public Library
Room: Hinman Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Hot Cocoa Community Social and savor a hot cup of homemade cocoa with all your favorite toppings! From-scratch sweet snacks also provided, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Thomas Edison: Wizard of Menlo Park; Milan Library; Saturday, December 24, 2-3PM; Adult Services

Thomas Edison: Wizard of Menlo Park [A]

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Olak Community Room at Milan Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

America 250 is pleased to present “Thomas Edison: Wizard of Menlo Park” - a photo album presentation of Thomas Edison’s life that is both fun and informative.

Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Olak Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

America 250 is pleased to present “Thomas Edison: Wizard of Menlo Park” - a photo album presentation of Thomas Edison’s life that is both fun and informative.

CLOSED

All Day
Milan-Berlin Library District, Milan Public Library, Berlin Heights Public Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Milan-Berlin Library District, Milan Public Library, Berlin Heights Public Library, Off Site
coffee and book

Milan's Morning Moment | The Lonely Hearts Book Club [A]

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Verbridge Meeting Room at Milan Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs & Literary Events
Age Group:
Adults

Make 2026 a year of meeting new people in the community while discussing books! 

Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs & Literary Events
Event Details:

Make 2026 a year of meeting new people in the community while discussing books! 

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Olak Community Room in Use

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Olak Community Room at Milan Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Olak Community Room
child playing with blocks

Stay and Play [C]

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Hinman Community Room at Berlin Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Educational Play
Age Group:
Children

In this program, we use music along with large- and small-motor movement to engage in a fun atmosphere that encourages care givers and children to foster early learning through play.

Location: Berlin Heights Public Library
Room: Hinman Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational Play
Event Details:

In this program, we use music along with large- and small-motor movement to engage in a fun atmosphere that encourages care givers and children to foster early learning through play.

Disclaimer(s)

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

We often take photographs during library events. Please inform a staff member at the event if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.