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mini decorated christmas trees

Christmas Tree Decorating Contest [C][YA][A]

11/17/2025 @ 9:30am to 12/08/2025 @ 7:30pm
Milan-Berlin Library District

Program Type:

Crafting & Planning, Seasonal Special Events

Age Group:

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

Pick up your 24" Christmas Tree starting November 17th, and decorate it for a chance to win our annual holiday décor contest. Decorated trees must be returned to Milan or Berlin Heights Library no later than December 8th.

assorted holiday cookies on display

MBLD Pop-Up Café | Cookie Day Social [C][YA][A]

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hinman Community Room at Berlin Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Cooking & Food

Age Group:

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

Be a smart cookie and join us for a community social celebrating this holiday and year-round sweet staple. Sample a wide variety of these delicious, homemade goodies.

holiday ornaments

Holiday Open House [C][YA][A]

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Time Room at Milan Public Library

Program Type:

Seasonal Special Events

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Seasonal Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a special, all-ages Holiday Open House! Adults, teens, and children are invited to celebrate the season with homemade cookies, from-scratch hot cocoa, and fun crafts.

tea pouring into cream teacup

Tea Time With Jane Austen *RR [A]

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Olak Community Room at Milan Public Library

Program Type:

Cooking & Food, History

Age Group:

Adults
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Olak Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday, enjoy a delightful journey back to Regency Era England, where tea was more than just a beverage—it was a symbol of culture, class, and connection.

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25 Books in 2025 [YA][A]

All Day 1/1–12/31
Teens, Adults
Book Clubs & Literary Events
Location: Milan-Berlin Library District
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs & Literary Events
Event Details:

Join our year long reading challenge at the library. Record your titles using a paper reading log available at the front desk. Complete the 25-book challenge and you'll be entered to win prizes.

Christmas Tree Decorating Contest [C][YA][A]

11/17/2025 @ 9:30am–12/08/2025 @ 7:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Crafting & Planning, Seasonal Special Events
Location: Milan-Berlin Library District
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafting & Planning, Seasonal Special Events
Event Details:

Pick up your 24" Christmas Tree starting November 17th, and decorate it for a chance to win our annual holiday décor contest. Decorated trees must be returned to Milan or Berlin Heights Library no later than December 8th.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:30am–2:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Friends Events & Meetings
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Olak Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Friends Events & Meetings
Event Details:

Looking to add items to your home library? Make sure you swing by the Friends of the Library Book Sale in the Milan library community room to check out the huge selection of books, DVDs, and CDs available to make a part of your collection.

Enchanted Pages and Charming Crafts [A]

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Book Clubs & Literary Events
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs & Literary Events
Event Details:

Be transported to magical worlds with this new book club focusing on Romantasy titles. This program is designed for patrons 18 years and older.

Join us for a discussion of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, and bejewel a dragon bookmark with diamond dots. 

MBLD Pop-Up Café | Cookie Day Social [C][YA][A]

11:00am–1:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Cooking & Food
Location: Berlin Heights Public Library
Room: Hinman Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Be a smart cookie and join us for a community social celebrating this holiday and year-round sweet staple. Sample a wide variety of these delicious, homemade goodies.

Disclaimer(s)

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

CLOSED

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

Verbridge Meeting Room in Use

9:30am–1:00pm
Adults
In-House Room Reservations
Location: Milan-Berlin Library District
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-House Room Reservations

Stay and Play [C]

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Educational Play
Location: Berlin Heights Public Library
Room: Hinman Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational Play

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. This program will start with 10 to 15 minutes of songs, rhymes, and structured activities and then parents and care givers are invited to stay and play. Designed for children ages 1-4. 

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.

Technology Assistance Open Hours [A]

1:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Technology
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?

Mellow Mondays [YA]

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Pop Culture
Location: Berlin Heights Public Library
Room: Hinman Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Pop Culture
Event Details:

Mondays can be tough - especially in middle school. Each Monday after school, join us at the Berlin Heights Library for relaxing crafts, immersive gaming, and hanging out. For ages 8-14.

Hinman Community Room in Use

6:00pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Berlin Heights Public Library
Room: Hinman Community Room

Stay & Play [C]

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Educational Play
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational Play

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. This program will start with 10 to 15 minutes of songs, rhymes, and structured activities and then parents and care givers are invited to stay and play. Designed for children ages 1-4. 

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.

Paws to Read [C]

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children
Book Clubs & Literary Events
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs & Literary Events
Event Details:

Come read with therapy dogs Daisy and Gordie in the cozy library atmosphere! Therapy dogs provide a non-judgmental reading partner, allowing kids to practice and improve their skills with performance pressure removed. For children grades K-6.

Olak Community Room in Use

5:30pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Olak Community Room

Verbridge Meeting Room in Use

9:30am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room

Friends of the Library Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Friends Events & Meetings
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events & Meetings

Holiday Open House [C][YA][A]

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Seasonal Special Events
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Seasonal Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a special, all-ages Holiday Open House! Adults, teens, and children are invited to celebrate the season with homemade cookies, from-scratch hot cocoa, and fun crafts.

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.

Preschool Story Time [C]

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Story Times
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Times

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

Verbridge Meeting Room in Use

9:00am–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room

YA Holiday Cookie Mix Jars *RR [YA]

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Cooking & Food
Open
Registration Required
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Satisfy your sweet tooth or create the perfect holiday gift! Join us as we fill a mason jar with the dry ingredients you need to make a delicious batch of cookies. Choose from different mix-ins, and holiday decorations for your jar.

Disclaimer(s)

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

British Royal Christmas *RR [A]

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
History, Seasonal Special Events
Open
Registration Required
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Olak Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Seasonal Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Julie Koenig of Royally Amused for a delightful holiday talk as she explores the rich and festive traditions of the British royal family!

Disclaimer(s)

As spots are limited, if you are unable to attend, please contact the library to cancel your reservation.

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

2:30pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Olak Community Room

CLOSED

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

Olak Community Room in Use

9:30am–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Olak Community Room