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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
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.

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
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.

The Mother Road: A Celebration of Route 66; Milan Library; Saturday, January 31, 12PM-1PM; Adult Services

The Mother Road: A Celebration of Route 66 [A]

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Olak Community Room at Milan Public Library

Program Type:

Fine Arts, History

Age Group:

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

“Get your kicks” through essential road music including the Bobby Troup classic "Route 66," along with visuals and backstories of one of America’s most iconic highways.

Lunar New Year Party; Saturday, February 21, 11AM-1PM; Milan Library; all ages

Year of the Horse: Lunar New Year Party [C][YA][A]

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Story Time Room at Milan Public Library

Program Type:

Cooking & Food, Crafting & Planning

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Crafting & Planning
Event Details:

Ring in the year of the horse at our annual, all-ages Lunar New Year party! We'll celebrate with plenty of food, games, and crafts for attendees.

American Spirits; Milan Library; Saturday, February 28, 12:00PM-1:00PM; Adult Services

American Spirits [A]

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Olak Community Room at Milan Public Library

Program Type:

History, Pop Culture

Age Group:

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

Join Bette Lou Higgins, founder of Eden Valley Enterprise, for this storytelling program, which is based on Eden Valley Enterprise's book by the same name.

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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
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.

Mellow Monday [YA]

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

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

Planner Society | Gratitude Journaling *RR [A]

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Crafting & Planning
Open
Registration Required
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting & Planning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cultivate a sense of appreciation in your everyday life by starting a gratitude journal. Learn about different approaches, see examples of journaling spreads, and discover what medium will work best for you.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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
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.

Erie County Treasurer Property Tax Collection

1:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room

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

6:00pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room

Hinman Community Room in Use

7:00pm–9:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Berlin Heights Public Library
Room: Hinman Community Room

Olak Community Room in Use

All Day
Children, Teens, Adults
In-House Room Reservations
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Olak Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: In-House Room Reservations

Verbridge Meeting Room in Use

All Day
Children, Teens, Adults
In-House Room Reservations
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: In-House Room Reservations

Take and Make Valentine Craft [C]

9:30am–7:30pm
Children
Crafting & Planning
Location: Milan Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafting & Planning
Event Details:

Drop in anytime to grab a sweet Valentine craft to make with your little one. While supplies last.

Bookmobile @ Bennett Pointe [A]

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Milan-Berlin Library District's Bookmobile will be making a special stop for the residents of Bennett Pointe. Check out items from our mobile collection or sign up for an MBLD library card!

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

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Friends Events & Meetings
Location: Berlin Heights Public Library
Room: Hinman Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events & Meetings

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
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.

CLOSED

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

CLOSED

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

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
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.

Technology Assistance Open Hours [A]

1:00pm–5:00pm
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?

Kids in the Kitchen | Ladybug Oreos *RR [C]

4:00pm–4:15pm
Children
Cooking & Food
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 Ladybug Oreos.

Library Board Meeting @ Milan

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Board Events & Meetings
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting 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

Adult Book Club | The Last Days of Night [A]

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Clubs & Literary Events
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs & Literary Events
Event Details:

Join our monthly book club and make this evening discussion group a regular addition to your life. We discuss a wide variety of genres. Our February selection is The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore. Books are available at the help desk.