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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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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.

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

11:00am–1:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Cooking & Food, Crafting & Planning
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.

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

Milan's Morning Moment | Take My Hand [A]

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Book Clubs & Literary Events
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs & Literary Events
Event Details:

Start your day with great books, good conversation, and a cup of coffee! 

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

10:00am–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Olak Community Room

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.

Navigating & Enjoying Hoopla BingePass [A]

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Technology
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Verbridge Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Did you know that your Milan-Berlin library card grants you FREE access to the Hallmark Now channel? What about access to Thomas Joseph and Eugene Sheffer crosswords? Interested in multi-lesson classes from Great Courses?

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. 

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.

Crafternoon [C]

4:00pm–4:15pm
Children
Crafting & Planning
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafting & Planning
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, cool take home craft. This program is designed for children ages 5-10 years old.

Disclaimer(s)

For children younger than the recommended ages, caregivers are required to attend and participate alongside the attendee.

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

Yak, Snack & Read [C][YA]

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children, Teens
Book Clubs & Literary Events
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.

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.

American Spirits [A]

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
History, Pop Culture
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.

CLOSED

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

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.

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.

Serenity Seekers by Stein Hospice *RR [A]

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Health, Wellness, Public Safety & Community Information
Location: Milan Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, Public Safety & Community Information
Event Details:

Serenity Seekers is a 6-week adult supportive / educational group for the loss of an adult loved one.

Verbridge Meeting Room in Use

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

Setup for Friends of the Library Book Sale

All Day
Adults
Friends Events & Meetings
Location: Milan Public Library
Room: Olak 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.