Upcoming Programs

berlin public library teen advisory board meets every other monday from 4-5pm

New Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members are welcome to join!

zombie survival for tweens and teens on april 9th at 6pm.

Teens and tweens get the chance to come learn how to survive the zombie apocalypse! This 2 hour workshop gets everyone involved! Topics include: Basic first aid & first aid kits, emergency "Bug Out Bags", Lost proofing, knots & lashings, emergency shelter construction anywhere, and everybody gets to shoot a real Darryl Dixon (From The Walking Dead TV Series) style cross-bow!
Sponsored by a grant from the Berlin Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
View other upcoming events here.

Learning Center

Homework Help

Britannica School
Britannica School Edition

Britannica School Edition

Elementary students have a safe place to search, discover, and explore!

Middle grade students have curriculum aligned games and activities, plus the ability to toggle between reading levels.

High school students have everything they need for research, fact-checking, and school projects.

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Transparent Language
Transparent Language

Transparent Language

Transparent Language Online provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language.  

Combining robust courses, supplemental vocabulary, and grammar resources, Transparent Language Online is the most complete language-learning system. With over 110 languages to choose from,including Spanish, French, Mandarin, Arabic, and English for speakers of over 30 languages, there is something for every learner. Best of all, with mobile apps for iOS and Android devices, learners can enjoy the freedom to learn at home, in the library, or on the go.

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EBSCO
EBSCOhost Research Databases

EBSCOhost Research Databases

EBSCOhost is a powerful online reference system accessible via the Internet. It offers a variety of proprietary full text databases and popular databases from leading information providers.

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Gale Databases
Gale Databases

Gale Databases

Full-text magazines and journal articles, and biographical, business, health, and literary information in this vast collection of general academic and subject-specific databases. Databases include agriculture, business, economics, environmental studies, arts, medicine, news, science, history, religion, and more. Users can also access archives of the New York Times from 1985-present and the Washington Post from 2014-present, as well as other newspapers and magazines.

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Brainfuse HelpNow
Brainfuse HelpNow

Brainfuse HelpNow

An eLearning platform that offers library patrons live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies; prep for PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP, and state standardized tests; personalized eLearning tools; 24-hour writing lab; adult learning center access; foreign language lab/spanish-speaking support; and other study tools!

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Local Schools

Berlin Public Library

23 Carter Street
Berlin, MA 01503
Phone: 978-838-2812
Open until 1:00 PM

Hours

Sunday

Closed

Monday

11:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Friday

Closed

Saturday

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Additional information

The Berlin Public Library provides materials and services to support community residents in pursuit of their personal, recreational, educational and occupational interests. Special emphasis is placed on current popular materials in a variety of formats.

The Library serves residents of all ages, recognizing that each group has its own distinct needs and interests: preschoolers, school-age children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. All staff are trained to assist you with reference questions, and to help you locate the materials you need.