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2025 summer reading program

Summer Reading Program 2025 – “Color Our World”

Our summer reading program registration this year begins on Monday, June 16th for all Berlin Boro and library card members.  Registration needs to be completed at the library. This year the program will run from June 23rd through August 15th.  The Annual Summer Reading Party will be held on August 19th.  Check our website for additional upcoming information!

new museum pass - please touch museum

Come experience all that the museum has to offer with four galleries, a short film, tours, and living history throughout the day.

PENGUIN POINTERS

Waddle with us and Jenkinson’s Aquarium into the world of penguins.  Tuesday, June 24th at 2 PM ages 5 and up.  Registration required click below for flyer.

 

NEW LIBRARY DIRECTOR

We are pleased to announce the appointment of  Mary Kristen Albertson as the new Director of the Marie Fleche Memorial Library.   Mary Kristen, a resident of Berlin Boro, has served on the library Board of Trustees for the past nine years as both President and Secretary.   She looks forward to continuing the tradition of providing high-quality library services in our newly renovated spaces.

However, this announcement is bittersweet, as we are saying farewell to our former Director Christine Flynn who has chosen to retire.  Christine has dedicated ten years to our library, during which time she advanced us into the 21st century by automating our library.  She has left a lasting legacy  that will continue to be appreciated.  We want to wish her all the best in her retirement.

new museum pass - please touch museum

Please Touch Museum is one of Philadelphia’s favorite destinations for kids. It is located in historic Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park. Explore several exhibits in this hands-on museum where adults and children can learn and have fun together. 

Preteen Dream Basket

The Friends of the Marie Fleche Memorial Library are selling raffle tickets for a preteen dream themed basket.  Stop by the library during our normal business hours to purchase some tickets.  Ticket prices are $1 each or 6 for $5.00.  The drawing will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025.  Proceeds from these tickets help support the library.

 

SIXTH ANNUAL MOTHER'S DAY TEA

Our Sixth Annual Mother’s Day Tea was a day filled with wonderful memories as family and friends enjoyed the delicious array of finger sandwiches and sweet treats.  Click on the link to see an array of photos from the event!

LADIES SPRING BASKET Winner

 

The Friends of the Marie Fleche Memorial Library would like to congratulate Lisa Velie, the winner of the Ladies Spring Basket.  Proceeds from these tickets sales help support the library.

puzzle exchange

Do you enjoy putting puzzles together but it’s becoming too expensive? The Marie Fleche Memorial Library will be hosting a new PUZZLE EXCHANGE program starting on Saturday, January 25th at 11:30 AM-12/12:30 PM. This program will be held every 4th Saturday of each month!! You will have the opportunity to meet new people who share your interests in puzzles and get to know one another.

Have you tried HOOPLA?

Hoopla is a streaming service that lets you instantly borrow online eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, and TV. All of this is FREE to our patrons who have a valid library card, patrons can borrow, instantly stream, and download dynamic content via hoopla’s mobile app.  Items are always available, so there’s no waiting! Items can be streamed or downloaded on a computer, Android, Apple, Roku, Amazon Fire or Chromecast device.   All you need to get started is your library card and a web browser, smart phone, or tablet. Sign up today!  Instructions can be found on the link below:

https://berlinborolibrary.org/ebooks/

new mobile print service

We are excited to announce that we have a mobile print solution provider from Princh.  Princh can be used from any location and will remain in the print queue for 24 hours.  It will be released once you come into the library and identify your email address. Click on the button for complete instructions on how to use this great service!!

Live online tutoring for all learners

Need homework assistance?  Or perhaps, you would benefit on help with taking tests.  The Marie Fleche Memorial Library has licensed the online tutoring service Brainfuse .   Brainfuse “HelpNow” can assist you with both of these areas for free.  In addition to taking practice tests, a tip for successful test preparation is to explain your answer to others. This helps you get a clear idea in your head AND highlights any areas where you may need to build skills.

Connect with a Brainfuse tutor to review practice tests and build your skills and even playing study games with Flashbulb.  They are one of the most experienced online tutoring companies in the nation designed to assist students of all ages to succeed.  Their tutors are trained to not provide answers, but to help master a problem’s underlying academic concepts.  You can access HelpNow anytime of the day or night.  Live tutor assistance is available from 2-11 PM (EST)

                                                            

AWE CHILDREN’S COMPUTERs

Stop by the library to have some fun with our newest AWE Children’s Learning Computers. Touch the screen; drag and drop images with your finger; match the colors on the keyboard or mouse and a variety of sounds and exciting games are ready for your enjoyment!! The computers are operational during normal library hours.