Unlocking Free Access to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: An Overview of Newsbank
Did you know that your library card gives you access to free, online magazines and newspapers, including the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel?
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March 2025
In March's newsletter, we review what donations are accepted at the library, share some fun and interesting grammar facts in honor of National Grammar Month, and, as always, we share our monthly book recs and featured event!
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New Loves During Library Lover's Month
Sometimes a book feels so comfortable, so familiar, that when it’s over you feel like you’ve just lost a friend. Or that a piece of your heart is missing for a minute.
February 2025
In February's newsletter, you will learn how to decode your holds, discover new loves during Library Lovers Month, and, as always, we share our monthly book recs and featured event!
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How to Track Your Reading This Year
A new year means new reading goals! And good news: New Berlin Public library is ready to assist you with setting and meeting your reading goals this year!
January 2025
In January's newsletter, we debut our new online newsletter format, share how adults can use the MakerStudio, and, as always, share our monthly book recs and featured event!
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Check Out a Wisconsin State Park Daily Pass
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REASON TO GET OUT THIS SEASON?
Come to the New Berlin Public Library and Check Out a Wisconsin State Park Daily Pass – for FREE!
From the Director: Finding Your Reading Hygge
I was inspired by an article on Book Riot about how to "Hygge Your Reading Life" and I wanted to share some ideas about how to claim the cozy of the season and relax with reading over the hectic holiday season.
Apps We Love and Why You Should, Too: 4 Must-Have Library Apps
These days it seems to be a widely held belief that, no matter what function you need your smartphone to perform, there is an app for that. And of course your neighborhood library is no exception.
7 Things to Do When Looking for a New Job
It can be intimidating to look for a new job, not to mention hard to know where to start. At the library, we are here to help! The library provides many resources and information that can assist you with your search.
What I Wish I Knew Before I Got a Library Card
A library card opens up a whole new world of opportunities! Once you realize everything the library has to offer, it's hard to remember what it was like not to have one!
Library Card Sign Up Month
September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Celebrate with your card all month long by playing Library Card Bingo with us! For each activity you do, head to the Reference Desk and get a stamp. When you get 4 stamps in a row, you'll get a prize and a raffle drawing entry!
How to Think (and Organize!) Like a Librarian
One of the best parts of visiting the library is spending leisurely time browsing the thousands of titles we have. Two floors of books? Yes, please! Romance and horror and history and self-help? Yes and yes!
5 Things to Do This Summer at the Library
Summer is in full swing, and the library is here to help you make the best of it! Whether you are looking for a great new read or some opportunities for adventure and exploration, the library is here to help!
Here are 5 ways to make the most of your summer at the library!
5 FREE Alternatives to Audible
While Audible is a convenient app to listen to audiobooks, did you know the library offers multiple FREE apps to stream audiobooks, as well as other free formats like Playaways and Tonies?