There is always so much going on at the Berlin Public Library! From our always growing book, movie, and music collections to computers to use to lots of educational and fun programs, there's never a dull moment here at the library. Check out the online calendar for all of the FREE programs and events! Please note that some programs ask for registration so we are able to prepare for all who are interested.
We value you as our library patron! Your patronage at the library and attendance at our library programs allows us to be able to continue to offer great services. Thank you!
If you have any questions regarding adult services, please contact Adult Services Librarian, Danielle Schroeder.
Food and Housing Resources
- Food and Nutrition Assistance through Wisconsin Department of Health Services Provides infromation about the public assistance food and nutrition assistance options for low-income Wisconsin residents.
- Berlin Food Pantry
- Feeding America: Federal Food Programs Get assistance through programs like SNAP, WIC, and more.
- United Way Fox Cities: 2-1-1 Get Help
- 211 Wisconsin One stop connection to local services like utility assistance, housing, food, elder care, crisis intervention, alcohol and drug recovery and more.
- SuperCook Finds recipes based on what you already have in your fridge or pantry.
- Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services Emergency shelter in Oshkosh, WI for those needing safety and shelter from an abusive situation. Call 24-hour helpline: 920-235-5998.
Financial, Unemployment, and Job Resources
- Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: Unemployment and COVID-19
- U.S. Department of Labor Coronovirus Resources
- Financial Resources to Help Get Through COVID-19 Compiled by UW-Extension.
- United Way Fox Cities: 2-1-1 Get Help
- 211 Wisconsin One stop connection to local services like utility assistance, housing, food, elder care, crisis intervention, alcohol and drug recovery and more.
- Legal Action of Wisconsin Legal help for low-income individuals.
- Job Center of Wisconsin Search for jobs, create a resume and explore labor market information.
- Well Badger Resource Center Confidential information and referral services for Wisconsin families. Call 1-800-642-7837.
COVID-19 Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Disease Frequently Asked Questions
- World Health Organization COVID-19 Pandemic Information
- Green Lake County COVID-19 Resources
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services: COVID-19 Wisconsin Data
- CDC: What to Do If You Are Sick
Mental Health Resources
- Free Guided Mediations from UCLA
- Mental Health and COVID-19 Information & resources by Mental Health America of Wisconsin.
- Find the Right Mental Health Care for You by United Way Fox Cities.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Wisconsin Get support through resource guides and helplines.
- Green Lake County Health & Human services - Behavioral Crisis intervention, counseling, Community Support Program, etc.
- 211 Wisconsin One stop connection to local services like utility assistance, housing, food, elder care, crisis intervention, alcohol and drug recovery and more.
- WebMD Mental Health: What to Do If You're Struggling
- Well Badger Resource Center Confidential information and referral services for Wisconsin families. Call 1-800-642-7837.
Working-from-Home Resources
- Remote Working: Setting Yourself and Your Teams Up for Success Free courses from LinkedIn Learning.
- A Soft Murmur An ambience sound mixer to help you focus.
- Zoom Help Center: Frequently Asked Questions Learn how to use the popular video conferencing tool.
- Tips for Working Remotely From Home — With or Without Kids
Activities to Keep Busy
- Learn New Things
- Ted Talks Short, powerful talks on any topic you can imagine.
- Badger Talks LIVE Talks on fun and engaging topics by UW-Madison experts. Live on the UW Connects Facebook page.
- Gale Courses Learn new skills in interactive, instructor led online courses. Free for library card holders.
- Learn a new language. Free interactive language courses with you library card through Mango Languages and Transparent Language.
- Research at the Berlin Public Library Explore all the resources we have to offer.
- Entertainment & Media
- Overdrive and Libby Borrow digital books and audiobooks with your library card.
- Hoopla Borrow movies, music, audiobooks, eooks, comics, and TV shows with your library card. No waiting for holds, all titles are immediately available!
- Andrew Lloyd Weber Musicals Full-length performances posted every Friday.
- List of Virtual Concerts All different kinds of performances and where to watch them. Compiled by National Public Radio.
- Exercise
- Yoga With Adriene High quality, free yoga videos on YouTube.
- Fitness Blender Free, full-length workout videos to do at home. For all fitness levels.
- Middle Earth Walking Challenge Track your miles to see if you can walk all the way to Mordor.
- YMCA 360 Free online exercise videos for you and your family.
- Digital Esape Rooms Libraries all over the country have been building virtual escape rooms. Explore this list compiled by the Sun Prairie and Salt Lake County Public Libraries!
- Digital Jigsaw Puzzles Put together images from the Smithsonian collection.
- Virtual Visits and Nature Cams
- Crafts and DIY
- All Free Knitting Learn to knit. Get free patterns.
- CDC Instructions for Sew and No Sew Cloth Face Coverings