Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Whether you celebrate the Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa, the Berne Public Library invites you to start a lifelong holiday tradition in your home. Gift wrap a book and place it on each child's bed so they awaken to find a present they can open right away. If you need a book to wrap, the library has donated books to share.  

The campaign, A Book on Every Bed, is sponsored by the Family Reading Partnership. As this develops into a holiday tradition, your child will look forward to a book year after year. By promoting the value of books, learning is fostered along with a lifelong love of reading.  What a great gift!

Lego League

On Saturday, Dec. 20, any child age five to 12 may participate in Lego League at 11 a.m.  Use the library's Legos to produce a holiday scene. The creations will be on display until next month when the Lego pieces will be taken apart and reused. 

Knit Wits

If you are attempting to finish knitting or crocheting some holiday gifts, escape your household routine and come to the library. The Knit Wits meet on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m.  Work on your own projects with the support of your peers. 

Story time

Santa's role in bringing gifts will be examined during story time on Tuesday, Dec. 23.  Join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. for stories, activities, and a craft.  This pre-literacy program is designed for children ages 1-5.

Holiday hours

The library will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas. We will reopen on Saturday, Dec. 27, at 10 a.m.  Be sure to stop in before Wednesday for books, magazines, and movies for the holiday break.  

Special event

There will be a special event for children ages five to 12 on Tuesday, Dec. 30.  Save the date for a Makerspace program beginning at 2 p.m.  

The winter season officially begins this weekend, which means the hours of daylight begin increasing. No wonder people celebrate the Winter Solstice.  Happy Holidays.