Berne Library Notes for Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Happy New Year. Author Neil Gaiman offers these words: "I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things you've never done before, and more importantly, you're doing something." 

Movie night

Try watching a movie projected on the large screen of the Berne Public Library’s community room. A movie recently released on DVD will be shown on Friday, Jan. 2, at 6:30 p.m. This fantasy adventure is 121 minutes long and is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence, action, and some language.  Admission is free and refreshments are served.  Contact the library for the title.

Open house

January marks the 12th anniversary of the Friends of the Berne Library. Without this group of volunteers doing many things over the years, the present library would not exist. The Friends are holding an open house on Sunday, Jan. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m., to thank those who donated money, time, or talents to the library during 2014.  Come celebrate with them.

Book club

The first book club meeting of the New Year is on Sunday, Jan. 4, at 7 p.m. The group will be discussing Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O'Nan. If joining a book club is something new you would like to try, now is a great time. The conversation is stimulating with many differing opinions. 

Read to a dog

Has your child ever read aloud to a dog?  The library provides this opportunity, which has been shown to increase a child's reading confidence.  Ariel, our tail waggin' tutor, will be at the library on Monday, Jan. 5, from 4 to 6 p.m., with her handler Amber.  Call the library at 872-1246 to reserve a time or just drop in.

Make a snowman

When making a snowman, are you a traditionalist or do you branch out?  Children ages one to five and their caregivers will learn about snow-persons on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 10:30 a.m.  Stories, activities, and a craft are all part of this pre-literacy program which promotes trying new things.  

Board meets

The library’s board of trustees challenges the library staff to stay current with the needs of the community. The trustees meet on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss library business.  This is an open meeting.

Video project

The teens are working on a new video project for the summer reading program.  Last year their video placed in the top three in New York State.  All teens are invited to help with this project on Friday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m. 

Friends’ sale

If you are pushing yourself to get rid of clutter in the New Year, save your books and jewelry for the Friends of the Library.  The group is having a sale on March 28 and 29.  Items may be brought to the senior center on March 21.  

Opportunity

The library offers many opportunities to do something new and it is okay to make mistakes.  Hope to see you there in the new year.