Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, January 11, 2023

“What about a used-book venue?” Cindy Leigh asked.

“I don’t know,” Eric sighed. “What with the Friends yearly book sale and all.”

“Well, their book sale is usually planned for the end of March. We could plan ours for mid-summer sometime. Like July or August. After all, it is a fundraiser we want to do. And the library is going to be one of the beneficiaries, yes?”

“Truth!” Eric poked back. “Maybe we could collaborate with your friends at the Sawmill and have the event at their location.”

“I like the sound of that. They love being part of community events when they are able. Especially for a great cause like our local library. I’ll stop over to the Sawmill next week and run it by my friend.”

“Great!” Eric enthused. “Hey, somebody just pulled in. It looks like Sally and Marshall. And Roxanne is pulling in right behind them.”

When everybody was inside, the Word of the Month Club got started. First up was Marshall’s library rundown of activities.

“Happy New Year everybody,” Marshall began. Here’s a quick look at our library’s happenings: 

“You all know about the Friends Juried Photography Exhibit for 2023. This is their 8th year. Themes are divided into four categories. ͑͐Wacky Weather; Nostalgia; Frisky, four-Legged Friends; Lights, Camera, Action. You can pick up entry forms, along with guidelines, right at the circ desk in the library. January 31st is the deadline for entries.

“For those of you with relatives interested in the Pokémon craze, the biweekly Poḱ́mon Club meets Saturday, the 14th, at 2 p.m. Spread the word and get those kids in to enjoy some Pokémon fanfare.

“On Sunday, the 15th, it’s the Knit Wits first mingle of the year at 7 p.m. They are always looking for interested yarn crafters. If it’s help on a project or joining socially or to learn better techniques, stop and check out what they do.

“Penguins are on the scene for Tuesday story time. Miss Kathy rolls out another edition for the 4-and-under kiddies at 10:30 a.m., on the 17th. Can you do the penguin walk? Give it a try just for the wiggle giggle factor.

“One more item to mention and I’ll turn the floor over to Eric and Cindy Leigh. It’s going to be January’s Friday movie night January 20th at 6 p.m. Friday’s feature is “Black Adam” starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as Black Adam and Pierce Brosnan as superhero Doctor Fate of the Justice Society of America.

“You’ll be in for lots of electrifying action, flying superheroes loaded with muscle, humor and abilities you’ll just have to see to believe. Make movie night on the 20th your date night and enjoy the show. We will roll in the padded office chairs for a comfortable viewing experience, refreshments included.

“That’s it for this week’s edition. See you next week with a brand new show.”