Berne Library Notes for Thursday, January 18, 2018

There was an old woman

who lived in a shoe.

She had so many children,

she didn't know what to do;

She gave them some broth

without any bread;

Then whipped them all soundly

and put them to bed.

This English nursery rhyme was recorded in 1794 but may be older. Over the years, the version has softened.

In the 1901 Mother Goose version, the woman gave the children plenty of bread. Instead of whipping them, she kissed them all fondly and sent them to bed. Which version did you learn?

Knit Wits

If you need a place to escape from your family for a short period of time, Knit Wits is the perfect opportunity.  Bring your own project to knit or crochet on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. Share problems, solutions, ideas, and adult conversations. If you don't know how to knit or crochet, members of this group can show you how.

Children welcome

Fortunately libraries know what to do with many children. We welcome them with open arms.  We have children's books and movies on DVDs that may be borrowed at no cost with a free library card. Children may play with toys, Legos, puppets, and puzzles while at the library. There are also computers and ipads for their use.

Do you have ideas for children programs?  Share them with the staff or any of the library trustees. Chuck Batcher and Emilie Wright are our new trustees joining President, Marion Burghart, Vice-President, Lisa Raymond, Secretary, Becky Waldenmaier, Treasurer, Ted Borys, JoAnne Brady, and Missy Worden.

Storytime

Storytime is one of the free programs for children ages birth to five years old. Ms. Kathy teaches pre-literacy skills in a fun and accepting environment at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays. The class on Jan. 23 includes activities, stories, music, and a craft about the old woman who lived in a shoe.

Book discussion

Twins were the only children born to an Indian nun in the novel “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese. The Sunday Book Club will be discussing this book at 7 p.m. on Feb. 11. This is a week later than usual because of the Super Bowl. That gives you plenty of time to request this book if you would like to participate in the interesting conversation.  

Join us

Save the date for Take Your Child to the Library Day on Saturday, Feb. 3It is the perfect day to introduce your family to this community resource if you have not yet done so.