Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, February 4, 2015

The Greek root word for books is biblios and phile is the root word for love or friendship. Hence, a lover of books is known as a bibliophile. If you like being able to read books without having to purchase them, then you should be a library lover.

Movie Rentals and

Family Movie Night

For cinophiles, those who are fond of motion pictures, the library has movies on DVDs available for a seven-day loan period at no cost with your free library card. Also, each month we show one of the newly released movies on the big screen in the community room. On Friday, Feb. 6, Family Movie Night begins at 6:30 p.m. There will be animated adventure that is rated PG and runs 100 minutes. Admission is free and refreshments are provided.

Take Your Child

to the Library Day

Saturday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m., bring your children to the library to participate in Take Your Child to the Library Day. Ms. Kathy is leading special family story time with books by James Dean and Mo Willems. Make and take crafts are available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Help us foster a life-long love of reading in your children.

Book Club

The book club meeting was rescheduled to Sunday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. This adult group will be discussing The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. The conversation is always interesting, even if you have not read the book. New attendees are welcome.

Story time

Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 10:30 a.m., join Ms. Kathy for stories, activities, and a craft. This week the program will focus on hearts and valentines. This program, which is designed to develop pre-literacy skills, is open to children ages one to five.

Memoir Writing Program

On Wednesday, Feb. 11, share your fascinating story of a romance at the Memoir Writing program. This group will meet at 2 p.m. to accommodate those who are heliophiles and prefer sunlight.

Board Meeting

On Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. there will be an open meeting of the Library Board of Trustees, ergophiles who love to work. The annual 2014 annual report will precede the meeting. Please attend to hear how your tax money was utilized and the excellent results.

Teen Book Lovers

Teens who love the library are invited to enjoy the space while the library is closed to the public.

TAG

Friday, Feb. 14, at 6:30 p.m., TAG meets to complete the video for the Summer Reading Program contest.

Card Making Class

On Saturday, Feb. 14, at 10:30 a.m., Kim Young will lead the introduction to card making class. Join other iconophiles, those who love icons, illustrations, and pictures, including those who like making cards for others. This two-hour class is designed for adults. Registration is appreciated. To sign up, contact the library at 872-1246 or email director@bernepubliclibrary.org. by Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Junior Master Chef

Competition

On Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m., participate in the library’s Junior Master Chef Competition. This makerspace program is for children ages eight to 13. Participants will have a limited time to create a culinary masterpiece with provided ingredients. Judges will determine the winner. Please register for this program by Monday, Feb. 16.

Lovers of Words

Hope to see local logophiles, lovers of words, at the library this week.